Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 1, 2025

Welcome to You've Been Heard Podcast. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, podcast content, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the You've Been Heard Podcast website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

Description of Service

You've Been Heard is an IT Leadership Podcast platform that provides:

Podcast episodes featuring conversations with IT leaders
Audio content, transcripts, and show notes
Community resources and vendor-neutral advisory content
Newsletter subscriptions and email updates
Access to podcast episodes through our website and third-party platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube)

Use of Content

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio files, podcast episodes, transcripts, and software, is the property of You've Been Heard Podcast or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Permitted Use

You may:

Listen to and stream podcast episodes for personal, non-commercial use
Share links to our podcast episodes and website
Print or download transcripts for personal use

Prohibited Use

You may not:

Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission
Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from our content
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access or download our content
Upload our audio files or transcripts to other platforms without permission

Guest Content and Contributions

Our podcast features interviews and conversations with IT leaders and industry experts. By participating as a guest on You've Been Heard Podcast, guests agree that:

Their name, likeness, voice, and information may be used in podcast episodes and related promotional materials
Episodes may be distributed across multiple platforms (our website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, etc.)
Transcripts and show notes containing their contributions may be published
Content created during the interview becomes part of our podcast library

User Accounts and Newsletter Subscriptions

When you subscribe to our newsletter or provide contact information, you agree to:

Provide accurate and current information
Maintain the security of your email address
Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your email
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Third-Party Platforms and Services

Our podcast is distributed through third-party platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and YouTube. Your use of these platforms is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices, policies, or content of these third-party services.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable
Any errors in the Service will be corrected

We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, advice, or opinions expressed in our podcast episodes. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect our views.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU'VE BEEN HEARD PODCAST SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless You've Been Heard Podcast and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the United States.

Vendor-Neutral Policy

You've Been Heard Podcast maintains a vendor-neutral position. Our content and advisory services are designed to provide unbiased perspectives. While we may discuss products, services, or solutions from various vendors, our podcast is not sponsored by or affiliated with any specific vendor, and our opinions are independent and based on our assessment of IT leadership best practices.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: production@youvebeenheard.com
Phone: +1 (215) 660-0058
LinkedIn: Popular IT

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and You've Been Heard Podcast regarding the Service.