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Terms of Service
Last Updated: February 7, 2026
Welcome to SampleTheStage. By using our service, you agree to these terms.
1. Service Description
SampleTheStage is a concert discovery platform that helps users find live music events in their area. We provide:
- Concert listings from third-party sources
- Music preview playlists of performing artists
- Links to purchase tickets through authorized ticket vendors
2. Affiliate Disclosure
Important: SampleTheStage participates in affiliate programs with ticket vendors including Ticketmaster, StubHub, and SeatGeek.
When you click on ticket links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps us keep SampleTheStage free and continue improving our service.
Our affiliate relationships do not influence which concerts we display or how they are ranked. All concerts are shown based on date, location, and your search criteria.
3. Third-Party Services
We provide links to third-party ticket vendors. When you click these links:
- You will be redirected to the ticket vendor's website
- You are subject to their terms of service and privacy policy
- We are not responsible for the ticket purchase transaction
- All sales, refunds, and customer service are handled by the ticket vendor
4. Concert Information
We strive to provide accurate concert information, but:
- Concert details (dates, venues, artists) are provided by third-party APIs
- Information may change without notice
- We are not responsible for cancelled, rescheduled, or inaccurate listings
- Always verify details on the ticket vendor's website before purchasing
5. Music Previews
Music preview playlists are provided through the Last.fm API and link to Spotify. We do not host or store any music files. All music streaming is subject to the respective platform's terms of service.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Scrape or automatically access our service
- Attempt to manipulate or interfere with our service
- Use our service for any illegal purpose
- Circumvent any security features
7. Privacy
We collect minimal personal information. We use:
- Geolocation (only with your permission) to show nearby concerts
- Cookies for basic site functionality
- Affiliate tracking cookies (from ticket vendors) when you click ticket links
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
SampleTheStage is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:
- Accuracy or completeness of concert information
- Availability of tickets through linked vendors
- Uninterrupted access to our service
9. Limitation of Liability
We are not liable for:
- Any issues with ticket purchases through third-party vendors
- Cancelled, rescheduled, or inaccurate concert information
- Any damages resulting from your use of our service
10. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of SampleTheStage after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
11. Contact
Questions about these terms? Contact us through the feedback button on our site.