Terms of Use
Last updated: November 11, 2025
1. About This Site
This website is operated as the official online home of Joe Hijuelos and related projects (including “Blue Vibe Tiki” and “Blue Vibe Club”). By accessing or using this site, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not continue to use the site.
2. Use of the Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the site.
You agree not to attempt to interfere with the operation or security of the website, including but not limited to:
- Accessing restricted areas or data without authorization;
- Uploading or transmitting malicious code, spam, or harmful materials;
- Using automated bots or scrapers without prior written consent.
3. Music, Content, and Intellectual Property
All audio recordings, compositions, artwork, badges, images, logos, and text on this site are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Unless otherwise stated, all rights are reserved by Joe Hijuelos and/or his affiliates under Hijuelos Sound Works LLC.
Use of any musical material, composition, or audio sample from this site must always include full and visible credit to its author: “Music by Joe Hijuelos / Hijuelos Sound Works LLC”.
You may stream embedded content (Spotify, YouTube, etc.) and share public pages using standard social media links, but you may not copy, redistribute, or resell any material without express permission.
4. Memberships and Fees
All membership plans, subscriptions, and related payments are considered final. All membership fees are non-refundable.
We reserve the right to modify, pause, or remove membership offerings at any time without notice. The descriptions of membership tiers (“Listener”, “Tiki Glass”, “Moonlight”, etc.) are subject to change and may differ from their preview content shown on this site.
5. Merch and Shop
Any future merch or shop offerings will include clear terms regarding pricing, shipping, and returns. All payments are securely processed through third-party payment gateways such as PayPal, Stripe, or equivalent. All payment gateways use encrypted, third-party secure browser technology.
6. Disclaimers and Limitations
We are not responsible for any project losses, technical issues, or damages that may occur through the use of this site or its materials. You agree to use this website at your own risk.
While we strive to maintain uptime, we make no guarantee that the site will always be online. Occasional downtime, server maintenance, or interruptions may occur without notice.
7. Third-Party Services
This site may link to or embed content from third-party services (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc.). These services have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content or practices.
8. Privacy
Any personal information provided through this site (such as email or contact forms) is used solely for communication or updates related to Joe Hijuelos and will not be sold to third parties.
9. No Warranty
All content and services on this site are provided “as is” and without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We make no representations or guarantees of uninterrupted service, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.
11. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Hijuelos Sound Works LLC operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.