Drop - Terms and Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Welcome to Drop
Drop is a digital music platform that embraces new technology, redefining the traditional music consumption experience by bridging the gap and fostering a deeper connection between creators and their audience.

Platform Overview
The website provides information about the Drop ecosystem. The Drop platform hosts audio and other content posted by registered artists, and allows that content to be accessed and/or purchased by other registered users of the website. Creators and labels can register for pre-distribution and distribution services through the Platform.

Scope and Applicability
These terms and conditions apply to all use of the website and platform and any other associated websites. Our Privacy Policy sets out how we handle your personal information (including personal information collected through our website and platform).

Structure of Terms
These terms and conditions are made up of three parts:

Part A – General terms that apply to all users of the website, even if just browsing.
Part B – Additional terms that apply to the additional features available to registered users (including rules for posting content and merchandise for sale via Drop; and buying content and merchandise from Drop).
Part C – Additional terms that apply to pre-distribution and distribution services provided via the Platform.

To the extent of inconsistency between the parts, the part listed later has priority, but only to the extent of the inconsistency and only in respect of the conduct that is governed by that part.

Part A – Basics for Browsing this Website

Maintenance and Accessibility
This website is currently maintained by Blockchain Music Pty Ltd, and comprises the publicly-facing website currently available at www.drop.audio (but including any new or varied URL) and the broader Drop platform that is only accessible to registered users and creators/labels. Users must be aware that the Polygon blockchain is public and open source. Materials and agreements uploaded to drop.audio may also appear on the public blockchain.

Terms and Conditions Agreement
By using this Website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions and any other applicable laws or regulations around the world which apply to this Website and your use of it. If you do not accept these terms and conditions, you are not permitted to use this Website.

Amendments
We reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions from time to time. Amendments will be effective immediately upon notification on this Website. If you do not agree to any change to the terms, you may stop using the Website. Your continued use of this Website following such notification will represent an agreement by you to be bound by the amended terms and conditions.

Intellectual Property Rights Statement
All intellectual property rights in this Website, including design, text, graphics, logos, icons, sound recordings and all software relating to this Website belong to or are licensed by Blockchain Music Pty Ltd. Content posted by users is owned or licensed by them and protected by Australian and international laws.

Licence to Use Content
When you listen to artists’ music, you are granted a limited, personal, non-exclusive, revocable, non-assignable and non-transferable right and licence to listen to that audio content, in the form streamed from the Drop platform through the mechanism provided for that purpose.

Linked Websites
This Website may contain links to other websites, provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices associated with linked Websites.

Data Security
We take data security seriously and use industry-standard measures to protect data on our Website from cyber security threats. However, no publicly-available platform or data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as totally secure.

User Responsibilities
You must ensure that your access to this Website and handling of any associated digital currencies is not illegal or prohibited by laws which apply to you. You must take precautions to ensure that the process you employ for accessing this Website does not expose you to the risk of viruses, malicious computer code, or other forms of interference.

Limitation of Liability
We are not liable for any loss or damage suffered by you in connection with these Website terms of use or your use of this Website. Our liability for breach of any non-excludable warranty is limited to replacing goods or supplying equivalent goods, or supplying services again or paying the cost of having the services supplied again.

Indemnity for Losses You Cause Us
You agree to indemnify us for all damages, losses, penalties, fines, expenses and costs which arise out of or relate to your use of this Website in breach of these terms or in breach of applicable law.

Access to the Website
Access to this Website may be withdrawn at any time without notice. These terms and conditions will survive any such withdrawal.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction
The laws of New South Wales, Australia, will apply to any dispute arising regarding the Website or these terms of use. You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia.

Tax Responsibilities
You are responsible for all of your own taxes arising from your use of the Website.

Additional Legal Terms
The rights and obligations of the parties under these terms do not merge on completion of any transaction contemplated by these terms. Termination of these terms will not affect any accrued rights or remedies of the parties.

Part B – Registered Users

Registration
In order to post music content or merchandise for sale via the Website, buy content or merchandise, and participate in any social features made available on the Website, you must register as a user. Registration may be reviewed and identity verification required. You must be of lawful age to register. Registration may be subject to a fee.

Posting Music and Merchandise
As a registered user with an approved artist account, you may submit music and make available merchandise for sale via the Website. You grant us a licence to use that music and merchandise for the purposes of operating the Website and our related business. You can remove your content from the Website at any time.

Buying Music and Merchandise
When you buy digital or physical items from the Website, you must complete the full order form and pay the full amount identified. Prices are exclusive of all taxes. We will ship items to you as quickly as reasonably possible, but delivery timeframes are not guaranteed.

Our Rights if You Breach These Terms
You agree to indemnify us against any loss, damage, cost, expense or liability arising in connection with your breach of these terms. We are not responsible for any third party content posted on, or available through, the Website.

Copyright Infringement
We maintain a repeat-infringer policy. If we receive a valid notification alleging copyright infringement, we will notify you and investigate the allegation. If you receive two or more notices, we may terminate your access to the Website.

Stem Packs, Sample Packs, and Remix Packs
Stem packs, sample packs, and remix packs are made available by Drop pursuant to agreements with the respective artists and labels holding ownership rights. While specific terms of use may vary, permission to remix and share your creation on Drop is generally permitted. Drop reserves the right to highlight, conceal, or remove any remix submissions at its sole discretion. Unless expressly authorized, you do not possess the rights to distribute or sell your remix through any other platform or medium. Furthermore, your email address may be disclosed to the artist or label should they wish to discuss your remix.

Part C – Pre-distribution and Distribution Services

Scope
These terms apply in addition to the terms in Part A and Part B, for pre-distribution and distribution services provided via the Platform.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction
The laws of New South Wales, Australia, will apply to any dispute regarding these services. You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia.

Tax Responsibilities
You are responsible for all of your own taxes arising from your use of the Platform.

Contact Information
For any inquiries or issues, please contact us at: support@drop.audio