Terms of Service

1. Introduction and Acceptance

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Riffle Studio Private Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of India, and its affiliate Riffle, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the United States (collectively, "Riffle," "we," "us," or "our").

These Terms govern your access to and use of the Riffle platform, including the website at https://www.riffle.studio, the application at https://app.riffle.studio, and all related services, features, content, and tools (collectively, the "Platform").

By creating an account, accessing, or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional guidelines or policies referenced herein. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Platform.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher, to create an account and use the Platform. If you are between the ages of thirteen (13) and eighteen (18), you may use the Platform only with the verifiable consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf. The Platform is not intended for children under the age of thirteen (13), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from such individuals.

By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms and that your use of the Platform does not violate any applicable law or regulation.

3. Account Registration and Security

To access certain features of the Platform, you must create an account by providing accurate, current, and complete information. You agree to maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate and complete.

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately at anurag@riffle.studio of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

Riffle reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe that your account has been compromised, is being used in violation of these Terms, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. The Platform and Services

Riffle is a music creation platform designed to provide an infinite canvas workspace for music production, collaboration, and creative expression. The Platform may include, without limitation, the following features and tools:

1. Audio recording, looping, editing, and arrangement tools;
2. Lyric writing and transcription tools, including AI-powered assistants;
3. AI-powered features such as generating audio samples, suggesting lyric edits, generating MIDI patterns, and suggesting contextual next-steps.
4. Real-time collaboration tools enabling multiple users to work on projects simultaneously;
5. Media embedding and reference integration capabilities; and
6. Project management and organizational tools.

Riffle reserves the right to modify, update, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Platform, including the availability of any features, tools, or content, at any time, with or without notice, and without liability to you.

5. User Content

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to, and shall not permit any third party to:

1. Use the Platform for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms;
2. Upload, transmit, or distribute any content that infringes any third party's intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, or patents;
3. Upload, transmit, or distribute any content that is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, abusive, harassing, threatening, or that promotes violence, hatred, or discrimination;
4. Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise derive the source code of the Platform or any underlying technology;
5. Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Platform, including by introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
6. Use any automated means, including bots, scrapers, or crawlers, to access or collect data from the Platform without our prior written consent;
7. Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with any security-related features of the Platform;
8. Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
9. Use the Platform to train, develop, or improve any competing product or service, including any artificial intelligence or machine learning model, without our prior written consent; or
10. Use the AI-powered features of the Platform to generate content that infringes third-party rights, violates applicable law, or is otherwise harmful or misleading.

7. AI-Powered Features

The Platform incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide certain features, including but not limited to generating audio samples, suggesting lyric edits, generating MIDI patterns, and suggesting contextual next-steps. ("AI Features").

You acknowledge and agree that: (a) AI Features are provided on an "as is" basis and may not always produce accurate, complete, or satisfactory results; (b) output generated by AI Features may require your review, editing, and independent verification before use; (c) you are solely responsible for evaluating the suitability and legality of any output generated by AI Features; and (d) Riffle does not guarantee that output generated by AI Features will not infringe any third party's intellectual property rights.

Riffle reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue AI Features at any time, with or without notice.

8. Intellectual Property

The Platform, including all software, code, algorithms, designs, graphics, user interfaces, trademarks, service marks, logos, and all other intellectual property embodied therein ("Riffle IP"), is owned by or licensed to Riffle and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, the Indian Trade Marks Act, 1999, the U.S. Copyright Act, the Lanham Act, and applicable international treaties.

Nothing in these Terms grants you any right, title, or interest in or to the Riffle IP, except for the limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform in accordance with these Terms. Riffle also grants you the non-exclusive license to publish and exploit User Content containing elements from Riffle's library, on any third-party platform / service provider. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by Riffle.

9. Third-Party Content and Services

The Platform may allow you to access, link to, or embed content or media from third-party sources. Such third-party content is governed by the terms and policies of the respective third-party content providers. Riffle is not responsible for, and makes no representations or warranties regarding, any third-party content accessed through or linked from the Platform.

10. Fees and Payment

Riffle may offer certain features of the Platform on a free basis and other features on a paid subscription or one-time payment basis. If you purchase any paid features, you agree to pay all applicable fees as described on the Platform at the time of purchase. All fees are stated in the currency indicated on the Platform and, unless otherwise stated, are non-refundable.

Riffle reserves the right to modify its pricing at any time. Any price changes for subscription services will take effect at the start of the next billing cycle following notice to you. Your continued use of the paid features after a price change constitutes your acceptance of the new pricing.

For Users in India, all applicable taxes, including Goods and Services Tax (GST), shall be charged in addition to the stated fees, where applicable. For Users in the United States, applicable sales tax or other transaction taxes shall be charged as required by law.

11. Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, RIFFLE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND TITLE. RIFFLE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. RIFFLE DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION ON THE PLATFORM, INCLUDING OUTPUT GENERATED BY AI FEATURES. TO THE EXTENT THAT APPLICABLE LAW (INCLUDING THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 2019 (INDIA) OR APPLICABLE U.S. STATE CONSUMER PROTECTION STATUTES) DOES NOT PERMIT THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES, THE DURATION AND SCOPE OF SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL RIFFLE, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PLATFORM, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY AND EVEN IF RIFFLE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. RIFFLE'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU TO RIFFLE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM; OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (USD 100) OR TEN THOUSAND INDIAN RUPEES (INR 10,000), WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE BASED ON YOUR JURISDICTION.

THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY ARISING FROM RIFFLE'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR FRAUD, OR TO THE EXTENT SUCH LIMITATIONS ARE PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Riffle, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, and representatives from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) your use of the Platform; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; (d) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; or (e) your infringement or misappropriation of any third party's intellectual property or other rights.

14. Term and Termination

These Terms shall remain in effect until terminated by either party. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at anurag@riffle.studio or through the account settings on the Platform.

Riffle may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to access and use the Platform shall immediately cease. You may request a copy of your User Content prior to termination, and Riffle shall make commercially reasonable efforts to provide such content within thirty (30) days of the request, subject to applicable law and technical feasibility.

Sections 5.2, 5.3, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, and 17 shall survive any termination or expiration of these Terms.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

16. General Provisions

1. Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies or agreements referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Riffle with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements.
2. Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3. Waiver. The failure of Riffle to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
4. Assignment. You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without Riffle's prior written consent. Riffle may assign its rights and obligations without restriction.
5. Force Majeure. Riffle shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under these Terms due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, pandemics, epidemics, government actions, natural disasters, fire, flood, internet or telecommunications failures, cyberattacks, or power outages.
6. Notices. All notices under these Terms shall be sent to Riffle at anurag@riffle.studio or to the registered office address stated below, and to you at the email address associated with your account.

17. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

18. Amendments

Riffle reserves the right to amend or update these Terms at any time by posting the revised Terms on the Platform and updating the Effective Date and Last Updated date above. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for any changes.

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