Terms of Use

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the KOTZ website at kotz.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

About KOTZ

KOTZ 720 AM and KINU 89.9 FM are community public radio stations licensed to Kotzebue Broadcasting, Inc., serving Kotzebue and the Northwest Arctic region of Alaska.

Use of This Website

You may use kotz.org for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission
Use the website for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to interfere with the website's operation or security
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with KOTZ

Our Content

All content on kotz.org — including news stories, audio, images, and text — is the property of KOTZ, Kotzebue Broadcasting, Inc., or our content partners such as NPR and Alaska Public Media. All rights are reserved.

You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution. You may not republish full articles, audio recordings, or images without written permission.

Donations

Donations made through kotz.org are processed securely by Authorize.net. All donations are made to Kotzebue Broadcasting, Inc. and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. KOTZ does not guarantee any specific tax benefit — please consult a tax advisor for guidance on your specific situation.

Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us as soon as possible at message@kotz.org or (907) 442-3434.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including NPR.org and other public media partners. These sites are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. KOTZ is not responsible for the content or practices of any third-party sites.

Disclaimer of Warranties

KOTZ provides this website "as is" without any warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the website will be available at all times, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Kotzebue Broadcasting, Inc. shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of kotz.org or its content.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

KOTZ Public Radio
PO Box 78
Kotzebue, Alaska 99752
Phone: (907) 442-3434
Email: message@kotz.org