Terms of Use

Last updated: March 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the SoundBrake application ("Application") and the soundbrake.xyz website ("Website"). By downloading, installing, or using SoundBrake, you agree to these Terms.

1. License

SoundBrake is released under the MIT License. You are free to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the software, provided the copyright notice and this permission notice are retained in all copies or substantial portions of the software.

2. No Medical Advice

SoundBrake is a software tool provided for convenience and general awareness only. It does not constitute medical advice. The volume thresholds and timing used are approximations based on publicly available occupational hearing-protection guidelines (NIOSH, WHO). They are not a substitute for professional audiological assessment. If you have concerns about your hearing, consult a qualified healthcare professional.

3. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE AUTHORS MAKE NO GUARANTEE THAT SOUNDBRAKE WILL PREVENT HEARING DAMAGE OR THAT ITS READINGS ARE ACCURATE FOR ANY SPECIFIC AUDIO DEVICE.

4. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Distribute modified versions of SoundBrake that omit or misrepresent the original authorship.
• Use this website or its content in ways that violate applicable laws.
• Attempt to abuse, disrupt, or harm the website's availability.

6. Third-Party Services

This website uses Google AdSense for advertising. Your interactions with those services are governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.

7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. The "Last updated" date will reflect changes. Continued use of the Application or Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law, without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the jurisdiction where the developer is located.

9. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Open an issue on GitHub.