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We offer a variety of codes and cards that are valid for music downloads.

Some of these codes and cards are promotional in nature, meaning they are provided free of charge or as a bonus in connection with a sweepstakes, contest or other promotion. These codes may be provided either online or electronically, or on a card or through other promotional materials. These codes are often referred to as "Connect Cash™ Codes" and the cards they are provided on are often referred to as "Connect Cash™ Cards".

We also offer codes and cards that are products that must be purchased. These cards can be purchased in one of two ways: (1) from a retailer that sells the codes or cards online or in retail locations (often referred to as "Prepaid Cards" or "Gift Cards"), or (2) from www.connect.com (or CONNECT™ Music) directly (often referred to as "Gift Certificates" or "Gift Cards"). The latter are delivered to recipients by email.

Please read below to learn more about the terms and conditions that apply to our codes and cards.

Connect Cash Codes/Promotional Codes: To review terms and conditions of Connect Cash Codes & other promotional Connect Codes, click here, or scroll below.

Gift Cards/Prepaid Cards/Gift Certificates:
If you purchased a gift or prepaid card from a retailer online or at a retail location and the back of that card refers to www.connect.com/cardterms, or you purchased a gift certificate or card online from www.connect.com and it links to this web page or refers you to the URL www.connect.com/cardterms, then the below terms and conditions are applicable. Click here or scroll below to review the terms and conditions that apply to our gift cards, prepaid cards and gift certificates.  

If you purchased a gift or prepaid card from an online or physical retailer and the back of that card does not refer to the URL www.connect.com/cardterms, or you purchased a gift certificate or card online from www.connect.com and it does not link to this web page or refer you to the URL www.connect.com/cardterms, then these terms are conditions do not apply to you. See your gift or prepaid card or gift certificate for applicable terms and conditions.

You may have purchased a gift or prepaid card that indicates that it "expires one year from date of activation at register, or as permitted by applicable laws". In order to provide our consumers with the best possible service and the full benefit of their purchase, Sony CONNECT has elected to extend the term of such cards. Please note that these cards will not expire.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONNECT CASH CODES
& OTHER PROMOTIONAL CONNECT CODES


CONNECT MUSIC
www.connect.com

Last Updated: December 20, 2006
Effective Date: September 19, 2006
Version: 1.2



These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") apply to CONNECT Cash codes and all other promotional CONNECT Music codes (hereinafter, "Codes") provided by Sony Connect Inc. ("Sony Connect") or one of Sony Connect’s promotional partners through a legitimate promotion involving Sony Connect or rewards provided by Sony Connect.  These Terms supplement the terms and conditions that apply to the particular offer or promotion through which the Code is provided.  By redeeming any Code you are agreeing to accept and to comply with and be bound by all of the following Terms: 

  • Codes must be redeemed through CONNECT Music, accessible at www.connect.com  ("CONNECT Music"). There is no charge to register and set up a CONNECT Music account ("Account"), but you must have an Account to redeem any Code. When you register, you must download and install at no charge our current CONNECT Music software ("Software"), accept and agree to the End User License Agreement regarding use of the Software, and complete the Account registration process. 

  • Accounts are subject to the CONNECT Music Terms of Service available for review at www.connect.com/tos.html and the CONNECT Music Privacy Policy available for review at www.connect.com/privacy_policy.html, which you must agree to accept in order to complete the registration process.

  • Only persons residing in the United States (void in APO/FPO addresses) who are 13 years of age or older are permitted to have an Account and redeem Codes unless otherwise indicated in the terms accompanying the Code.

  • You must redeem your Code by the expiration date (or "redeem by date") provided with your Code, if any. Then, a credit for downloads or a percentage discount on downloads as stated in the offer or promotion ("Credit") will be placed in your Account. 

  • Code and download availability may be limited per individual, account, household, email address and/or qualifying purchase.  See the materials provided with your Code for such limitations.  Please note that such limitations apply per promotional offer and are promotion-specific unless expressly stated otherwise. 

  • Limit one Account per personal computer.

  • Not everything available from CONNECT Music can be exchanged for Credit and unless we indicate otherwise, Credit is not redeemable and cannot be applied toward albums or any tracks sold at CONNECT Music for greater than $0.99 each.  Credit may not be applied toward previous purchases or purchases of CONNECT Gift Certificates, prepaid cards or gift cards.  There are no representations, warranties or guarantees that any particular music or other content will be available from Sony Connect or CONNECT Music at any particular time or at all.

  • Codes and Credits applicable to Codes are promotional, have no cash value and may only be used in connection with a trial of CONNECT Music. Codes and Credits may not be exchanged, redeemed or returned for cash refund, in whole or in part, and are void if sold for cash or other consideration. No change or value of any kind will be returned when a Credit is used and if any download exceeds the value of the Credit available, you must pay the balance through your Account to complete the transaction.  Sony Connect and CONNECT Music reserve the right to charge a credit card you have provided to CONNECT Music for such excess downloads.  In the event that a Credit is a discount on CONNECT Music downloads, Sony Connect reserves the right to charge the credit card you have provided to CONNECT Music for the non-discounted portion.

  • Codes will not be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed and are nontransferable and nonrefundable.  If there is or has been (or Sony Connect has reason to believe there is or has been) any fraudulent activity, unauthorized use or other activity in violation of these Terms or the terms and conditions that apply to your Account, Sony Connect has the right, without notice or liability, to immediately deactivate and revoke your Code and any remaining Credits, to close your Account and/or take any other action permitted by these Terms, as well as the terms and conditions that apply to your Account. Please note this may affect any or all downloads you have purchased or downloaded using your Account.

  • Codes and Credits may have additional restrictions which will be indicated in the promotion or offer in which the Code is provided. 

  • Code redemption and registration for an Account requires Internet access (Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher), an Internet connection (broadband suggested) and certain compatible equipment, software and communication capabilities (minimum system requirements are indicated below) which are solely your responsibility.  Please refer to the FAQ section of CONNECT Music for complete details.  Minimum system requirements are:

    Microsoft® Windows® ME, 2000 or XP
    Minimum of 500 Mhz processor
    Minimum of 400 MB available hard disk space
    Minimum of 128 MB RAM
    CD-ROM drive (for installation and import or playback from CD)
    Supported CD-Recordable drive (for CD burning purposes)
    Internet Connection (Broadband suggested)



For assistance redeeming a Code visit the "Help" tab at CONNECT Music.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO CONNECT MUSIC, ANY CODES, CREDITS OR ANY ACCOUNT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  IF A CODE DOES NOT FUNCTION, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND OUR ONLY OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY SHALL BE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CODE WITH A FUNCTIONAL CODE OF EQUIVALENT VALUE. IN NO EVENT WILL SONY CONNECT, ITS PARENT COMPANIES, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, LICENSEES OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER REMEDIES OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, DIRECT, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, EVEN IF ANY SUCH REMEDY IS ALLEGED TO FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION OR BASIS OF THE CLAIM AND WHETHER OR NOT SONY CONNECT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. 
Laws in certain jurisdictions do not allow limitations on certain warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages and depending on where you reside, some of the limitations and exclusions above may not apply to you. 
In all respects, these Terms and Conditions and the subject matter hereof shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York and the Federal laws applicable therein, without regard to conflict of laws rules.  All claims and disputes arising out of or relating to any Code, Credit or your Account shall be exclusively brought in the courts located in New York County, in the City and State of New York and you agree to and hereby submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of these courts and waive any right to object to either the choice of law or to raise any inconvenient forum objections to such courts.


YOU IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT YOU MAY HAVE TO A JURY TRIAL.  

Sony CONNECT reserves the right to change these Terms and Conditions at any time.  In the case of a material change to these Terms and Conditions, we will replace the "Code Terms" link at www.connect.com with a link entitled "Code Terms - Updated XX/XX/XXXX", which will remain for 30 calendar days.  If Sony Connect makes a material change to these Terms and Conditions we will post the new version at least 30 days before the changes become effective.  Changes will be effective immediately when posted or on the date indicated as the effective date when we post the change.


TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
GIFT CARDS/PREPAID CARDS & GIFT CERTIFICATES

CONNECT MUSIC
www.connect.com

Last Updated: January 4, 2007
Effective Date: December 20, 2006
Version: 1.1



Gift Cards, Prepaid Cards and Gift Certificates (collectively, "Gift Cards") shall have the value shown on their face after activation at register. If applicable, taxes must be paid separately (not included). Gift Cards can only be used to purchase music downloads from www.connect.com ("CONNECT Music"). Gift Cards have no cash value and are not redeemable for cash or other gift cards. Gift Cards cannot be resold or exchanged. To redeem a Gift Card, holder must be a U.S. resident age 13 or older; register at CONNECT Music and open and maintain a free CONNECT Music account ("Account") (agreement with all terms applicable to registration, maintenance and use of Account required); have certain minimum system requirements; and download and install the free software available at CONNECT Music (agreement with E.U.L.A. required). You are responsible for any additional payments required for purchases in excess of the Gift Card value redeemed into your Account.

The current minimum system requirements are:

Microsoft® Windows® ME, 2000 or XP
Minimum of 500 Mhz processor
Minimum of 400 MB available hard disk space
Minimum of 128 MB RAM
CD-ROM drive (for installation and import or playback from CD)
Supported CD-Recordable drive (for CD burning purposes)
Internet Connection (Broadband suggested)

Neither Sony CONNECT, nor any of its licensors, licensees, or parent or affiliated companies, or its or their employees or agents, make any warranties regarding Gift Cards, CONNECT Music and/or content within CONNECT Music, and hereby disclaim all warranties, express and implied, to the fullest extent permissible under law. Sony CONNECT reserves the right to change the terms that apply to your Account and Gift Cards. Gift Cards are void where prohibited or restricted by law. Sony CONNECT is not responsible for lost or stolen Gift Cards.

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