Terms of Use

// terms of use

Last updated: 2025-02-05

By accessing or using offline.observer, you agree to the following terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the site.

Service Description

offline.observer is a website that provides free sound effects. All sounds are created through mathematical physical modeling synthesis or analysis-based synthesis from self-recorded sources. For details on sound usage rights, see the License page.

Disclaimer of Warranties

All sounds and content are provided “AS IS” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. offline.observer does not guarantee:

• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy or completeness of any content
• Uninterrupted or error-free service availability

Limitation of Liability

offline.observer shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use the sounds or the website
• Any errors or omissions in the content
• Service interruptions or termination

Intellectual Property

• All sounds are the intellectual property of offline.observer and are protected under applicable copyright law.
• The site’s design, text, and visual content are the property of offline.observer.
• Sound usage is permitted only under the terms specified on the License page.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use automated tools to mass-download sounds (crawling, scraping, bots)
• Attempt to bypass, disable, or interfere with any security features of the site
• Use the site for any unlawful purpose
• Misrepresent your affiliation with offline.observer

Service Availability

• The site may be suspended, modified, or terminated at any time without prior notice.
• Specific sounds may be added or removed at any time.
• offline.observer is not liable for any damages resulting from service interruption.

Changes to Terms

• These terms may be updated at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
• Sounds already downloaded are subject to the terms in effect at the time of download.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless offline.observer from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the sounds or the website, or your violation of these terms.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact

For questions regarding these terms, contact via the information provided on the site.

// see also

• About — How sounds are made
• License — Sound usage terms, attribution requirements
• Privacy Policy — Data handling and Cloudflare logs