1. Nature of This Website
Welcome to www.sleeptoken.com, an independent fan-run website that provides news, articles, and commentary related to the band Sleep Token. This site is created by fans for fans and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Sleep Token or their management in any official capacity. In fact, we have already made adjustments to the website in response to requests made by Future History Management, the band’s management company, to ensure clarity and avoid confusion in this matter. All content on this site is based on already publicly available information and is intended for fan engagement and discussion.
2. Trademark Disclaimer
All trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos referenced on this site, including the name “Sleep Token,” are the property of their respective owners. This site does not claim any ownership of these trademarks and operates under the principles of fair use as defined under U.S. law, specifically in relation to news reporting, commentary, and educational purposes. Our use of the band’s name is strictly for descriptive and non-commercial purposes and does not imply endorsement or sponsorship by the band.
3. Protections Under U.S. Law: First Amendment and Fair Use
As a fan-driven news and commentary platform, this website operates under the protections of the First Amendment and the fair use doctrine. The First Amendment protects our right to publish news, commentary, and opinion pieces about public figures and entities like the band Sleep Token. The fair use doctrine allows for the use of trademarks in a descriptive or informational manner, particularly in contexts like news reporting, criticism, and commentary.
4. Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) Compliance
This website complies with the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA), a law designed to prevent the bad-faith registration of domain names with the intent to profit from the goodwill of a trademark holder.
No Bad-Faith Intent: The website is operated no with the intention of selling products to confuse fans and profit off any Sleep Token merchandise unless explicitly authorized. Instead, this domain has been used as a legitimate news site, dedicated to providing content for and by the Sleep Token fan community.
a) No Cybersquatting: Cybersquatting occurs when a domain is registered with the purpose of exploiting or profiting from a trademarked name by misleading consumers. This site’s use of the www.sleeptoken.com domain does not involve any attempt to confuse visitors or profit from the band’s trademark. There are no unauthorized sales of merchandise, and the site’s purpose is strictly non-commercial, focused on news, commentary, and fan engagement.
b) Legitimate Use: The website operates under legitimate, good-faith use of the domain, with the sole purpose of supporting a fan community. It does not sell or promote merchandise that uses the Sleep Token trademark without express permission from the band or their representatives. All content provided is intended for educational and informational purposes only.
5. Advertising Policy
While www.sleeptoken.com may display third-party advertisements to support the operation of the site, these advertisements are independent of the content and are not affiliated with Sleep Token or their management. Advertisers are carefully selected to ensure that they do not offer products or services that could compete with or exploit the band’s trademark. We maintain a clear distinction between fan content and advertisements to avoid any confusion regarding the relationship between advertisers and the band.
6. No Unofficial Merchandise Sales
This website does not engage in partnerships to sell or promote unofficial merchandise that uses the Sleep Token trademark.
7. Terms of Communication and Negotiation
Any negotiations or discussions or negotiations related to this domain, website use, sponsorships, advertising inquiries, must be conducted in good faith and with clear mutual understanding. We reserve the right to request written assurances that any communication regarding the domain will not be used as evidence in legal proceedings or as claims of bad faith under the ACPA or related laws.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about the content, advertisements, or legal aspects of this site, please contact us at vii@sleeptoken.com We are committed to transparency and maintaining the respectful use of the Sleep Token brand and intellectual property in alignment with U.S. law.