What RateYourMusic's terms say
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.
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.
Where it says this ↗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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Where it says this ↗This service assumes no responsibility and liability for the contents of links to other websites
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Where it says this ↗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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Where it says this ↗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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Where it says this ↗
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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Where it says this ↗
Bad 1
A license is kept on user-generated content even after you close your account
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Where it says this ↗
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
Good 1
The documents
Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.