Last updated: April 25, 2026
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The Rising Compass classifies songs based on lyrical content using a fixed rubric. Classifications are interpretive and reflect the rubric's framework, not absolute truth. We may recalibrate or correct any reading at any time. The compass is not a substitute for personal judgment.
The Misread Report form, the Lyrical Charger, and the Artist Verified inquiry form accept user-submitted content. By submitting, you grant us the right to use that content for review, calibration, and (where applicable) public display.
You may not submit harassing, defamatory, or unlawful content. Abuse of any submission form may result in a permanent ban.
The Artist Verified badge means we met the artist face-to-face, or by video call with our anti-deepfake protocol applied (live randomized challenge, cross-channel confirmation, two separate sessions, reference image/voice match, archived recording). The badge is our good-faith attestation that the words, video, or audio attributed to the artist on a verified song page came directly from that person.
However: we are not liable if a sophisticated impersonation defeats our verification protocol. No anti-deepfake process is perfect. If a verified block is later found to be inauthentic, we will remove it as soon as we become aware, but we make no guarantee that every published block is what it claims to be. Use your own judgment.
Calibration data (tier, charge value, summary, contamination status) and editorial content on the site is owned by The Rising Compass. Lyrics referenced on the site are quoted under fair use for criticism and classification. Artist Verified blocks remain the intellectual property of the artist who supplied them; we display them with permission.
The site is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We don't guarantee accuracy, completeness, availability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Rising Compass and its operators are not liable for any damages arising from use of the site, including but not limited to reliance on classifications, reliance on Artist Verified content, or interactions with other users.
We may update these terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the new terms.
Questions? Reach us through the Misread Report form.