Review Terms of Service for Experimental Radio Broadcasts
Establishing the operational boundaries and agreements for participating in our site-specific audio transmissions. Last updated: June 15, 2026.
Acceptance of Transmission Terms
Engaging with The Dark Outside requires an understanding of our unique operational environment. By accessing our archives, submitting audio, or tuning into our remote broadcasts, you agree to be bound by these terms. The nature of our work involves temporary, site-specific radio transmissions that often exist entirely outside traditional broadcasting frameworks. Participation therefore demands strict adherence to a specific set of operational guidelines.
We treat the act of transmission as a collaborative physical installation. When you send us your audio, you enter into a binding agreement regarding how, where, and when that audio interacts with the physical world. If you do not agree with these conditions, you must refrain from utilizing our services or submitting material for our scheduled events.
Lawful Use and Broadcast Guidelines
We operate within strict regulatory boundaries despite the isolated nature of our installations. You must use our service for lawful purposes only. Contributors cannot submit audio that violates local, national, or international broadcasting regulations. This includes transmitting unlicensed commercial material, hate speech, or frequencies specifically designed to disrupt emergency communications.
Our ongoing partnership since 2019 with regional forestry commissions dictates that our physical presence and electromagnetic footprint remain non-disruptive to local wildlife and infrastructure. We monitor submissions for compliance before they reach the transmitter. Any submitted audio found violating these parameters will be excluded from the broadcast schedule without notification. You bear full responsibility for the legality of the sound files you provide.
Intellectual Property for Unheard Audio
The core premise of our project involves playing audio in locations where no human ears are present to hear it. However, the absence of an audience does not negate the presence of copyright. When you submit sound art or experimental tracks to our curators, you retain full ownership of your intellectual property.
You grant us a temporary, non-exclusive license to transmit your work via FM radio or other analog means during a specific, scheduled event. We do not record the live transmission, nor do we distribute your audio files digitally after the event concludes. The broadcast is ephemeral—a fleeting disturbance in the electromagnetic spectrum. Once the transmission ends, our license to use your work terminates simultaneously. We will never monetize your individual tracks or package them into commercial compilations.
Limitations of Remote Landscape Broadcasts
Transmitting audio across dense forests, deep valleys, or isolated moorlands introduces significant technical variables. We cannot promise uninterrupted service or pristine audio fidelity. Weather conditions, atmospheric interference, and equipment degradation in harsh environments frequently alter the final output.
While we meticulously calibrate our transmitters, the unpredictable acoustics of remote landscapes mean absolute signal clarity remains impossible to ensure. You accept that the service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We hold no liability for transmission failures, signal dropouts, or the complete loss of a scheduled broadcast due to environmental factors, hardware malfunctions, or regulatory interventions beyond our control.
Inquiries Regarding Our Policies
Questions occasionally arise regarding the intersection of experimental art and legal compliance. If you require clarification on how these terms apply to a specific submission or a complex audio project, direct your correspondence through our official channels. You can reach our team via the Contact & Submissions page.
For details concerning how we handle your personal data, email addresses, and file metadata during the submission process, please review our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these terms of service as our transmission methods and regulatory environments evolve. We will post any updates directly to this page, with changes taking effect immediately upon publication.