Terms of Use
Last updated: 18 May 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using ukchartarchive.co.uk (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
2. About the Site
UK Music Archive is an independent music reference site. We provide artist discographies, year-by-year music history information, and the Trending 40 — our own editorial and algorithmic discovery feature.
Important:We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Official Charts Company, Global Media & Entertainment, or any other chart company or music industry organisation.
3. Intellectual Property — Our Content
Unless otherwise stated, the following elements of the Site are our original work and are protected by UK copyright law:
- The website design, layout, and visual appearance
- The Trending 40 algorithm, methodology, and editorial content
- Original written content (articles, music history commentary, editor-curated artist features)
- The site code and underlying software
You may not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit our original content without our prior written permission. You may share links to our pages freely.
4. Factual Data — Public Domain
Artist names, song titles, release dates, and discography information are matters of public record, not proprietary to any single source. Our discography data is compiled from open-access and public-domain sources including MusicBrainz (CC0) and Wikidata. This factual information is not subject to our copyright and may be used freely.
5. User Conduct
When using the Site, you agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
- Use automated scraping tools in a way that degrades the Site's performance
- Misrepresent your affiliation with the Site
- Upload or transmit malicious code
6. Accuracy of Information
We strive to ensure the information on the Site is accurate. However, music discography data is vast and complex — errors may exist. We provide the Site "as is" and make no warranties about completeness or accuracy. If you spot an error, please email us and we'll correct it.
7. Links to Third-Party Sites
The Site contains links to external websites (artist pages, streaming services, affiliate partners). We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party sites. Following external links is at your own risk.
8. Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on the Site are affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking these links, at no extra cost to you. We only link to products and services that are relevant to the content. Our participation in affiliate programs does not influence our editorial content.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by UK law, UK Music Archive and its operator shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site. This includes but is not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or goodwill.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death, personal injury, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by UK law.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Contact
For any questions about these Terms, contact us at: