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The Metalverse | IEM Review Tour – Participant Rules & Guidelines

1. Eligibility & Sign-Up Requirements

  • Participants must be 18 years or older and reside within the United States.
  • A valid shipping address and full legal name are required.
  • Participants must have an established online presence on at least one platform (e.g., Reddit, Head-Fi, YouTube, personal blog).
  • Participants agree to complete the full two-week review period and shipping timeline.

2. Tour Schedule & Review Window

  • Each participant receives the IEM for a maximum of 14 calendar days, starting from delivery confirmation.
  • Review should ideally be posted within 2 weeks of receiving the IEM, but extensions can be requested if applicable.
  • Failure to ship on time may result in removal from future tours.

3. Review Requirements

Participants must:

  • Publish at least one public review on a platform such as:
    • Reddit
    • Head-Fi
    • YouTube
    • Personal blog or website
  • The review should include topics like:
    • Listening impressions
    • Build quality and comfort
    • Source chain used
    • Music genres tested
  • Honest, unbiased feedback is expected—positive reviews are not required.

4. Care, Handling & Hygiene

  • Participants must handle the IEM with care and respect, as it will be used by others.
  • Always use personal eartips; do not use or share included tips unless sealed and unused.
  • Clean the IEM shells and nozzles before shipping using alcohol wipes or approved cleaning methods.
  • Do not expose the IEM to moisture, extreme temperatures, or physical stress.

5. Prohibited Actions

Participants may not:

  • Modify, open, or repair the IEM.
  • Swap cables unless permitted by the organizer.
  • Resell, trade, or loan the IEM to anyone else.
  • Use the IEM for stage performance, workouts, or environments that risk damage.
  • Keep the unit beyond the assigned period.

6. Shipping Responsibilities

  • Participants are responsible for shipping the IEM to the next participant within 48 hours of their review period ending.
  • Shipping must include:
    • Tracking number
    • Insurance (recommended)
  • Tracking details must be shared with the organizer and the next participant.
  • Participants are responsible for shipping costs to the next reviewer unless otherwise stated.

7. Damage, Loss & Liability

  • Participants assume responsibility for the IEM while in their possession.
  • Any damage, loss, or malfunction must be reported immediately.
  • Depending on circumstances, participants may be responsible for:
    • Repair costs
    • Replacement costs
  • Failure to communicate issues may result in a permanent ban from future tours.

8. Communication Expectations

  • Participants should maintain timely communication via:
    • Email
    • Discord
    • Reddit DMs (as designated)

9. Agreement & Acknowledgment

By joining the tour, participants acknowledge that they:

  • Have read and understood all rules
  • Agree to comply fully
  • Accept responsibility for the IEM while in their possession

Questions?

Contact us at our email: contact(@)themetalverse.net