Terms and Conditions of Use

Last update: Feb 2025

Welcome to Hushed Noise ("we", "our", "us"). These Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of hushednoise.com (the "Site"). By using this Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Site.

1. Use of the Site

  • You may use our Site for personal, artistic, and informational purposes.

  • You agree not to misuse the Site, including attempts to interfere with its functionality or submitting unlawful content.

  • All content on Hushed Noise is protected by intellectual property laws and cannot be copied or reproduced without explicit permission.

2. Submissions and User-Generated Content

  • By submitting interviews, artworks, images, text, audio, or other content ("Content") to Hushed Noise, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, edit, and promote that content on our Site and associated platforms, including social media.

  • You confirm that any submitted Content:
    a) Is owned or fully authorized by you for publication.
    b) Does not infringe on the rights of third parties.

  • We reserve the right to accept, modify, or reject submissions at our discretion, without obligation to publish.

3. Copyright and Intellectual Property

  • All editorial content, including interviews, features, designs, and graphics, is owned by Hushed Noise or its contributing artists.

  • Artists retain ownership of their submitted work, but grant Hushed Noise permission for publication and promotional purposes.

  • Content may not be reproduced or reused without written consent.

4. Advertisements and Sponsored Content

  • Hushed Noise may include advertisements, affiliate links, and sponsored content as part of the Site's operations.

  • Sponsored content will be clearly labeled, and we aim to ensure that any partnerships align with the creative and ethical values of Hushed Noise.

  • We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party advertisers, nor do we endorse products or services unless explicitly stated.

  • Users engaging with advertisements or third-party links do so at their own discretion and risk.

5. Artist Representation and Opinions

  • All views and opinions expressed in artist interviews and submissions are those of the artists themselves, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Hushed Noise.

  • The Site is a platform for artistic voices, and we do not endorse or verify every claim made by contributors.

6. Limitation of Liability

  • Hushed Noise is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties.

  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, nor do we ensure that all content is error-free.

  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any damages related to your use of the Site, including interactions with third-party content.

7. Privacy

  • By using the Site or submitting content, you agree to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use personal data.

8. Third-Party Links

  • Our Site may include links to external websites, including advertisers and featured artists.

  • We are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices.

9. Updates to These Terms

  • These Terms may be updated periodically.

  • Continued use of the Site after changes implies acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of United Kingdom, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: hushednoise@outlook.com