Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Dust & Ember Collective LLC's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Services

Dust & Ember Collective provides music distribution, promotion, and artist development services, including:

• Digital music distribution to streaming platforms and online stores
• Marketing and promotional services
• Artist development and career guidance
• Sync licensing opportunities
• Recording and production services

3. User Accounts and Registration

To use our services, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

4. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to your music and content. By using our services, you grant us a limited license to:

• Distribute your music to third-party platforms
• Use your music for promotional purposes
• Store and process your content as necessary to provide services

Content Requirements

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to all submitted content
• Your content does not infringe on third-party rights
• Your content complies with all applicable laws
• Your content does not contain harmful or offensive material

5. Payment Terms

Payment terms for our services:

• Fees are due upon submission or as specified in your service agreement
• All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated
• We reserve the right to change our pricing with 30 days notice
• Revenue sharing terms are specified in individual agreements

6. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our services to:

• Submit content you do not own or have rights to distribute
• Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Interfere with or disrupt our services
• Submit content that is harmful, offensive, or inappropriate

7. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable services but cannot guarantee:

• Uninterrupted access to our services
• Error-free operation
• Specific results from promotional activities
• Acceptance by third-party platforms

8. Termination

Either party may terminate the service relationship:

• You may cancel your account at any time
• We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these terms
• Upon termination, we will cease distribution of your content
• Some obligations may survive termination

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Dust & Ember Collective shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dust & Ember Collective from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these terms.

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of [State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of [Jurisdiction].

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: legal@dustembermusic.com
• Address: Dust & Ember Collective LLC
  [Address to be provided]