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AudioAssemble.com Terms of Service

by Philip Rudy November 18, 2025 • 9 min read

Effective Date: November 18th, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using AudioAssemble.com (“Audio Assemble,” “the Site,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and us and govern your access to and use of the Site and all related content, features, tools, and services.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site.

We may update or modify these Terms at any time in our sole discretion. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” above. Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Use of the Site is limited to individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years old and who have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

These Terms incorporate our Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) by reference. The Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use the Site.

2. Site Purpose and Scope of Services

Audio Assemble is an editorial and educational resource for musicians, producers, audio engineers, and other creatives. The Site may include, without limitation:

  • Gear and software reviews
  • How-to guides and tutorials
  • News and commentary about music production and audio technology
  • Festival and event coverage
  • Sample pack and plugin recommendations
  • Curated product roundups and comparison content

The Site is for informational purposes only. We do not manufacture, sell, or fulfill the products we discuss unless expressly stated otherwise. Many products and services referenced on the Site are offered by third parties over whom we have no control.

While we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date content, we do not guarantee that any information on the Site is complete, current, or error-free, and product details may change without our knowledge.

3. Eligibility and User Responsibilities

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least eighteen (18) years of age; and
  • You will comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations when using the Site.

You agree not to engage in any activity that:

  • Violates these Terms or any applicable law;
  • Attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its systems, or related networks;
  • Interferes with or disrupts the operation or security of the Site; or
  • Uses automated tools, bots, or scraping technologies to extract data except as expressly permitted by us in writing.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all content on the Site—including text, articles, reviews, guides, images, graphics, logos, audio samples, design layouts, and downloadable materials—is owned by Audio Assemble or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site and its content for your personal, non-commercial use only.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from the Site’s content;
  • Publish, distribute, sell, or license any content from the Site;
  • Scrape, crawl, or systematically harvest data from the Site for any purpose, including commercial databases or AI training, without our express written consent;
  • Use any trademark, logo, or branding displayed on the Site without our prior written permission.

Unauthorized use of our content may result in civil and/or criminal liability. If you believe your intellectual property has been used on the Site without authorization, please contact us with sufficient details so we can evaluate and, if appropriate, remove or address the material.

5. Commercial Use Restrictions

The Site and its content are intended solely for individual, non-commercial use. Without our prior written consent, you may not:

  • Resell, license, or otherwise exploit any Site content for commercial gain;
  • Incorporate Site content into paid courses, membership programs, consulting products, or similar offerings;
  • Mirror or frame the Site or any portion thereof;
  • Compile our reviews, ratings, or guides into a commercial database or comparison tool.

We reserve the right to monitor access patterns and to suspend or terminate access for any user we reasonably believe is violating these restrictions.

6. Affiliate Disclosure and Sponsored Content

Audio Assemble participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you click on links to third-party products and services and make qualifying purchases. These links may appear in:

  • Product reviews and roundups
  • Comparison tables and recommendation lists
  • Banners, buttons, and contextual links within articles

These affiliate relationships do not increase the price you pay and do not give us access to your payment information. We typically receive limited reporting on referrals and commissions only.

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content created in collaboration with brands or partners. Sponsored content will be clearly labeled and is subject to our editorial standards. We do not guarantee any particular outcome or performance of products or services we mention or review.

You are responsible for performing your own research and due diligence before making purchasing decisions. By using the Site, you acknowledge that we are not responsible for your purchasing decisions or the performance of any third-party products or services.

7. External Links and Third-Party Integrations

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services, including retailers, software vendors, streaming platforms, and social media sites. We do not control and are not responsible for:

  • The content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services; or
  • The availability, accuracy, or security of such websites or services.

Your interactions with third-party websites or services are solely between you and those third parties and are governed by their terms and privacy policies.

The Site may also embed third-party content or tools (such as YouTube, SoundCloud, Spotify, or forms hosted by external services). These integrations may collect data independently in accordance with their own privacy policies.

8. Disclaimers

The Site and all content provided on or through the Site are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability;
  • Fitness for a particular purpose;
  • Non-infringement; and
  • Any warranties arising from course of dealing or usage of trade.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Site will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted;
  • Any defects will be corrected; or
  • Any content or information obtained on or through the Site will be accurate, complete, or current.

All use of the Site and reliance on its content is at your own risk.

9. Limitations on Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE, OR OUR VENDORS OR SERVICE PROVIDERS (COLLECTIVELY, “WE” OR “US”), SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF ANY OF US EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID OR PAYABLE TO RAPTIVE BY YOU FOR THE WEBSITE DURING THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO THE ACT, OMISSION, OR OCCURRENCE GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY; OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).

THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION APPLY TO ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, STATUTE, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE PARTIES HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGE, AND EVEN IF A REMEDY IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

10. Consent to Data Collection

These Terms incorporate our Privacy Policy, which explains how we and our vendors and service providers collect, use, and share data when you use the Site. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of data as described in the Privacy Policy (including any related policies or pages referenced therein).

You may revoke this consent at any time by following the opt-out instructions provided in the Privacy Policy or through any opt-out mechanisms made available on the Site, recognizing that certain features or functionality may no longer be available if you do so.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Audio Assemble and its owners, officers, employees, contractors, affiliates, licensors, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of or access to the Site;
  • Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law or regulation;
  • Your infringement or alleged infringement of any intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party; or
  • Your use of any third-party services or products linked from or referenced on the Site.

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses. Your indemnification obligations will survive termination of these Terms and your use of the Site.

12. Dispute Resolution and Binding Arbitration

12.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to first contact us and provide a written description of your dispute, along with relevant details and requested relief. We will attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute informally.

12.2 Binding Arbitration Agreement

If a dispute is not resolved informally within thirty (30) days, you and we agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to your access or use of the Site, these Terms, or any aspect of your relationship with us (collectively, “Disputes”) will be resolved by binding arbitration rather than in court, except that:

  • You may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify and remain on an individual (non-class, non-representative) basis; and
  • You or we may seek equitable relief in court to prevent or stop infringement or other misuse of intellectual property rights.

You agree that you must commence any arbitration or claim within one (1) year after the Dispute arises, or the claim is permanently barred.

12.3 Arbitration Procedure

Arbitration will be administered by JAMS, an established alternative dispute resolution provider, in accordance with:

  • The JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures for Disputes and counterclaims under $250,000 (excluding attorneys’ fees and interest); or
  • The JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures for all other Disputes.

JAMS’s rules are available at https://www.jamsadr.com. If JAMS is unavailable, the parties will select an alternative arbitration forum.

You may choose to have the arbitration conducted remotely, based on written submissions, or in person at a mutually agreed location. Any judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

12.4 Fees

If the arbitrator finds that you cannot afford to pay JAMS’s filing, administrative, hearing, and/or other fees, and you cannot obtain a waiver from JAMS, we will pay them for you. If the arbitrator determines that your claims are frivolous, you agree to reimburse us for our attorneys’ fees and costs to the extent permitted by law.

12.5 Authority of Arbitrator

The arbitrator—not any federal, state, or local court—shall have exclusive authority to resolve any Dispute regarding the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, or formation of this arbitration agreement, including whether any part of it is void or voidable.

The arbitrator may award any relief that a court could award on an individual basis under applicable law, and will issue a written award stating the essential findings and conclusions on which the decision is based.

12.6 Waiver of Jury Trial

YOU AND WE AGREE THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AND WE ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY COURT PROCEEDING.

12.7 Waiver of Class or Consolidated Actions

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE “BATCH ARBITRATION” SECTION BELOW, ALL DISPUTES MUST BE BROUGHT IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, REPRESENTATIVE, OR CONSOLIDATED PROCEEDING.

If this class action waiver is found unenforceable as to a particular claim, then that claim must be brought in court, not arbitration.

12.8 Batch Arbitration

If fifty (50) or more similar arbitration demands are filed against us and/or related parties within a thirty (30)-day period (or otherwise in close proximity) and counsel for the claimants are the same or coordinated, JAMS will administer the demands in batches as a single arbitration or as multiple group arbitrations, as determined by the arbitrator, in accordance with procedures designed to promote fairness and efficiency. Disagreements over the applicability of this Batch Arbitration process will be resolved by the arbitrator.

12.9 Severability and Survival

If any portion of this arbitration agreement is found unenforceable, the remaining portions will remain in full force and effect, except that if the class action waiver is held unenforceable, the entire arbitration agreement shall be unenforceable as to that claim. This arbitration agreement survives termination of these Terms and your relationship with us.

12.10 Modification of Arbitration Agreement

If we make any future material change to this arbitration agreement, such change will not apply to any individual claim for which you have already provided notice to us.

13. Modifications to the Site and Terms

We may, at any time and without liability, modify, suspend, or discontinue all or part of the Site, including any content or features. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the Site without notice.

We may update these Terms at any time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using the Site.

14. Contact and Notices

If you have questions, concerns, or legal notices relating to these Terms, you may contact us at:

Email: listen@audioassemble.com

Please include a clear subject line such as “Legal Inquiry,” “Terms of Service Question,” or “Dispute Notice,” as applicable.

Notices sent by email will be deemed received when successfully delivered. You agree to receive legal and service-related communications electronically, and such communications will satisfy any legal requirement that they be in writing.