Terms of Use

Terms of Use
Effective Date: May 19, 2025

Welcome to www.queerartsfest.com (the “Website”), the official site of the Rochester Queer Arts Festival, produced and managed by Drag Me to the Stage LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Website, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age and that you agree to comply with these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you are using this Website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Use of the Website

You may use the Website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Use the Website to post or transmit any unlawful, harmful, defamatory, abusive, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content.

  • Interfere with the operation of the Website or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website.

  • Use any automated means (such as bots or scrapers) to access or collect data from the Website without our prior written consent.

  • Misrepresent yourself or your affiliation with any person or entity.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio, and design—is the property of Drag Me to the Stage LLC or its content contributors, and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View, print, or download content for personal, non-commercial use.

You may not:

  • Modify, reproduce, distribute, sell, publicly display, or create derivative works from Website content without express written permission from Drag Me to the Stage LLC.

4. User Submissions

When you submit content through applications, forms, or communications on the Website (such as artist submissions, vendor applications, or contact forms), you grant Drag Me to the Stage LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display that content for the purposes of administering the festival and promoting its activities.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the rights to submit such content.

  • Your content does not infringe on any third-party rights or violate any laws.

5. Links to Third-Party Sites

This Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or reference. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those sites and do not endorse any products or services offered by third parties.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, reliability, availability, or completeness of the Website or its content.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

  • That the Website will be error-free or uninterrupted.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Drag Me to the Stage LLC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of (or inability to use) this Website.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Drag Me to the Stage LLC, its affiliates, officers, directors, partners, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Website.

9. Changes to the Terms

We may update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of any revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the use of the Website shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in New York.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Tim Evanicki
Co-Owner & COO
Drag Me to the Stage LLC
Email: tim@dragmetothestage.com
Phone: 321-299-7464