Introduction
FMG Universe ("FMG", "we", "us") provides Services that help artists, labels, brands, and their teams create, collaborate, distribute, market, manage rights, and learn. These Terms form a binding agreement between you and FMG. If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization, and "you" includes that organization.
Not legal advice. This page summarizes the rules for using our Services. It is not a substitute for independent legal counsel.
Eligibility
- You must be able to form a binding contract. If you are under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA/UK), you may only use the Services with consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
- You may not use the Services if you are barred under applicable laws or have been previously suspended by FMG.
Accounts & Security
- Provide accurate information and keep it updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity on your account.
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use. We may suspend or terminate access to protect you, us, or third parties.
- For organization accounts, you are responsible for provisioning and de‑provisioning users and permissions.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to, and not to allow others to:
- Infringe or violate rights of others (including copyright, trademark, privacy, and publicity rights).
- Upload unlawful, harmful, deceptive, defamatory, or hateful content.
- Reverse engineer, decompile, scrape, or circumvent technical protections, rate limits, or access controls.
- Introduce malware or interfere with the integrity or performance of the Services.
- Misrepresent an affiliation or impersonate another person or entity.
Services & Transactions
- Subscriptions & billing. Some features require paid subscriptions. Prices, taxes, and billing cycles will be disclosed at purchase. Unless otherwise stated, subscriptions renew automatically until canceled.
- Fees & refunds. Fees are non‑refundable except where required by law or expressly stated. We may issue credits or refunds at our discretion.
- Trials. If you sign up for a free trial, you will be charged at the end of the trial unless you cancel first.
- Changes. We may add, change, or discontinue features, with reasonable notice where practical.
- Beta features. Some features may be identified as beta or experimental and may be subject to additional terms and reliability limits.
User Content & License
"User Content" means audio, compositions, recordings, metadata, artwork, text, images, video, feedback, and other material you submit or upload.
- You retain ownership of your User Content.
- You grant FMG a worldwide, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free license to host, store, reproduce, adapt, display, and distribute your User Content solely to operate, maintain, and improve the Services, and as you otherwise instruct (for example, distribution to DSPs).
- You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights, licenses, and consents to grant the foregoing license and to use the Services in connection with your User Content.
- You can delete your User Content, but copies may persist in routine backups for a limited time. Content distributed to third‑party platforms may be subject to their policies.
Music Rights & Metadata
- You are responsible for accurate splits, credits, and identifiers (e.g., ISRC, ISWC, IPI/CAE, UPC/EAN) and for clearing samples and third‑party rights.
- Where FMG provides distribution, administration, or licensing services, additional deal terms or addenda may apply and will control in the event of conflict with these Terms.
- You authorize FMG to deliver, update, and correct metadata and assets with third‑party platforms and rights organizations as reasonably necessary to provide the Services.
Copyright (DMCA)
We respect intellectual property and respond to notices of alleged infringement consistent with applicable law, including the DMCA. For instructions on submitting a notice or counter‑notice, see our DMCA policy.
Privacy
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you. By using the Services, you agree to our Privacy Policy.
Third‑Party Services
- The Services may integrate third‑party platforms (e.g., DSPs, social networks, analytics). FMG is not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.
- Your use of third‑party services is governed by their terms and policies.
Termination
- You may stop using the Services at any time. You can request account deletion through Contact or via in‑product settings where available.
- We may suspend or terminate access with notice if you materially breach these Terms, pose a risk, or to comply with law. We may terminate inactive free accounts after reasonable notice.
- Upon termination, licenses you granted to FMG for operating the Services end, except for reasonable archival and legal compliance purposes. Terms that by nature should survive (e.g., ownership, payments due, indemnities, limitations of liability) will survive.
Disclaimers
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR‑FREE.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FMG AND ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND PARTNERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SERVICES WILL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO FMG FOR THE SERVICES IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY; OR (B) USD $100.
Indemnification
You will indemnify and hold FMG and its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees harmless from any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your User Content; (b) your use of the Services; or (c) your violation of these Terms or applicable law.
Governing Law & Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of [choose jurisdiction] without regard to conflict of laws principles. Except where prohibited, disputes will be resolved exclusively in the courts located in [choose venue], and you consent to their jurisdiction.
Arbitration (optional). If you prefer binding arbitration with a class‑action waiver, we can include an arbitration clause—let us know your preferred seat and rules (e.g., SIAC, AAA).
Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. If a change materially affects your rights or obligations, we will provide reasonable advance notice (for example, via email or in‑product). Changes become effective on the stated effective date. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
Miscellaneous
- Entire agreement. These Terms, together with any service‑specific terms, the Privacy Policy, and any order forms, constitute the entire agreement between you and FMG regarding the Services.
- Severability. If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
- Assignment. You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign these Terms as part of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
- No waiver. Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.
- Export controls. You must comply with applicable export and sanctions laws.
- Headings. Headings are for convenience only.
Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us via the Contact page or email admin@flemmomusic.com.