Terms of Service

[ARCHIVE] ("we," "us," or "our") is a music ecosystem built for independent artists, producers, curators, DJs, and music industry professionals. [ARCHIVE] provides tools for artist discovery, collaboration matching, playlist pitching, digital product sales, AI-powered production tools, label management, community engagement, and more. By accessing or using [ARCHIVE] (archivecollective.net or any associated domain), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the platform.

You must be at least 13 years of age to use [ARCHIVE]. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the platform. By creating an account, you confirm that all information you provide is accurate, that you are legally authorized to enter into these Terms, and that your use of [ARCHIVE] will not violate any applicable law.

To access core features of [ARCHIVE], you must create an account. You are responsible for: • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials • All activity that occurs under your account • Keeping your profile information accurate and up to date We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or abuse the platform in any way.

Users may upload or share content including music files, audio previews, cover artwork, profile images, posts, and messages ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant [ARCHIVE] a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and promote your content within the platform and in our marketing materials. You retain full ownership of your intellectual property. You are solely responsible for ensuring your User Content does not infringe on any third-party rights — including copyrights, trademarks, or privacy rights. If you believe content on [ARCHIVE] infringes your copyright, see Section 16 (Copyright & DMCA Takedowns) or /DMCAPolicy for how to submit a notice. Content you post to community boards — like Suggestions — is visible to other members, not private feedback to [ARCHIVE] staff only. Uploading an FLP or sample to Co-Producer, including for the "Finish My Project" service once available, does not transfer ownership to [ARCHIVE]; we only use your upload to provide the feature you requested. We do not use your uploads or your Generated Output to train or improve [ARCHIVE]'s models.

You agree not to use [ARCHIVE] to: • Upload or distribute content you do not own or have explicit rights to • Harass, threaten, bully, or intimidate other users • Engage in spam, phishing, or deceptive promotional practices • Attempt to reverse-engineer, exploit, or abuse platform systems • Sell, rent, or transfer your account to another party • Use automated bots or scrapers without written permission • Upload malware, viruses, or malicious code • Circumvent fan-gate verification, access controls, or payment mechanisms • Impersonate another artist, user, or [ARCHIVE] staff member Violations may result in immediate account suspension or permanent termination.

[ARCHIVE]'s Discover feature uses profile data — including genre, location, age, and Discord roles — to surface relevant artist profiles to other users for collaboration and networking. By filling out your Discover profile, you consent to your information being shown to other registered users on the platform. You can control what information appears by editing your profile at any time. [ARCHIVE] does not guarantee collaboration outcomes, responses, or any specific results from using the Discover feature.

[ARCHIVE] facilitates playlist pitching between artists and curators. Curators are independent users — not employees or agents of [ARCHIVE]. We do not guarantee placement, response times, or outcomes from any submission. Artists agree not to spam curators with repeated or unsolicited pitches. Curators agree to engage with submissions in good faith and may decline any submission without providing a reason. Abuse of the pitching system — including harassment of curators — may result in account suspension.

[ARCHIVE] allows artists to list and sell digital products (drum kits, sample packs, project files, etc.) directly to buyers. Sellers are responsible for the accuracy of product listings, file quality, and the right to sell the listed content. [ARCHIVE] takes no ownership of products sold and is not liable for disputes between buyers and sellers. Payments are processed via Stripe. All sales are final unless otherwise stated. [ARCHIVE] reserves the right to remove listings that violate these Terms or our Community Guidelines.

[ARCHIVE] offers optional paid membership tiers (currently Free, $9.99/month, $29.99/month, and $49.99/month) that unlock additional platform features. Paid tiers are billed in advance on a recurring monthly basis through Stripe, our payment processor, and automatically renew each billing period until cancelled. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge the payment method on file at the start of each billing cycle. You can view your plan, update payment details, and cancel your subscription at any time from your account's billing settings, which are managed through the Stripe customer billing portal. Cancelling stops future renewals; your paid tier remains active until the end of the current billing period, after which your account reverts to the Free tier. Refunds for subscription charges are governed by our Refund & Billing Policy.

[ARCHIVE] may award, sell, or let you earn platform credits or tokens — for example through engagement, rewards, or completing a Fan Gate — that can be redeemed for certain in-platform features such as boosts, co-signs, or spotlights. Credits and tokens have no cash value, are not redeemable for cash, are non-transferable between accounts, and may be forfeited if your account is closed, suspended, or terminated. We may set, change, or expire credit balances or earning mechanics at our discretion, with notice where required by law.

Certain content or rewards on [ARCHIVE] are unlocked by completing verification actions — for example, following an artist on a connected platform or joining a Discord server ("Fan Gates"). Fan Gates rely on third-party platforms and integrations we do not control, and some verifications may be processed manually rather than automatically while an integration is still in development. We make reasonable efforts to keep Fan Gates functioning but do not guarantee that any specific gate, reward, or unlock will remain continuously available, and we are not liable for rewards that are delayed or unavailable due to a third-party outage, API limit, or misconfigured link. If you believe a Fan Gate is broken, contact us using the details in the Contact section below.

Co-Producer is an AI-assisted music production tool that generates audio, stems, project files (including FLPs), or other creative output ("Generated Output") based on your inputs and [ARCHIVE]'s sound packs, presets, samples, and drum kits — including kits and presets [ARCHIVE] has licensed from third-party creators. As between you and [ARCHIVE], you own the Generated Output you create using Co-Producer. Any [ARCHIVE]-owned or third-party-licensed samples, presets, or drum kits used to create your Generated Output are sublicensed to you for use within that Generated Output only, to the extent [ARCHIVE]'s own upstream license from the kit or preset creator permits — not for standalone resale, redistribution, or extraction of the raw samples or presets themselves. [ARCHIVE] does not grant rights beyond what it has itself been granted by its upstream licensors. [ARCHIVE] does not use your inputs, uploads, or Generated Output to train or improve its models or production rules. They are used only to provide the Co-Producer features you request. You are responsible for ensuring your use and distribution of Generated Output complies with applicable law and does not infringe third-party rights. [ARCHIVE] does not guarantee that Generated Output is original, non-infringing, or fit for any particular purpose, and disclaims liability for claims arising from your use of Generated Output.

[ARCHIVE] offers a Label Dashboard for record labels and music management companies to manage releases, royalties, campaigns, and submissions. Label subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge the payment method on file at the start of each billing period. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time, but we do not offer refunds for partial billing periods. Label tools are provided "as is." [ARCHIVE] is not responsible for financial, legal, or contractual decisions made using platform data.

[ARCHIVE] integrates with third-party services including Spotify, Discord, and Stripe. Your use of these integrations is subject to the respective third-party terms and privacy policies. Catalog information shown on artist profiles (albums, singles, top tracks, cover art, release dates) is public data fetched from Spotify and attributed to Spotify; [ARCHIVE] does not control its accuracy or availability. [ARCHIVE] is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or conduct of any third-party service. We do not endorse any third-party service linked to or integrated with our platform.

All platform design, code, branding, logos, and original content created by [ARCHIVE] are protected under applicable copyright and trademark law. You may not copy, reproduce, or create derivative works from [ARCHIVE]'s platform assets without prior written consent. Your music and creative content remain your property — we only use it to operate and promote the platform as described in these Terms.

[ARCHIVE] respects intellectual property rights and responds to valid notices of alleged copyright infringement under the DMCA (or equivalent law in your jurisdiction). Our full takedown and counter-notice procedure, including exactly what a valid notice must contain, is at /DMCAPolicy. We may remove or disable access to allegedly infringing content and, in appropriate circumstances, terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.

[ARCHIVE] is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties — express or implied — regarding uninterrupted service, error-free operation, or the accuracy of any platform content. Use of [ARCHIVE] is at your sole risk.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, [ARCHIVE] and its team shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform — including loss of revenue, data, or business opportunities. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of [ARCHIVE] after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Questions about these Terms? Reach us at: Email: contact@personaloutcome.me Platform: [ARCHIVE] Website: archivecollective.net We aim to respond to all legal inquiries within 3–5 business days.