Last updated: July 2026
Welcome to Rock the Joint Magazine (“we”, “us” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.
1. About Us
Rock the Joint Magazine is an independent UK-based online music magazine covering rock, blues, country, jazz, Americana and related genres. We publish reviews, interviews, features, news and opinion pieces, together with an online merchandise shop.
2. Use of This Website
You agree to use this website lawfully and respectfully. You must not:
- attempt to interfere with the operation or security of the website;
- upload or transmit malicious software or harmful code;
- post unlawful, abusive, defamatory or offensive material;
- use the website in a way that may damage its reputation or disrupt its operation.
We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access where we believe these terms have been breached.
3. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all original articles, reviews, editorials, photographs, graphics, logos and other content published on Rock the Joint Magazine are protected by copyright.
You may:
- read and share links to our content;
- quote brief extracts for review, discussion or commentary provided proper credit is given and a link to the original article is included where possible.
You may not:
- reproduce articles in full without permission;
- copy substantial portions of our content for publication elsewhere;
- remove copyright notices or claim our work as your own.
Artists, record labels and publicists retain ownership of any promotional photographs, logos or other materials supplied by them.
4. Reviews and Editorial Content
The opinions expressed in reviews, editorials and opinion pieces are those of the individual writer and are published in good faith.
Music reviews are subjective by nature. Readers may disagree with our opinions, and we respect differing viewpoints.
While we aim to ensure factual accuracy, occasional errors may occur. If you believe information published on the website is inaccurate, please contact us so that we can investigate and, where appropriate, make corrections.
5. External Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites.
These links are provided for the convenience of our readers. We do not control the content, privacy policies or practices of third-party websites and accept no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from their use.
6. Comments
We welcome constructive discussion.
Comments submitted to the website are moderated before publication.
We reserve the right to edit or remove comments that:
- are abusive or defamatory;
- contain hate speech or discrimination;
- are spam or promotional in nature;
- contain misleading or unlawful content;
- are unrelated to the topic being discussed.
Repeated abuse of our commenting facilities may result in future comments being blocked.
7. Children’s Privacy
Rock the Joint Magazine is intended for a general audience.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. Parents or guardians who believe a child has submitted personal information should contact us so that it can be removed where appropriate.
8. Availability
Although we make every effort to keep the website available, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access.
The website and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
9. Limitation of Liability
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such liability cannot legally be excluded under the laws of England and Wales.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Rock the Joint Magazine shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of this website or reliance upon its content.
10. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time.
Any revised version will be published on this page together with the date of the latest update. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any dispute arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact Rock the Joint Magazine through the contact details provided on this website.