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Terms and Conditions

User Agreement

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before uploading any Track. By signing in, clicking on the ‘I Accept’ button at the bottom of these terms and conditions, or uploading a track, you agree to be legally bound by these terms and conditions. In particular, you warrant that you are the owner of all rights, title, and interests in the Intellectual Property Rights in the Track and all components involved in the Track that you wish to upload. If you are not the owner or account holder, or if you do not agree with these terms and conditions, you must not upload the Track.

1. Definitions and interpretation

1.1 Words shall have the meanings given to them in this Agreement, including without limitation as set out below:

  • Distributor: The person or legal entity duly authorized as a distributor by the Owner of the Track;
  • Fees: All amounts, including deductions from Royalties, due to WAVBEE for work completed under this Agreement;
  • Intellectual Property Rights: All current and future rights of copyright and other intellectual property rights, whether registered or unregistered;
  • Marketing Materials: All lyrics, text, photographs, pictures, and graphics for use in promoting the Track;
  • Net Revenue: In relation to any Track, the price paid by any purchaser after deduction of taxes, import duties, and Partner’s fees;
  • Owner: The copyright owner of the Track;
  • Partners: The music retailers that you have selected when uploading the Track;
  • WAVBEE: WAVBEE TECHNOLOGIES, XI-430, Mutholy PO, Kottayam, Kerala, India, 686573;
  • Royalties: Money generated from the uploaded Track belonging to the Artist, paid as Net Revenue, subject to Fees;
  • Track: The music track(s) to be uploaded pursuant to these terms and conditions;
  • You: The Owner or Distributor who has an account with WAVBEE and who wishes to upload a Track(s) pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

2. Duration

2.1 This Agreement shall commence from the date of the upload of the Track and continue in perpetuity, unless terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, for as long as you continue to use WAVBEE’s services and maintain an active account.

2.2 You may terminate this Agreement with written notice to WAVBEE, or WAVBEE may terminate immediately at its sole discretion without liability if you are found to be in violation of the terms, such as misuse of the platform or violation of any law or intellectual property rights.

2.3 WAVBEE will use reasonable efforts to remove Tracks from Partners within 1-3 months after the termination notice is served, but this is subject to the Partner’s consent and operational timelines.

3. Grant of License

3.1 You grant WAVBEE the non-exclusive, perpetual right to:

  • Hold, market, publish, and distribute the Track in digital format;
  • Sub-license the Track to Partners;
  • Use the Marketing Materials as WAVBEE or Partners see fit.

3.2 You retain ownership of all Intellectual Property Rights related to the Track and Marketing Materials.

4. WAVBEE’s Obligations

4.1 WAVBEE will seek to market and sell the Track but does not guarantee availability, sales, or placements on digital platforms.

4.2 WAVBEE reserves the right to withdraw the Track from its catalogue or Partner catalogues if the Track is deemed to infringe on any third-party rights, violate intellectual property laws, or not meet WAVBEE’s quality standards.

5. Supply of Track and Marketing Materials

5.1 Tracks must be submitted in .wav format or in any format mentioned on wavbee’s website, and any text for Marketing Materials must be compatible with Word or common text editors.

5.2 You are solely responsible for ensuring that you hold all necessary rights, consents, and permissions for any material uploaded through WAVBEE. By uploading any content, you warrant that all permissions from contributors, songwriters, performers, producers, and any other rightsholders have been secured.

5.3 WAVBEE reserves the right to request documentation or proof of ownership or consent for any Track or Marketing Materials uploaded. Failure to provide such documentation may result in the removal of the Track and termination of your account.

5.4 You are solely responsible for any legal or financial issues arising due to the Track you upload. WAVBEE will not be liable for any claims, disputes, or liabilities arising from the infringement of third-party rights or legal breaches related to your uploaded Track. You shall indemnify WAVBEE for any damages, costs, or legal actions resulting from such claims.

6. Account Usage and Sharing

6.1 Sharing your WAVBEE account or login details with any third party, individual, or entity other than yourself is strictly prohibited.

6.2 If WAVBEE discovers that your account information has been shared with others, WAVBEE reserves the right to terminate your account immediately, without prior notice, and no refund will be issued.

6.3 You will be held responsible for any misuse or violations conducted by anyone using your account information, whether such use was authorized by you or not.

7. Fees and Payment Terms

7.1 Artists pay Rs80 ($1 USD) per month and retain between 85% and 92% of royalties based on revenue performance:

  • 85% for most tracks.
  • 88% if the average monthly revenue exceeds $5 AUD/song.
  • 92% if the average monthly revenue exceeds $25 AUD/song.

7.2 Labels pay Rs160 ($2 USD) per month and retain between 85% and 90% of royalties:

  • 85% for most tracks.
  • 87% if the average monthly revenue exceeds $5 AUD/track.
  • 90% if the average monthly revenue exceeds $25 AUD/track.

7.3 Any subscribed plan can be canceled at any time, but once a release is uploaded, no subscription fee refund will be issued.

7.4 If you wish to receive royalties after canceling the subscription, you must notify WAVBEE at least 30 days in advance via email at [email protected]. If no such notice is provided, you will receive 0% royalties following the subscription cancellation.

7.5 Clients who joined WAVBEE before the implementation of the subscription plan may continue on the free plan, earning 80% royalties. Free tracks are subject to a yearly $2 (₹160) per track penalty if monthly revenue falls below $1.6.

7.6 WAVBEE reserves the right to change pricing at any time. Clients will be notified of any pricing changes in advance via email. Continuing to use WAVBEE after a pricing change indicates acceptance of the new pricing.

8. Subscription and PRO Plan

8.1 WAVBEE offers a PRO plan for artists and labels who prefer to pay $8 USD per release (up to 3 tracks) or $24.5 USD for albums (more than 3 tracks). PRO plan clients keep 100% of their royalties.

9. Two-Strike Policy

9.1 WAVBEE enforces a strict two-strike policy for violations, including but not limited to:

  • Copyright infringements;
  • Failure to respond to copyright notices or requests for clarification;
  • Fraudulent activity, such as artificial streams or stream manipulation;
  • Uploading AI-generated music without proper disclosure or rights.

9.2 Upon the second violation, or immediately in cases of serious violations, your account may be banned. WAVBEE reserves the right to terminate your account without notice. Any remaining royalties may or may not be paid, depending on the severity of the violation and WAVBEE’s sole discretion. Any subscription that is already paid for may not be refunded in case of termination.

10. Liability

10.1 WAVBEE does not exclude liability for personal injury, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation.

10.2 WAVBEE’s liability does not extend to indirect, consequential, or special damages, including but not limited to loss of profits or loss of business opportunities.

10.3 You are solely responsible for securing licenses and handling any third-party claims related to the material uploaded.

11. General Terms

11.1 WAVBEE and you are independent entities, and this Agreement does not create any partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between the parties.

11.2 WAVBEE reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time. Changes will be communicated via email, and continuing to use WAVBEE after such changes have been communicated will constitute acceptance of the new terms.

11.3 This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of India, with disputes subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Kottayam, Kerala.