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What RateYourMusic's terms say

D privacy grade · rateyourmusic.com · Video & music

RateYourMusic's terms of service and privacy policy have 20 rated points: 1 serious, 2 bad, 16 worth knowing and 1 good. 12 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 8 only once you have an account.

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Signed in or not

Whenever you use RateYourMusic

Bad 1

  • Instead of asking directly, this Service will assume your consent to changes of terms merely from your usage

    Instead of asking directly, this Service will assume your consent to changes of terms merely from your usage.

Worth knowing 11

  • The terms may be changed at any time, but you will receive notification of the changes

    The service may change its terms at any time, but the user will receive notification of the changes.

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  • The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your sole risk

  • Harming minors in any ways is prohibited

  • Spidering, crawling, or accessing the site through any automated means is not allowed

  • You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service

  • Instructions are provided on how to submit a copyright claim

  • The service can stop being provided at any time

    They may stop providing the service at any time

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  • This service assumes no responsibility and liability for the contents of links to other websites

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  • The service assumes no liability for any damages the user incurs

    This service assumes no liability for any losses or damages resulting from any matter relating to the service

  • You agree to indemnify and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service

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  • No guarantee is made reguarding the accuracy and/or reliability of the information provided

    The service does not guarantee accuracy or reliability of the information provided

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With an account

If you have a RateYourMusic account

Serious 1

  • Specific content can be deleted without reason and may be removed without prior notice

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Bad 1

  • A license is kept on user-generated content even after you close your account

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Worth knowing 5

  • Your content can be deleted if you violate the terms

  • You are prohibited from sending chain letters, junk mail, spam or any unsolicited messages

  • You agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content

  • The posting of pornographic content is prohibited

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  • Your account can be suspended for several reasons

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Good 1

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