Beat Collab Terms of Service

Effective Date: 2/27/2025

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Beat Collab. We operate the website beat-collab.com, which serves as a platform for musicians, producers, and creators to share, download, and collaborate on musical loops. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

If you do not accept and agree to these Terms, you may not use the Site.

2. Eligibility

• Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, if higher) to register for or use the Site. If you are under 18, you represent that a parent or guardian has reviewed and consented to these Terms on your behalf.
• Location & Compliance: Beat Collab is registered in the State of Montana, United States. By using our Site, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those of Montana and the United States.

3. User Accounts

• Registration: Certain features require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You must keep this information up to date.
• Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
• Termination: We may terminate or suspend your account at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or any applicable law.

4. Paid Features & Purchases

• Loop Packages: We offer certain loop packages for purchase (“Paid Content”). Prices and access details will be clearly indicated on the Site.
• Payment: When you make a purchase, you agree to provide a valid payment method. You authorize us to charge the applicable fees to your payment method.
• Refund Policy: All purchases of digital products are generally non-refundable, unless otherwise specified or required by law. If you have an issue with a purchase, please contact us.

5. User-Uploaded Content (Loops & Beats)

• Ownership: Each user who uploads content (including loops, beats, audio files, text, images, etc.) (“User Content”) retains ownership of any intellectual property rights in that content.
• License to Beat Collab: By uploading or submitting User Content, you grant Beat Collab a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, display, reproduce, and distribute your content for the purpose of operating the Site and providing the Services.

6. License Between Users

• Free Use in Derivative Works: Users may download loops solely to create new derivative musical works (e.g., beats, songs). These derivative works can be uploaded, streamed, shared, or sold on third-party platforms (e.g., social media, music streaming services).
• No Attribution Required: Unless expressly stated by the original uploader, no attribution is required when using loops from Beat Collab, though it is appreciated if feasible.
• No Raw Redistribution: You may NOT redistribute, sell, sublicense, or otherwise make available the unmodified loops in a standalone form (e.g., in another loop library or stock collection).
• No False Representation: You may not falsely represent yourself as the original creator of the unmodified loops. If you edit or transform the loops in a creative way to form a new work, you are free to represent the final result as your own derivative creation.

7. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Violate Laws: Use the Site in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
• Infringe IP Rights: Upload any content that infringes upon third-party intellectual property or proprietary rights.
• Bulk Download: Engage in mass or automated downloading of loops, including scraping or using bots, with the intent to re-upload or redistribute them elsewhere.
• Defamatory/Offensive Use: Use the Site or content in a manner that is fraudulent, defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise harmful to others.
• Security Interference: Attempt to compromise the Site’s security, including introducing viruses or malicious code.

8. DMCA & Copyright Infringement

• DMCA Policy: If you believe that any material on our Site infringes your copyright, please send a detailed notice to [email protected] with the subject line “DMCA Notice.”
• Removal: We reserve the right to remove or disable access to any infringing or allegedly infringing content.
• Repeat Infringers: Accounts of repeat infringers may be terminated.

9. Disclaimer of Liability for User Conduct & Licensing

• User Responsibility: Beat Collab only facilitates the sharing of loops. We disclaim any involvement in the legal, financial, or licensing disputes that may arise between users or with third parties regarding use of the Content.
• No Guarantee: We do not guarantee that all uploaded loops are free of third-party claims, licenses, or infringements. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the rights to upload their content.

10. Privacy

We are committed to safeguarding your data. Please refer to our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

• As-Is: The Site, Services, and any content are provided “as is” and “as available,” with no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
• No Warranty: We do not warrant that the Site will meet your requirements, be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. We also do not guarantee that any Content is safe, non-infringing, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Beat Collab, its officers, employees, or agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses) arising from or related to your use of the Site or any content.

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Beat Collab, its affiliates, officers, and employees from any claim, demand, loss, or expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Site or Content;
• Your violation of these Terms;
• Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property or privacy rights.

14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

• Governing Law: These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
• Venue: Any disputes arising under these Terms or in connection with your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Montana, and you consent to jurisdiction in those courts.

15. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted with a revised “Effective Date” at the top. Your continued use of the Site after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms or the Site, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]