Last Updated: 08/22/1015
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of The Mountains Surround (“we,” “us,” or “our”), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through themountainssurround.com (the “Site”).
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use this Site.
1. Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site:
- To violate any applicable law or regulation
- To infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
- To distribute viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- To attempt to gain unauthorized access to servers, user accounts, or systems
- To interfere with or disrupt the Site or services connected to the Site
2. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Site—including but not limited to music files, text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, and software—is the property of The Mountains Surround or its content creators and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may: Stream or download music for personal, non-commercial use only, unless explicitly stated otherwise
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, sell, or exploit any part of the Site or its content without prior written permission
- Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from downloaded content
3. User Submissions
If you submit content through forms or by contacting us (such as feedback, ideas, or media), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content for the purpose of operating and promoting the Site.
You are solely responsible for the content you submit and must ensure it does not infringe on any third-party rights.
4. Links to Third-Party Sites
This Site may contain links to third-party websites and services (e.g., Google, WordPress plugins, or form services). These are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement. We are not responsible for the content or practices of any third-party websites.
Use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and policies.
5. Restriction on Use by AI and Machine Learning Technologies
All content available on this Site—including, but not limited to, music, text, metadata, visual assets, and downloadable files—is the exclusive property of The Mountains Surround or its respective content creators and is protected under applicable copyright, intellectual property, and digital rights laws.
Use of this content for the purpose of training, fine-tuning, or enhancing any artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), or automated data-mining models is strictly prohibited. This includes but is not limited to:
- Using site content in dataset creation for generative AI
- Indexing or scraping for model input
- Using content to create derivative works with the assistance of AI
- Synthesizing music, text, or visual media based on Site content using AI or ML tools
AI developers, platforms, and engines are explicitly denied access to crawl, collect, or use any content from this Site for training purposes or to develop similar or competitive works. No license or rights are granted—either express or implied—for such use.
Violation of this policy constitutes unauthorized use and infringement, and we reserve the right to pursue all legal remedies available under applicable law.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
This Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that:
- The Site will be available at all times
- Content will be accurate or error-free
- Files or downloads will be free of viruses or harmful components
You use the Site at your own risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with:
- Use of or inability to use the Site
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
- Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful components transmitted via the Site
- Any errors or omissions in content
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Mountains Surround, its affiliates, and service providers from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
9. Modifications to the Terms
We reserve the right to revise these Terms at any time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the revised Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Pennsylvania in the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
The Mountains Surround
Email: themountainssurround@gmail.com
Website: www.themountainssuround.com