Terms and
Conditions

1.The Event

Capitol Hill Porchfest is a community music festival scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. on October 10, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The Site serves as an informational hub displaying musical acts, stages (porches), performance schedules, and musical genres. It also operates as a registration platform for individuals wishing to host a stage or perform as an artist or band.

2.User Data and Event Information

Event information is kept in the organizers’ database and published on the Site. By submitting registration forms to participate as a Host or Performer:

• You consent to your provided information (e.g., band name, genre, porch address, scheduled time) being aggregated, processed, and publicly displayed on the Site.
• You acknowledge that schedule times and stage assignments are subject to change, and that the organizers choose when schedule times and porch addresses are published. A Host may ask for their address to stay off the Site until the day of the Event.
• Personal contact details are handled as described in the Privacy notice and are never published.
• Registration forms must be completed by an adult (18 or older). Performers under 18 are registered by a parent, guardian or adult band leader, who agrees to these Terms on their behalf.

3.Host ("Porch") Responsibilities

Individuals registering their property as a stage ("Hosts") agree to the following:

• Hosts must possess the legal right to offer the property for use during the Event.
• Hosts are solely responsible for ensuring their property is safe, accessible, and in compliance with local Washington D.C. neighborhood regulations and noise ordinances during the specified hours (2:00 PM to 6:00 PM).
• Capitol Hill Porchfest organizers reserve the right to approve or deny any porch application at their sole discretion.

4.Artist and Band Responsibilities

Individuals or groups registering to perform ("Artists") agree to the following:

• Artists must adhere to their designated time slots within the 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM event window.
• Performances must be suitable for a public, family-friendly community environment.
• Registration does not guarantee a performance slot. Placements are based on availability, genre distribution, and host preferences.

5.Prohibited Conduct

When using the Site, you agree not to:

• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or access without permission the Site or its underlying database.
• Submit false, misleading, or inappropriate information through the registration portals.
• Scrape, copy, or distribute the Site's content or participant data for commercial purposes without explicit permission.

6.Limitation of Liability

The Capitol Hill Porchfest website and its organizers act exclusively as facilitators to connect community members, artists, and music lovers. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• The organizers assume no liability for any property damage, personal injury, noise complaints, or disputes arising before, during, or after the Event.
• Participation as a host, artist, or attendee is strictly at your own risk.
• The organizers are not responsible for cancellations, inclement weather, or technical failures of the Site.

7.Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

8.Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the Site following modifications constitutes acceptance of those changes.