turntable terms of use

Last Updated: November 2, 2026

SCOPE AND ACCEPTANCE

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern the Turntable v2 mobile application, the website at turntable.fyi (including its waitlist and the web version of Turntable), and the backend services that support them (the "Services"), provided by Turntables ("turntable", "we", "us", or "our"). They do not govern the original Turntable web application. Importing content from the original service into v2 does not replace the terms governing the original account.

BY CREATING AN ACCOUNT, JOINING THE WAITLIST, OR OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter a binding agreement to create an account. The app may request an age-range response from Apple or ask you to confirm that you are at least 18. You must not misrepresent your age or bypass eligibility checks. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not create an account or use features that require agreement to them.

These Terms include binding individual arbitration and a class action waiver, subject to the exceptions in GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTES below. Please read that section carefully.

THE SERVICES

Turntable supports music discovery, organization, and social interaction. You can create a profile; collect songs, albums, artists, labels, and other collections; organize collections, Favorites, and My Stack; add notes; follow people; subscribe to collections; and send recommendations with messages and replies. The Services also provide selected playlist imports and music playback or links to supported music services. Availability depends on the feature, your settings, and the relevant provider.

The Services are intended for use only in the United States. We make no representation that they are appropriate or available elsewhere, and you are responsible for complying with applicable laws if you access them from another location. Features and availability may change as the Services evolve.

YOUR ACCOUNT

Provide accurate account information and use a phone number you control when requesting a sign-in code. Protect your device, session, and verification codes. You are responsible for activity through your account, subject to applicable law. Do not use another person's account without permission or impersonate anyone. Contact contact@turntable.fyi if you believe your account has been accessed without permission.

When you request a text-message sign-in code, you request the verification message needed for that sign-in. Message and data rates may apply. The v2 sign-in flow does not enroll you in a waitlist or marketing-text program. Delivery depends on your carrier and service availability.

TEXT MESSAGES

Waitlist and marketing texts. When you join the waitlist on turntable.fyi, you agree to receive recurring automated text messages from turntable at the phone number you provide, including invitations to join, updates about the Services, and marketing messages. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

Opting out and help. Reply STOP to any of these messages to stop receiving them; we may send one message confirming that you have opted out. Reply HELP for help, or contact contact@turntable.fyi. Opting out does not stop sign-in codes you request.

Delivery. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Delivery depends on your carrier and service availability.

VISIBILITY, SHARING, AND COMMUNICATIONS

Profile visibility. Other signed-in users can see profile information such as your username, display name, biography, profile photo, and statistics. Requiring approval for new follows does not make your whole profile private or hide collections set to Everyone. Follow approval affects certain follow, recommendation, and follower-list interactions. Relationships may remain visible through other people's profiles or activity.

Collections and direct links. Collection visibility settings govern discovery. A signed-in person who obtains a collection link or identifier may be able to view it even if its visibility is Private or Mutuals. This also applies to shared My Stack or Recommendations collections: associated recommendation messages and replies may be visible through those collections. A signed-in person with a standard collection or Favorites identifier may also be able to subscribe to its activity despite its discovery setting. Do not treat these features as confidential messaging or exclusive storage.

Photos and covers. Profile photos and custom collection covers accepted and stored by the Services have public image URLs. Anyone with an image URL may view that image without signing in. Hiding a profile or collection from discovery does not itself make the image private or revoke its URL.

Notes, activity, and notifications. Notes and social activity may appear on relevant item, collection, feed, and notification views. Push notifications can identify people and music and may be visible on a device's lock screen according to its settings. The app can request notification permission and open device settings, where you can manage permission and lock-screen previews. Blocking limits discovery and interactions, but does not guarantee that every shared reference, copy, or view disappears. Content or notifications already seen, received, or copied by another person cannot necessarily be recalled.

MUSIC SERVICES AND PLAYLIST IMPORTS

Third-party terms. Apple Music, Spotify, music-data providers, and other third parties have their own terms, privacy policies, permissions, and availability limits. You are responsible for complying with those terms and having the rights needed to access and use their services. Turntable does not provide a music subscription or ownership of recordings.

Apple Music. With the required device permission, the app can read library playlists for you to select and import. Full-song playback requires suitable authorization, subscription, and device support. Where available, the app can play previews. A song, edition, or preview may be unavailable or matched incorrectly. Permissions can be managed through device settings; revoking access does not remove collections already imported into Turntable.

Spotify. The app can retrieve or import public playlists from a public Spotify playlist or profile link you provide. This does not connect your private Spotify account or grant access to private Spotify playlists. Providing a public profile link does not verify ownership of that profile. Choosing Spotify for playback opens Spotify or its website, where Spotify controls playback and account requirements.

Copies and limitations. Imports create Turntable copies of supported playlist information and music references; they do not continuously synchronize with the source. Edits or deletions in one service do not automatically propagate to the other. Imported content may be incomplete, unmatched, or unavailable for playback. Importing a playlist does not copy ownership of its music or artwork, or authorize downloading or redistributing recordings. Only import content you are entitled to access and use.

TRANSFERRING AN ORIGINAL TURNTABLE ACCOUNT

If you request a transfer from an original Turntable account, you authorize us to verify access to that account and transfer supported library information into v2. The current mobile sign-in flow does not offer an original-account login or linking screen. Transferred information may include private playlists, collection descriptions and covers, saved music, ordering, and visibility information. The transfer can continue in the background, may take time or fail, and does not promise that every original feature or item will transfer. Review the resulting collections and their visibility settings before sharing them.

The transfer is a copy rather than ongoing synchronization. It does not delete or close your original account. Deleting your v2 account does not delete the original account or data retained there.

USER CONTENT AND PERMISSIONS

"User Content" includes the profile information, uploaded photos and covers, collection titles and descriptions, notes, recommendation messages and replies, and other content you contribute. It does not include third-party recordings, catalog artwork, credits, or metadata merely because you organize or link to them.

Your rights and responsibilities. You retain any ownership rights you have in User Content. You represent that you have the rights and permissions needed to submit it and permit its use as described in these Terms. Do not submit content that violates another person's intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights. Public availability elsewhere does not itself give you ownership or permission to republish content.

License to Turntable. You grant turntable a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, copy, display, distribute, format, and otherwise process your User Content as necessary to provide, operate, protect, and improve the Services, including the sharing, imports, moderation, and retention described in these Terms and the Privacy Policy. We may sublicense these rights to service providers only as necessary for those purposes. Display and distribution are subject to the visibility controls and their direct-link and public-image limitations explained above. This license does not transfer ownership of your content or give us rights in third-party music beyond those its owner permits.

Removal and retained copies. You can remove supported content through the app. Removing an item from one collection removes that placement; it does not delete a shared music record, another collection, or another person's copy. Deleting a collection removes it from ordinary views, but metadata, activity records, and saved import/recovery copies can remain. Image replacement or removal may not immediately erase earlier stored files or cached copies. The license ends for content deleted from the Services except as needed to maintain copies lawfully retained for the purposes described in the Privacy Policy, including security, disputes, and operating the Services. Contact us for help with content that cannot be removed through the available controls.

CONTENT MODERATION, REPORTING, AND BLOCKING

We use automated checks and may review content and reports to protect the Services. Profile usernames, display names and biographies, collection titles and descriptions, and note and recommendation-message/reply text are checked against a maintained list of disallowed terms. New profile-photo and custom-cover uploads through the app are sent to OpenAI for image-safety classification. Checks can reject content or fail, and they can make mistakes. These measures are not a guarantee that all content is reviewed, that every imported image has passed the same checks, or that objectionable content will never appear.

We may refuse, hide, remove, or restrict content that violates these Terms, infringes rights, or may harm users or the Services. We may suspend or terminate accounts as described below. Rejected text, image-classification results, reports, and review information may be retained as explained in the Privacy Policy.

Use the in-app report controls or contact contact@turntable.fyi to report content, users, or an apparent moderation mistake. You may also block users through the app. We may review reports and take appropriate action; the controls do not guarantee a particular decision or response time. Blocking has the sharing limitations described above.

ACCEPTABLE USE AND COMMUNITY RULES

Use the Services responsibly and respect other people and their rights. You may not use the Services to:

• Violate applicable law or another person's intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights;
• Submit unlawful content, slurs or hateful attacks, threats, targeted harassment, or content encouraging violence or other unlawful conduct;
• Upload sexually explicit images, nudity, graphic violence, or images promoting self-harm as profile photos or custom covers, or submit sexual exploitation or abuse content involving minors in any form;
• Impersonate a person or entity or misrepresent your identity, age, or affiliation;
• Harass, abuse, threaten, or otherwise interfere with another user's use of the Services;
• Send spam, unauthorized advertising, promotional material, or other unsolicited communications;
• Upload malicious code or other material intended to damage the Services or anyone's device or data;
• Gain unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or networks, or bypass access controls, restrictions, or moderation;
• Disrupt or compromise the operation or security of the Services;
• Scrape, crawl, or use bots or other automated means to collect information without our permission, except as permitted by applicable law;
• Collect, use, or disclose another person's information without authorization or for an unlawful purpose;
• Artificially manipulate engagement, activity, or other features; or
• Violate the applicable rules of a third-party service you access through Turntable.

Ordinary profanity or a strong opinion about music is not, by itself, prohibited. Context and the rules above still apply. Third-party catalog artwork can contain mature material; its availability does not authorize an otherwise prohibited personal upload.

MUSIC, CREDITS, AND OTHER THIRD-PARTY CONTENT

Music, recordings, catalog artwork, artist information, credits, metadata, and other material obtained from third parties ("Third-Party Content") remain subject to their owners' rights and licenses. Accessing, collecting, importing, or sharing a reference to an item does not transfer ownership or grant recording, download, redistribution, or public-performance rights.

We obtain catalog information and artwork from sources such as MusicBrainz, Apple/iTunes, Spotify, Cover Art Archive/Internet Archive, and Deezer. Matching, identifiers, credits, artwork, availability, and editions can be incomplete, inaccurate, or change. Use Third-Party Content only as permitted by the relevant rights and restrictions. Nothing in these Terms grants additional rights in it.

ACCOUNT DELETION

You may request deletion of your v2 account in Settings. Once completed, deletion cannot be undone through the Services. A request can fail; if the app reports an error or you need assistance, contact contact@turntable.fyi. Uninstalling the app is not an account-deletion request.

The Privacy Policy explains what the deletion workflow removes and what can remain, including previously delivered recommendations, certain reports, logs, backups, operational-tool copies, and information others have received. Deleting v2 does not close original Turntable or third-party accounts, cancel music subscriptions, or remove those services' independent records.

TURNTABLE’S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Turntable and its licensors own all rights, title, and interest in and to the Services, including the software, design, visual elements, branding, logos, and content created by or for turntable, as well as all related intellectual property rights. This does not include User Content or Third-Party Content.

Subject to these Terms, turntable grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable right to access and use the Services for their intended purposes.

Except as permitted through the Services or by applicable law, you may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, license, reverse engineer, or otherwise use turntable’s software, content, or other intellectual property without our permission.

Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of turntable’s intellectual property to you. These Terms do not limit rights granted to you under applicable third-party or open-source licenses.

FEEDBACK

If you provide suggestions, ideas, bug reports, feature requests, or other feedback about the Services (“Feedback”), you grant turntable the right to use that Feedback for any purpose, without restriction or compensation to you. Feedback is not confidential, and turntable is not required to use or respond to any Feedback you provide.

This permission concerns your suggestions and feedback; our handling of personal information remains subject to the Privacy Policy.

COPYRIGHT COMPLAINTS

If you believe content available through the Services infringes your copyright, you may notify turntable in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”).

Your notice should include:

• identification of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed;
• identification of the material you believe is infringing and enough information for us to locate it;
• your name and contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address;
• a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
• a statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf; and
• your physical or electronic signature.

Copyright notices should be sent to:

Copyright Agent Turntables 1672 Fulton St San Francisco, CA 94117 Email: contact@turntable.fyi Registration Number: DMCA-1080157

Turntable may remove or restrict access to material that we believe infringes another person’s copyright and may terminate the accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.

PRIVACY

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information in connection with the Services and is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

CHANGES TO OR TERMINATION OF THE SERVICES

Turntable may add, modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services as they evolve. We do not guarantee that any particular feature, content, integration, or functionality will always be available.

We may suspend or terminate your access to some or all of the Services if you violate these Terms or if we reasonably determine that suspension or termination is necessary to protect Turntable, the Services, our users, or third parties, or for legal, security, or operational reasons.

If your account is terminated or the Services are discontinued, you may lose access to your account and User Content.

DISCLAIMERS

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TURNTABLE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

TURNTABLE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE, UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT ANY ERRORS OR DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

TURNTABLE DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THIRD-PARTY CONTENT OR THIRD-PARTY SERVICES ACCESSED THROUGH OR CONNECTED TO THE SERVICES.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TURNTABLE AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND SUPPLIERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICES OR THESE TERMS, EVEN IF SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE OR TURNTABLE WAS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF TURNTABLE AND THE PARTIES LISTED ABOVE FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICES OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO TURNTABLE FOR THE SERVICES DURING THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

These limitations apply regardless of the form of action or legal theory and only to the extent permitted by applicable law.

INDEMNIFICATION

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless turntable and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and reasonable costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of or relating to:

• your User Content;
• your violation of these Terms;
• your violation of any applicable law or the rights of another person or entity; or
• your misuse of the Services.

Turntable reserves the right to control the defense and settlement of any claim subject to indemnification, and you agree to reasonably cooperate with us in defending any such claim.

GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTES

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.

Arbitration. Except as provided below, you and turntable agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services will be resolved through binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its applicable consumer arbitration rules. Arbitration is a process in which a neutral arbitrator decides the dispute instead of a judge or jury. The arbitration will take place in Los Angeles County, California, unless the parties agree otherwise or applicable law or AAA rules require a different location.

Class Action Waiver. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you and turntable agree to bring claims against each other only in an individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding.

Exceptions. Either party may bring an individual claim in small claims court if the claim qualifies. Nothing in these Terms prevents either party from seeking temporary or preliminary injunctive relief from a court where necessary to preserve the parties’ rights pending arbitration. Nothing in these Terms waives any right to seek public injunctive relief that cannot lawfully be waived.

For any dispute that is not subject to arbitration, you and turntable consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

Turntable and the Services are evolving, and these Terms may evolve with them. We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to the Services, our practices, or applicable law.

If we make material changes to these Terms, we will provide reasonable notice, such as by posting notice through the Services or contacting you using available account contact information.

The updated Terms will become effective on the date stated in the updated Terms. We will seek renewed agreement where required by law. Your continued use after the updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance only to the extent permitted by applicable law.

GENERAL TERMS

Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with any other terms or policies expressly incorporated into them, constitute the entire agreement between you and turntable regarding the Services and supersede any prior agreements or understandings regarding the Services.

Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

Waiver. If turntable does not enforce a provision of these Terms, that does not waive our right to enforce it later.

Assignment. You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without turntable’s consent. Turntable may assign or transfer its rights and obligations under these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar transaction.

Survival. Any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect after termination, including provisions relating to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and disputes.

CONTACT US

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at contact@turntable.fyi.