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Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 14, 2025

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the unheard. website and services. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and unheard. ("we," "us," or "our").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our services.

2. Service Description

unheard. is a music platform and record label that provides various services including, but not limited to:

  • Music distribution and promotion
  • Artist representation
  • Digital content streaming
  • Music submission and review services

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information
  • Maintain the security of your account
  • Promptly update any changes to your information
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. Content Submission

By submitting content to unheard., you:

  • Warrant that you own or have proper rights to the content
  • Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use or modify the content prior to acceptance and distribution
  • Accept that we may reject content at our discretion
  • Agree not to submit any unauthorized or illegal content

5. Music Rights Management

By submitting music to unheard., you acknowledge and agree to our rights management terms:

  • You retain ownership of your original music and compositions
  • You grant unheard. an exclusive license to distribute, promote, and monetize your music for the duration of our agreement
  • Revenue sharing will be conducted according to the rates specified in your artist agreement
  • We maintain the right to create derivative works, remixes, and samples with your explicit permission
  • You are responsible for clearing all samples used in your music
  • You must disclose any pre-existing licensing agreements or restrictions

Rights Assignment:

  • Mechanical rights for digital and physical reproduction
  • Synchronization rights for video content
  • Public performance rights
  • Digital distribution rights
  • Marketing and promotional rights

6. Territory Restrictions

Our services are subject to territorial restrictions and regulations:

  • Primary distribution rights cover North America, Europe, and Oceania
  • Service availability may vary by region due to licensing restrictions
  • Certain features may be restricted in territories where prohibited by law
  • Users are responsible for compliance with their local laws and regulations
  • Content may be geoblocked in certain regions due to licensing agreements

Note: Distribution rights in other territories require separate agreements and may be subject to additional terms.

7. Age Restrictions

Age requirements and restrictions for using our services:

  • You must be at least 18 years old to submit music or create an artist account
  • Users between 13-17 years old may create listener accounts with parental consent
  • Users under 13 years old are not permitted to use our services
  • Parent/guardian consent is required for any contracts with minors
  • Age verification may be required for certain features or content

We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these age restrictions.

8. DMCA Compliance

unheard. complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and similar copyright laws worldwide:

Copyright Complaints:

  • We respond promptly to legitimate copyright takedown notices
  • Counter-notices will be processed according to DMCA procedures
  • Repeat infringers will have their accounts terminated
  • False claims may result in account suspension

DMCA Takedown Notices Must Include:

  • Physical or electronic signature of copyright owner or agent
  • Identification of copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
  • Identification of the infringing material and location
  • Contact information of the complaining party
  • Statement of good faith belief in infringement
  • Statement of accuracy and authorization to act

Submit DMCA Notices to:

[email protected]

9. Intellectual Property

All content and materials available through our services are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

  • Use our trademarks without written permission
  • Copy, modify, or distribute our content without authorization
  • Reverse engineer our services
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, unheard. shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Lost profits or revenue
  • Data loss or corruption
  • Service interruptions or failures

11. Binding Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted by JAMS under its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules.

  • Arbitration will be conducted in Lithuania or Texas, USA
  • The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding
  • You waive any right to participate in class actions
  • Small claims court cases are exempt from arbitration

12. Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Terminate or suspend your account without notice
  • Restrict access to any or all services
  • Remove any content at our discretion
  • Modify or discontinue services without liability

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

[email protected]