TERMS OF USE
Welcome to Soundoos.com.
These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the Soundoos.com website, the listening of music content, the creation and/or distribution of music content, and the purchase and download of digital music files through the website.
By accessing, browsing, or using Soundoos.com, the visitor or user confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree with any of these Terms, please do not use the website or its services.
1. WEBSITE INFORMATION
Soundoos.com is an online music platform through which visitors can listen to music free of charge and, where offered, purchase and download digital music files.
For the purposes of these Terms, the terms “Soundoos,” “Soundoos.com,” “Website,” or “Platform” refer to the service provided through Soundoos.com.
The business/operator information, registered address, contact details, and tax information, where required, are provided on the Website and/or on the Contact page.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS
Use of Soundoos.com is subject to acceptance of these Terms of Use.
By using the Website, the user agrees to:
- use the service in accordance with applicable law;
- not use the Platform for illegal or abusive purposes;
- respect the rights of Soundoos and third parties;
- comply with the specific terms applicable to the purchase and use of digital products.
These Terms form the main framework governing use of the service and are supplemented by the Privacy Policy & Cookies Policy and the Refunds & Digital Products Policy of Soundoos.com.
3. FREE MUSIC LISTENING
Soundoos.com provides music content that visitors may listen to free of charge through the Website.
Free listening is provided for personal use and does not grant the user ownership or other rights over the music files.
Free listening does not grant the user the right to:
- download files that are not offered for download;
- copy or redistribute music;
- resell music content;
- extract or reuse music files outside the functionality provided by the Platform.
Soundoos reserves the right to modify, remove, replace, or restrict the availability of any free music content.
4. USER AGE AND PURCHASE RESTRICTIONS
Listening to free music content is permitted regardless of age, subject to applicable law and the responsibility of parents or legal guardians where applicable.
Purchases of digital music products through Soundoos.com are permitted only for persons aged 18 or older.
Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to purchase digital music products through the Platform.
By completing a purchase, the purchaser confirms that they are at least 18 years old.
Soundoos reserves the right to request age verification or additional information where there is reasonable doubt regarding the purchaser’s age.
5. DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTS
Soundoos may offer digital music products for purchase, including, without limitation:
- music tracks;
- instrumental tracks;
- soundtracks;
- musical compositions;
- digital audio files;
- music collections or packages.
Digital products are not physical products and are provided in electronic form.
The file format, audio quality, duration, and other characteristics of each product may be described on the relevant product page.
6. MUSIC CREATED USING AI TECHNOLOGY
Some or all of the music content available on Soundoos.com may have been created, produced, or assisted using artificial intelligence technologies (AI).
AI technology may form part of the process of creating, composing, producing, processing, or enhancing music content.
Soundoos does not represent that every work created using artificial intelligence automatically or exclusively qualifies for copyright protection in every country or legal jurisdiction.
Likewise, purchasing a music file does not mean that the purchaser acquires ownership or any intellectual property rights in the work.
Soundoos makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the creation and distribution of its content are carried out in accordance with the terms, licenses, and conditions applicable to the technologies or services used in its creation.
7. PURCHASE PROCESS
To purchase a digital product, the user may be required to provide the information requested during the checkout process.
The purchaser is responsible for ensuring that all information provided is accurate and complete.
Once payment has been successfully completed and the order has been confirmed, the transaction is considered completed and access to the digital product is provided according to the functionality of the Platform.
Soundoos reserves the right to cancel or refuse to complete a transaction in cases involving technical errors, suspected fraud, unauthorized transactions, or other serious circumstances permitted by applicable law.
8. PRICES AND PAYMENTS
The prices of digital products are displayed on the Website before the purchase is completed.
Soundoos may change prices, promotions, or available purchase options at any time. Such changes will not affect orders that have already been successfully completed.
Payment is made using the payment methods available during checkout.
The user must use valid and legally authorized payment information.
9. DOWNLOAD OF DIGITAL FILES
After successful completion of a purchase, Soundoos provides the purchaser with the ability to download the digital product according to the functionality of the Platform.
The download may be provided through:
- an order confirmation page;
- the user’s account;
- a download link;
- email;
- or another technical mechanism used by Soundoos.
The purchaser is responsible for securely storing the downloaded file.
Unless otherwise expressly stated in the product description or in a specific agreement, Soundoos does not guarantee that a download link or the same file will remain available indefinitely.
10. RIGHTS OF USE OF PURCHASED MUSIC
Upon completion of the purchase of a digital music product, the purchaser receives the right to use the relevant music file in accordance with these Terms.
The purchase provides the purchaser with a broad license to use the music, including private and public playback and listening.
In particular, the purchaser may use the purchased music:
- for private listening;
- on personal devices;
- in private spaces;
- in public spaces;
- in businesses;
- in stores;
- in hotels;
- in restaurants and cafés;
- in entertainment venues;
- at events;
- in professional premises;
- as background music for activities carried out or organized by the purchaser;
- and generally for private or public playback of the music.
The above license concerns the use of the music and does not transfer ownership or intellectual property rights in the work itself.
11. PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC USE
Soundoos permits the purchaser to use purchased music for professional purposes where such use involves listening to or publicly playing the music.
Examples include use as background music in:
- stores;
- hotels;
- restaurants;
- cafés;
- offices;
- gyms;
- event venues;
- tourism businesses;
- waiting areas;
- professional premises;
- private or public events.
This license concerns the rights that Soundoos grants to the purchaser.
Where applicable law requires a separate license, fee, or other obligation for a particular public performance or communication of music, that legal obligation remains applicable.
12. USE ON YOUTUBE, WEBSITES, AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Unless otherwise stated on the relevant product page, the purchaser may use purchased music in digital content created and published by the purchaser online.
This may include use on:
- YouTube;
- websites;
- blogs;
- podcasts;
- social media;
- presentations;
- personal online content;
- professional online content.
Such use is permitted provided that the purchaser does not make the music file available as a standalone product and does not provide third parties with the ability to download or otherwise obtain the original music file independently.
The purchaser may not upload the original music file to a service in a manner that effectively makes the file available for independent download or reuse by third parties.
13. TELEVISION AND CINEMA – SPECIAL LICENSE REQUIRED
The license granted with the purchase of a digital music file does not automatically include the right to use the music in television or cinema productions.
Use of Soundoos music in:
- television programs;
- television series;
- television advertisements;
- television productions;
- feature films;
- cinema productions;
- cinema advertisements;
- or other content specifically intended for television or cinematic exploitation,
requires prior specific permission from Soundoos.com.
Such permission may be granted upon contacting Soundoos and may be subject to separate terms, restrictions, or fees depending on the intended use.
Use of Soundoos music in television or cinema without the required specific permission is prohibited.
14. PROHIBITED DISTRIBUTION AND RESALE
Purchasing a digital music product does not grant the purchaser the right to resell, distribute, or make the original music file available to third parties.
In particular, the following are prohibited:
- reselling the music file;
- distributing the music file free of charge;
- selling the music file as an independent product;
- providing the file to third parties for download;
- uploading the file to file-sharing services;
- distributing the file through torrents;
- making the file available through services that allow third parties to independently download it;
- creating a music collection or library of such files for resale or redistribution;
- using the music file itself as a standalone commercial product.
The purchaser may use the music, but does not acquire the right to sell or distribute the original music file.
15. NO TRANSFER OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The purchase of a digital music file does not constitute a sale or transfer of intellectual property rights in the work.
The purchaser receives only the rights of use expressly provided under these Terms.
Soundoos and/or the applicable rights holders retain all rights that have not been expressly granted to the purchaser.
16. PROHIBITED USE OF THE WEBSITE
The use of Soundoos.com is prohibited for:
- illegal activities;
- fraud or attempted fraud;
- infringement of third-party rights;
- unauthorized access to systems;
- interference with the operation of the Website;
- introduction of malicious software;
- unauthorized automated data collection;
- circumvention of technical restrictions;
- or any activity that may cause harm to the Platform or other users.
17. USER ACCOUNTS
Where an account is required, the user is responsible for the accuracy of the information provided.
The user must keep their login credentials secure and must not share them with third parties.
If the user suspects unauthorized access to their account, they should notify Soundoos.
Soundoos reserves the right to restrict or suspend an account in cases of violation of these Terms or applicable law.
18. AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICE
Soundoos makes reasonable efforts to maintain the continuous operation of the Website.
However, Soundoos cannot guarantee that the service will always be available without interruptions or technical problems.
The service may be temporarily interrupted for:
- maintenance;
- upgrades;
- technical problems;
- hosting issues;
- network problems;
- security reasons;
- or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Soundoos.
19. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF THE WEBSITE
The Soundoos name, logo, website design, graphics, text, structure, software, and other elements of the Platform are protected by applicable law to the extent such protection is available.
Copying, reproducing, modifying, distributing, or commercially exploiting elements of the Website without prior permission is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by law.
20. REPORTING COPYRIGHT OR OTHER RIGHTS INFRINGEMENT
If any person believes that content made available through Soundoos.com infringes copyright or other rights, they may contact Soundoos through the available contact details.
Where possible, the report should include:
- the complainant’s details;
- a description of the right allegedly infringed;
- an exact reference to the relevant content;
- supporting information or evidence;
- and contact information.
Soundoos may investigate such reports and take appropriate action where required.
21. PRIVACY AND PERSONAL DATA
The processing of users’ personal data is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws and the Privacy Policy of Soundoos.com.
The Privacy Policy forms an integral part of the framework governing the operation of the service.
Users are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy before using services that require the provision of personal data.
22. COOKIES
Soundoos.com may use cookies and similar technologies for the operation, security, improvement, and analysis of the Website.
The use of cookies is described in greater detail in the Cookies Policy of Soundoos.com.
Where required by applicable law, users may choose which categories of cookies they wish to allow.
23. REFUNDS AND DIGITAL PRODUCTS
Purchases of digital music content are additionally governed by the separate Refunds & Digital Products Policy of Soundoos.com.
Because music files are supplied in digital form and may be made available immediately after purchase, the purchaser may be asked during checkout:
- to expressly request that delivery of the digital content begins immediately; and
- to acknowledge that, where provided by applicable law, the right of withdrawal is lost once provision of the digital content begins.
The relevant information and consent process will be presented during checkout and supplemented by the separate Refunds & Digital Products Policy.
24. ORDER CANCELLATION AND TECHNICAL PROBLEMS
If a purchased digital file cannot be downloaded due to a technical problem attributable to Soundoos, the purchaser may contact customer support.
Soundoos will make reasonable efforts to restore access or provide a functional file.
Nothing in these Terms limits any mandatory consumer rights provided by applicable law.
25. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Soundoos.com may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties.
Soundoos does not control the content, security, privacy practices, or terms of third-party websites.
Access to third-party services is undertaken at the user’s own responsibility and is subject to the terms of the relevant provider.
26. SECURITY
Soundoos takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the Platform and its users.
However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.
Users are also responsible for taking appropriate measures to protect their devices, accounts, and login credentials.
27. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Soundoos shall not be liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from inability to access the service, technical interruptions, network problems, or issues involving third-party services.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability or rights that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
Soundoos does not guarantee that the service will always operate without errors or interruptions.
28. FORCE MAJEURE
Soundoos shall not be liable for delays or inability to provide services resulting from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation:
- natural disasters;
- fires;
- floods;
- war or emergency situations;
- telecommunications failures;
- serious cyberattacks;
- power outages;
- infrastructure failures involving third parties;
- governmental measures;
- or other events of force majeure.
29. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
Soundoos may modify these Terms of Use when reasonably necessary due to:
- changes to the service;
- new features;
- changes in applicable law;
- technical or business changes;
- or other legitimate reasons.
The updated version will be published on the Website together with the date of the latest update.
Changes will not affect rights already acquired before the effective date of the new Terms, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
30. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
The relevant provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law.
31. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms are governed by the laws of Greece, subject to any mandatory consumer protection provisions that may apply to the user based on their country of residence.
Nothing in these Terms limits any consumer rights that are mandatorily granted by applicable law.
32. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Soundoos seeks to resolve any dispute through friendly communication with the user.
Users may contact Soundoos regarding issues relating to the service, purchases, or digital products.
Disputes that cannot be resolved amicably shall be subject to the jurisdiction and procedures provided by applicable law.
33. CONTACT
For questions regarding:
- these Terms of Use;
- purchases;
- digital products;
- usage licenses;
- special licenses for television or cinema;
- technical issues;
- or copyright and intellectual property matters,
users may contact Soundoos through the Contact page or the official contact details provided on the Website.
Website: Soundoos.com
Email: [Contact Email]
34. FINAL PROVISIONS
These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy & Cookies Policy and the Refunds & Digital Products Policy, constitute the overall framework governing the use of Soundoos.com and the purchase of digital music content.
Continued use of the Website after the publication of a new version of these Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
If any provision of these Terms conflicts with a mandatory provision of applicable law, the mandatory legal provision shall prevail.
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