TERMS OF SERVICE
LAST UPDATED: JANUARY 2026
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By accessing or using Songster ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
Songster is a free music trivia game that allows users to test their knowledge of songs by listening to audio previews and guessing the correct track. The Service uses music content provided by Deezer's API and is intended for entertainment purposes only.
USER ACCOUNTS
You may use Songster as a guest or by signing in with Google or Discord. By creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate information through your OAuth provider
- Maintain the security of your account by protecting your OAuth credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in abusive behavior.
USER CONDUCT
When using Songster, you agree not to:
- Use automated systems, bots, or scripts to interact with the Service
- Attempt to manipulate game scores or statistics fraudulently
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to it
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users of the Service
- Circumvent any rate limiting or security measures
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Our Content
The Songster name, logo, visual design, and game mechanics are owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our express permission.
Music Content
All music content, including audio previews, album artwork, and track information, is provided by Deezer and is owned by the respective artists, labels, and rights holders. This content is used under Deezer's API terms and is provided for preview purposes only.
Your Content
You retain ownership of any content you create while using the Service (such as custom playlists, if applicable). By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to use your game statistics for analytics and service improvement.
COOKIES AND ANALYTICS
Songster uses cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve the Service:
- Essential cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how the Service is used. You may accept or reject these cookies via our consent banner.
By accepting analytics cookies, you consent to the collection and processing of data about your usage of the Service as described in our Privacy Policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Songster integrates with third-party services that have their own terms:
- Deezer: Music content is subject to Deezer's Terms of Use
- Google: Sign-in and analytics are subject to Google's Terms of Service
- Discord: Sign-in is subject to Discord's Terms of Service
We are not responsible for the practices or content of these third-party services.
DISCLAIMERS
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE
- WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF MUSIC CONTENT OR GAME DATA
- WARRANTIES THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED
Music availability depends on Deezer's catalog and may vary by region. We do not guarantee that specific artists or tracks will be available.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR LOSS OF GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO USE THE SERVICE (WHICH IS ZERO, AS SONGSTER IS FREE).
INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Songster and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.
TERMINATION
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason at our sole discretion. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
CHANGES TO TERMS
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
GOVERNING LAW
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
CONTACT US
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at legal@songster.cloud.