Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 6 August 2026

Welcome to Afliktor. These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Afliktor website, articles, and any related content or services we provide (together, the “Services”). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Services.

By accessing or using the Services, you confirm that you accept these Terms and that you agree to comply with them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Services.

1. About Us

Afliktor (“Afliktor”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is an independent music-production publication based in the United Kingdom. You can contact us at:

Postal address: 73 Hams Rd, Saltley, Birmingham B8 1DT, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 070 3192 2779

References in these Terms to “you” or “your” mean the person accessing or using the Services.

2. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in law, our practices, or the Services. Whenever we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Any changes take effect from the date they are posted, and your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

3. Changes to the Services

We may update, change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services — including any content, feature, or functionality — at any time and without notice. We do not guarantee that the Services, or any content on them, will always be available or uninterrupted. We may restrict access to some or all of the Services from time to time.

4. Accessing the Services

Access to the Services is provided free of charge and on an “as available” basis.
We do not guarantee that the Services, or any content on them, will always be available, uninterrupted, or error-free.
We reserve the right to withdraw, restrict, or amend the Services without notice.
You are responsible for making all arrangements necessary to access the Services, including a compatible device and internet connection.
You are responsible for ensuring that all persons who access the Services through your internet connection are aware of these Terms and comply with them.

5. Acceptable Use

You may use the Services only for lawful purposes. You agree not to:

use the Services in any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation;
use the Services in any way that is unlawful or fraudulent, or that has any unlawful or fraudulent purpose or effect;
attempt to gain unauthorised access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any part of the Services, the servers on which they are stored, or any equipment or network connected to them;
introduce any viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful;
use any automated system (including robots, scrapers, or spiders) to access, monitor, or copy the Services without our prior written consent, except for search engine indexing carried out in the ordinary course;
reproduce, duplicate, copy, resell, or exploit any part of the Services except as expressly permitted by these Terms;
collect or harvest any information or data from the Services or our systems, or attempt to decipher any transmissions to or from the servers running the Services;
transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material, or any other form of similar solicitation (spam); or
use the Services in a manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Services or interfere with any other party’s use of them.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Services, without notice, if we reasonably believe you have breached this section or any other part of these Terms.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on the Services — including text, articles, graphics, logos, images, layouts, design, and the “Afliktor” name and branding — is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Subject to these Terms, you may:

access and view the content for your own personal, non-commercial use; and
share links to our articles and quote brief extracts, provided you clearly attribute Afliktor and, where possible, link back to the original page.

You may not, without our prior written permission:

republish, redistribute, or reproduce material from the Services in whole or in substantial part;
sell, rent, sub-license, or commercially exploit any content from the Services;
copy or adapt our design, code, or branding; or
remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from any content.

If you believe any content on the Services infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us at [email protected] with details, and we will investigate promptly.

7. User Contributions and Submissions

Parts of the Services may allow you to submit comments, messages, story tips, pitches, or other material (“Contributions”). Any Contribution you make must comply with the Acceptable Use standards in Section 5 and must not be defamatory, obscene, offensive, misleading, infringing of any third party’s rights, or otherwise unlawful.

By making a Contribution, you:

confirm that you own or have the necessary rights to the Contribution and that it does not infringe the rights of any third party;
grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, store, reproduce, adapt, publish, and display that Contribution in connection with operating and promoting the Services; and
accept that we are not obliged to publish, use, or retain any Contribution, and that we may edit, remove, or decline any Contribution at our discretion.

We do not routinely review Contributions before they appear, but we may remove any Contribution that we consider, in our reasonable judgement, to breach these Terms. You are solely responsible for your Contributions and for any consequences of submitting them.

8. Information and Content Disclaimer

The content on the Services is provided for general information and educational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely.

In particular:

Articles covering software, tools, pricing, licensing, legal topics, and industry practices reflect our understanding at the time of writing. These details change frequently, and we make no guarantee that any content is current, complete, or accurate at the time you read it.
Content relating to licensing, copyright, or other legal matters does not constitute legal advice. You should verify the specific terms of any product, service, or licence and seek professional advice where appropriate before relying on it.
References to third-party products, services, brands, or platforms are for information only and do not constitute an endorsement, guarantee, or recommendation.

Although we make reasonable efforts to keep our content accurate and up to date, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content on the Services is accurate, complete, or free of errors. Any reliance you place on such content is strictly at your own risk.

9. Third-Party Links and Resources

The Services may contain links to third-party websites, tools, platforms, and resources. These links are provided for your information and convenience only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources, and we accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by us of the linked website.

10. Limitation of Liability

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability where it would be unlawful to do so. This includes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

Subject to the paragraph above, and to the fullest extent permitted by law:

we provide the Services and their content on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied;
we exclude all implied warranties, conditions, and terms that may otherwise apply to the Services or their content;
we will not be liable to you for any loss or damage, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, arising under or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Services or reliance on any content on them; and
in particular, we will not be liable for any loss of profits, sales, business, or revenue; loss of data; business interruption; loss of anticipated savings; loss of business opportunity, goodwill, or reputation; or any indirect or consequential loss or damage.

Different limitations and exclusions of liability will apply to liability arising as a result of the supply of any goods or services to you, which will be set out separately if applicable.

11. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Afliktor, and its owners, contributors, and agents, from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

your breach of these Terms;
your misuse of the Services; or
your violation of any law or the rights of any third party.

12. Viruses and Security

We do not guarantee that the Services will be secure or free from bugs or viruses. You are responsible for configuring your technology, computer programmes, and platform to access the Services, and you should use your own virus protection software.

You must not misuse the Services by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Services, the server on which they are stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to them. Any such breach may be a criminal offence under applicable law, and we will report any such breach to the relevant authorities and cooperate with them.

13. Privacy and Cookies

Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy and our use of cookies, which explain how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using the Services, you consent to such processing as described in our Privacy Policy, and you confirm that any data you provide is accurate.

14. Suspension and Termination

We may determine, in our reasonable discretion, whether you have breached these Terms. Where a breach has occurred, we may take such action as we deem appropriate, including:

withdrawing your right to use the Services;
removing any Contribution you have made;
issuing a warning to you; or
taking legal proceedings against you and/or disclosing relevant information to law enforcement authorities where required.

We exclude liability for actions taken in response to breaches of these Terms. The actions described above are not limited, and we may take any other action we reasonably deem appropriate.

15. Events Outside Our Control

We will not be liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of our obligations that is caused by events outside our reasonable control, including but not limited to internet or hosting failures, power outages, cyber-attacks, strikes, natural disasters, or acts of government.

16. General Provisions

Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Waiver. If we fail to insist that you perform any of your obligations under these Terms, or if we do not enforce our rights against you, that will not mean we have waived our rights and will not relieve you of your obligations.
Entire agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Services and supersede any prior agreements.
Assignment. You may not transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms to another organisation.
No partnership or agency. Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between you and us.

17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms, their subject matter, and their formation are governed by the laws of England and Wales. You and we both agree that the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Services, except that if you are a consumer resident in another part of the United Kingdom, you may also bring proceedings in your home jurisdiction.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms or the Services, please contact us:

Afliktor 73 Hams Rd, Saltley, Birmingham B8 1DT, United Kingdom Email: [email protected] Phone: +44 070 3192 2779