Last updated June 1, 2026
Welcome to sauce.fm’s Terms and Conditions of Use (these “Terms”). These Terms constitute a contract between you and Sauce FM LLC (the “Company,” “we,” or “us”) about the access to and use of the sauce.fm website, its software applications, and any content that is made available through the platform (collectively, the “Platform,” currently located at: https://sauce.fm).
The Platform is subject to our privacy policy (the “Privacy Policy,” available at: /privacy) and any additional terms and conditions referenced in these Terms, all of which are incorporated into these Terms by this reference.
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING OUR PLATFORM. BY USING OR ACCESSING THE PLATFORM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THE PLATFORM.
THESE TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT, AS FURTHER SET FORTH IN SECTION 13 BELOW, REQUIRES THE USE OF ARBITRATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES, RATHER THAN JURY TRIALS OR ANY OTHER COURT PROCEEDINGS, OR CLASS ACTIONS OF ANY KIND.
By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all terms incorporated by reference.
2.1 Age Requirement. You must be at least 16 years of age to use the Platform. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
2.2 Spotify Account Required. To use sauce.fm, you must have a valid Spotify account. Account creation and access to the Platform is exclusively through Spotify social login.
2.3 Spotify Integration. By connecting your Spotify account, you authorize us to access certain information from your Spotify account in accordance with Spotify’s terms and our Privacy Policy. We are subject to Spotify Developer Terms, and your use of Spotify-related features is also governed by Spotify’s terms of service.
2.4 Account Security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
2.5 Accurate Information. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
3.1 Permitted Activities. Subject to these Terms, you may use the Platform to:
3.2 Prohibited Conduct. You agree not to:
3.3 Consequences of Violation. We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms, including without limitation, removing content, suspending or terminating accounts, and reporting violations to law enforcement authorities.
4.1 Content You Create. The Platform allows you to create, post, and share content, including rankings, lists, comments, votes, and other materials (“User Content”).
4.2 Content Visibility. User Content visibility depends on your privacy settings:
4.3 License Grant to Us. By posting User Content on the Platform, you grant the Company a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid, transferable, sublicensable, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, publicly perform, and publicly display your User Content in any media formats and through any media channels, now known or hereafter developed, for the purposes of operating, providing, improving, and promoting the Platform and our business.
4.4 Ownership of User Content. You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights that you hold in the User Content you post. However, by posting User Content, you acknowledge and agree that the Company owns all rights in user-generated rankings and lists created on the Platform.
4.5 Representations and Warranties. You represent and warrant that:
4.6 Content Moderation. We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, review, and remove User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, in our sole discretion.
4.7 No Endorsement. We do not endorse any User Content or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein. You acknowledge that you bear all risks associated with User Content, including reliance on its accuracy, completeness, or usefulness.
5.1 Platform Ownership. The Platform, including its design, branding, code, features, functionality, and all content other than User Content (collectively, “Platform Content”), is owned by the Company and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 Third-Party Content. The Platform displays third-party content, including album art and metadata sourced from Spotify and other APIs. Such third-party content is the property of its respective owners and is used in accordance with applicable licenses and agreements.
5.3 Limited License to Users. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Platform for your personal, non-commercial use.
5.4 Restrictions. You may not:
6.1 Third-Party Links. The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources, including social media pages such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube channels displayed on user profiles. These links are provided for your convenience only.
6.2 No Endorsement. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, products, services, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You are encouraged to review the third-party websites or services’ respective terms of use and privacy policy before using their services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party websites or services.
6.3 Spotify Integration. Your use of Spotify through the Platform is governed by Spotify’s terms of service and privacy policy, as applicable. We are not responsible for Spotify’s services or any issues arising from your use of Spotify.
7.1 Artist Accounts. Users may apply for “artist” accounts, which are paid accounts that allow artists to promote their music through ad campaigns on the Platform.
7.2 Pricing and Payment. Artist accounts are available on a pay-per-ad-campaign basis. All fees are processed through Stripe and must be paid in advance unless otherwise agreed in writing.
7.3 No Refunds. All payments are non-refundable unless otherwise required by applicable law or expressly stated in a separate agreement.
7.4 Free Access for Non-Artist Users. The Platform is free for all non-artist users.
Our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Platform, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
9.1 Copyright Policy. We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. We will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”).
9.2 DMCA Notices. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on the Platform, please notify our designated copyright agent with the following information:
9.3 Designated Copyright Agent. DMCA takedown requests should be sent to our copyright agent at privacy@sauce.fm with the subject line “DMCA Takedown Notice.”
9.4 Counter-Notification. If you believe that material you posted was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification to our copyright agent with the information required by the DMCA.
9.5 Repeat Infringers. The Company reserves the right to terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances at its sole discretion.
10.1 “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” Basis. THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.
10.2 No Warranty of Accuracy. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE PLATFORM OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
10.3 No Warranty of Results. WE DO NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE PLATFORM IN TERMS OF ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.
10.4 Third-Party Services. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES REGARDING ANY THIRD-PARTY SERVICES, INCLUDING SPOTIFY, ACCESSED THROUGH THE PLATFORM.
10.5 User Content. WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY USER CONTENT OR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE PLATFORM.
11.1 Exclusion of Damages. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
11.2 Limitation of Liability Cap. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:
13.1 Informal Resolution. Before initiating arbitration, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof (collectively, “Disputes”) through good-faith negotiations. Either party may initiate negotiations by providing written notice to the other party.
13.2 Binding Arbitration. If the parties are unable to resolve a Dispute through informal negotiations within thirty (30) days after the initial notice, either party may submit the Dispute to final and binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules then in effect, except as modified by this Section 13.
13.3 Arbitration Procedures. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator mutually agreed upon by the parties or, if the parties cannot agree within thirty (30) days, appointed by the AAA. The arbitration shall take place in New York County, New York. The arbitrator shall apply the substantive law of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding on the parties and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.
13.4 Costs and Fees. Each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs in connection with the arbitration, except that the arbitrator may award attorneys’ fees and costs to the prevailing party if permitted by applicable law. The parties shall share equally the fees and expenses of the arbitrator and the AAA.
13.5 Exceptions to Arbitration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of a party’s intellectual property rights or confidential information.
13.6 CLASS ACTION WAIVER. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EACH PARTY AGREES THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDING, WHETHER IN ARBITRATION OR COURT, SHALL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PURSUE CLAIMS ON A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE BASIS OR TO PARTICIPATE AS A MEMBER OF A CLASS OF CLAIMANTS IN ANY PROCEEDING. IF A COURT OR ARBITRATOR DETERMINES THAT THIS CLASS ACTION WAIVER IS UNENFORCEABLE AS TO ANY CLAIM OR REQUEST FOR RELIEF, THEN THAT CLAIM OR REQUEST FOR RELIEF SHALL BE SEVERED AND PROCEEDED IN COURT, AND THE REMAINING CLAIMS SHALL BE ARBITRATED.
13.7 Jury Trial Waiver. TO THE EXTENT ANY DISPUTE IS NOT SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION, EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LEGAL ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
14.1 Governing Law. These Terms and any Disputes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule that would require or permit the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.
14.2 Venue. To the extent any Dispute is not subject to arbitration under Section 13, the parties irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in New York County, New York for any legal action arising out of or relating to these Terms.
15.1 Termination by You. You may terminate your account at any time by following the account deletion process on the Platform. Upon deletion, all your rankings, votes, and User Content will be permanently deleted.
15.2 Termination by Us. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately. Grounds for termination include, but are not limited to:
15.3 Effect of Termination. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
16.1 Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Platform and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
16.2 Waiver. No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
16.3 Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law.
16.4 Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
16.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. These Terms do not and are not intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person other than you and the Company.
16.6 Headings. The headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.
16.7 Force Majeure. We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations under these Terms where such failure results from any cause beyond our reasonable control.
16.8 Service Limitations and Modifications. We use reasonable efforts to keep the Platform operational and to provide you with a personalized experience. However, the Company reserves the right to change our Platform offerings and their availability from time to time, without notice or liability to you. For example:
The Company has no liability to you, nor any obligation to provide a refund to you, in connection with internet or other outages or failures that are caused by the actions of government authorities, other third parties, or events beyond our control.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms (including any additional terms and conditions incorporated by reference herein) at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Platform and updating the “Last Updated” date and/or by providing notice by email. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Sauce FM LLC
418 Broadway STE N
Albany, NY 12207
Email: privacy@sauce.fm