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Terms of Use

The terms that apply when you access and use Doba KE.

About these terms

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Doba KE website and services. By accessing or using Doba KE, you agree to comply with these terms and with applicable law.

If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website or submit material to Doba KE.

Using Doba KE

Doba KE provides music, culture, news, stories, entertainment information and related services for informational and editorial purposes.

You agree to use Doba KE lawfully and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation of the website or the rights of other users, contributors, artists, rights holders or Doba KE.

Content on Doba KE

Doba KE publishes original editorial material as well as material supplied by contributors, artists, publicists, labels, partners and other sources.

While we aim to provide accurate and useful information, Doba KE does not guarantee that every piece of content will always be complete, current or error-free.

Editorial content may change as information develops or errors are identified. Our approach to corrections is described in our Corrections Policy.

Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, Doba KE's original website design, branding, editorial material and other original content belong to Doba KE or are used under appropriate rights or permissions.

Copyright and other intellectual property rights in third-party material remain with their respective owners.

Nothing in these terms grants you ownership of Doba KE's content or of third-party material published on the website.

User submissions

If you submit material to Doba KE, you confirm that you have the right to provide that material and that your submission does not knowingly violate another person's rights.

You should review our Contributor Guidelines before submitting material.

By submitting material, you give Doba KE permission to review, edit, publish, reproduce, display and distribute the material as reasonably necessary for the editorial or service purpose for which it was submitted, subject to any specific agreement that may apply.

Prohibited use

You must not use Doba KE to:

  • Break the law or facilitate unlawful activity.
  • Harass, threaten or abuse other people.
  • Impersonate another person, organisation or business.
  • Submit deliberately false or misleading information.
  • Distribute malware, malicious links or harmful code.
  • Attempt to interfere with or compromise the website.
  • Infringe copyright, privacy or other rights.
  • Use automated systems to abuse or disrupt the service.

Additional expectations for community participation are set out in our Community Guidelines.

Advertising and promotional services

Doba KE may offer advertising, promotion and other commercial services. Additional terms, pricing, placement conditions or agreements may apply to those services.

Advertisers and promotional partners are responsible for ensuring that material they provide to Doba KE is accurate, lawful and does not infringe the rights of others.

Third-party websites and services

Doba KE may contain links to websites, platforms or services operated by third parties. Doba KE does not control those services and is not responsible for their content, availability, privacy practices or terms.

Your use of a third-party service is governed by that service's own terms and policies.

Availability of the service

We may modify, suspend or discontinue parts of Doba KE at any time, including for maintenance, security, technical changes or operational reasons.

We do not guarantee that Doba KE will always be available, uninterrupted or free from errors.

Disclaimer

Doba KE provides its website and content on an informational basis. Nothing published on Doba KE should be treated as professional, financial, medical, legal or other specialised advice.

You should independently verify information where doing so is appropriate to your circumstances.

Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes will be published on this page and will apply from the time they are posted, unless otherwise stated.

Contact

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us through our Contact page.

Last updated: August 2026.