Terms of Use: Beyond the Grooves 

Welcome to Beyond the Grooves (https://www.beyond-the-grooves.co.uk/). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website. By visiting the Site, you agree to these terms.

1. Purpose of the Site

The Site is a blog provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. We provide commentary, reviews, and news regarding music and culture (such as discussions on 'Geography' or 'Help (2)'). We do not sell physical goods or digital products directly through this Site.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

  • Our Content: All text, original photography, and logos on this Site are the intellectual property of Beyond the Grooves unless otherwise stated.

  • Your Use: You may read, share links to our posts, and print pages for your own personal, non-commercial use.

  • Restrictions: You may not copy, republish, or "scrape" our full articles or reviews for use on another website or commercial platform without our express written permission.

3. User Comments and Conduct

If you post comments on the Site:

  • You grant us a non-exclusive license to display that content on the Site.

  • You agree not to post anything defamatory, illegal, or offensive.

  • We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or delete any comments at our sole discretion.

4. Third-Party Links

Our articles may contain links to external websites (like Spotify, YouTube, or band sites).

  • We have no control over the content or availability of these third-party sites.

  • Including a link does not imply a formal endorsement of everything on that external site.

  • We are not responsible for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

While we strive for accuracy in our music reporting and reviews, the Site is provided on an "as is" basis.

  • We do not guarantee that the information will always be 100% accurate, complete, or up-to-date.

  • Music tastes are subjective! Our reviews are opinions, not professional advice.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by UK law, Beyond the Grooves shall not be liable for any loss or damage (including direct, indirect, or consequential loss) arising out of your use of the Site or reliance on any information provided herein.

7. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from the use of this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in how the blog operates. Your continued use of the Site confirms your acceptance of the updated Terms.