Esther’s Song · A Soul Street Production

Terms of Service

Welcome to Esther’s Song. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, https://estherssong.com, including its content, features, screening request forms, and related services.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

Effective Date: October 19, 2026

1. About Esther’s Song

Esther’s Song is a documentary celebrating the life, poetry, and cultural contributions of Barbadian poet Esther Phillips. Through storytelling, historical reflection, and artistic expression, the film explores themes of identity, heritage, memory, and the power of poetry to connect generations.

This website provides information about the documentary, its subjects, screening opportunities, and related resources.

2. Permitted Use of the Website

You may use this website for lawful, personal, educational, informational, and noncommercial purposes.

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for any unlawful or fraudulent activity.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to website systems or information.
  • Interfere with the website's functionality or security.
  • Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit protected content without permission.
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when submitting inquiries.
  • Use automated tools to scrape or extract website content without authorization.

We reserve the right to restrict access to the website when reasonably necessary to protect its security, functionality, or legal rights.

3. Intellectual Property and Copyright

Unless otherwise indicated, the content presented on this website, including text, photography, film footage, trailers, graphics, design elements, and original creative materials, is owned by or licensed to the applicable rights holders.

This content is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may view website materials for personal, educational, and informational purposes.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display, commercially use, or create derivative works from protected materials without obtaining the necessary permission, except where permitted by applicable law.

The appearance of Esther Phillips' poetry, likeness, or other creative works on this website does not grant visitors permission to reproduce or use those materials independently.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved by their respective owners.

4. Documentary Trailers and Video Content

Trailers, previews, interviews, and other audiovisual materials available through this website are provided for informational and promotional purposes.

You may view these materials through the authorized viewing methods provided on the website.

Unless expressly permitted, you may not download, redistribute, edit, reproduce, publicly screen, or commercially exploit the documentary or its audiovisual materials without authorization.

Availability of video content may change without notice.

5. Screening Requests

Our website allows individuals and organizations to express interest in hosting or arranging screenings of Esther’s Song.

Submitting a screening request does not constitute a confirmed booking, licensing agreement, or authorization to publicly exhibit the documentary.

All screening requests are subject to review, availability, and approval by the appropriate film representatives.

Depending on the screening arrangement, additional terms may apply, including licensing permissions, screening fees, venue requirements, technical specifications, promotional guidelines, and other event-related conditions.

Any applicable requirements will be communicated separately before a screening is confirmed.

You agree to provide accurate and complete information when submitting a screening request.

6. Educational and Community Screenings

We welcome interest from educational institutions, cultural organizations, libraries, community groups, and other organizations seeking to share the documentary.

However, permission to host a screening must be obtained in advance.

A screening request or general communication with our team does not grant public performance rights or other exhibition permissions.

Any approved screening must comply with the terms of the applicable screening agreement.

7. Press and Media Resources

Certain photographs, promotional materials, film descriptions, and other resources may be made available for journalists, media representatives, educational institutions, and promotional partners.

Unless accompanied by separate usage permissions, access to these materials does not automatically grant a license for reproduction, publication, or distribution.

Any permitted use must comply with the applicable usage guidelines, attribution requirements, and restrictions provided with the materials.

You may contact our team to request authorization for a particular use.

8. Information Accuracy

We strive to provide accurate and current information about Esther’s Song, its subject, screenings, and related activities.

However, website content may occasionally contain errors, omissions, or outdated information.

Screening opportunities, event details, availability, and other information may change without notice.

We reserve the right to update, correct, or remove website content as needed.

9. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to external websites, video platforms, social media services, or other third-party resources.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, security, or practices of third-party websites.

Your use of external services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.

10. User Submissions and Communications

When you submit information through a screening request form, contact form, or other communication channel, you agree to provide information that is accurate and lawful.

You must not submit material that infringes another person's rights, contains malicious code, or is otherwise unlawful.

By submitting an inquiry, you authorize our team to use the information provided to review your request and communicate with you about it, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Submitting information does not establish a contractual relationship or guarantee that a request will be accepted.

11. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us.

Information collected through this website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which explains our practices concerning personal information, website technologies, and communications.

Please review our Privacy Policy at:

https://estherssong.com/privacy-policy

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim warranties regarding uninterrupted availability, error-free operation, accuracy, and fitness for a particular purpose.

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, secure, or free from technical issues.

Nothing in these Terms excludes warranties or rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the website operator and its authorized representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website.

This limitation does not apply to liabilities that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

14. Changes to the Website or Terms

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue website features or content when necessary.

We may also update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our operations, website functionality, or applicable legal requirements.

Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Your continued use of the website after updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of those changes, to the extent permitted by law.

15. Governing Law

These Terms will be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the website's legal operator is established, subject to any mandatory consumer protections or other applicable laws.

Any disputes will be handled in accordance with applicable law and any separately agreed contractual provisions.

16. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, documentary content, permissions, or screening opportunities, please contact:

Esther’s Song
A Soul Street Production
Website: https://estherssong.com
Email: info@soulstreetfoundation.org

For copyright, licensing, or permissions inquiries, please include “Rights and Permissions” in the subject line.

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Film, poetry, photography, and other creative materials remain the property of their respective rights holders.