Licence Agreement
APPLICABLE TO A DOWNLOAD PURCHASE FROM SYNC-AUDIO AND YOU WILL BE BOUND BY THESE.
Definitions
In these terms and conditions the following words shall have the following meanings: "you" "your" means the Person using the Service; “Service” means data Download transmission of a song or songs or other form of audio recording otherwise referred to as the Track or Tracks and other services offered by Sync-Audio under this licence Policy or otherwise for a Single Licence Usage; “Single Licence Usage” means the licence granted solely for the Track(s) within the scope of the licence usage permitted by this Policy: "Track(s)" means the Sync-Audio “audio file” downloaded by you from the Audio Library; “Audio Library” means the storage database from the Sync-Audio Platform; “Platform” means Sync-Audio website supplied to you on any other online or mobile media platform or off-line software application either by itself or together with the website; “Licensors” shall mean statutory rights owners whose Tracks are assigned to the Audio Library; "we" "us" means Sync-Audio, 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom.
1. Licence to Use
We grant you a non-exclusive licence to use the Service for Vloggers to use in all audio and visual media and mobile platforms which may include, but are not limited to, CDs, DVDs, UGC, MP3’s, MP4’s, Internet Streaming, Podcasts, Streaming on Smart TV, Inter Computer Streaming and File Sharing, Mobile File Sharing, Emails and Cloud Accounts as FREE File Sharing and Streaming service, and every branch and medium and formats known or presently unknown in the Territory of the world. You may NOT transfer, assign, sublicense, or otherwise distribute or enable a third party to use the Service or any part of Sync-Audio rights in the Track(s) for commercial purposes. Furthermore, you may NOT alter the fundamental character of the Track(s), remix, or make foreign adaptation of the Track(s). You further agree that all ISRC (International Standard Record Code) Encrypted and Embedded codes generated by Sync-Audio are the property of Sync-Audio and where physically possible all original file details must at all times include the full Title of the Track(s),the names of Authors, Performers, and Publishers where applicable.
2. Default to Commercial Use Licence
You accept that in the event that the Track(s) being a part of your Video or Film Sync which through internet exposure may derive so-called commercial interest as a so-called “internet hit” you agree that such occurrence will automatically invoke a ‘Commercial Use Licence’ which is neither negotiable nor transferable whether initiated directly by you or via any third parties that Sync-Audio and its licensors are properly credited and remunerated in accordance to Clause 5 on Royalty Rights in this Policy. You further agree to waiver any rights to any fees and advances eligible to any ‘original rights owners’ whereas Sync-Audio will have full rights to such fees and advances paid by any prospective commercial interest as it applies to Royalty Rights.
3. Modification of Terms
Sync-Audio may modify these terms and conditions of Use from time to time. If we revise these terms and conditions of Use, those changes will appear on this policy and provided on Sync-Audio site. Your continued use of the Service after any change in these terms and conditions of Use will constitute your acceptance of such change. Sync-Audio may also, in the future, offer new services and features through the Service including the release of new tools and resources. Such new features and services will be subject to this Agreement. If you do not agree with the modified terms you must cease use of the Service and notify Sync-Audio that you are doing so because of the modification of the terms.
4. Download Purchase
You can purchase Track(s) as Downloads (so-called) at any time subject to the Purchase Prices determined by Sync-Audio from time to time. Until further notice the current Sync-Audio price is TBA (view receipt) per download of each Track. Sync-Audio maintains that its prices will be competitive to all users. There are no limits to the number of Track(s) you can purchase from the Audio Library under the terms and conditions of this Policy. All downloads and Licence purchases are perpetual and are subject to the “30-day policy” as stipulated in the Sync-Audio Payment Policy provided on the site.
5. Fair Use Policy
We and/or our licensors as the case may be, own all the copyright in sound recording, mechanical rights, digital rights performing rights and other intellectual property rights in and to the Service. By supplying you with the Service we have permitted you to use it strictly on the terms and conditions of this licence in accordance to Clause 2 above and therefore should not be treated as a transfer of any of our or our Licensors statutory rights.
6. Royalty Rights
We and/or our licensors as the case may be, will be entitled to receive or collect so-called Mechanical, Digital, Performance, Synchronisation and Licensing Rights (collectively the Statutory Rights so-called) applicable to all Rights Owners credited on each Track with respect to royalties derived from so-called ‘streaming’ from online websites. Sync-Audio reserve the right to receive advances (so-called) where applicable from activities derived from any ‘commercial use licence’ as stated in Clause 2 above. Sync-Audio reserves the right to register, assign all Tracks from its Audio Library for such collection from appropriate collection agencies societies and organisations in the territory.
7. Customer Services
If you need any help with the Service email us on info@sync-audio.com
8. Exclusion of warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Service is furnished to you "as is" without any warranty, conditions, representations or other terms regarding the Service from our licensors. Neither we nor our licensors warrant that the Service will meet your requirements or that the operation of the Service will be uninterrupted or error free. To the extent permitted by law we and our licensors disclaim and exclude all warranties, representations, conditions and other terms of any kind, express or implied or whether arising by statute, common law or otherwise. This clause does not affect your statutory rights.
9. Limitation of Liability
We or our licensors will not be liable to you for any compensation reimbursement or damages on account of the loss of present or prospective profits, loss of revenue, turnover of sales; loss of good will; loss or damage to reputation; loss of contracts or customers; loss of anticipated savings; loss of or damages to data or programs or any other reasons whatsoever or indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages whether arising in tort (including negligence) or contract and even if we or our licensors have been informed of the possibility of such losses or damages.
By using this Service you agree to indemnify and hold us and our agents, employees, directors, contractors, representatives, licensors, affiliates, parents and subsidiaries harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, demand, causes of action and judgments (including legal fees and court costs) arising from or concerning your breach of this Agreement and your use of the Service, the Tracks the Materials, and Content and to reimburse them on demand for any losses, costs or expenses they incur as a result thereof.
10. Prohibition
We or our licensors reserve the right to prohibit use of its songs/tracks downloaded from the Sync-Audio website or via any other websites in any combination or format as content in any rendered composite synchronisation of audio visual production caused by you where any such rendition of Sync-Audio contents is depicted in a derogatory or defamatory form causing discrimination or misrepresentation of any individuals or groups commonly known as ‘protected characteristics’ under the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Acts 1998 you will be liable to any third parties seeking compensation reimbursement or damages for any such demeanour in breach of this prohibition clause. We do not guarantee, represent, or warrant that your use of the website will be uninterrupted or error-free, and you agree that from time to time we may remove the Service for indefinite periods of time, or cancel the service at any time, with or without notice to you.
Under no circumstances shall we be liable to you for any consequential, incidental or special damages (including damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use the Products, Service, or Content, even we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, the Service is at your sole risk. The website and all products and services delivered to you through the service are provided "as is" and "as available" for your use, and to the maximum extent allowed by applicable law disclaim all warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
11. Termination
This Licence shall terminate immediately without notice if “you” breach this Licence.
12. Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of England and the parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.