Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 22, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Subway Sounds ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Subway Sounds website located at subwaysounds.net (the "Site"), operated by Subway Sounds Media LLC, a company based in New York City, USA.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

2. Description of Service

Subway Sounds is an informational website that provides comprehensive information about the New York City subway system, including but not limited to:

  • Real-time train arrival information
  • Subway station details, amenities, and accessibility information
  • Interactive subway maps
  • Subway sounds and audio recordings
  • Cultural references to the NYC subway in media and arts
  • Historical and educational content about the NYC transit system

The Site is intended for informational and educational purposes only. We are not affiliated with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) or any government agency.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Our Content

The Site and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Subway Sounds Media LLC and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2 Third-Party Content

Certain content on the Site, including but not limited to MTA data, subway maps, and transit information, is provided by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and other third parties. This content remains the property of its respective owners and is used under applicable licenses and fair use provisions.

3.3 User Restrictions

You may not:

  • Modify, copy, distribute, or create derivative works of our content
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Site without permission
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices from any content
  • Attempt to reverse engineer any aspect of the Site
  • Use the Site for any commercial purposes without our written consent

4. User Conduct

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You agree not to:

  • Violate any local, state, national, or international law
  • Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
  • Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
  • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers or networks connected to the Site

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Site will be available at all times or without interruption
  • The information provided is accurate, complete, or current
  • Real-time arrival information is accurate (delays and inaccuracies may occur due to MTA data feeds)
  • The Site will be free of errors, viruses, or other harmful components
  • Defects will be corrected

You acknowledge that real-time transit data may be inaccurate or delayed. Always verify critical information with official MTA sources.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SUBWAY SOUNDS MEDIA LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

  • Your use or inability to use the Site
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Site
  • Any bugs, viruses, or similar harmful components
  • Any errors or omissions in any content
  • Reliance on inaccurate transit information
  • Any third-party content or conduct on the Site

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Subway Sounds Media LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your access to or use of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

8. Third-Party Services and Advertising

8.1 Google AdSense

This Site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

8.2 Affiliate Links

The Site may contain affiliate links. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We are not responsible for the products, services, or content of third-party sites.

8.3 Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

9. Changes to the Site and Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site (or any part thereof) at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were last revised.

10. Geographic Restrictions

The Site is intended for users located in the United States, particularly those interested in the New York City subway system. We make no claims that the Site or its content is accessible or appropriate outside the United States.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Subway Sounds Media LLC regarding the use of the Site.

16. Contact Information

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

Subway Sounds Media LLC
Email: info@subwaysounds.net
Location: New York City, USA

17. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE SITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.