Absent Ink

Terms of use

This website (the “Site”) is operated by Absent Ink (the “Author”), an independent music artist. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these terms of use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Site.

Acceptable use

You may use the Site only for lawful, personal, and non commercial purposes. You agree not to use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party’s use of the Site. This includes, but is not limited to, attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems, introducing malicious code, scraping content at scale, sending spam, or using the Site for fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful activity.

Intellectual property

All content available on the Site, including but not limited to music recordings, audio clips, lyrics, compositions, photographs, artwork, videos, logos, designs, and written content, is owned by the Author or licensed for use by the Author and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, revocable, non transferable license to access and view the content on the Site for personal, non commercial use only. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, modify, adapt, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any content on the Site without prior written permission from the Author.

External links

The Site may contain links to third party websites or services, including music platforms, ticketing services, merchandise providers, or social media platforms. These links are provided for convenience only. The Author has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any third party websites. Accessing third party sites is done at your own risk, and you should review their terms and policies separately.

Disclaimer

The Site and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. The Author makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Site or the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of any content. The Site may be unavailable from time to time due to maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond the Author’s control.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content. This includes, without limitation, loss of data, loss of income, or loss of enjoyment, even if the Author has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Changes to these terms

The Author reserves the right to update or modify these terms of use at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Privacy policy

This privacy policy explains how the Author collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit or interact with the Site. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information collected

The Author may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide. This includes, for example, your name and email address when you sign up for a mailing list, contact the Author, or make a purchase. If merchandise or digital products are sold through the Site, additional information such as shipping or billing details may be collected by payment or fulfillment providers.

The Site also automatically collects certain technical information when you visit. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring URLs, and time spent on the Site. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies to understand how the Site is used and to improve performance and user experience.

Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. They help the Site function properly and provide analytics on usage. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.

How information is used

Personal information is used for purposes such as sending newsletters or updates you have opted into, responding to messages or inquiries, fulfilling orders, delivering digital content, and improving the Site. Usage and analytics data are used to understand audience behavior and improve content, layout, and performance.

The Author does not send unsolicited marketing communications. You may unsubscribe from emails at any time by using the link provided in the email or by contacting the Author directly.

Data sharing

The Author does not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Information may be shared with trusted third party service providers only when necessary to operate the Site or deliver services. This may include email newsletter platforms, analytics providers, payment processors, or merchandise fulfillment partners. These providers are permitted to use the information only to perform services on behalf of the Author and are expected to protect it.

Personal information may also be disclosed if required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, or property.

Third party services

The Site may integrate or link to third party platforms such as streaming services, social media sites, or external stores. Once you leave the Site or interact with third party features, their privacy policies apply. The Author is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

Data security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Children’s information

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. The Author does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

Your rights

You have the right to request access to the personal information held about you, request corrections, request deletion where applicable, or withdraw consent for communications. These rights apply in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for users in the European Union. Requests can be made using the contact information provided on the Site.

Policy updates

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Copyright notice

All content on this Site, including but not limited to music recordings, compositions, lyrics, artwork, photographs, videos, logos, and written material, is the property of the Author or used with permission and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

No content from this Site may be copied, reproduced, distributed, publicly performed, publicly displayed, modified, or otherwise used without prior written permission from the Author. Accessing the Site does not grant any ownership or license rights to the content beyond personal, non commercial use.