Terms & Conditions of Use
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 • Last Revised: October 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using Olive Lyrics (https://olivelyrics.com), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with all of these terms, please discontinue using this website immediately.
2. Intellectual Property & Educational Purpose
The software code, interactive chord transposition algorithms, layout designs, and original editorial analyses provided on Olive Lyrics are the proprietary property of Olive Lyrics and the JCG Team.
Third-Party Copyright Notice:
Song lyrics, musical titles, and melodies displayed on this website remain the exclusive intellectual property of the respective songwriters, composers, recording artists, and music publishers. Olive Lyrics provides these lyrics and chords solely for personal devotional study, church rehearsal, and non-commercial educational purposes under Fair Use principles. For formal licensing and congregational reporting, worship leaders are encouraged to utilize established church licensing services such as CCLI.
3. User Submissions & Conduct
When submitting lyrics, chords, or comments to Olive Lyrics:
- You warrant that your submission is accurate to the best of your knowledge and does not violate any third-party confidentiality agreements.
- You agree not to upload harmful code, defamatory language, unsolicited commercial advertisements, or unauthorized materials.
- You grant Olive Lyrics a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, transcribe, and edit submitted lyrics to maintain database accuracy.
4. DMCA & Copyright Compliance
Olive Lyrics complies with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512). If you believe that your copyrighted work is being used improperly without authorization, please visit our DMCA Policy and submit an official notice to our Designated Copyright Agent at contact@olivelyrics.com.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
Olive Lyrics is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. While our editorial team makes diligent efforts to verify the accuracy of lyrics and chords, we do not warrant that the content is error-free, uninterrupted, or fully suitable for every performance environment.
6. Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances shall Olive Lyrics, its creators, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of or inability to use this website.
7. Contact Information
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