VibeValley Records Terms of Use

Effective Date: 25 February 2025 (14:38 GMT+1)

By accessing or using the VibeValley Records website (“Site”) and related services (“Services”), you (“Artist,” “you,” or “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not access or use our Site or Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our Site or Services, you represent that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms, as well as any future modifications that may be posted on the Site. Your continued use of our Services after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms, the following definitions apply:

a. “VibeValley Account”
    A user account created by you which authorizes access to the VibeValley Records Service(s).

b. “Materials”
    Any and all content, assets, and information that you submit or upload via the VibeValley Records Service(s), including but not limited to artwork, images, logos, videos, and other creative works.

c. “Metadata”
    Information embedded within or accompanying an audio file or submission that describes or identifies the content. This may include track titles, artist names, genres, album titles, and release dates.

d. “Recordings”
    Any audio recordings you upload or submit via the VibeValley Records Service(s), including all underlying compositions and related elements.

e. “Royalties”
    Income generated from the distribution and exploitation of your Recordings and Materials, after deduction of any applicable fees, taxes, payment processing charges, and administrative costs as determined by VibeValley Records.

f. “Stores”
    Digital platforms, streaming services, online retailers, or other consumer outlets with which VibeValley Records arranges for the distribution of your content.

g. “Distribution Agreements”
    Contracts or arrangements between VibeValley Records and Stores (or other digital outlets) that govern the distribution, usage, or exploitation of your Recordings, Materials, and Metadata. The terms under such agreements are determined solely by VibeValley Records.

h. “Term”
    The period starting on the date you first access or use the VibeValley Records Service(s) and continuing until your access or use is terminated in accordance with these Terms.

i. “Third-Party Applications”
    Any external applications, websites, or services that integrate with or are required for the operation of the VibeValley Records Service(s).

Wherever a singular term is used, it shall be interpreted to include its plural form and vice versa.

3. Services Provided

VibeValley Records provides the following services:

• Music Distribution: Delivery of your Recordings to major digital platforms and Stores.

• Promotion: Marketing and promotional support for your music across various digital channels.

• Royalty Management: Tracking of your earnings and processing of royalty payouts.

• Artist Verification: Assistance with the verification process on digital platforms such as Spotify and YouTube.

4. Revenue Sharing, Royalties, and Payment Terms

a. Commission:
    VibeValley Records retains a commission of 20% on the total earnings generated by your Recordings and Materials.

b. Earnings Notification:
    We will notify you via email when your balance is available for withdrawal.

c. Withdrawal Requests:
    You may request withdrawals at any time through the designated request form. All withdrawal requests are subject to processing by our support team.

d. Payment Methods:
    Withdrawals are processed through Bank Transfers, PayPal, or Swish (Swedish). VibeValley Records reserves the right to restrict or change the available withdrawal methods at its sole discretion.

5. Artist Rights, Ownership, and License

a. Content Ownership:
    You retain all rights, title, and interest in and to your Recordings, Materials, and Metadata.

b. License Grant:
    By submitting your content to our Services, you grant VibeValley Records a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to distribute, promote, and otherwise use your Recordings, Materials, and Metadata solely in connection with the provision of our Services. This license is limited to the duration of your use of our Services.

c. Marketing Use:
    You authorize VibeValley Records to use your submitted content for marketing and promotional purposes, which may include posting on our social media channels and website.

6. Representations and Warranties

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that:

a. Rights and Permissions:
    All content (including Recordings, Materials, and Metadata) that you submit is either your original work or you possess all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to submit, distribute, and use such content.

b. Non-Infringement:
    Your content does not infringe upon any third-party copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights.

c. Compliance:
    You will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines in connection with your use of the Services.

7. Copyright, Intellectual Property, and Indemnification

a. Artist Responsibility:
    You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for ensuring that your Recordings and Materials comply with all applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

b. No Liability for Copyright Issues:
    VibeValley Records is not responsible for resolving any copyright or intellectual property disputes that may arise from your content.

c. Indemnification:
    You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless VibeValley Records, its affiliates, officers, directors, and employees from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your breach of these Terms;

• Any claim that your content infringes upon any intellectual property rights of a third party;

• Any other violation of law or regulation by you in connection with your use of our Services.

8. Term and Termination

a. Term:
    These Terms are effective from the date you first access or use our Services and shall continue until terminated.

b. Termination by You:
    You may terminate your use of our Services at any time by discontinuing access and notifying us via the provided form.

c. Termination by VibeValley Records:
    VibeValley Records may terminate or suspend your access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice. In the event of termination, you will receive a written notice where feasible.

d. Effect of Termination:
    Upon termination, all licenses granted to VibeValley Records under these Terms shall immediately cease, except for any rights or obligations that by their nature are intended to survive termination.

9. Limitation of Liability

a. Exclusion of Damages:
    Under no circumstances shall VibeValley Records be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, or data, arising from or related to your use of the Services.

b. Maximum Liability:
    VibeValley Records’ total liability to you for any claim arising under these Terms shall in no event exceed the total amount paid by you (if any) for accessing the Services.

10. Dispute Resolution

a. Informal Resolution:
    In the event of any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter informally through direct communication.

b. Mediation and Arbitration:
    If informal resolution fails, the dispute shall be submitted to mediation. Should mediation not resolve the dispute, the parties agree to resolve the matter through binding arbitration, in accordance with the rules of the applicable arbitration body in [Specify Jurisdiction, e.g., Sweden].

c. Waiver of Class Actions:
    Any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis only and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising from or related to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sweden, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

12. Modification of Terms

VibeValley Records reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our Site. Your continued use of our Services following any such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Miscellaneous

a. Entire Agreement:
    These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and VibeValley Records regarding your use of our Services and supersede all prior communications or agreements, whether electronic, oral, or written.

b. Severability:
    If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified or severed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

c. No Waiver:
    Failure by VibeValley Records to enforce any right or provision in these Terms will not constitute a waiver of future enforcement of that right or provision.

d. Assignment:
    You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of VibeValley Records. We reserve the right to assign these Terms at our discretion.

14. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms or our Services, please contact us at:
Email: support@vibevalley.store

By using the VibeValley Records Site and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, including all provisions related to copyright, intellectual property, and liability.