Legal Notice

LEGAL NOTICE

The Ponce Project
Website: https://theponceproject.org/

1. Website Ownership and Responsible Entity

This website is operated for the purposes of promoting, preserving, researching, performing, and disseminating Latin American classical music and related cultural and educational activities.

The organization is publicly identified on this website as Ponce Project Music Foundation and operates under the public-facing name The Ponce Project.

The legal name of the entity responsible for this website, and the relationship between the names Ponce Project Foundation and Ponce Project Music Foundation, should be understood in accordance with the organization’s official corporate and tax records.

2. Contact Information

For general inquiries, institutional communications, questions concerning this website, or requests relating to its content, please contact:

Email: contacto@theponceproject.org
Telephone: +1 (832) 647-8730
Mailing address: 3812 La Branch St., Apt. 4, Houston, Texas 77004, United States.

3. Institutional Purpose and Activities

The Ponce Project supports the preservation, study, performance, promotion, and dissemination of Latin American classical music and musical heritage.

Its activities may include concerts, recitals, international piano competitions, educational programs, research initiatives, music publications, the distribution of musical scores, audiovisual productions, photographic documentation, cultural collaborations, and fundraising activities.

Information published on this website is provided to communicate the organization’s mission, activities, programs, events, and cultural resources. The publication of such information does not, by itself, constitute a guarantee that a particular event, program, or activity will take place as described. Relevant announcements, competition rules, registration conditions, and specific program terms shall govern where applicable.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, the original text, graphic elements, logos, website design, photographs, audiovisual materials, editorial content, and other materials published on this website are owned by, licensed to, or used with permission by the organization or their respective rights holders.

All rights remain with their respective owners. No material on this website may be reproduced, distributed, modified, publicly displayed, commercially exploited, or otherwise used beyond what is permitted by applicable law or an express authorization from the relevant rights holder.

Certain musical scores, compositions, recordings, photographs, videos, and historical materials may be subject to separate copyright, licensing, attribution, or public-domain rules. The availability of a work on this website does not automatically mean that it is free of copyright restrictions or that all intended uses are authorized.

Users are responsible for determining whether their intended use of any material complies with applicable intellectual property laws and any specific license or permission associated with that material.

Requests for authorization to reproduce or use protected materials may be submitted to contacto@theponceproject.org. Such requests should identify the material, the proposed use, and the intended context.

5. Third-Party Content and External Links

This website may contain links to external websites, online services, partner organizations, artists, cultural institutions, ticketing platforms, donation services, social media platforms, or other third-party resources.

These links are provided for informational, cultural, educational, or operational purposes. Unless expressly stated otherwise, their inclusion does not constitute an endorsement of the third party or its products, services, statements, or policies.

The organization does not control the content, availability, security, privacy practices, or terms of use of independent third-party websites. Users should review the applicable terms and privacy policies before interacting with those services.

6. Accuracy and Availability of Information

Reasonable efforts are made to provide accurate, relevant, and up-to-date information. However, the organization does not warrant that all website content will always be complete, accurate, current, uninterrupted, or free from technical errors.

Information concerning events, competition requirements, schedules, participants, publications, research materials, and institutional activities may be updated, corrected, or withdrawn when necessary.

Nothing in this notice excludes or limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.

7. Acceptable Use

Users agree to access and use this website in accordance with applicable law and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of the organization or third parties.

Users must not attempt to interfere with the operation or security of the website, gain unauthorized access to systems or information, introduce malicious code, misuse contact or registration forms, or use website materials in violation of applicable law or the rights of their owners.

The organization reserves the right to take appropriate measures in response to unlawful use or conduct that compromises the website or its legitimate operations.

8. Donations, Registrations, and Other Activities

This website may provide information or links relating to donations, event registrations, competition applications, participation fees, ticketing, and other organizational activities.

Any applicable payment conditions, eligibility requirements, deadlines, refund policies, competition rules, and other specific terms should be reviewed before completing a transaction or submitting an application.

Where a transaction is processed by an external provider, the provider’s applicable terms and conditions may also apply.

The tax treatment of donations depends on applicable law and the donor’s individual circumstances. The organization’s publicly reported tax-exempt status does not, by itself, establish that every payment, fee, or contribution qualifies as a tax-deductible charitable donation.

9. Privacy and Personal Information

Personal information submitted through contact forms, registration forms, donation processes, or other website features should be handled in accordance with the organization’s Privacy Policy and applicable law.

Users are encouraged to consult the Privacy Policy for information concerning the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and protection of personal information, as well as any applicable rights and contact procedures.

10. Applicable Law

This website is operated in connection with activities based in Texas, United States. Subject to any mandatory legal requirements that apply in a particular case, the laws of the State of Texas and applicable federal laws of the United States govern matters relating to the operation and use of this website.

Nothing in this section is intended to deprive consumers or other users of rights that cannot lawfully be waived under applicable law.

11. Changes to This Legal Notice

The organization may revise this Legal Notice when necessary to reflect changes in its activities, website features, institutional information, or applicable legal requirements.

The current version will be published on this website. Users are encouraged to review it periodically.

12. Contact

For questions concerning this Legal Notice, website ownership, intellectual property, or institutional information, please contact:

The Ponce Project
Email: contacto@theponceproject.org
Telephone: +1 (832) 647-8730
Mailing address: 3812 La Branch St., Apt. 4, Houston, Texas 77004, United States.