Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using Animal Sounds

Last Updated: May 13, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Animal Sounds ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website at https://animalsounds.io (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Use of the Service

Animal Sounds provides a platform dedicated to wildlife vocalizations, offering audio recordings, information, and educational content about animal sounds. Our Service is designed for educational and informational purposes.

2.1 Eligibility

The Service is available for use by individuals of all ages. However, if you are under the age of 13, you should review these Terms with a parent or guardian to ensure you understand them.

2.2 Acceptable Use

When using our Service, you agree to:

  • Use the Service in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Not use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Not attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Service or breach any security measures
  • Not interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service
  • Not create multiple accounts or engage in activities that artificially increase traffic to the Service
  • Not engage in any automated use of the system, such as using scripts to collect information

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content (excluding content provided by users), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Animal Sounds and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

3.2 Audio Recordings and Content

All animal sound recordings, descriptions, and related content available on our Service are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may use these materials for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Any other use, including but not limited to reproduction, distribution, display, or transmission of the content of this Service is strictly prohibited unless authorized by us.

3.3 Educational and Research Use

Limited use of our content for educational and research purposes may be permitted. Please contact us at [email protected] for permission requests regarding educational or research usage.

4. User Contributions

Our Service may allow users to contribute content, feedback, or suggestions. By providing any user contribution, you grant us the right to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, and otherwise disclose to third parties any such material for any purpose.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or control all rights to the content you provide
  • All content is accurate and complies with these Terms
  • The content does not violate the rights of any third party

5. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Animal Sounds. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

6. Advertising

Our Service may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising companies. These companies may use tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on our Service and other websites to provide you with targeted advertising based on your interests. We do not control these third parties' tracking technologies or how they may be used.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The Service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance.

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Animal Sounds, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].