Content & Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Disclaimer

All artist names, album titles, logos, cover artworks, and other materials displayed on this site are the property of their respective copyright owners (artists, record labels, and distributors).

We do not claim any ownership rights over these materials. They are used solely for informational, identification, and non-commercial purposes under the principle of fair use to help fans discover and support the artists.

2. Album Cover Art Usage

To minimize server load and comply with fair use principles, all album covers are displayed in reduced resolution (maximum 350×350 pixels). These low-resolution thumbnails are used strictly for visual identification of the releases and are not intended for commercial use or separate distribution.

3. No Media Hosting

We do not host, store, or distribute any audio files, torrents, or other unauthorized media.

All streaming and listening links redirect directly to official platforms authorized by the rights holders (such as Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, YouTube Music, etc.).

4. Takedown Policy (DMCA Policy)

If you are a copyright owner (artist, label, or authorized representative) and believe that content on our site infringes your copyright, please submit a formal DMCA takedown notice to the following email: admin@releasemetal.com

Please include the following information in your notice:

• Your full name and contact details
• Proof of your copyright ownership
• The exact URL(s) of the infringing material
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate

We will review your request and remove the specified content within 24–48 hours.

5. Database Protection & Anti-Scraping Policy

All proprietary data aggregations, subgenre taxonomies, enriched release metadata, database structures, and platform assets of releaseMetal are protected under applicable intellectual property and database rights.

Automated data extraction, web scraping, data harvesting, systematic database downloading, as well as any commercial copying or unauthorized mirror creation of this platform without prior express written authorization from releaseMetal, is strictly prohibited.

6. Governing Law

This policy and the use of this website are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.