Last Updated: February 18, 2026 | Governing Law: State of Delaware, United States
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Lithyus Music Publishing platform and related websites, applications, and services (collectively, the "Platform"). By creating an account or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms.
You may use the Platform only if:
If you are using the Platform on behalf of an organization, you represent that you are authorized to bind that organization.
You must provide accurate and complete registration data and keep it current. You are responsible for:
We may require verification steps, including email verification or security controls, before enabling full account access.
You represent and warrant that:
As between you and the Company, you retain ownership of your Content, subject to the licenses you grant in these Terms.
You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, process, transmit, and display your Content solely to operate, secure, improve, and provide the Platform (including moderation, support, anti-fraud, anti-duplication, and legal compliance).
You remain solely responsible for obtaining any third-party permissions, clearances, licenses, consents, or collective rights registrations required for your Content.
The Platform may use audio fingerprinting and related matching technologies to detect potential duplication, metadata conflicts, or potential rights issues.
The Platform provides tools for discovery, communication, booking/reservations, contract workflows, delivery management, and subscription/payment-status tracking between Users.
Unless explicitly stated in writing for a specific transaction, the Company is not a party to contracts formed directly between Users and is not a fiduciary, agent, or guarantor of user performance.
Where Content is delivered, shared, or made accessible to another User, the recipient receives only the license expressly specified by the sender and applicable Platform controls (e.g., streaming and/or download permissions, expiration limits).
No implied transfer of copyright ownership occurs unless documented separately in a signed writing.
Recipients may not:
Fees, pricing, and payment status may be recorded on the Platform for operational purposes. Users are responsible for their own tax, invoicing, and financial compliance obligations unless the Company expressly agrees otherwise in writing.
Where third-party payment processors are used, those transactions are additionally subject to the processor's terms and privacy practices.
Unless otherwise required by law or expressly agreed in writing:
Chargebacks, payment reversals, or fraud claims may result in account restrictions pending investigation.
If you believe Content on the Platform infringes your rights, submit a compliant notice as described in the DMCA / Copyright / Take-Down Policy.
We may remove, disable, or restrict access to challenged Content while evaluating notices, legal requirements, and repeat-infringer considerations.
We may suspend or terminate accounts of repeat infringers or users with repeated rights-related violations, in our reasonable discretion and in accordance with applicable law.
We may suspend, restrict, or terminate access if we reasonably believe you:
You may stop using the Platform at any time. Certain data may be retained as required for legal, accounting, fraud-prevention, or dispute-resolution purposes.
Except where expressly stated otherwise, the Company acts as an intermediary technology provider and service operator. We do not guarantee:
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Platform is provided "as is" and "as available." The Company disclaims all implied warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business opportunity, arising out of or related to your use of the Platform.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.
Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to attempt informal resolution by contacting us with a detailed notice of dispute.
If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved as provided below, subject to mandatory rights under applicable law.
To the extent permitted by law, any dispute not resolved informally shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by a recognized arbitration provider, with venue in Delaware (or remote proceedings where permitted).
If this arbitration clause is found unenforceable for a particular claim, the claim shall be brought in state or federal courts located in Delaware, and the parties consent to that jurisdiction and venue.
The names "Lithyus," "Lithyus Music," and "Lithyus Music Publishing" and all associated logos, designs, and visual identities are trademarks, trade names, or service marks owned by Lithyus Music Group, LLC. All rights are reserved.
You may not use, reproduce, display, or distribute any of the Company's trademarks or trade names without prior written authorization. Unauthorized use may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition under applicable law.
Nothing in these Terms grants you any right, title, or interest in the Company's trademarks or proprietary names, except as expressly permitted for the limited purpose of using the Platform in accordance with these Terms.
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes are effective upon posting the updated Terms (or other legally sufficient notice). Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
For legal notices and Terms-related questions, contact: infos@lithyusmusic.com