Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 22, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to CR8S. By accessing or using our platform, website, and services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

CR8S provides a digital platform for music licensing, sample discovery, and audio content creation. These Terms govern your use of our Service, including any purchases, downloads, or content you create using our platform.

2. Account Registration

To access certain features of our Service, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information as necessary
  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent activity.

3. Music Licensing and Usage Rights

3.1 License Types

CR8S offers the following license types for music and audio content:

  • Track License: Grants you the right to use a single track in your projects
  • Album License: Grants you the right to use all tracks from a specific album
  • Subscription License: Provides access to our catalog based on your subscription tier

3.2 Permitted Uses

With a valid license, you may:

  • Use licensed content in music productions, beats, and compositions
  • Create derivative works incorporating licensed samples
  • Distribute and monetize works containing licensed content
  • Use content in commercial projects, videos, and media

3.3 Prohibited Uses

You may NOT:

  • Resell, redistribute, or sub-license the original content
  • Share your account credentials or downloads with others
  • Use content in a way that competes with CR8S
  • Remove or modify any copyright notices or metadata
  • Use content for illegal, defamatory, or harmful purposes
  • Claim ownership of the original unmodified recordings

4. Subscription Plans and Payments

4.1 Subscription Terms

Subscription plans are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually) unless canceled. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method automatically.

4.2 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial billing periods.

4.3 Refund Policy

Due to the digital nature of our products, all sales of licenses and downloads are final. Refunds may be granted at our sole discretion in cases of technical issues or duplicate purchases. Contact support within 7 days of purchase to request a review.

4.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change prices at any time. Active subscribers will be notified at least 30 days before any price increase takes effect.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on CR8S, including but not limited to music, recordings, artwork, graphics, text, software, and trademarks, is owned by CR8S or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any original content you create. By uploading content to CR8S (such as curations or user-generated samples), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute such content in connection with our Service.

5.3 Artist Rights

All music and samples on CR8S are provided with proper licensing from artists and rights holders. We respect and protect the intellectual property rights of our contributing artists.

6. User Conduct

When using our Service, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on the rights of others
  • Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use automated tools to scrape or download content
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Circumvent any technical measures or access controls
  • Impersonate others or provide false information

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CR8S SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CR8S, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. However, any licenses you purchased prior to termination remain valid according to their terms.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules, except where prohibited by law.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: legal@cr8s.com
Website: Contact Page

By using CR8S, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.