AC55ID Terms & Conditions

Date: June 28, 2023

AC55ID LLC, trading as AC55ID, is registered at 30 North Gould Street, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801, USA. www.ac55id.com.

Please read these AC55ID Terms & Conditions (“Agreement” or “AC55ID Terms & Conditions “) carefully before using the services offered by AC55ID LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By using the Site or Service, including but not limited to visiting, browsing, or uploading content, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

1. Subscription & Revenue Model

• Artist accounts are available for $10 USD/month, offering unlimited releases.
• Label accounts are available for $19 USD/month, allowing unlimited artist profiles and releases..
• AC55ID does not take a percentage of sales—artists and labels keep 100% of their earnings from both digital and physical sales.
• AC55ID pays $0.01 per stream, with payments processed on the 5th of each month, covering the previous 30 days, only if the account has an active subscription.
• Artists and labels may send their merch, vinyl, or other physical items to AC55ID’s warehouse for free storage and shipping as part of their subscription.
• AC55ID inspects and stores all physical inventory and ships purchased items directly to customers.

2. Streaming Royalties & Rights Ownership

By signing up for AC55ID and uploading content, users acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

• Rights Holder Payments – AC55ID pays royalties only to the designated rights holder. Artists receive payouts if they own their streaming rights. If a label or third party owns these rights, payouts go to the designated rights holder.
• Active Subscription Requirement for Streaming Payouts – Labels must ensure each artist under their account has an active, paid subscription for streaming payouts to be processed. If an artist’s subscription is inactive, expired, or canceled, streaming payouts will not be processed.
• Digital Download Payments Are Not Affected by Subscription Status – Labels continue to receive earnings from digital downloads even if an artist’s subscription is inactive, as digital sales are separate from streaming royalties.
• User Responsibility & Agreement – Users confirm they have the legal rights to distribute uploaded material. AC55ID is not liable for ownership disputes or revenue-sharing issues.
• Unauthorized Uploads & Copyright Compliance – Users confirm they own or have legal rights to uploaded content. AC55ID assumes no liability for unauthorized uploads or third-party claims. Unauthorized content may lead to account suspension or termination.
• Payout & Financial Responsibility – AC55ID only distributes streaming royalties to the designated rights holder listed in the account settings. Labels and artists are responsible for managing their own revenue-sharing agreements.
• Dispute Handling & Indemnification – AC55ID is not responsible for resolving disputes between artists, labels, or third parties. By using AC55ID, users agree to indemnify and hold AC55ID harmless from any claims, losses, damages, or legal disputes arising from platform use.
• Agreement to Terms – By creating an account and uploading content, users explicitly agree to these terms and acknowledge their responsibility to comply with all platform policies.
• Policy Updates – AC55ID reserves the right to modify these terms at any time, and users are responsible for reviewing the latest version.

3. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy (https://www.ac55id.com/privacy-policy). It describes how we collect, use, and share information when you use the Site and Services that link to this Privacy Policy.

4. Acceptable Use & Content Moderation

• Users must not upload or distribute any content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene, hateful, or infringes on the rights of others.
• AC55ID reserves the right to remove content that violates these terms or suspend accounts engaged in misconduct.
• Users may report content violations, and AC55ID will review and take appropriate action.

5. Fees & Payments

• Transactions on AC55ID include purchases of digital content, merchandise, and subscriptions.
• AC55ID does not process refunds for digital content unless required by law.
• Payments for subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the next billing cycle.
• If AC55ID is legally required to deny access to purchased content due to copyright claims, no refunds will be provided unless required by law.
• All subscription fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

6. Fan Personal Information & Data Usage

• Artists and labels may access limited fan data, such as email and purchase history.
• Fan data must not be sold or misused. Artists must comply with privacy laws when using fan data.
• AC55ID is not responsible for how artists handle fan information outside the platform.

7. Registration & Account Requirements

• Users must provide accurate and truthful information when registering.
• AC55ID reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these terms.
• Users must be at least 16 years old to create an account.

8. Content Ownership, Licensing & Sales

• Artists and labels retain full ownership of their content but grant AC55ID the non-exclusive, royalty-free right to display, distribute, sell, and promote their content on the platform.
• By uploading content to AC55ID, artists and labels authorize the platform to process transactions related to digital downloads, streaming revenue, vinyl, and merchandise sales.
• AC55ID does not take a percentage of sales from digital downloads or physical products, ensuring creators keep 100% of their revenue (excluding payment processing fees, taxes, and shipping costs).
• Artists and labels are responsible for setting their prices and managing any revenue-sharing agreements externally.
• For further details, please refer to our AC55ID Rights Ownership & Monetization Policy. https://www.ac55id.com/ac55id-rights-ownership-monetization-policy/
• AC55ID does not use uploaded content for AI training or any unauthorized third-party usage.

9. Consumer Rights & Refund Policies (EU/UK)

• Physical merchandise sales may be subject to 14-day return policies in the EU & UK.
• AC55ID follows local consumer protection laws where applicable.
• If a product is defective, AC55ID will work with sellers to resolve disputes.

10. Third-Party Services & Integrations

• AC55ID integrates with third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). Users agree to their terms when using these services.
• Third-party tracking, analytics, or ad services may be used, but user data will not be sold.

11. Merchandise Fulfillment & Storage

• AC55ID provides free storage for artist and label merchandise as part of the subscription.
• Once merchandise is received, AC55ID inspects and confirms inventory before listing it for sale.
• When items are purchased, AC55ID handles fulfillment and shipping directly to customers.
• AC55ID is not responsible for damages or defects present before items arrive at the warehouse.

12. Termination & Dispute Resolution

• Users may cancel their Artist or Label subscription at any time, but refunds are not provided for the remaining billing period.
• AC55ID may terminate accounts for policy violations, unauthorized content uploads, or non-payment of subscription fees.
• Disputes are subject to arbitration in Wyoming, USA, under JAMS Arbitration Rules.

13. Indemnification & Liability Limitations

• Users agree to defend, indemnify, and hold AC55ID harmless from claims, losses, or damages arising from their content or actions on the platform.
• AC55ID is not liable for lost profits, business interruptions, or indirect damages resulting from platform use.

14. Modification of Terms

AC55ID reserves the right to change, modify, or update these Terms of Use at any time. Users are responsible for reviewing updated terms to ensure compliance.

For questions or support, contact us at hello@ac55id.support or call +1 (909) 303-6660 during business hours.