Terms of Use

Effective Date: March 15, 2026

Welcome to CitizenFreak.com, the online platform of the Museum of Canadian Music (“MoCM,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.

1. Purpose of the Website

CitizenFreak.com operates as an archival and informational platform dedicated to the preservation, documentation, and promotion of Canadian music and recording history. The website provides historical information, artist biographies, discographies, audio recordings, images, and related materials for educational, research, and discovery purposes.

2. Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not violate the rights of others or restrict their ability to use the site.

Users may not:

  • reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit audio recordings or content from the site without permission from the relevant rights holders
  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems
  • upload malicious software or engage in activities that could disrupt site functionality
  • scrape or systematically harvest content from the website without permission

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all recordings, images, artwork, and related materials presented on the site remain the property of their respective copyright holders.

CitizenFreak and the Museum of Canadian Music do not claim ownership of third-party recordings or copyrighted works unless explicitly indicated.

The compilation of information, editorial content, and presentation of the archive are the intellectual property of the Museum of Canadian Music.

4. Historical and Archival Material

The Museum of Canadian Music maintains a large digital archive of Canadian recordings and related materials for historical documentation and cultural preservation.

In many cases, materials are presented to document Canadian musical history and to assist in the discovery and recognition of Canadian artists and recordings.

5. Rights Holder Requests

If you are a copyright holder or authorized representative and believe that material on the website should be corrected, updated, credited differently, or removed, please contact us. We make reasonable efforts to respond to such requests and work cooperatively with artists, estates, labels, and rights holders.

Contact:
ryder@robertwilliston.com

6. External Links

The website may contain links to external websites or third-party platforms. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. The Museum of Canadian Music does not control or endorse external sites and is not responsible for their content or policies.

7. Disclaimer

The information provided on CitizenFreak.com is presented for historical, educational, and informational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, the Museum of Canadian Music does not guarantee that all information on the site is complete or error-free.

8. Limitation of Liability

The Museum of Canadian Music shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of this website or reliance on its content.

Use of the site is at your own risk.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

Museum of Canadian Music
CitizenFreak.com
ryder@robertwilliston.com