Partymob.com - Music Downloads

All material available from this website is offered legally and is offered with the relevant rights holders permission. Please be aware that there are certain providers who are not licensed to distribute music content and using these services may result in downloading unlicensed and thus illegal downloads with poor quality. Partymob.com advise that customers only use official legal music download sites.

What is a licence? (back to top)

When you first play a track from our site a licence is automatically downloaded to your computer and unlocks the music. You will need to be connected to the internet at this time but it only happens once and takes just a few seconds.

How long will it take to download a track? (back to top)

This all depends on the speed of your Internet connection. A broadband user can usually download in approximately 1 to 2 minutes. For users on a dial-up connection this time will increase to approximately 15 minutes.

Is it my music forever like a CD would be? (back to top)

Just like when you purchase a CD from a shop or a website the music is yours for as long as you want .The advantage of music download is that if you lose the music for whatever reason you are able to come back to Partymob.com and re-download the music.

How often will the collection of music on Partymob.com be updated? (back to top)

The music available for download on Partymob.com is subject to the release of tracks by the record labels, however it is envisaged that the portfolio of content will be updated every day with new artists and re-released back catalogue. Partymob.com will be adding new record labels all the time so do not forget to keep coming back to the site to check out what is new.

What file format is the music provided in? (back to top)

The majority of our music is provided in the widely recognised Windows Media Audio file format (WMA).

Our music can be played through your PC using most popular music players including Windows Media Player and WinAmp both of which can be downloaded freely using the links below:

click here to download Windows Media Player / click here to download WinAmp

Buying Music

What are credits? (back to top)

All our music is priced in credits. You can Top Up your account with credits at any time. Credits are stored in your account and you choose when to use them. You can see your credits in your basket as 'Account Total:'.

How do I buy credits? (back to top)

Credits can be bought using any of our payment methods either with your credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Switch, JCB, Solo, Delta & Electron) or using SMS. A full list of the options available are under 'Buy Credits' in the left navigation.

Is it safe to use my credit card? (back to top)

Yes, using your Credit Card on this site is safe; your credit card details are encrypted to ensure that your information remains completely confidential.

To check that the pages are secure, simply right click on properties within the payment area of the payment page and it will display the URL starting with https'. https' indicates that the page is secure. Please note that because of the way this page is displayed the security padlock is not visible at the bottom of the page.

What does "Explicit" mean next to the track title? (back to top)

A track that is labelled with an explicit warning will be a track that contains strong language or perhaps references to acts of violence, sex or substance abuse. Such tracks will be marked with the explicit tag if the record labels or the suppliers of the track or album provide us with this information. In this case Partymob.com advise that only persons over 18 download this music.

Can I buy a single track from an album? (back to top)

Yes, the majority of tracks in an album are available for purchase at the single price. In the Albums details page click the 'add to basket' link next to the track you want.

Can I listen to the music before purchase? (back to top)

Yes, the majority of our tracks have a 30 second preview clip available. To listen, click on the preview icon, which will stream the track.

Can I copy my music onto another PC or music device? (back to top)

All our music contains an individual policy that declares the uses allowed for the music. The music details page lists all this information under "Policy Information". A number of copies onto different PC's or music devices is allowed (usually a maximum of 3), this includes copying onto CD.

Downloading Content

What can I do with the music when I get it? (back to top)

Downloading music offers you lots of options to listen to and enjoy your music. You can store and listen to all of your music on your PC (so long as you have a sound card and perhaps some external stereo speakers). To use your PC to play music, you will need music playing software. We recommend Microsoft Windows Media Player for this, as it generally comes pre-loaded on new PCs, and if not it can be downloaded free of charge from Microsoft's web-site, using the following link,

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/mp10/default.aspx.

This will download Windows Media Player 10, which is the latest version of the software, compatible with PCs running Windows XP. If you have an older PC, running Windows ME, 98, NT, or 2000, then use Windows Media Player 9, which can also be downloaded free of charge at the same site. If you are not sure of the operating system of your PC, don't worry, the Microsoft web site will check the operating system and download the correct version for you.

In addition to Windows Media Player, there are a number of other music players that you can install and use on your PC, but check that they do not convert files into their own proprietary formats, as this will limit the types and number of Portable Music Players that you can transfer music to.

You can connect your PC to your home entertainment system and play your music through that. You can burn your music to CDs making album mixes that you want to listen to, and then play them in exactly the same way that you would a CD bought in one of our stores. You can transfer your music to a portable music player and take your music with you wherever you go.

Unfortunately Apple's iPod uses an encoding format that is unique to Apple and the iPod. Therefore the Apple iPod does not directly support transfer of files in WMA format downloaded from this site. However it is possible to download music from Partymob.com and convert the file type to enable these to be played on the iPod.

How do I download a track? (back to top)

To download music please follow these simple steps;

Click ‘log-in’ in the top right hand corner of the page.
Register your username and password.
Purchase some credits using either SMS or Credit Card
Browse the collection of music available on Partymob.com
Click ‘buy’ next to the tracks or the albums you wish to purchase.
When you have finished browsing click ‘go to checkout’
Click ‘download tracks’

Can downloaded music be copied and shared amongst my friends? (back to top)

All content downloaded from this website is copyrighted, and it is a criminal offence to share copyrighted material with other people. You can of course copy this music to other devices or burn it a number of times onto a CD, for your personal use, which is of course perfectly legal. To protect the rights of the original copyright holders, music downloaded from this site is protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management), which automatically downloads a personal licence to you for the track that you have bought. This personal licence, which is linked to the track that you have bought, allows you to play and enjoy your music in the way that you want, but the prevents you from illegally sharing files with others.

Do I need to be connected to the Internet when I play my downloaded music? (back to top)

You only need to be connected to the Internet the first time that you play your music. When you play a track for the first time, your media player uses the Internet to obtain the licence from our service. This licence is then stored on your PC (and often the Media Player automatically backs up these licences), meaning that once the licence has been received you do not need to be on-line to play your music.

How do I find the music I want? (back to top)

You can search by GENRE, ARTIST or TRACK TITLE using the toolbar buttons and search box at the top of the page. Click on the track title or pack shot to see more details about that track. When you've found the track you want, listen to a 30 second sample, stream it or get a permanent download using the buttons beside the track.

Why do I need a Username? (back to top)

Your Username is a unique name on our system that is used with your password to identify you when you return to the shop. Your Username can be your e-mail address or your name.

Do I need an email address? (back to top)

Yes. When registering on Partymob.com you will need to provide a valid e-mail address. This allows us to contact you if you have a query with the site or require to be remained of your password. We will also send you a confirmation email whenever you purchase a credit package (via SMS or Credit Card) this should be kept safe for your records.

Partymob.com will also use your email address to send you email confirmation of each transaction you make on the site. This will detail all the tracks that you download and will act as your receipt for these purchases.

Please read the Partymob.com Privacy Policy for further information.

Problems

What happens if I lose the music I downloaded? (back to top)

If you lose the music you have downloaded you may be able to redownload through your 'My Account' page. Music is available for redownload whilst you have not exceeded the policy information. See the details page of your music for information on how many times you can redownload.

Where is the music downloaded to? (back to top)

Once you have completed the purchase and have clicked on the "click to download" link, your computer should provide you with an option of where you want to save to. Choose an appropriate location and save.

If you are unable to locate the music you have downloaded you can perform a search on your computer using Windows search facility or Windows Media Player. All files will usually be saved with a .WMA extension.

How do I play my music on a portable music player? (back to top)

Our music is encoded in the WMA format. Most portable music players support the WMA Codec to play this format. These players should be compatible with Windows Media Player.

To use your music on Apple's iPod you must first convert the music files into a supported format before transfer.

What should I do if I lose my Internet connection during downloading? (back to top)

If your Internet connection is lost during a download your music can be simply redownload later via your 'My Account' page. If you cannot see your music on this page this could mean your purchase was not completed or you have previously exceeded the policy limits on this track.

What happens if I lose the license? (back to top)

If you try and play the music but you have lost your license (i.e. you have recently rebuilt your PC) your system will connect to the Internet and you will be requested to identify yourself as the license holder (this will be done by inputting your username/e-mail address and password). You will then be supplied with a duplicate license. There is a limit to the number of licenses you will be allowed (this will be set by the label so may be different for each track but it is typically 3).

What happens if my computer crashes? (back to top)

Ok, so you have lost your music and your licenses. Drop us an e-mail with as much detail as possible to Partymob and we will endeavour to help you restore your music and licenses (please note that there are limits to exactly what we can do placed upon us by the record labels and artists who own this music, however, we will try to help).

Contact Information

Who can I contact if I have any Problems? (back to top)

Should you have any question about the service or regarding downloads that you have made on Partymob.com please do not hesitate to contact us through our online Contact Us form or email musicdownload@partymob.com.