Overview

Welcome to HeadphonesMatch ("the site," "we," "us," "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of headphonesmatch.com and any related services we provide.

By using the site, you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the site. Most of what's here is standard legal protection that any website needs — but we've tried to write it clearly so you can actually understand what you're agreeing to.

HeadphonesMatch is operated by Horace, based in New City, New York, United States. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York.

Acceptance of terms

Your use of the site constitutes acceptance of these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you're using the site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

You must be at least 13 years old to use the site. The site is not directed at children under 13, and we don't knowingly collect information from anyone under 13.

Acceptable use

You're welcome to use the site for personal, non-commercial purposes — reading buying guides, using the matcher tool, sharing articles with friends. That's exactly what we built it for.

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the site for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
  • Scrape, harvest, or systematically extract content from the site using automated tools
  • Republish, redistribute, or resell our content without written permission
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site, its servers, or databases
  • Interfere with or disrupt the site's operation, including by introducing malware, viruses, or excessive automated traffic
  • Use the site to spam, harass, or harm others
  • Misrepresent yourself or your affiliation with HeadphonesMatch
  • Use the site's content to train artificial intelligence models without express written permission

We reserve the right to block access from any user or IP address that violates these terms or engages in abusive behavior.

Our content

All content on the site — articles, buying guides, the matcher tool, original graphics, the site design, the HeadphonesMatch name and branding — is owned by us (or used with permission) and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

What you CAN do with our content:

  • Read it, save it for personal reference, and share links to it freely
  • Quote short excerpts in reviews, social media posts, or other content with proper attribution and a link back to the source article
  • Reference our recommendations in non-commercial personal contexts (a forum reply, an email to a friend, etc.)

What you CAN'T do:

  • Republish full articles on other websites without written permission
  • Use our content to train AI models, generate derivative content at scale, or produce competing "best of" content
  • Remove our copyright notices, branding, or attribution
  • Copy our site design, layout, or matcher tool implementation
  • Use our brand name or logo to imply endorsement of products we haven't actually endorsed

For any commercial use, licensing inquiries, or republishing requests, contact us via our contact page.

No guarantee of accuracy

We work hard to make sure the information on the site is accurate, but the audio industry moves fast. Prices change. Products get discontinued. Manufacturers release new versions. Reviews get updated as longer-term testing reveals issues.

We make no warranty that:

  • Product specifications listed on the site are current at the time you read them
  • Prices shown match what you'll pay on Amazon or other retailers
  • Products we recommend are still in production or available for purchase
  • Our recommendations will be the best fit for your specific situation
  • Our content reflects the most recent reviewer consensus

Before making a significant purchase, verify the current price and availability on the retailer's site. If you spot information that's clearly out of date, please tell us so we can fix it.

Not professional advice

The content on HeadphonesMatch is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not professional advice.

Specifically:

Not medical advice. When we discuss hearing protection, hearing loss risks, or how to safely use headphones at high volumes, we're sharing general information aggregated from public sources. We are not audiologists, hearing specialists, or medical professionals. If you have specific concerns about your hearing, consult a qualified audiologist or doctor.

Not financial advice. Recommendations to spend money on specific products are guidance, not financial counseling. Only you can decide what fits your budget and priorities.

Not professional audio engineering consulting. Our articles on mixing, mastering, and live monitoring headphones provide general guidance. They are not a substitute for working with a qualified audio engineer when professional outcomes matter.

Decisions you make based on information from the site are your own responsibility. We are not liable for purchase regret, product disappointment, or any other consequences of acting on our recommendations.

The site contains links to third-party websites, products, and services — most prominently Amazon (where we earn affiliate commissions, as disclosed on our Affiliate Disclosure page), but also manufacturer websites, other review publications, and reference resources.

We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party sites. When you click a link that takes you elsewhere, you're subject to that destination's terms and privacy policy, not ours. We're not responsible for:

  • The accuracy of information on linked sites
  • The quality of products purchased through affiliate links
  • Customer service issues with third-party retailers or manufacturers
  • Disputes between you and any third party
  • Data collected about you by third-party services

If a product purchased through one of our affiliate links is defective, doesn't match its description, or otherwise disappoints, the right path is to contact the retailer (Amazon) for a return or refund. We can't help with individual purchase issues, but we'd appreciate hearing about patterns of problems so we can update our recommendations.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, HeadphonesMatch and its operator shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your use of or inability to use the site
  • Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in our content
  • Purchases made based on our recommendations
  • Hearing damage, ear infections, or other physical harm allegedly resulting from products we recommended (use headphones responsibly and at safe volumes)
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
  • Statements or conduct of any third party on the site
  • Any other matter relating to the site

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising from your use of the site exceed one hundred United States dollars ($100). Some jurisdictions don't allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.

Warranty disclaimer

The site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
  • Warranties arising from course of dealing or usage of trade
  • Warranties that the site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Warranties about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content

We don't guarantee that any product we recommend will work as described, last as long as expected, or fit your specific needs. Product warranties are provided by manufacturers, not by us.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HeadphonesMatch, its operator, and any affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of:

  • Your use of the site in violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any law or the rights of any third party
  • Any content you submit or transmit through the site (such as contact form submissions, emails sent to us, or comments if we add them in the future)

Dispute resolution and governing law

These Terms and any dispute arising from your use of the site shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Before pursuing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us at our contact page with a clear description of the dispute. We commit to engaging in good-faith discussion to resolve any disagreement informally for at least 30 days before either party initiates formal proceedings.

If informal resolution fails, any disputes shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Rockland County, New York, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

You agree to bring any claims on an individual basis, not as part of a class action, consolidated action, or representative proceeding.

Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms occasionally to reflect changes in our practices, in the services we use, or in applicable law. When we make material changes, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, for significant changes, post a notice on the site.

Your continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated Terms. If you don't agree with the new Terms, your remedy is to stop using the site.

Contact

Questions about these Terms, requests for permissions, or other legal inquiries should go to our contact page.

HeadphonesMatch is operated by Horace, based in New City, New York, United States. Related documents: Privacy Policy, Affiliate Disclosure, Contact.