Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using A Soft Noise (asoftnoise.org), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

These terms apply to all users of A Soft Noise, including casual visitors and regular users of our white noise for sleep tools.

2. Description of Service

A Soft Noise provides:

• White Noise Audio Streaming: High-quality white noise, pink noise, and brown noise for sleep and relaxation
• Nature Sounds: Calming environmental sounds including rain, ocean waves, and ambient space audio
• Sleep Enhancement Tools: Volume controls, timers, and other features to optimize your rest experience
• Educational Content: Blog articles and resources about sleep science and sound therapy
• Mobile-Friendly Access: Full functionality across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices

Our service is provided free of charge with no required registration or subscription.

3. Acceptable Use

You May:

• Use our white noise for sleep service for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Share links to A Soft Noise with friends and family
• Use our service on multiple devices
• Adjust volume, timer, and other settings as needed
• Use our service in healthcare or educational settings for relaxation purposes

You May Not:

• Download, record, or redistribute our audio content
• Use automated systems (bots) to access our service
• Attempt to reverse engineer or copy our website
• Use our service for commercial purposes without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt our service or servers
• Violate any applicable laws while using our service

4. Intellectual Property

All content on A Soft Noise, including audio files, design elements, code, and written content, is owned by A Soft Noise or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

Our white noise audio files are licensed for streaming through our service only. You may not download, distribute, or use these files outside of our platform.

5. Medical Disclaimer

Please consult with healthcare professionals if you have:

• Chronic sleep disorders or insomnia
• Hearing conditions or sensitivity to sounds
• Mental health conditions that affect sleep
• Any medical condition that requires specialized treatment

White noise can be beneficial for many people, but individual results vary. It should not replace professional medical advice or treatment.

6. Service Availability

We strive to maintain A Soft Noise's availability 24/7, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We may experience:

• Scheduled maintenance periods
• Technical issues or server problems
• Internet connectivity issues
• Third-party service disruptions

We'll work to minimize any service interruptions and restore full functionality as quickly as possible.

7. Limitation of Liability

A Soft Noise is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:

• Any damages resulting from use or inability to use our service
• Sleep-related issues or outcomes
• Technical problems with devices or internet connections
• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

Your use of our white noise for sleep service is at your own risk.

8. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Our comprehensive Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information. Key points:

• We follow data minimization principles
• No registration or accounts required
• Only essential analytics for service improvement
• No personal identifying information collected
• Full transparency about any data we collect

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service occasionally to reflect changes in our service or legal requirements. When we do:

• We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Significant changes will be clearly noted
• Continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of updated terms
• We recommend checking this page periodically

10. Termination

You may stop using A Soft Noise at any time. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our service for users who violate these terms, though we'll always aim to resolve issues through communication first.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where A Soft Noise operates. Any disputes will be resolved through good-faith discussion whenever possible.

12. Contact Information