Music Genie Terms of Service

3.1 Account Requirements

You must create an account to access the Service. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities conducted under your account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
• Notify Music Genie immediately of any unauthorized access or use of your account at [email protected]
• Accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account

3.2 Account Security

Music Genie is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the security of your account credentials. You may not share, sell, transfer, or provide access to your account to any third party.

4.1 Uploaded Content

You retain all right, title, and interest in any videos or other materials you upload to the Service ("User Content").

User Content is processed solely for the purpose of providing the Service and is deleted within twenty-four (24) hours of processing. Music Genie does not retain, store, or use User Content for model training, improvement, or any purpose other than generating your requested music.

4.2 Limited Processing License

You grant Music Genie a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to temporarily process User Content solely to provide the Service. This license terminates automatically upon deletion of the User Content.

4.3 User Content Representations

You represent and warrant that you own or have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to upload User Content to the Service, and that your User Content does not infringe or violate any third party's intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other legal rights.

5.1 Assignment of Rights (Where Applicable)

To the extent any music generated through the Service ("Generated Music") is eligible for copyright protection under applicable law, Music Genie hereby irrevocably assigns to you all right, title, and interest in and to such Generated Music.

5.2 License for Non-Copyrightable Material

To the extent any Generated Music is not eligible for copyright protection, Music Genie grants you a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, create derivative works from, sublicense, and commercially exploit such Generated Music for any lawful purpose, subject to the restrictions in these Terms.

5.3 Permitted Uses

You may use Generated Music for, including but not limited to:

• Monetized videos (e.g., YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Meta platforms)
• Advertising and marketing campaigns
• Client deliverables and agency work
• Games, applications, software, and interactive media
• Podcasts and other audio productions
• Commercial and non-commercial audiovisual works

You may sublicense Generated Music as incorporated into audiovisual or interactive works to platforms, distributors, broadcasters, advertisers, and clients for purposes of hosting, streaming, monetization, promotion, and distribution.

5.4 Distribution Restrictions

You may NOT:

• Resell Generated Music as stock music library content
• Upload Generated Music to royalty-free music marketplaces (e.g., AudioJungle, Pond5, Epidemic Sound)
• Offer Generated Music as a standalone audio product for direct purchase or licensing
• Register Generated Music with Content ID, audio fingerprinting databases, or any automated copyright enforcement system (including through distributors such as DistroKid, TuneCore, or similar services)
• Claim exclusive ownership of Generated Music in a manner that restricts Music Genie's ability to provide the Service to other users

Important: Registering Generated Music with Content ID systems may result in false claims against other creators and is a violation of these Terms that may result in immediate account termination.

You MAY:

• License videos or other works containing Generated Music to clients
• Sublicense Generated Music as part of audiovisual works
• Use Generated Music in commercial projects created for third parties
• Distribute Generated Music as part of games, apps, or interactive media

5.5 License Classification

The rights granted under Section 5 constitute a proprietary license, not a Creative Commons or public domain dedication. This approach is used because:

• Copyright Uncertainty: AI-generated works may not qualify for copyright protection under current U.S. Copyright Office guidance, making traditional copyright-based licenses (including Creative Commons) potentially inapplicable.
• Comprehensive Rights: Our license grants you usage rights regardless of copyright status, providing certainty whether or not the generated music is copyrightable.
• Platform Compliance: This license model is designed to satisfy platform requirements (YouTube, TikTok, Meta) for content monetization.

5.6 Non-Exclusivity of Generated Music

All rights granted under this Section 5 are non-exclusive. You acknowledge and agree that:

• Multiple users may provide similar or identical inputs to the Service, which may result in similar or substantially similar Generated Music
• Music Genie does not guarantee that any Generated Music is unique to you
• No user receives exclusive rights to any Generated Music, and Music Genie retains the right to generate similar outputs for other users
• You may not assert any claim against Music Genie or any other user based on similarity between your Generated Music and music generated for other users

5.7 Third-Party AI Components

The Service utilizes a combination of Music Genie's proprietary AI models and third-party open-source AI components (collectively, "Generation Technology"). Music Genie represents that it holds sufficient rights and licenses to all Generation Technology used in the Service to grant you the rights described in this Section 5. Any limitations imposed by third-party licenses on the underlying Generation Technology are accounted for in the scope of rights granted herein.

6.1 Music Genie's Representations

Music Genie represents and warrants that:

• Generated Music is created by AI algorithms using our Generation Technology
• Music Genie makes commercially reasonable efforts to ensure Generated Music does not infringe third-party copyrights
• Music Genie does not register Generated Music with Content ID or similar automated copyright enforcement systems

6.2 Automated Detection Disclaimer

While Music Genie takes reasonable precautions, no AI system can guarantee absolute freedom from similarity to existing works. Automated content identification systems (including but not limited to YouTube Content ID, Meta Rights Manager, TikTok's copyright detection, and Twitch's Audible Magic) may occasionally produce false positives due to pattern matching or coincidental similarity.

MUSIC GENIE MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT GENERATED MUSIC WILL:

• Never be flagged by automated systems or third parties
• Not inadvertently resemble existing copyrighted works
• Be accepted by all content platforms without restriction
• Be immune from copyright claims, Content ID matches, or automated flagging
• Qualify for copyright registration in any jurisdiction

YOU ASSUME ALL RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF AI-GENERATED CONTENT.

In the event of a claim, Music Genie will provide evidence of algorithmic origin to support your dispute resolution process as described in Section 10.2.

6.3 Dispute Support

If you receive a copyright claim on Generated Music used in accordance with these Terms, you may contact [email protected] to request documentation confirming the algorithmic origin of your music for use in platform dispute processes.

6.4 Platform Compliance & AI Disclosure

Many content platforms require creators to disclose when content includes AI-generated audio. You are solely responsible for complying with all applicable platform policies regarding AI content disclosure, including but not limited to:

• YouTube's AI-generated content disclosure requirements
• TikTok's AI content labeling policies
• Meta's (Instagram/Facebook) AI disclosure guidelines
• Any other platform-specific AI content policies

Failure to comply with platform disclosure requirements may result in content removal, demonetization, or account penalties imposed by the platform — not by Music Genie. We recommend checking current platform guidelines before publishing content containing Generated Music.

Music Genie is not responsible for any penalties or consequences arising from your failure to comply with platform AI disclosure requirements.

6.5 Copyright Registrability Notice

The copyright status of AI-generated content is evolving. In many jurisdictions, including the United States, purely AI-generated works without sufficient human creative input may not be eligible for copyright registration or protection.

• The U.S. Copyright Office has indicated that works created solely by AI without human authorship are not copyrightable
• Copyright eligibility may depend on the degree of human creative input you contribute (e.g., selecting parameters, editing output, incorporating Generated Music into a larger creative work)
• The "assignment of rights" in Section 5.1 transfers whatever rights exist, but does not guarantee copyrightability

If you require copyright registration or need to enforce exclusive rights against third parties, consult qualified legal counsel regarding the specific requirements in your jurisdiction.

6.6 Not Legal Advice

Nothing in these Terms, or any feature of the Service (including copyright verification, confidence scores, Content ID status indicators, or similar tools), constitutes legal advice. All verification results and confidence scores are:

• Technical assessments for research and informational purposes only
• Not a substitute for professional legal counsel
• Not guarantees of copyright status, platform compliance, or freedom from claims
• Subject to the limitations of automated detection systems

MUSIC GENIE IS NOT A LAW FIRM AND DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE.

6.7 Metadata & Provenance Transparency

For each piece of Generated Music, Music Genie creates and retains the following provenance records:

• Generation Timestamp: Date and time of creation (UTC)
• Generation ID: Unique identifier for the generation session
• Model Version: Version of the AI model used for generation
• Input Parameters: User-selected settings (mood, tempo, style, duration)
• Audio Fingerprint: Technical hash for copyright verification

This metadata is available to you upon request and may be provided to support copyright dispute resolution. You can request your generation provenance records by contacting [email protected].

Music Genie does not embed metadata in the audio file itself. If you require embedded metadata for your workflow, you are responsible for adding it after download.

6.8 Streaming & Live Content Provisions

Live Streaming: Generated Music may be used in live streams on platforms including Twitch, YouTube Live, TikTok Live, and other streaming services. However:

• Platform-specific content policies may affect how your stream or VOD is treated
• Automated detection systems may still flag content during live broadcasts
• VOD (Video on Demand) retention policies vary by platform

VOD and Archive Use: When live streams are archived as VODs:

• The same usage rights apply as for pre-recorded content
• Music Genie will support dispute resolution for VOD claims as described in Section 10.2
• We recommend enabling VOD-specific audio tracks if your platform supports them

Platform Policy Compliance: You are responsible for complying with each platform's terms of service regarding music, AI-generated content, and monetization. Platform policies may change without notice.

Music Genie is not responsible for platform-imposed penalties, muting, or demonetization resulting from platform policy decisions or automated content detection systems.

6.9 EU AI Act Transparency

In accordance with the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act), Music Genie provides the following transparency disclosures:

• AI System Classification: Music Genie's music generation system is a general-purpose AI system used for creative content generation.
• Training Data: Our AI models are trained on licensed music datasets and do not use user-uploaded content for training purposes.
• Capabilities and Limitations: The system generates original instrumental music based on user inputs. Generated music is designed to be original but may inadvertently resemble existing works. The system does not generate vocals, lyrics, or replicate specific artists' voices.
• Human Oversight: Users maintain full control over generation parameters and final use of Generated Music. All generated content requires user action to download and use.

Technical documentation regarding our AI systems is available upon request for regulatory authorities and researchers. Contact [email protected] for inquiries.

7.1 Billing

Subscriptions are billed on a monthly or annual basis, as selected at the time of purchase. Payments are processed securely through Stripe. Usage quotas reset at the beginning of each billing period.

7.2 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings at musicgenie.ai/settings or by contacting [email protected]. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. You will retain access to the Service until your current billing period expires.

7.3 Refund Policy

14-Day Money-Back Guarantee: New subscribers may request a full refund within 14 days of their initial subscription purchase, no questions asked. To request a refund, contact [email protected].

After the 14-day period, payments are non-refundable. Partial month or partial period refunds are not available. See our Refund Policy for full details.

7.4 Survival of Generated Music Rights

Upon cancellation or expiration of your subscription, all rights previously granted to Generated Music under Section 5 remain in full force and effect. You may continue to use, distribute, and monetize any Generated Music created during your active subscription period.

10.1 Your Indemnification of Music Genie

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Music Genie, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your User Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third party's rights, including intellectual property rights
• Your failure to comply with applicable platform policies or AI disclosure requirements

10.2 Dispute Support Commitment

If you receive a copyright claim, content identification match, or DMCA notice on Generated Music created through Music Genie and used in accordance with these Terms — on any platform including YouTube, TikTok, Meta platforms, Twitch, or others — we will support you through the dispute process:

• Response Time: We will respond to dispute support requests within 2 business days
• Investigation: We will investigate the claim and review the generation records
• Documentation: We will provide written confirmation that the music was AI-generated by our platform, including generation timestamps and metadata, within 48 hours of request
• Replacement: If the claim cannot be resolved, we will generate replacement music at no additional cost within 5 business days
• Account Credit: In verified cases where our Service caused a legitimate issue, we may provide account credit at our discretion

To request dispute support, contact [email protected] with your claim details and Generation ID. For urgent claims where platform deadlines are imminent, include "URGENT" in your subject line.

Note: This dispute support commitment does not constitute legal representation. Music Genie is not liable for any legal costs, damages, or losses arising from third-party claims. See Section 9 (Limitation of Liability) for details.

11.1 Termination by Music Genie

Music Genie may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately, with or without notice, for violation of these Terms, including but not limited to:

• Registering Generated Music with Content ID or similar enforcement systems
• Misrepresenting Generated Music as human-composed for fraudulent purposes
• Attempting to reverse-engineer or extract our AI models
• Any conduct that threatens the integrity of the Service or the rights of other users

11.2 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by canceling your subscription and contacting [email protected] to request account deletion.

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to access the Service ceases immediately. However:

• All rights granted to Generated Music under Section 5 shall survive termination
• You will have thirty (30) days from the date of termination to download any Generated Music or provenance records from your account, after which Music Genie may delete your account data
• Sections relating to ownership, licenses, limitations of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution shall survive termination

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

12.2 Binding Arbitration

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in English and shall take place in the State of California, or at your election, may be conducted remotely by videoconference or telephone.

12.3 Arbitration Fees

For claims under $10,000, Music Genie will reimburse your filing fees and pay all arbitration costs. For claims of $10,000 or more, arbitration fees shall be allocated in accordance with the AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules.

12.4 Small Claims Exception

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court for disputes within the court's jurisdictional limits.

12.5 Injunctive Relief

Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction for claims involving intellectual property rights, confidentiality obligations, or unauthorized access to the Service.

12.6 Opt-Out Right

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to [email protected] within thirty (30) days of first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your name, account email, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration. If you opt out, disputes will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in the State of California.