Clear and Comprehensive Terms Governing Your Use of Sonic Chronicle's Platform
These terms meticulously outline the framework for a safe, legal, and mutually beneficial relationship between Sonic Chronicle and our vibrant electronic music community.
Terms of Service for Sonic Chronicle Users
Welcome to Sonic Chronicle. This document constitutes a legally binding agreement between you, the user, and Sonic Chronicle regarding your access to and use of our website, services, and content. By accessing or using any part of Sonic Chronicle, you signify your unreserved acceptance of and agreement to be bound by these Terms of Service.
Effective Date: These Terms of Service are effective as of January 1, 2024. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the platform after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
As a user, you are responsible for understanding your rights and responsibilities. This includes adhering to all applicable laws and regulations while interacting with our platform and its content. Should you have any legal inquiries or require clarification on these terms, please reach out to our legal department at [email protected].
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Los Angeles, California.
Acceptable Use and Community Guidelines
Sonic Chronicle thrives on a vibrant, respectful community. Our platform is dedicated to electronic music journalism, festival coverage, and cultural analysis. To maintain this environment, all users must adhere to specific acceptable use policies and community guidelines. These guidelines apply to all forms of interaction, including comments, forum posts, content submissions, and direct messaging.
- Respectful Engagement: Do not engage in harassment, bullying, hate speech, or personal attacks. Promote constructive discussion.
- Content Relevance: All user-generated content must be relevant to the electronic music industry or the specific topic of discussion.
- No Prohibited Content: Content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or promotes violence or discrimination is strictly prohibited.
- Intellectual Property: Respect intellectual property rights. Do not post copyrighted material without permission or proper attribution.
- Authenticity: Do not impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation with any entity.
- No Spam or Commercial Solicitation: Our platform is not for unsolicited commercial advertisements, chain letters, or spam.
Violations of these policies may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to content removal, temporary suspension, or permanent termination of your account. Sonic Chronicle reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, what constitutes a violation of these guidelines.
Content Rights and Intellectual Property
Sonic Chronicle exclusively owns all editorial content, original articles, reviews, features, proprietary databases, and software associated with the platform. This material is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission.
Regarding user-generated content, by submitting contributions to Sonic Chronicle (e.g., comments, forum posts, guest submissions), you grant Sonic Chronicle a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any media.
We are deeply committed to upholding music industry copyright compliance. While our journalism often discusses and quotes lyrics or references music, we strictly adhere to fair use guidelines. Users are expected to do the same. Any instance of copyright infringement, particularly concerning full tracks or unauthorized samples, will be addressed promptly.
For any content shared or republished from Sonic Chronicle, proper attribution to "Sonic Chronicle" and linking back to the original source article is required. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please send a DMCA notice to [email protected] with the necessary information for prompt resolution.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Sonic Chronicle strives for uninterrupted service, but we do not guarantee that the website or its content will be available at all times, secure, or free from errors or viruses. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service without notice.
While our journalists and reviewers aim for the highest standards of accuracy, the content on Sonic Chronicle is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only. We do not warrant the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. Editorial opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Sonic Chronicle as a whole.
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience, and Sonic Chronicle is not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.
Event information, dates, and lineups for festivals and rave parties covered on Sonic Chronicle are subject to change by event organizers. While we endeavor to provide timely and accurate updates, we cannot be held liable for any discrepancies. Users are advised to verify all event details directly with the official event sources.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sonic Chronicle, its affiliates, directors, employees, agents, and licensors will 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, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the service; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the service; (iii) any content obtained from the service; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
Reviewing and understanding these terms is essential before engaging with our platform. Your continued use signifies your agreement.