Terms of Use

Terms of Use & Disclaimer for Vsomi

Welcome to Vsomi (vsomi.com). By accessing and using this website, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before continuing.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.

2. Informational Disclaimer

The content published on Vsomi — including all articles, turntable setup guides, record care instructions, buying guides, collection trackers, and printables — is provided for educational and informational purposes only.

Vsomi is operated by a vinyl record enthusiast and music writer, not a certified audio engineer, electronics technician, or professional music archivist. Nothing on this website should be interpreted as professional audio, technical, or electronics advice of any kind.

Audio equipment performance, record quality, and setup results vary significantly depending on your specific equipment, environment, and experience level. Always verify technical specifications with the manufacturer before making purchasing or setup decisions.

3. Accuracy of Information

We make every effort to ensure the information published on Vsomi is accurate, practical, and up to date, drawing from trusted audio community sources and hands-on experience. However, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content.

Audio technology, equipment specifications, and vinyl pressing quality vary widely. Always verify important technical information with the manufacturer or a qualified audio professional before acting on it.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on Vsomi — including text, images, guides, collection trackers, printables, and graphics — is the property of Vsomi and is protected by applicable copyright laws. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or use any content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

Personal, non-commercial use of printable templates and trackers is permitted, provided the content is not modified or resold.

5. Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure

Vsomi uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on this website. These ads help support the free content available here. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior.

We may also participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a small commission if you purchase a product through a link on this site. This comes at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or recommendations — we only recommend products and resources we genuinely believe are useful for vinyl enthusiasts.

6. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for reference or informational purposes. Vsomi is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any external sites. Visiting third-party links is done at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Vsomi and its owner shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or reliance on any content published here.

This includes — but is not limited to — any damage to equipment, records, or audio systems resulting from following any setup guide, cleaning method, or technical advice found on this site. Always consult a qualified audio professional for technical equipment issues.

8. User Comments

By submitting a comment, you agree that your content is respectful, relevant, and does not violate any applicable laws. Vsomi reserves the right to remove comments that are spam, offensive, or inappropriate. Comments reflect the views of individual users and do not represent the views of Vsomi.

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United States of America in respect of any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these terms of service or their subject matter or formation.

For users located in California, additional rights may apply under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). For users located in the European Union, additional rights may apply under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR — Regulation 2016/679).

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us: