Terms of use
Last updated: 07/11/2025
Terms of Use
1. About the site
Vinyles.com is an information and recommendation site dedicated to physical music, offering a comprehensive catalog of records still in production, their availability, a price comparison tool, audio excerpts, buying guides, editorial content, and a space for information and discussion.
2. Publisher's responsibility
Vinyles.com is published by: LIGHTPLACE EI
1, impasse André Lartigue, 31500 Toulouse, France
SIRET: 449 187 475 00081
Email: contact@vinyles.com
The publisher strives to provide reliable, up-to-date and relevant information. However, despite the care taken to check the data (references, prices, availability…), it is provided for information only. Vinyles.com cannot be held responsible for any differences between the information shown and that found on third-party retail sites; the prices shown on retail sites prevail.
Vinyles.com connects buyers with retail sites and does not directly sell records or cultural products. For any question or problem with an order, please contact the site where the purchase was made directly. Vinyles.com has no legal relationship with the retail sites it lists, and therefore cannot under any circumstances be involved in a dispute with a retail site or seller.
Use of the site is at the user's own risk.
3. The service
Vinyles.com lets users:
- Access all vinyl records still manufactured and distributed in France, through an inter-professional database overseen by GIEEPA - SNEP, the French music industry reference, updated daily - (GIEEPA – SNEP. All rights of reproduction, representation and extraction reserved).
- Compare prices from partner retailers through affiliate links.
- Be informed when a vinyl is available or out of stock.
- Listen to audio excerpts when available.
- Read guides and articles published on the blog and take part in them.
- Add records to a wishlist and set up alerts (price or availability).
- Buy merchandise sold directly on the site when available (Vinyles.com goodies).
4. Affiliate links and remuneration
Vinyles.com takes part in several affiliate programs, including: Amazon EU Associates, Fnac, Rakuten, Cultura, Leclerc, eBay, Momox Shop, CDandLP, Cdiscount, Bol.com, etc.
When a user clicks a partner retailer's link and makes a purchase, Vinyles.com may receive an affiliate commission, with no effect on the final price paid.
5. Intellectual property
All content on Vinyles.com (text, images, databases, audio excerpts, logos…) is protected by intellectual property law. Any reproduction, extraction or distribution, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.
6. User-generated content
Users can post comments or reviews about the listed records. Vinyles.com reserves the right to moderate, edit or remove any content considered:
- Inappropriate or off-topic.
- Defamatory, abusive or discriminatory.
- Unsolicited advertising or promotion.
- Contrary to French or European law.
7. Personal data and cookies
The site collects limited data (mainly email addresses) to:
- Send newsletters.
- Manage wishlists.
- Send personalized alerts.
No data is passed on to third parties without explicit consent.
Cookies may be used for audience measurement and to improve the user experience.
To learn more, see our privacy policy.
8. Limitation of liability
The publisher cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions in the published information, nor for any damage resulting from use of the site or from purchases made through affiliate links.
9. Changes to the Terms of Use
Vinyles.com reserves the right to change these Terms of Use at any time. Users are invited to review them regularly to stay informed of any updates.
10. Governing law
These Terms of Use are governed by French law. Any dispute relating to their interpretation or performance will fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the French courts.