Last Updated: August 12, 2024
Welcome to Koshiz Music (“I,” “my,” or “me”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of my website, services, and products (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using my Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and any additional terms and conditions referenced herein.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
3. License Grant
When you purchase a song or musical idea from Koshiz Music, you are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the song or musical idea under the following terms:
- Usage Rights: You have the right to:
- Reproduce: Create copies of the song or musical idea in physical formats (such as CDs, vinyl) or digital formats (such as downloads, streaming).
- Synchronize: Incorporate the song or musical idea into audiovisual works (such as films, TV shows, online videos).
- Distribute: Distribute copies of the song or musical idea through various channels.
- Perform: Perform the song or musical idea publicly (such as in live performances, public broadcasts).
- Record: Record new versions of the song or musical idea.
- Non-Exclusive License: The license granted is non-exclusive, meaning I can grant similar licenses to other parties.
- Transfer of Rights:
- Recording Rights: The license may be transferred in relation to recording rights only. This means you may assign or sell the right to record and distribute the music to a third party.
- Publishing Rights: The license does not extend to publishing rights. Publishing rights, including the right to collect royalties from the composition, remain with Koshiz Music, LLC and are not transferable.
- Restrictions: You may not:
- Resell or Redistribute: Resell, redistribute, or offer the song or musical idea for download or streaming without prior written consent from me.
- Claim Ownership: Claim ownership of the original song or musical idea or any part thereof. This includes, but is not limited to, reproducing, adapting, or incorporating the song into new works without acknowledging that the original song or musical idea remains the property of Koshiz Music, LLC.
- Alter or Modify: Alter, modify, or create derivative works of the song or musical idea in a way that suggests that you are the creator of the original material. Publishing rights shall be attributed to Koshiz Music, LLC, and recording credits attributed to Ryan Freer as songwriter, and/or “R. T. Freer” as a featured artist.
4. Publishing Administration Rights
Administrative Rights: Upon purchase, I may retain certain publishing administration rights, which include the right to collect royalties related to the original song and its sound recording. These rights do not affect the non-exclusive nature of the license granted to you.
5. Payment and Fees
All payments must be made in full at the time of purchase. Prices for the Services are subject to change without notice. I reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Services (or any part thereof) at any time without prior notice.
6. Ownership
All songs and musical ideas provided through the Services remain the exclusive property of Koshiz Music, LLC, and its licensors. By purchasing a license, you do not acquire any ownership rights to the song or musical idea. This means you are granted permission to use the song or musical idea under the terms specified, but you do not gain any rights to the underlying intellectual property, which remains the sole property of Koshiz Music, LLC.
7. Copyright and Intellectual Property
The songs, logos, trademarks, and other intellectual property associated with my Services are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of the songs or any other materials provided through the Services is strictly prohibited.
8. Termination
I reserve the right to terminate your access to the Services at my sole discretion, without notice, if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, all licenses granted to you will immediately terminate, and you must cease and desist all use of the songs until further notice.
9. Refund Policy
All sales are final, and no refunds will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Please review your order carefully before completing your purchase.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Koshiz Music, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Koshiz Music, LLC, and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents, now or in the future, from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising out of or related to your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
13. Changes to the Terms
I may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on my website. Your continued use of the Services after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
Any changes or modifications to these Terms must be submitted to Koshiz Music, LLC in writing and approved by all impacted parties.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact me at koshizmusic@gmail.com.