Terms of Service

Last updated: March 16, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using HawaiiStream™ (the “Platform”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Platform. HawaiiStream is a registered trademark and streaming platform operated under applicable federal and state laws.

2. Description of Service

HawaiiStream is a content aggregation and curation platform that organizes and presents publicly available video content from YouTube. We do not host, upload, or store any video content on our servers. All video content is embedded directly from YouTube using YouTube’s official embed functionality and API services, and remains the sole property of its original creators and rights holders.

Our mission is to perpetuate the aloha spirit by creating a centralized, easy-to-find hub for Hawaii-focused content — making it simple for residents, visitors, and the global community to discover the best of Hawaii’s creators, culture, and natural beauty.

3. YouTube API Compliance

HawaiiStream operates in full compliance with the YouTube API Services Terms of Service, the YouTube Terms of Service, and the Google Privacy Policy. By using our Platform, you also agree to be bound by these policies.

All content displayed on HawaiiStream is sourced through the official YouTube Data API v3. We provide proper attribution to all content creators and link back to original YouTube videos. Users can always view content directly on YouTube by clicking the “Watch on YouTube” link provided with each video. We do not download, re-upload, modify, or redistribute any video content.

4. Content Creator Rights & Attribution

All rights and content belong to the original creators. Every channel featured on HawaiiStream is a like-minded Hawaii content creator whose work is publicly available on YouTube. We aggregate their content to increase discoverability and provide a unified viewing experience — we do not claim ownership, modify, or monetize their videos.

Each video displayed on our Platform includes full attribution to the original creator, including their channel name, and a direct link to the original video on YouTube. Creators retain complete control over their content through YouTube’s own platform — if a creator removes or restricts a video on YouTube, it will automatically be removed from HawaiiStream.

If you are a content creator and would like your channel added to or removed from HawaiiStream, please contact us at [email protected]. We respect all creator preferences and will promptly honor any removal requests.

5. Fair Use & Safe Harbor

HawaiiStream operates under the safe harbor provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512. We do not host user-generated content; we aggregate and curate publicly available content from YouTube using YouTube’s official embed functionality and API services.

Our use of YouTube content constitutes fair use under 17 U.S.C. § 107, as we provide a transformative curation service that:

  • Organizes content by Hawaii-specific categories for enhanced discoverability
  • Promotes and amplifies local creators who might otherwise be difficult to find
  • Serves an educational and informational purpose for the Hawaii community
  • Does not compete with or substitute for the original works on YouTube
  • Drives traffic back to the original creators’ YouTube channels

6. Use of Artificial Intelligence

HawaiiStream uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance the user experience. Specifically, AI is used to:

  • Curate and organize content categories for easier discovery
  • Enhance video titles and descriptions for better search engine optimization (SEO)
  • Generate platform features and user interface improvements
  • Assist in building and maintaining the platform infrastructure

AI is used as a positive tool to support our community of creators and viewers. We do not use AI to generate fake content, manipulate information, or misrepresent any creator’s work. All AI-enhanced metadata (such as improved titles) is clearly supplementary to the original creator’s content and does not alter the underlying video.

7. Sponsors, Affiliates, Promotions & Products

This site may contain sponsors, affiliates, promotions, or products. HawaiiStream may display affiliate links, sponsored content, promotional materials, or product recommendations throughout the Platform. We may earn a commission at no additional cost to you when you click on or make purchases through these links.

All affiliate and sponsored relationships are disclosed in compliance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines. Affiliate links are marked with rel="sponsored" attributes for transparency. We only recommend products and services that we believe provide genuine value to our community.

The presence of affiliate links does not influence our content curation or the channels we feature. Our editorial decisions are independent of any commercial relationships.

8. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to circumvent any security features of the Platform
  • Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access the Platform without permission
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Platform or its servers
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Use the Platform to distribute spam, malware, or harmful content

9. Intellectual Property

The HawaiiStream™ name, logo, branding, and platform design are the intellectual property of HawaiiStream and are protected by trademark and copyright law. Video content displayed on the Platform is owned by its respective creators and rights holders. HawaiiStream claims no ownership over any third-party content.

10. DMCA Takedown Requests

If you believe that content displayed on HawaiiStream infringes your copyright, please see our DMCA Policy for instructions on submitting a takedown request. Since we do not host content, takedown requests for the underlying video should be directed to YouTube. For requests regarding how content appears on our Platform, contact us at [email protected].

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Platform is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. HawaiiStream does not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content displayed on the Platform, as all content is sourced from third-party creators via YouTube.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HawaiiStream shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Platform. Our total liability shall not exceed $100.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaii, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of the State of Hawaii.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].