Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using musick.com.au ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

2. Description of Service

musick.com.au is a free online platform that celebrates independent Australian music by:

• Archiving local music countdown results from Australian cities
• Providing artist profiles and information
• Listing music venues and upcoming gigs
• Offering music discovery features such as quizzes and comparisons
• Allowing artists, venues, and promoters to manage their profiles

All features on musick.com.au are provided free of charge. We may display advertisements to support the operation of the platform.

3. User Conduct

When using our website, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
• Submit false, misleading, or inaccurate information
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
• Use automated tools to scrape or collect data without permission
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Upload malicious code or engage in any form of cyberattack

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Content

The content on musick.com.au, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.

4.2 Artist Content

Artist names, song titles, and related information are the property of their respective owners. We display this information for informational and promotional purposes to support the Australian music community.

4.3 Third-Party Content

Embedded content from third parties (such as Spotify players) is subject to the terms and conditions of those platforms.

4.4 Countdown Archives

musick.com.au archives historical music countdown results (such as annual "Top 100" lists) that were originally compiled and broadcast by third-party organisations including radio stations and media outlets. We acknowledge and respect the efforts of these organisations in celebrating Australian music.

Our archive contains only factual data sourced from publicly available information: song titles, artist names, and chart positions. All editorial content, commentary, images, and opinions on musick.com.au are original and unique to our platform.

This archival work is undertaken for historical preservation and to promote the Australian music community. We do not claim ownership of, or affiliation with, the original countdown programs. If you are a representative of an organisation whose countdown data appears on our site and have concerns, please contact us.

5. User Submissions

By submitting content to us (such as artist profiles, venue information, or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, display, and distribute that content on our website.

You represent that you have the right to submit such content and that it does not infringe on any third-party rights.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

• The website will be available at all times without interruption
• The information on the website is complete, accurate, or up-to-date
• The website is free from errors or security vulnerabilities

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, musick.com.au and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as artist social media pages, Spotify, and venue websites). We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites.

9. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms of Service from time to time.

10. Termination

We may terminate or restrict your access to the website at our discretion if you violate these Terms of Service or engage in conduct that we deem harmful to other users or our operations.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of South Australia, Australia. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Australia.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: hello@musick.com.au
• Location: Goolwa, South Australia