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Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using Music Stories

Last Updated: December 27, 2025

Welcome to Music Stories. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing Music Stories ("the Service"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

2. Use of Service

2.1 Permitted Use

Music Stories provides comprehensive biographies, career information, and educational content about musicians across all genres. You may access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these terms.

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Service without express written permission
  • Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Service ("scraping")
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

3. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the security of your device and internet connection
  • All activities that occur through your use of the Service
  • Complying with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations
  • Using the Service in a manner that respects the intellectual property rights of artists and content creators

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content (excluding public domain materials and properly attributed third-party content), features, and functionality are owned by Music Stories and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Third-Party Content

Artist names, photographs, quotes, album titles, and other content featured on the Service may be protected by copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights owned by artists, record labels, publishers, or other third parties. We display such content for educational and informational purposes under applicable fair use provisions.

4.3 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include any right to download, reproduce, or redistribute content except as explicitly permitted by the Service.

5. Content Guidelines

Music Stories strives to provide accurate, respectful, and educational content about musicians. We are committed to:

  • Accuracy: Verifying facts against multiple reliable sources
  • Respect: Honoring artists' legacies with balanced, thoughtful storytelling
  • Attribution: Properly crediting sources and respecting intellectual property
  • Inclusivity: Celebrating diversity in music across all genres, eras, and cultures

6. Disclaimers

6.1 "As Is" Service

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

6.2 Content Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we do not warrant that the content on the Service is complete, accurate, reliable, current, or error-free. Biographical information is compiled from publicly available sources and may contain inaccuracies.

6.3 Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Music Stories. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Music Stories and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
  • Unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
  • Interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
  • Bugs, viruses, or other harmful components transmitted through the Service
  • Errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content

This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Music Stories and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Service or your use of the Service.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms of Service.

All provisions of these Terms of Service which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including without limitation ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Music Stories operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Your use of the Service may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

📧Email: legal@music-stories.com

📍Visit: About Us page for more information

By using Music Stories, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them.

Thank you for being part of our community and helping us celebrate the incredible world of music.