Terms of Service
Last updated: December 30, 2024
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using RecordStores (recordstops.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our website.
Description of Service
RecordStores is a directory of independent record stores. We provide information about record stores including locations, contact details, genres, and features. We aggregate this information from public sources and user submissions.
User Submissions
When you submit a record store to our directory, you agree that:
- The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge
- You have the right to submit this information
- We may edit, modify, or reject submissions at our discretion
- Submissions become part of our directory and may be displayed publicly
Accuracy of Information
While we strive to keep our directory accurate and up-to-date, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information. Store hours, contact details, and other information may change. We recommend contacting stores directly to confirm details before visiting.
We are not responsible for:
- Inaccurate store information
- Stores that have closed or moved
- Changes to store hours or services
- Your experience at any listed store
Intellectual Property
The RecordStores website, including its design, logos, content, and code, is owned by us and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not:
- Copy or reproduce our website or its contents for commercial purposes
- Scrape or bulk download our directory data
- Use our branding or logos without permission
- Create derivative works based on our content
Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Use our website for any unlawful purpose
- Submit false or misleading information
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt our website's operation
- Use automated systems to access our website without permission
- Harass, spam, or abuse store owners through information obtained from our directory
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including record store websites and social media profiles. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on our website may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you. This helps support our free directory service.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Our website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, RecordStores shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or reliance on information in our directory.
Store Owner Rights
If you are a record store owner and wish to:
- Claim your listing: Contact us to verify ownership and update your store information
- Remove your listing: Contact us to request removal from our directory
- Update information: Contact us with corrections or updated details
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at: