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TERMS OF USE

Last Updated: September 8, 2026

Welcome to The Sound 228. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of The Sound 228 website, mobile application, radio stream, podcasts, digital content, and related services.

By accessing or using The Sound 228, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website, app, or services.

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1. USE OF OUR SERVICES

The Sound 228 provides music, radio programming, podcasts, interviews, news, videos, event information, magazine content, and other entertainment and media services.

You may use our services for personal, non-commercial purposes only unless you have received written permission from The Sound 228. You agree not to misuse, copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or exploit our content in violation of applicable law or the rights of The Sound 228 or others.

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2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content made available through The Sound 228, including but not limited to logos, branding, graphics, written articles, interviews, photographs, videos, audio, podcasts, radio programming, and original digital content, is owned by The Sound 228 or used with permission from the respective rights holders.

Music, album artwork, artist images, videos, trademarks, and other third-party materials remain the property of their respective owners. Nothing on The Sound 228 grants you ownership or permission to reproduce, distribute, sell, modify, or commercially use protected content without authorization from the applicable rights holder.

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3. USER CONDUCT

When using The Sound 228 website, app, social features, submission forms, or other services, you agree not to engage in unlawful, abusive, threatening, fraudulent, or disruptive activity.

You may not attempt to interfere with the operation or security of our services, gain unauthorized access to our systems, transmit malicious software, impersonate another person or organization, or use our services in a manner that violates applicable laws or the rights of others.

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4. MUSIC AND CONTENT SUBMISSIONS

Artists, bands, record labels, publicists, managers, and other parties may submit music, artwork, photographs, biographies, press materials, and other content to The Sound 228 for consideration.

Submitting material does not guarantee radio airplay, playlist placement, editorial coverage, interviews, reviews, publication, promotion, or any other form of exposure. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, submitted materials remain the property of their respective owners.

By submitting content, you confirm that you have the necessary rights or permission to provide the material to The Sound 228 and to allow us to review and use it in connection with our programming, editorial coverage, and promotional activities.

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5. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

The Sound 228 may contain links to third-party websites, streaming platforms, ticketing services, social media platforms, advertisers, sponsors, artists, venues, and other external services.

The Sound 228 does not control these third-party services and is not responsible for their content, availability, privacy practices, security, products, services, or transactions. Your use of third-party websites and services is subject to their own terms and policies.

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6. EVENTS AND TICKETING

The Sound 228 may promote, advertise, sponsor, present, or provide information about concerts, festivals, appearances, contests, and other events.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, The Sound 228 is not responsible for event cancellations, postponements, schedule changes, venue policies, ticketing issues, refunds, artist lineup changes, injuries, losses, or other circumstances related to third-party events or venues.

Tickets purchased through third-party ticketing providers are subject to the terms, conditions, and refund policies of those providers and event organizers.

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7. CONTESTS AND GIVEAWAYS

From time to time, The Sound 228 may conduct contests, promotions, or giveaways. Additional eligibility requirements, deadlines, restrictions, and official rules may apply to individual promotions.

Participation does not guarantee that you will win. The Sound 228 reserves the right to disqualify entries that violate applicable rules, contain false information, or involve fraudulent or abusive activity.

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8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

The Sound 228 website, mobile application, radio stream, podcasts, and other services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

While we work to provide accurate and reliable information and services, The Sound 228 does not guarantee that its services will always be available, uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or completely accurate.

Programming, schedules, features, content, events, and other information may be changed, corrected, removed, or updated without notice.

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9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Sound 228 and its owners, employees, representatives, contributors, and affiliates will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or similar damages resulting from your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, our website, app, content, or services.

Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law.

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10. PRIVACY

Your use of The Sound 228 may involve the collection and processing of certain information. Our handling of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy.

By using our services, you acknowledge that you should review our Privacy Policy to understand what information may be collected and how it may be used.

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11. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

The Sound 228 may revise these Terms of Use from time to time. When changes are made, the updated terms will be posted on this page and the "Last Updated" date will be revised.

Your continued use of The Sound 228 after updated terms are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms of Use.

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12. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms of Use are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable to The Sound 228, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute relating to these Terms or your use of The Sound 228 will be handled in accordance with applicable law and in an appropriate court with jurisdiction over the dispute.

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13. CONTACT US

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact The Sound 228 through the contact information provided on our official website.

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