Artist Portal Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 11, 2025

ArtistPortal.Studio Terms of Use

Introduction

Welcome to ArtistPortal.Studio (“Studio,” “we,” “us,” “our”). By accessing or using our websites, applications, and other products and services by us (collectively, the “Services”), you agree on behalf of you and your company (“you”) to be bound by these Terms of Use (the “Terms of Use” or “Terms”), including our Privacy Policy (hereafter the “Privacy Policy”) located at: https://artistportal.studio/Privacy_Policy, which is hereby incorporated by reference. The Terms and Privacy Policy shall collectively be referred to as the “Agreement”). By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound to the Agreement. If you do not agree to the Agreement, please do not use our Services. Whenever you (or any of your data subjects) submit personal data to us, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of that data in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

By clicking on the “Agree” button, you (a) acknowledge that you have carefully read and understand these Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy and any website privacy and cookie policies and consulted with your own business and legal advisors; and (b) accept and agree that you will be legally bound by them. This agreement is made by you by clicking “Agree” below. If you do not agree to these Terms & Conditions, please select the “Decline” button below. If you do not accept these terms, you may not access or use our Services.

We may modify these Terms at any time and will post the most current version on our website. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our Services when the changes take effect. By continuing to use the Services after the changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS A BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISION AND A CLASS ACTION WAIVER THAT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. BY ACCEPTING THESE TERMS, YOU AGREE TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTES WITH STUDIO THROUGH INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION AND WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION OR CLASS ARBITRATION. PLEASE READ THESE PROVISIONS CAREFULLY.

Requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Services on behalf of a company, organization, or other legal entity, you further represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from someone under the age of 18 without verified parental consent, we will delete that information immediately. If you believe we may have information about someone under 18, please contact us at: contact@artistportal.studio.

Account Registration

To access certain features of our Services, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to:

  • Provide true, accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of your password and account.
  • Accept full responsibility for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not authorized by you.
  • Notify us immediately at contact@artistportal.studio of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

We reserve the right to suspend, deactivate, or terminate your account and/or access to the Services if we reasonably believe that any information provided is untrue, inaccurate, outdated, incomplete, or if you are found to be in violation of these Terms.

Opt-In for Communications

By using Studio’s sites and services, users agree to opt-in to receive communications from Studio. This includes, but is not limited to, emails, notifications, and updates about opportunities, events, promotional materials, and other relevant information related to your use of the platform and participation with our community. When you become part of the Studio community, you consent to these communications as part of your engagement with our platform. You can manage your communication preferences through your account settings, ensuring you receive the most pertinent information while respecting your privacy. If you opt-out for non-essential communications, we may still send transactional or administrative messages related to your account, your membership, or your use of the Services, which are necessary for the operation of the platform.

User Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

  • Using our Services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, international law, regulation, or ordinance.
  • Posting, uploading, transmitting, distributing, or otherwise making available any content that is unlawful, defamatory, libelous, obscene, pornographic, harassing, threatening, or otherwise objectionable or inappropriate.
  • Violating, or attempting to violate, the security, integrity, or availability of the Services, including through unauthorized access, interference with service, hacking, data scraping, or introducing malicious code (e.g., viruses, worms, Trojan horses).
  • Interfering with the operation of our Services or any user’s enjoyment of the Services, including by means of hacking or defacing any portion of the Services.
  • Using any automated system, including but not limited to robots, spiders, scrapers, or other automated means to access our Services for any purpose without our express written permission.
  • Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your identity, affiliation, or connection with any person or entity, including as it relates to the origins of your User Content (defined below).
  • Engaging in any activity that infringes or misappropriates any intellectual property rights, proprietary rights, or contractual rights of any third party, including those belonging to us or other users.
  • Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to discover the source code, underlying ideas, or algorithms of the Services (except solely to the extent such restriction is prohibited by applicable law).
  • Circumventing or attempting to circumvent any measures we may use to prevent or restrict access to the Services.

User Content

You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights that you hold in the content you upload, submit, or share through our Services, including but not limited to sound recordings, musical works, lyrics, “stems” (as the term is commonly referred to in the music industry), lyrics, images, videos, profile information, and any other materials (collectively, “User Content”).

By uploading, submitting, or sharing User Content, you grant Studio a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform, and otherwise exploit, the User Content solely in connection with the operation, improvement, promotion of the Services on the Platform and to our users (e.g., Platform email blasts) - and our successors' and affiliates' - including but not limited to:

  • Display your User Content on the Platform;
  • Promote your User Content within the Platform and to our users;
  • Distribute your User Content to expressly agreed upon third-party partners, platforms, or synchronization/licensing opportunities, but only where you have actively chosen to submit your content for such purposes.

This license allows us to provide the functionality of the Services, including facilitating networking, collaboration, and submission of your User Content (e.g., music) or other creatives works to third parties.

In addition, and only if you voluntarily provide us with any testimonial, interview, review, or endorsement (“User Review”), whether in written, audio, or video form, you hereby grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, publish, perform, transmit, and distribute your name, image, likeness, voice, and any biographical details, as well as the content of such User Review, in connection with the marketing, advertising, and promotional activities of Studio, our Services, and the Platform in any media now known or hereafter devised, without geographic or time limitation, and without any further consideration or payment to you. You expressly waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein your likeness appears, and you waive any claim based on invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or similar grounds to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Collaborative Works

If you collaborate with other users through the Services to create joint works (e.g., co-written songs, shared sound recordings), you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Each contributor retains ownership of their respective contributions, subject to any separate agreements you enter into with collaborators.
  • We shall not be responsible for mediating or resolving disputes regarding ownership, royalties, credits, or licensing between collaborators. It is your sole responsibility to enter into appropriate agreements with any co-creators.

We reserve the right to assist however we can in the event of any ambiguity or misunderstanding between you and a contributor, including by providing relevant account information, communication records, or other non-confidential information, but we are under no obligation to mediate disputes, make determinations of ownership, or enforce any agreements between users. You are encouraged to seek legal advise in the event of a dispute with a third-party.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You either own the User Content or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to grant the above license to Studio.
  • The User Content does not and will not infringe, misappropriate, or violate a third party’s intellectual property rights or rights of publicity or privacy, or result in the violation of any applicable law or regulation.
  • You understand and agree that you are solely responsible for any submissions you make to third-party platforms through the Services, including compliance with any third-party terms and securing necessary rights and permissions.

You hereby grant Studio the right, solely in order to exploit and promote the Site and any User Content, to use: (i) your names, trademarks, logos, likenesses, photographs and biographical material, and (ii) album and production artwork, video stills, thumbnail images, your name(s), likeness(es) and biographical material; but solely to the extent delivered or otherwise approved by you.

This right is limited to use in connection with the Services and our on-Platform and internal promotional efforts, and does NOT grant any ownership to us in your name, likeness, or brand.

Your Obligations

You are solely responsible, at your cost, for the creation and delivery to Studio of all User Content. Studio will not remix, re-master, edit or alter any audio recording (except as required for technical or timing reasons), without your prior written approval. You are responsible for audio and video encoding costs prior to delivery.

In connection with exploitation of the User Content under this Agreement, you are solely responsible for all costs and expenses (other than storage costs in connection with the User Content), and any obligations or liabilities to third parties related to the exploitations authorized in this Agreement. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Any taxes, duties, or governmental charges that may be owed by you;
  • Clearing the rights of and paying amounts due to any third party or other persons who contributed to the User Content;
  • Securing and paying all amounts due to any third party for samples, images, footage, or other elements contained in your User Content;
  • Securing and paying for all required music publishing licenses, including synchronization, lyric use and mechanical licenses to the extent not covered by any digital service provider outlets (the “Outlets”);
  • Covering any advertising, marketing or promotion you choose to do; and
  • Clearing any rights in sound recording, artwork, photography, or visual elements used in connection with your User Content.

Without limiting your warranties or your indemnification obligations, if you no longer have the necessary rights to any of the User Content, or if your User Content is the subject of any third-party claim, you must promptly inform us in writing to contact@artistportal.studio.

Infringing Activity

You further agree that you will not, and will not authorize or encourage any third party to, directly or indirectly manipulate streams or queries, or generate impressions of or clicks or other interactions through any automated, deceptive, fraudulent or other invalid means, including but not limited to bots, click-farms, script automation, or hijacked accounts, or any other method whether now known or later developed. You agree not to misrepresent the origin, authenticity, authorship, or ownership of any User Content, including through the misuse of metadata, intellectual property, or AI-generated content without disclosure. You agree not to misrepresent yourself to us, our employees, agents, partners, or representatives, or use our or any third-parties’ trademarks, logos, or other intellectual property without our prior express written consent. You agree not to make any false, misleading, or unauthorized claims or affiliation or endorsement by us or any user of the Service (collectively and individually each referred to as an “Infringing Activity”).

You acknowledge that if we determine, in our sole business judgment, that you have engaged in any Infringing Activity, we reserve the right to, including but not limited to, remove of some or all of your User Content from our Sites, as well as the withhold some or all of royalties by any performing rights organization or other collection society or other payment due to you. Our intention is to have a safe, ethical, fair and supportive platform for our users utilizing our Services. We take enforcement very seriously. We will review each claim of Infringing Activity separately and within the context of this Section 8 and our Agreement with you. If Studio believes in good faith that you have violated these Terms of Use and/or its Privacy Policy, we may: (i) issue take-downs of any offending User Content; (ii) terminate your account and/or subscription(s); and/or (iii) terminate this Agreement upon notice to you, with immediate effect. We reserve the right to take any other action permitted by law or equity in response to alleged violations, including referral to relevant authorities where appropriate.

Premium-Members Terms of Use

In addition to the general terms of use applicable to all users of Studio’s sites, Premium members enjoy additional privileges and, therefore, must comply with the following additional terms:

  • Premium Membership Privileges: Premium members enjoy access to exclusive features, including the ability to engage in unlimited collaborations with other users, subject to reasonable usage limits designed to ensure fair access for all members. Studio reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to define and enforce what constitutes reasonable use.
  • Prohibited Conduct: In accordance with Section 8 above, the use of bots, automated programs, or any other means to impose unreasonable loads on our servers, manipulate platform features, or otherwise interfere with the Services is strictly prohibited and may result in the immediate suspension or termination of Premium privileges.
  • Single-User Restriction: Each Premium membership is licensed to and intended for use by one individual only. Sharing login credentials or allowing multiple individuals to access or use the Services through a single Premium account is strictly prohibited. Violation of this provision may result in suspension, restriction, or termination of Premium privileges without refund.
  • Fees, Billing, and Cancellations: Premium membership requires payment of fees, which will be clearly disclosed at the time of purchase. By enrolling as a Premium member, you agree to pay all applicable fees and any associated taxes. Membership renews automatically unless cancelled prior to the renewal date. Except where required by law, all payments are non-refundable, including in cases of suspension or termination for violation of these Terms.
  • Termination: Failure to comply with these Premium Membership Terms may result in the immediate suspension or termination of your Premium status, access to exclusive features, and/or access to the Services in general, at our sole discretion.

PRO Membership Overview

By purchasing or maintaining a PRO Membership, you ("Member" or "Vendor") agree to the terms set forth in the Agreement. Eligibility & Purpose: PRO Membership is available to vetted artists and creators who wish to offer their services to others through the ArtistPortal.Studio platform (the "Platform"). PRO Members act as vendors and may earn income through project-based service offerings to Customers but does not act as an employer, agent, or contracting party in any individual transaction. A “Customer” shall mean any customer of the Platform who purchases or engages services from a Vendor via an accepted proposal, project order, or other approved transaction flow on the Platform.

As further defined in Section 12 hereto, each project on the Platform generally follows the process below:

  • Customer Inquiry: Customers (as defined below) contact Vendors to discuss potential projects.
  • Proposal Submission: Vendors may respond with a custom proposal that includes project scope, pricing, timeline, and revision limits.
  • Acceptance & Commencement: Upon acceptance by Customer of the proposal, work commences.
  • Deliverables & Revisions: Vendors upload deliverables to designated folders on the Platform. Customers are entitled to the agreed number of revisions, which Vendors may adjust at their discretion, provided this is communicated in advance.
  • Completion & Payment Release: When the Customer accepts the final work product, funds are released to the Vendor’s third-party payments-connected account, as described in further detail below.

Subscription Fee:

  • Monthly Fee: PRO Membership is offered on a subscription basis for $19.99 USD per month, billed monthly. Subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by law. We reserve the right to revise subscription fees at any time at its sole discretion, with advance notice provided to PRO Members.
  • Payments, Disbursements, and Vendor Financial Responsibility: Upon the acceptance by Customer of the final work product, the payment funds held by the Platform’s third-party payment processor, Stripe, Inc. (“Stripe”), will be released to the Vendor’s designated Stripe-connected account. Stripe provides secure, PCI-compliant payment processing services and facilitates the transfer of funds from Customers to Vendors on behalf of the Platform; however, the Vendor is solely responsible for maintaining an active, verified, and compliant Stripe account, and acknowledges that all disbursements are governed exclusively by Stripe’s Connected Account Agreement and applicable financial regulations. Disbursements may be subject to Stripe’s internal processing timelines and may be delayed due to account verification, compliance reviews, or limitations within third-party banking networks, and we make no guarantee regarding the timing, completeness, or outcome of any disbursement. Vendors remain solely responsible for all costs, fees, taxes, foreign exchange charges, reporting obligations, and other deductions related to receiving payment through the Platform, including but not limited to payment processing fees, banking fees, and compliance with all applicable tax laws in their jurisdiction (including income tax, VAT, GST, and any required tax filings or recordkeeping). Where required by law, Stripe or the Platform may issue tax documentation, such as IRS Form 1099-K. In the event of any chargeback, refund, dispute, or payment reversal initiated by a Customer, the Vendor agrees that we have the right to recover the disputed amount from future disbursements or to require direct reimbursement from the Vendor, and further reserves the right to withhold, offset, delay, or cancel payments in cases of suspected fraud, breach of this Agreement, or unresolved disputes. We expressly disclaim all liability for any disbursement delays, payment failures, or third-party actions beyond its control.

Service Workflow:

  • 12.1. Proposal Process: Customers may contact Vendors through the Platform. Upon review, Vendors may submit a proposal with pricing, delivery timeline, and number of included revisions. Once the proposal is accepted by the Customer, work may begin.
  • 12.2. Delivery and Revisions: Vendors will deliver work through the Platform's designated folder system. Customers are entitled to a specified number of revisions as agreed in the accepted proposal. Vendors may adjust the number of revisions offered at their discretion.
  • 12.3. Completion & Payout: Upon the acceptance by Customer of final delivery, funds are released to the Vendor’s Stripe-connected account. Vendors are responsible for maintaining an active Stripe account linked to their checking account for payouts.
  • 12.4. Platform Fee: We will retain a platform fee equal to 2% of the gross receipts from each transaction completed through the Platform. For purposes of this Agreement, “gross receipts” means the total amount paid by the Customer for the applicable project, including any service fees, without deduction for taxes, third-party fees, currency exchange costs, refunds, chargebacks, or other expenses. The platform fee will be automatically deducted prior to disbursement of funds to the Vendor. This fee reflects compensation for the use of the Platform’s services, infrastructure, and administrative support and is non-refundable.
  • 12.5. Prohibition on Off-Platform Transactions: Users are strictly prohibited from soliciting, negotiating, or entering into any off-Platform transactions or “side deals” for services that were initiated, facilitated, or introduced through the Platform. Any such conduct shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and may result in the immediate suspension or termination of the user’s account and PRO Membership privileges, in addition to any other remedies available to us at law or in equity.

Permissions and Collaboration

  • 13.1. Grant of Rights: By inviting another Customer to collaborate on a project or by accepting an invitation to collaborate, each party hereby grants the other a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access, modify, update, and re-upload shared files solely for the purpose of working on and completing the applicable project within the Platform. This limited license does not transfer any ownership rights in the underlying content or materials, and all rights not expressly granted remain with the original owner. Each party agrees to use the shared content only in accordance with the scope of the project and the permissions granted, and not for any unrelated or commercial purposes outside of the collaboration without the express written consent of the content owner. All collaborators remain individually responsible for ensuring that they have secured any necessary third-party rights, licenses, or permissions required for any content they contribute to the collaboration.
  • 13.2. Ownership and IP: Each Customer represents and warrants that it owns or has secured all necessary rights, licenses, consents, and permissions to upload, share, and use any audio, audio-visual, files, materials, or other creative content provided to Vendors or shared through the Platform in connection with any project. By sharing such materials, the Customer affirms that doing so will not infringe, misappropriate, or violate any third-party intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or applicable laws. We do NOT independently verify the ownership or rights associated with any content shared between Customers and Vendors and we disclaim all responsibility for any disputes, claims, or liabilities arising from or relating to such content. Customers remain solely responsible for ensuring that all shared materials are properly cleared and lawful for the intended use within the Platform.
  • 13.3. Intellectual Property Indemnification: Vendors agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us, the Platform, our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, proceedings, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising out of or related to: (i) any actual or alleged infringement, misappropriation, or violation of any third-party intellectual property rights (including copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or moral rights) by any work, file, material, or content submitted, uploaded, transmitted, or delivered by the Vendor; (ii) the Vendor’s breach or alleged breach of this Agreement, the Terms of Use, or any applicable policies; (iii) the Vendor’s violation of any applicable law, rule, or regulation; or (iv) any negligent, fraudulent, or willful act or omission by the Vendor in connection with its use of the Platform or the provision of services. We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by the Vendor, and the Vendor agrees to cooperate fully with such defense.
  • 13.4. License to Platform: By uploading, submitting, or sharing any content through the Platform, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, sublicensable license to host, store, display, reproduce, transmit, and otherwise use such content solely as necessary to operate, provide, enhance, and improve the Platform and related services. This license does not transfer ownership of your content and is strictly limited to the technical and functional operation of the Platform, including facilitating collaborations, submissions, and platform features. You retain all ownership rights in your content, subject only to the limited license granted herein.
  • 13.5. Collaboration Types: Collaborations between Customers on the Platform may be paid or unpaid, as mutually agreed by the participating parties. All terms of any paid collaboration, including scope, deliverables, and compensation, are the sole responsibility of the Customers involved. Any agreed-upon payments or financial transactions must be processed exclusively through the Platform to ensure proper tracking, accountability, and compliance with these Terms. We are NOT a party to the collaboration agreements and disclaim any responsibility for enforcing, negotiating, or overseeing the terms of any collaboration beyond facilitating the agreed payment process through the Platform.

Conduct and Restrictions

  • 14.1. No Off-Platform Transactions: Users may not engage in “side deals” or off-platform transactions for services initiated on the Platform. Doing so is a material breach of this Agreement and grounds for immediate suspension or termination of membership.
  • 14.2. Promotion and Vetting: PRO Members may be featured or promoted across the Platform at our discretion. All Vendors are subject to vetting prior to approval and may be removed at any time.
  • 14.3. Storage and Tracking: The Platform provides tools to store and track music parts, writer’s share, and ownership share. Vendors and Customers are solely responsible for entering and maintaining accurate data. While these tools are made available to facilitate collaboration and record-keeping, Vendors and Customers remain solely responsible for entering, maintaining, and verifying the accuracy and completeness of all such information. We do not guarantee the accuracy of user-submitted data and disclaims any liability for disputes, losses, or claims arising from inaccurate, incomplete, or improperly managed information.
  • 14.4. Independent Contractor Status: All Vendors acknowledge and agree that they are independent contractors, and nothing in this Agreement or on the Platform shall be construed to create a partnership, employment, or agency relationship between Vendors, Customers, the Platform, or us. Each Vendor shall be solely responsible for all taxes, withholdings, and reporting obligations under applicable laws.
  • 14.5. Prohibited Conduct: As further stated in Section 8 above, any attempt to defraud, misuse, circumvent Platform policies, our Services, or manipulate the review or payment system will result in account termination and possible withholding of funds, subject to investigation.
  • 14.6. Right to Audit: We reserve the right to audit any account or activity suspected of fraudulent behavior, including the right to temporarily freeze funds while an investigation is underway. This includes the right to temporarily suspend or freeze access to funds, accounts, or services while an investigation is conducted. Such investigations may include, but are not limited to, reviewing transaction history, communications, submitted content, and account information. We further reserve the right to take any appropriate corrective action, including withholding funds, terminating accounts, or referring matters to law enforcement or regulatory authorities, where warranted. You agree to cooperate fully with any audit or investigation and acknowledge that we shall not be liable for any delays, withholdings, or losses arising from such actions taken in good faith.
  • 14.7. Payment Processing: Payment processing services for Vendors are provided by Stripe and are subject to Stripe’s Connected Account Agreement and Services Agreement. By agreeing to this Agreement, Vendors also agree to be bound by Stripe’s terms. We may share necessary personal and transactional data with Stripe to facilitate payment processing. Vendors are solely responsible for keeping their Stripe account in good standing and up to date.
  • 14.8. Vendor Duties & Representations: Vendors represent and warrant that they will provide only original work or work for which they hold all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to use, upload, and deliver through the Platform. Vendors must not upload, submit, or deliver any content that infringes upon the intellectual property, moral rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights of any third party. Vendors further acknowledge and agree that all content provided is subject to moderation and may be edited, removed, or disabled by us at any time for violations of platform policy, applicable law, the rights of others, offensive or misleading content, or for repeated failure to meet acceptable quality standards. Vendors remain solely responsible for the legality, accuracy, and integrity of all content they provide, and for any consequences arising from violations of these duties.
  • 14.9. Confidentiality and Customer Data: Vendors may receive access to confidential and proprietary information through the Platform, including but not limited to creative briefs, Customer contact details, project specifications, media assets, business strategies, and other non-public information (“Confidential Information”). Vendors agree to maintain the strict confidentiality of all such information and to use it solely for the purpose of performing and delivering the agreed-upon services under this Agreement. Vendors shall not disclose, share, or use Confidential Information for any other purpose, including for personal, commercial, or competitive advantage, without the express prior written consent of the disclosing party. This obligation of confidentiality shall survive the completion of services, termination of the project, and termination of the Vendor’s account, and continue for five (5) years thereafter. Vendors further agree to implement reasonable measures to safeguard Confidential Information and to promptly notify us at contact@artistportal.studio of any unauthorized disclosure or security breach involving such information.
  • 14.10. Work Ownership and Licensing: Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, and subject to full payment, Vendors assign to the Customer all intellectual property rights in the final, delivered work product. Vendors agree to waive all moral rights to the extent permissible under applicable law. Certain service tiers may require additional fees for commercial or broadcast use, which shall be specified in the Vendor's proposal.
  • 14.11. Account Suspension and Policy Violations: Vendors may be suspended or removed from the Platform for breach of this Agreement in our sole business judgment, including, but not limited to, quality or delivery failures, or for engaging in conduct that violates our policies or these Terms. Repeated low ratings, non-fulfillment, or reports of misconduct may affect account standing and access to platform benefits.

Using Artificial Intelligence

We value the integrity of creative works and strive to support and protect the rights of human artists in our community. Studio does not permit the upload or distribution of User Content—such as audio recordings, music, samples, or other data—that is solely created by artificial intelligence (AI) without significant human contribution. This policy ensures the originality and authenticity of creative works on our platform.

For the purposes of this policy, certain visual elements, such as cover art and promotional videos, may be created with the assistance of AI tools, provided that the final content includes meaningful human creative input, direction, or editorial control. Users are expected to use AI in a way that complements, not replaces, human artistry. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that all content, whether AI-assisted or not, does not infringe upon any third-party rights, including copyrights, trademarks, or rights of publicity. We disclaim all liability for any claims, disputes, or losses arising from the use or misuse of AI-generated or AI-assisted content uploaded to the Platform.

We reserve the right to evaluate and make a final determination on the nature of any uploaded content and whether it meets our standards concerning AI-assisted audio recordings. Any determination made by us, whether favorable or not to you, shall be final and unappealable. While some AI-generated elements may meet our standards, we shall not be liable for any claims, including those based on infringement, related to AI-generated User Content. Failure to comply with this policy may result in the removal of your User Content and potential account suspension.

Intellectual Property

The Services and their entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, source code, object code, databases, text, displays, images, photographs, video, audio, and the design, selection, coordination, compilation, expression, “look and feel,” and arrangement thereof) are the exclusive property of us, our licensors, or other content providers and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. All such rights are expressly reserved. Except as expressly permitted in writing by us, no part of the Services may be copied, reverse engineered, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited in any manner, in whole or in part, for any commercial or noncommercial purpose whatsoever, without the prior express written consent of us. You acquire no right, title, or interest in or to the Services, the Platform or any content on the Services or Platform other than the limited right to access and use them in accordance with these Terms. Any unauthorized use of the Services or the Platform or any content therein may violate applicable laws and is strictly prohibited.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) Takedowns

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our Services to do the same. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated copyright agent with the following information:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf;
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and where it is located on the Services;
  • Your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address;
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
  • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Designated Copyright Agent: copyrights@artistportal.studio.

We have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, the accounts of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also limit access to the Services and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not repeat infringement has occurred.

In accordance with 17 U.S.C. Section 512 of the DMCA, Studio acts as a service provider and is not liable for monetary damages or other liability for user-generated content provided by third parties, so long as we act expeditiously to remove or disable access to infringing material when properly notified in accordance with the DMCA.

Payment Terms

Certain features, memberships, or subscriptions of the Services may require payment. By purchasing or subscribing to any paid portion of the Services, you agree to pay all applicable fees, charges, and taxes incurred by you or anyone using an account registered to you. All fees are payable in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise specified, and you authorize us or our third-party payment processor (e.g., Stripe) to charge your designated payment method for all such amounts on a one-time or recurring basis, as applicable. You further agree to maintain accurate and up-to-date payment information in your account at all times. We reserve the right to modify pricing for any products, services, subscriptions, or features offered through the Services at any time, with reasonable advance notice where required. Continued use of the Services after any price change constitutes your acceptance of the new pricing.

All payments and fees are non-refundable, including subscription fees, service fees, and payments for project-based services, except as expressly provided in these Terms or where required by applicable law. It is your sole responsibility to cancel any recurring subscription prior to renewal if you no longer wish to be charged; failure to do so will result in continued charges, which are non-refundable. We disclaim all liability for any payment processing errors, delays, chargebacks, currency conversion issues, or banking fees arising from third-party payment processors. You are solely responsible for any such fees or penalties imposed by your financial institution. We also reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Services for any accounts with unpaid balances or failed payment attempts.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Services in our sole business judgment, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. Upon termination of your account, you may simply discontinue using the Services. If you delete your account or otherwise stop, suspend, or cancel your subscription, we will initiate deletion of this information after 30 days. After that time, any files remaining in your account are marked for permanent deletion in our system and are removed from our storage servers. Once they’ve been deleted, they can no longer be recovered or restored. But please note: (1) there might be some latency in deleting this information from our servers and back-up storage; and (2) we may retain this information so long as reasonably necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.

Disclaimers

The Services are provided on an “AS IS,” “AS AVAILABLE,” and “WITH ALL FAULTS” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, us and our affiliates, licensors, service providers, and suppliers expressly disclaim all warranties, representations, or conditions, express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, title, accuracy, reliability, or quiet enjoyment. We do not warrant or guarantee that the Services, the Platform, or any content, information, tools, features, or materials provided through the Services, will be accurate, complete, current, secure, uninterrupted, error-free, or free from harmful components such as viruses, malware, or other technologically harmful materials. We do not guarantee that any defects or errors will be identified or corrected.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we further disclaim any liability for any loss, damage, or injury arising out of or relating to: (i) your use of, or inability to use, the Services and the Platform; (ii) any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the Services; (iii) any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal or financial information stored therein; or (iv) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Services. Your use of the Services and the Platform, including any content or materials obtained through the Services or Platform, is solely at your own risk. No oral or written information or advice given by us, our representatives, or our users shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms. In any case that a certain jurisdiction does not allow the limitations contained in this Section 20, the scope and duration of any applicable warranty will be the minimum required by applicable law.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Studio, its affiliates, subsidiaries, licensors, service providers, suppliers, officers, directors, employees, contractors, or agents be liable to you or any third party for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages whatsoever, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, revenue, business, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, even if Studio has been advised of the possibility of such damages, and even if any remedy fails of its essential purpose.

Without limiting the foregoing, we shall have no liability for any damages or losses resulting from: (i) your use of or inability to use the Services or Platform; (ii) any errors, mistakes, inaccuracies, or omissions in any content or materials; (iii) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Services; (iv) any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal, confidential, or financial information stored therein; (v) any bugs, viruses, malware, or harmful code transmitted through or in connection with the Services or Platform by any third party; or (vi) any conduct, content, or actions of any third party or other user of the Services.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Studio’s total cumulative liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Services, or any content, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall not exceed the greater of (a) the total amount you paid to Studio, if any, for the Services in the six (6) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) one hundred U.S. dollars (USD $100). To the extent any jurisdiction does not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Studio, its affiliates, licensors, service providers, and each of their respective stockholders, predecessors, successors, assigns, agents, directors, officers, attorneys, employees, and representatives (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, proceedings, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert fees, and court costs) arising out of or relating to: (i) your breach, or any claim which, if true, would constitute a breach (whether or not asserted in a formal legal action) (each, a “Claim”), of any of your representations, warranties, covenants, or obligations under this Agreement; (ii) any actual or alleged infringement, misappropriation, or violation of any intellectual property rights, including copyright, trademark, patent, publicity, privacy, or other proprietary rights, including infringement resulting from the use of AI-assisted or AI-generated content; or (iii) your use or misuse of the Services, including any violation of law, rule, regulation, or the rights of any third party.

Unless expressly directed otherwise by us in writing on a case-by-case basis, you will be solely responsible for the defense of any such Claim, including the selection and engagement of legal counsel, at your sole cost and expense. You further agree to use best efforts to obtain the prompt dismissal of us from any such proceedings and to keep us reasonably informed of the progress of the matter. You may not settle, compromise, or resolve any Claim in any manner that imposes any liability, obligation, admission of fault, restriction, or ongoing duty on us or that adversely affects our rights or interests, without our prior express written consent. We reserves the right, at our own discretion and expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to fully cooperate with Studio in such defense. For the avoidance of doubt, we may, at any time and without liability to you, suspend the distribution of, disable access to, or take down any content, materials, or properties that are or may become subject to a Claim, and may withhold any payments otherwise due to you in an amount reasonably related to the potential costs, liabilities, or damages associated with the Claim, pending resolution.

Representations and Warranties

You represent, warrant, covenant, and agree that you have the full right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement, to perform all of your obligations hereunder, and to grant the rights and licenses set forth in these Terms without the need for any further approvals, consents, or payments to any third party; you own or have secured all necessary rights, licenses, clearances, consents, and permissions in and to all User Content, including from any collaborators, rights holders, producers, songwriters, performers, engineers, and any other third parties whose contributions are embodied in the User Content, to fully authorize the rights granted to Studio under this Agreement; the User Content, and Studio’s use of the same in accordance with these Terms, will not infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other rights of any third party, will not constitute a violation of any law, rule, or regulation in any applicable jurisdiction, and will not contain any content that is obscene, defamatory, unlawful, harmful to minors, or otherwise reasonably likely to subject Studio to civil or criminal liability; all metadata, label copy, track information, credit details, and similar information submitted by you is and shall remain accurate, complete, and up to date in all respects; you irrevocably waive (and shall procure any necessary third-party waivers of) any moral rights, droit moral, or similar rights arising under applicable law in connection with the User Content as used by Studio, its licensees, sublicensees, or designees in accordance with this Agreement, including under blanket licenses; you are at least eighteen (18) years of age as of the date of your application or use of the Services and, if you are registered for sales tax, VAT, or other applicable tax regimes, you will inform Studio in writing and provide any necessary documentation upon request; you will comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations in connection with your use of the Services and your provision of User Content, including without limitation the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR EU 2016/679), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), applicable tax laws, and any relevant industry standards, such as those of the BPI or IFPI, including appropriate use of content designations such as parental advisory warnings; and you further agree that Studio will not be obligated to make any payments of any kind to any third party in connection with the exercise or exploitation of the rights granted herein, and that you shall be solely responsible for any such payments, including without limitation any royalties, mechanicals, reuse fees, session payments, or other amounts due to contributors, rights holders, or collecting societies.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any delay, failure, or interruption in the performance of our obligations under these Terms to the extent such delay or failure is caused by events or circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, flood, fire, earthquake, storm, epidemic, pandemic, public health emergency, war, terrorism, armed conflict, civil unrest, labor disputes, strikes or other industrial disturbances, embargoes, governmental orders or regulations, failure of public utilities, failure of technical facilities, telecommunications breakdowns, internet outages, or any other event beyond Studio’s reasonable control (each, a “Force Majeure Event”). In the event of a Force Majeure Event, Studio’s obligations under these Terms shall be deemed suspended for the duration of such event, and Studio shall not be deemed in breach or otherwise liable for any failure or delay in performance during such period. We shall use reasonable efforts to provide notice to you of any such Force Majeure Event and to resume performance as soon as practicable after the event concludes. If the Force Majeure Event continues for more than thirty (30) consecutive days, either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice without further liability, except for any accrued rights or obligations as of the date of termination.

Governing Law

These Terms, and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ariona, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provisions or rules of any jurisdiction. Any arising dispute shall be heard exclusively in the State of Arizona, Maricopa County, in accordance with Section 26 of these Terms.

Dispute Resolution

If any controversy, dispute, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Services, or the breach of these Terms (including the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate) arises between the parties, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good faith informal discussions and negotiations for a period of no less than thirty (30) days before initiating any formal legal action. Such informal dispute resolution discussions shall take place between the parties’ respective representatives and may occur via telephone, videoconference, or in person.

If the dispute is not resolved through informal discussions within thirty (30) days, the parties agree that the controversy, dispute, or claim shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding, non-appealable arbitration conducted in Maricopa County, Arizona, and administered confidentially by Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (“JAMS”) in accordance with its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures (the “JAMS Rules”). The JAMS Rules are available at www.jamsadr.com and include provisions governing limited discovery, exchange of information, and general procedure for the arbitration. The parties agree to the allocation of arbitration fees and expenses on a pro rata basis, to be paid by the parties when due.

The arbitrator shall be selected in accordance with the JAMS Rules, provided that the arbitrator shall be either (i) an experienced attorney licensed to practice law in Arizona or (ii) a retired judge. The arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis, and no class, collective, consolidated, or representative actions shall be permitted. The arbitrator shall issue a written decision containing findings of fact, conclusions of law, and the basis for the decision, and such decision shall be final, binding, and non-appealable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if either party initiates litigation without first engaging in the required informal dispute resolution period set forth herein, the other party shall not be required to demand such informal resolution before seeking to compel arbitration under this paragraph.

Class Action Waiver

You and Studio agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved solely on an individual basis, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, consolidated, coordinated, or representative action or proceeding. Class actions, class arbitrations, private attorney general actions, and consolidation with other actions are expressly not permitted.

Unless both you and Studio expressly agree in writing, no arbitrator, court, or other adjudicator shall have authority to consolidate the claims of more than one person or entity, nor shall they have authority to preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. By entering into this Agreement, you acknowledge that you are voluntarily waiving the right to participate in a class action or class arbitration against Studio. This Class Action Waiver shall survive termination of these Terms, your relationship with Studio, and any termination of your access to the Services.

Confidentiality

You agree that, without Studio’s prior express written consent, you shall not disclose, disseminate, or use for any purpose other than the performance of your obligations under this Agreement any non-public information relating to: (i) the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (ii) Studio’s Services, Platform, pricing, technology, business operations, strategies, customer lists, internal systems, technical processes, intellectual property, or any other proprietary, financial, or commercially sensitive information; or (iii) any data, materials, or information provided to you by Studio, whether oral, written, electronic, or otherwise (“Confidential Information”).

This obligation of confidentiality does not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no wrongful or negligent act or omission by you; (b) is lawfully received by you from a third party who is not under any obligation of confidentiality with respect to such information; or (c) is required to be disclosed pursuant to a valid statute, regulation, subpoena, court order, or legal discovery request, provided that you shall give Studio prompt written notice of such requirement (to the extent legally permitted) and reasonably cooperate, at Studio’s expense, in any efforts by Studio to limit or prevent such disclosure through legal means, including seeking protective orders or other remedies.

You acknowledge and agree that any breach or threatened breach of this confidentiality obligation would cause immediate, irreparable harm to Studio for which monetary damages would be inadequate, and that Studio shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief, specific performance, and any other equitable remedies available at law or in equity, without the need to post bond or prove actual damages, in addition to any other remedies available to it. This confidentiality obligation shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement for so long as the Confidential Information remains non-public and commercially sensitive, and in any case, no less than five (5) years after termination.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: Artist Portal Studio, 4804 Laurel Canyon Blvd. #808 Valley Village, CA 91607, contact@artistportal.studio.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal or supplemental terms expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire, final, and exclusive agreement between you and Studio regarding your access to and use of the Services, and supersede and replace any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, proposals, discussions, understandings, or representations, whether oral or written, relating to such subject matter. You acknowledge that you have not relied upon any statement, representation, warranty, or agreement of Studio or any other person on Studio’s behalf, except for those expressly contained in these Terms.

Miscellaneous

No failure or delay by us in exercising any right, power, or remedy under these Terms shall operate as a waiver of such right, power, or remedy, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power, or remedy preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power, or remedy. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Studio. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. You may not assign, delegate, or transfer these Terms or any of your rights or obligations hereunder without Studio’s prior written consent, and any attempt to do so will be null and void. We may freely assign or transfer these Terms without restriction. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including but not limited to disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, confidentiality, intellectual property rights, dispute resolution, governing law, and class action waiver) shall survive any termination or expiration of these Terms. Nothing in these Terms creates or shall be deemed to create any partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between you and Studio. There are no third-party beneficiaries to these Terms.

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