Terms of Service

1. Definitions

• "Lyvex", "we", or "us" refers to the operator of the Service.
• "User" means any person with an account on the Service, including Producers and Buyers.
• "Producer" means a User who uploads, licenses, or sells beats, sound kits, stems, or services through the Service.
• "Buyer" means a User who purchases a license, download, or service from a Producer.
• "Content" means any audio, text, artwork, or other material uploaded by a User.
• "License" means the specific rights granted by a Producer to a Buyer for a given Content item.

2. Eligibility and Accounts

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service, and at least 18 to enter into binding license agreements or receive payouts. You are responsible for all activity under your account and for keeping your credentials secure. You agree to provide accurate information and to keep it up to date. One person may not operate multiple accounts for the purpose of evading restrictions, manipulating metrics, or circumventing bans.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Upload, sell, or distribute Content you do not own or do not have full rights to license, including stolen beats, leaked samples, uncleared samples, or AI-generated content that infringes on another person's rights.
• Impersonate another person, producer, or brand, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
• Harass, threaten, or discriminate against any User or group.
• Upload malware, exploit vulnerabilities, scrape the Service without permission, or interfere with its operation.
• Manipulate plays, likes, purchases, reviews, or any other engagement metric.
• Circumvent platform fees by soliciting off-platform payment for a sale that was facilitated by the Service.
• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of applicable law.

4. Beat Licensing

When a Buyer purchases a License from a Producer, the Producer grants the Buyer the rights specified in the License terms applicable to that purchase. Lyvex facilitates the transaction but is not a party to the license agreement between Producer and Buyer.

Non-Exclusive Leases

A non-exclusive lease grants the Buyer limited rights to use the beat — typically for a fixed number of audio streams, downloads, or commercial performances, as specified in the License. The Producer retains ownership and may continue to sell non-exclusive leases of the same beat to other Buyers. Non-exclusive leases do not transfer copyright, master ownership, or publishing rights.

Exclusive Rights

When a Producer sells an exclusive License, the Producer agrees to stop offering that beat for sale on the Service and to revoke or decline future leases of the same beat where contractually permitted. The scope of rights transferred in an exclusive sale (master ownership, publishing, sync rights) is defined by the specific License terms at the time of purchase. Previously sold non-exclusive leases of the same beat remain valid for their original license holders.

License Terms Control

The specific License a Buyer purchases — its price, rights granted, file formats delivered, and restrictions — is recorded at the time of purchase and is the controlling document between Producer and Buyer. Both parties should retain a copy of their License agreement and the generated license PDF.

5. Producer Responsibilities

As a Producer, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have fully cleared the rights to every piece of Content you upload, including any samples, loops, vocals, or third-party elements.
• Your Content does not infringe any copyright, trademark, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right.
• Collaborators on your Content have been disclosed through split sheets where applicable, and you have their consent to list the Content for sale.
• You will honor the License terms advertised at the time of purchase, including any representations about file formats, delivery times, and post-sale support.
• You will keep your payout and tax information current in your Stripe Connect account and comply with all tax obligations in your jurisdiction.

6. Buyer Responsibilities

As a Buyer, you agree to:

• Use purchased Content only within the scope of the License you bought. Exceeding your License's usage limits requires purchasing an upgraded License or negotiating directly with the Producer.
• Not redistribute, resell, share, or upload the source files of purchased beats to file-sharing services, loop packs, or repositories.
• Credit the Producer as required by the License terms (e.g., "Prod. by [Producer Name]").
• Refrain from registering purchased Content with a Performing Rights Organization (PRO) solely in your name when collaborators are owed a share as per the License or split sheet.

7. Platform Fees and Commissions

Lyvex charges a platform commission on each beat sale based on the Producer's subscription tier:

• Free tier: 10% per sale.
• Pro tier: 8% per sale.
• Label tier: 6% per sale, and 0% on sales demonstrably driven by the Producer's own direct traffic (as tracked by the Service).

Payment processing fees charged by Stripe (for beat sales) and LemonSqueezy (for subscriptions) are separate from and applied in addition to the platform commission. Subscription fees for Pro and Label tiers are billed monthly via LemonSqueezy and are non-refundable except as required by law or as provided in our Refund Policy.

8. Payment Processing

Subscription payments on the Service are processed by LemonSqueezy (Lemon Squeezy LLC), which acts as Merchant of Record and collects and remits applicable sales taxes, VAT, and GST globally. Beat sale payments are processed through Stripe Connect, with the Producer as the receiving account. By making or receiving a payment through the Service, you also agree to the applicable terms of these processors. Payout timing, minimum thresholds, and supported methods are governed by the relevant processor.

9. Prohibited Content

You may not upload or distribute, and we reserve the right to remove, any Content that:

• Infringes any copyright, including uncleared samples, recreations of existing recordings without a license, or beats stolen from another producer.
• Contains child sexual abuse material, non-consensual intimate content, or content that sexualizes minors.
• Promotes violence, terrorism, hate speech, or illegal drug trafficking.
• Contains malware, viruses, hidden code, or other harmful components.
• Misrepresents its origin or the identity of its author, including falsely claiming to be the official work of a named artist.

10. DMCA Takedown Procedure

Lyvex respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe Content on the Service infringes your copyright, send a written notice to dmca@example.com including:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an authorized agent.
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, including a URL on the Service.
• Your contact information (address, phone, email).
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.

We will respond to valid DMCA notices by removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing Content and notifying the Producer. Producers may submit a counter-notice under the same procedure. Repeat infringers will have their accounts terminated.

11. Account Termination

You may close your account at any time from your settings. We may suspend or terminate your account, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraudulent activity, or if required by law. On termination: your right to use the Service ends; Content you uploaded may be removed; outstanding Producer earnings already settled via Stripe payout remain yours; and Licenses previously issued to Buyers remain valid according to their terms.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. LYVEX DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE, AND DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, QUALITY, OR LEGALITY OF ANY CONTENT UPLOADED BY PRODUCERS.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LYVEX AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUES, DATA, OR GOODWILL ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICE. OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO LYVEX IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lyvex and its affiliates, employees, and agents from any claim, damage, liability, or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms, your Content, or your use of the Service.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be announced on the Service or by email at least 14 days before taking effect. Continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, and both parties consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts. Where applicable, small claims may be pursued in a court of competent jurisdiction near the User's residence.

17. Contact

For questions about these Terms, email support@example.com. For copyright claims, email dmca@example.com.