Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 01/01/2026
Website: www.tomsykesmusic.com
Welcome to the Tom Sykes website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
1. About This Website
This website is owned and operated by Tom Sykes and is provided for informational, promotional, and contact purposes related to music, songwriting, stories, documentary-related work, and creative projects.
2. Use of the Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of, restrict, or interfere with anyone else’s use of the website.
You may not:
• use the website in any way that violates applicable law
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, servers, or connected systems
• copy, scrape, reproduce, republish, or distribute website content without permission
• use the website to transmit spam, malicious code, or harmful material
• misuse contact forms or submission features
3. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website, including text, music, lyrics, audio clips, images, graphics, logos, branding, videos, and site design, is owned by or licensed to Tom Sykes and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.
You may view content on this website for personal, non-commercial use only. No part of this website may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, displayed, published, sold, licensed, or otherwise used without prior written permission.
4. Music, Songs, and Creative Materials
Any songs, recordings, lyrics, demos, descriptions, or related creative materials presented on this website are for listening, review, and informational purposes only unless otherwise stated in writing.
The appearance of any song or recording on this website does not grant any right to use, reproduce, record, adapt, synchronize, distribute, perform, exploit, or license that material without prior written permission from Tom Sykes or the applicable rights holder.
Any discussion of songs being “available” does not constitute a binding offer, transfer, license, or agreement. All song use, licensing, recording, publishing, sync, or collaboration arrangements must be separately negotiated and confirmed in writing.
5. Demo and Style Example Disclaimer
This website may include original recordings as well as sample style demonstrations intended to illustrate possible creative directions for certain songs.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, any such style demonstrations are provided for demonstration purposes only and are not official commercial releases. They are included solely to help artists, producers, publishers, collaborators, or other industry professionals evaluate a song’s potential.
Nothing on this website should be interpreted as granting permission to use any demo, style example, or related material without prior written approval.
6. No Professional or Legal Advice
Content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be treated as legal, financial, business, publishing, or professional advice.
7. User Communications
If you contact Tom Sykes through this website, including by email, contact form, or other communication feature, you agree that your communication may be reviewed and retained for purposes of responding to your inquiry, managing potential business relationships, or maintaining records.
Do not send confidential, proprietary, or unsolicited business-sensitive material unless specifically requested and unless both parties agree in writing to the terms governing that submission.
Submission of an idea, lyric, song concept, project concept, treatment, demo, or other creative material does not create a confidential relationship, partnership, or obligation unless expressly agreed in writing in advance.
8. Third-Party Links and Platforms
This website may include links to third-party platforms or services, including streaming services, social media platforms, video platforms, payment services, or other external websites.
Tom Sykes is not responsible for the content, policies, availability, or practices of third-party sites. Your use of those sites is subject to their own terms and policies.
9. Email List and Privacy
If you subscribe to a mailing list, submit a contact form, or otherwise provide personal information through this website, that information will be handled in accordance with the website’s Privacy Policy.
Please review the Privacy Policy for more information about how information may be collected, used, and protected.
10. No Warranties
This website and all content on it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Tom Sykes does not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tom Sykes shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website or any content on it.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Tom Sykes from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses arising from your misuse of the website, your violation of these Terms and Conditions, or your violation of any rights of another person or entity.
13. Changes to These Terms
Tom Sykes may update or revise these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept those changes.
14. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict of law principles.
15. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Tom Sykes
info@tomsykesmusic.com
P.O.Box 234
Big Island VA 24526
www.tomsykesmusic.com