Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using any part of Song Finder by Lyrics (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. We may update these Terms from time to time; material changes will be communicated via a notice on the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Definitions & interpretation

2.1 Definitions

Throughout these Terms, unless the context requires otherwise:

• "Agreement" means these Terms of Service, including all amendments, supplements and incorporated policies.
• "Content" means all text, data, information, software, graphics, photographs, videos, audio or other materials.
• "Intellectual Property Rights" means all patents, copyrights, trademarks, design rights, database rights, trade secrets and other proprietary rights.
• "Song Finder Service" means the core functionality that allows users to search for songs using partial or full lyrics.
• "Service" or "Services" means the Song Finder Service and all related features, functionality, and websites operated by us.
• "User", "you" or "your" means any individual or entity accessing or using the Service.
• "User Content" means any content, data or information submitted by users through the Service.

2.2 Interpretation

In these Terms: headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation; references to "including" mean "including without limitation"; the singular includes the plural and vice versa.

3. Description of services

3.1 Song Finder Service

Our Service provides users with the ability to quickly identify songs, artists, and albums using partial or complete song lyrics.

3.2 Third-Party Content and Links

The Service may provide links to third-party websites, services, or content. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over these third-party sites and assume no responsibility for their content, privacy policies, or practices.

4. Privacy & data protection

The collection, use, and protection of your personal data are governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your data as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

5. Licence to use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, limited license to access and use the Service for non-commercial, personal use.

6. Age requirement

Our Service is intended for users aged 16 and older. If you are under 16, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use the Service. Use of the Service by anyone under 13 is strictly prohibited.

7. Acceptable use & prohibited conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose.
• Compromise the security or integrity of the Service.
• Copy, reproduce, sell, or exploit any portion of the Service.
• Upload viruses, worms, or other malicious code.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service.
• Use the Service for bulk downloading or scraping of lyric content.

8. Intellectual property rights & Copyright

8.1 Ownership

The Service itself, its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Song Finder by Lyrics and its licensors.

8.2 Song Lyric Copyright

All song lyrics provided through the Service are the property of their respective copyright owners.

8.3 DMCA

If you believe that your copyright has been infringed, please send a notification to us via our Contact Page.

9. User content & submissions

If you submit any content through the Service, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute this content for any purpose.

10. Disclaimers of warranties

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Song Finder by Lyrics makes no warranties, express or implied, that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or fit for a particular purpose.

11. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Song Finder by Lyrics shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Song Finder by Lyrics and its affiliates from and against any claims arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.

13. Termination & suspension

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

14. Dispute resolution

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of England and Wales.

15. Governing law & jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

16. General provisions

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.