Terms of Use
SoundGuys.com
Last Updated: November, 28, 2025
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of SoundGuys.com and any related services, content, features, tools, or applications (collectively, the “Service”).
By accessing or using the Service, you (“you,” or “User”) agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Service immediately.
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1. About SoundGuys
SoundGuys.com (“SoundGuys,” “we,” “us,” “our”) is a digital media property that provides product reviews, audio measurements, buyer’s guides, comparisons, and technology commentary. All content is provided for informational purposes only and is not professional, technical, or legal advice.
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2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction) to use the Service.
If you are under the age of majority, you may use the Service only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
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3. Ownership of Content
All content available through the Service—including text, reviews, images, logos, videos, audio data, frequency response measurements, graphs, testing results, designs, tools, HTML/CSS, and proprietary technology (“Content”)—is owned by SoundGuys or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may NOT, without our express written permission:
• Reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our Content
• Use our data, graphs, measurements, comparison tools, or testing results for commercial use
• Scrape, mine, extract, or harvest data or content at scale
• Use automated systems (bots, crawlers, scripts) to access or download large portions of the site
• Use our trademarks, branding, or trade dress
You MAY:
• Share article links
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link
• Use our data under a paid licensing agreement
For licensing inquiries, contact [email protected].
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4. User Conduct
You agree not to:
• Use the Service for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful activities
• Interfere with or disrupt servers, networks, security, or infrastructure
• Reverse-engineer or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
• Circumvent access restrictions or technical controls
• Upload or transmit malware, spyware, or harmful code
• Pretend to be SoundGuys or misrepresent your affiliation
We may suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms.
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5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships
The Service may contain links to third-party websites, including retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, and others.
• We do not control third-party sites and are not responsible for their content or policies.
• External sites may change pricing, availability, or details at any time.
• SoundGuys may earn a commission through affiliate links, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs. There is no additional cost to the user.
All sponsored content, partnerships, or paid placements will be clearly disclosed in compliance with applicable laws and guidelines.
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6. Reviews, Testing, and Disclosures
SoundGuys conducts independent testing and editorial analysis.
Unless explicitly stated:
• Reviews are not influenced by advertisers, sponsors, or product manufacturers
• Review units may be purchased or supplied by manufacturers
• Test results represent the specific unit tested and may vary due to firmware updates, manufacturing variation, or environmental factors
All opinions are those of SoundGuys editorial contributors.
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7. Accuracy of Information
While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that Content is error-free, complete, or current.
The Service is provided “as is”, without warranties of any kind.
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8. Privacy & Tracking Technologies
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes:
• Personal data handling
• Cookies and tracking technologies
• Analytics
• Advertising partners
• Your rights under applicable privacy laws
The Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into these Terms.
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9. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
• The Service is provided “as is” and “as available”
• We disclaim all express and implied warranties, including fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, accuracy, security, or non-infringement
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure access to the Service
You use the Service at your own risk.
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10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
• SoundGuys, its parent company, affiliates, employees, contractors, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages
• Our total liability for all claims arising from the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us (typically $0)
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory and even if we were advised of possible damages.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on liability; in those cases, the limitation applies to the maximum extent allowed.
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11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SoundGuys and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising out of:
• Your use of the Service
• Violation of these Terms
• Violation of any applicable laws
• Content you submit or actions taken through your use of the Service
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12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service:
• At any time and for any reason
• Without prior notice
• Without liability
Upon termination, your right to use the Service immediately ceases.
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13. Changes to the Terms
We may update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective once posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
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14. Governing Law
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with the Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.
You agree that all disputes relating to these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in British Columbia, Canada, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
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15. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact: [email protected]