Membership

This signed agreement is required to be completed by all members and users of Holyoke Community Media, Inc., facilities and equipment. Permission of Holyoke Community Media, Inc., staff is required for various levels of studio use and borrowing privileges. 

I have read, am familiar with, and agree to abide by the Operational Policies of Holyoke Community Media, Inc. 

1. I understand that the following material is forbidden for presentation on the Public, Educational, and Governmental Access Channels: 
   1. Any obscene and/or other programming prohibited by applicable law(s). 
   2. Any lottery information. 
   3. Any material designed to promote the sale of commercial products or services. 
   4. Any invasion of privacy. 
   5. Any violation of trademark, copyright, or publicity rights prohibited by applicable law(s). 
   6. Any illegal or otherwise prohibited activity. 

2. I will be thoroughly familiar with the nature of all program material that I submit for cablecast and take full responsibility for its content. 
3. I understand that the material I record will be used for programming on the Public, Educational, or Governmental Access Channels. 
4. I agree to obtain, in writing, all necessary clearances and permissions from any and all organizations, individuals, and groups as may be needed to record and/or cablecast material on the Public, Educational, and Governmental Access Channels. 
5. I agree to reimburse Holyoke Community Media, Inc., for any cost to repair or replace equipment which I damage or return damaged, except for normal wear and tear. 
6. I understand I am responsible and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Holyoke, the cable provider(s), Holyoke Community Media, Inc., its employees and its Board of Directors and their successors, from any liability, loss, claim, cost, or damage of any nature whatsoever which may arise by reason of any claim that any material cablecast or disseminated by me infringes and / or violates any rights of any person(s) or organization(s).