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Black River Whiskey is an independent music project released under Dead River Records. This website serves as the official hub for music, merchandise, and fan engagement.
Ray Harlan is a fictional creative persona representing Black River Whiskey: a character born from the music itself. All music is conceived, written, composed, and directed by D.L. Malcolm under Dead River Records. Music is produced with the assistance of AI production tools. All lyrics, melodies, compositions, song structures, and creative direction are authored by D.L. Malcolm. The Black River Whiskey name, brand identity, logo, catalog, and all associated intellectual property are owned exclusively by D.L. Malcolm under Dead River Records. No other individual or entity is authorized to release, distribute, or claim association with Black River Whiskey without the express written consent of D.L. Malcolm.
By using this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age, or using it under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these terms.
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You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others. You must not:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for any user who violates these terms.
All music released under Black River Whiskey is distributed digitally through Dead River Records via third-party distribution services to streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Amazon Music, Deezer, and more.
Physical CD purchases are fulfilled through a third-party platform. All CD sales are subject to that platform's own terms and return policy. CDs are licensed for personal, non-commercial use only.
Physical CDs sold through blackriverwhiskey.com are manufactured and fulfilled by elasticStage Ltd, our third-party fulfillment partner based in London, United Kingdom. All orders are made to order — your CD is produced after your purchase is placed.
For all other order inquiries contact us and we will do our best to assist.
All lyrics, compositions, song titles, creative concepts, and artistic direction associated with Black River Whiskey are the exclusive intellectual property of D.L. Malcolm under Dead River Records. Music is produced with the assistance of AI production tools under a commercial license held by D.L. Malcolm. The use of AI production tools does not transfer or diminish D.L. Malcolm's ownership of the creative work. All rights reserved.
The Black River Whiskey name, brand, logo, Ray Harlan persona, and all visual and audio content on this website are protected intellectual property. No individual or entity may use the Black River Whiskey name, brand, or artist identity in any release, distribution, or commercial context without the express written consent of D.L. Malcolm.
All artwork, photographs, logos, visual identity, and website content are the property of Black River Whiskey and Dead River Records. All rights reserved.
Any use beyond personal listening including sync licensing, public performance, broadcast, or commercial use requires a written licensing agreement. contact us for licensing inquiries.
If you submit content to us: fan art, photos, testimonials, or social media tags, you grant Black River Whiskey a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use and share that content for promotional purposes. You confirm you own the rights to anything you submit.
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This website contains links to third-party websites including streaming platforms, social media, and partner services. We are not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of those sites. Links are provided for convenience only.
This website and all content are provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any part of the website at any time without notice.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Black River Whiskey and Dead River Records shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website. We are not responsible for delays or failures caused by third-party services or circumstances beyond our control.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Black River Whiskey and Dead River Records from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the website.
This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance.
These Terms are governed by applicable international commerce law. For EU consumers, nothing here affects your statutory consumer rights under EU law. For UK consumers, nothing here affects your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
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