Terms of Service – WaveLock

1. Acceptance

By creating an account or using WaveLock (“Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

WaveLock provides audio hosting, transcoding (including HLS streaming), waveform generation, and embeddable playback for audio files. The Service is provided “as is” and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time without notice.

3. Account and Registration

You must provide accurate and complete information when registering. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for all activity under your account. You may not create more than one account unless we permit it. You must notify us promptly of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Acceptable Use

You may not use the Service to upload, store, or distribute content that is illegal, infringes the intellectual property or other rights of others, or violates applicable law. You may not abuse the Service (e.g., excessive load, circumventing usage limits, or attempting to gain unauthorized access). You may not resell or sublicense the Service without our prior written permission. We may suspend or terminate your account and access for any violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

5. User Content and License

You retain ownership of content you upload (“User Content”). By uploading User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to store, process, transmit, and display your User Content solely as necessary to provide and operate the Service. You represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to upload your User Content and to grant this license. We do not claim ownership of your User Content.

6. DMCA and Copyright

We respond to valid notices under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”). If you believe content on the Service infringes your copyright, send a written DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent (see Contact below) that includes: (a) your physical or electronic signature; (b) identification of the copyrighted work; (c) identification of the infringing material and its location; (d) your contact information; (e) a statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized; and (f) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner. We may remove the material and may terminate repeat infringers’ accounts. If you believe your content was removed in error, you may send a counter-notification that complies with the DMCA; we will forward it to the complainant and may restore the content if no court action is filed.

7. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WAVELOCK AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOSS OF DATA, REVENUE, PROFITS, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US (IF ANY) IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY; IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WaveLock and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to (a) your use of the Service, (b) your User Content, (c) your violation of these Terms or any law, or (d) any dispute between you and a third party relating to the Service or your User Content.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account or access to the Service at any time, with or without cause or notice. You may stop using the Service at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may delete or retain your data in accordance with our policies and applicable law. Sections that by their nature should survive (including Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and General) will survive termination.

11. Changes to Terms

We may change these Terms at any time by posting updated terms at this URL. We may notify you of material changes by email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of changed terms constitutes acceptance of the new terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the Service.

12. General

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and WaveLock regarding the Service and supersede any prior agreements. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision is not a waiver of that right or provision. You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our consent; we may assign our rights and obligations without restriction. Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, or joint venture. The section headings are for convenience only and have no legal effect.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms, DMCA notices, or the Service, contact us at [email protected].