Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to tunog.net, the premier platform for Filipino musicians to discover and purchase high-quality instrumentals and beats. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services.
By accessing or using tunog.net, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.
2. Description of Service
Tunog.net is a music marketplace platform that connects Filipino musicians with high-quality instrumentals and beats. Our services include:
- Music discovery and browsing capabilities
- Secure payment processing for music purchases
- User account management and profiles
- Music preview and streaming features
- Community features and artist support
- Local payment methods including GCash integration
3. User Accounts
Account Creation
To access certain features of our platform, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
- Be responsible for all activities under your account
Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion.
4. Music Licensing and Usage Rights
Purchased Music
When you purchase music through our platform, you receive a license to use the music according to the terms specified for each track. Standard licensing typically includes:
- Non-exclusive rights to use the music
- Commercial use permissions (subject to specific terms)
- Distribution rights for your musical works
- Performance rights for live shows
Prohibited Uses
You may not resell, redistribute, or claim ownership of purchased music. You may not use music in ways that violate the specific licensing terms or applicable laws.
5. Payment Terms
Pricing and Payment
All prices are displayed in Philippine Pesos (PHP) and are subject to change. We accept various payment methods including:
- GCash and other local e-wallets
- Credit and debit cards
- Bank transfers
- Other local payment methods
Refunds
Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis. Due to the digital nature of our products, refunds may be limited. Please contact our support team for refund requests.
6. User Conduct
You agree to use our platform responsibly and in accordance with these Terms. Prohibited activities include:
- Violating any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringing on intellectual property rights
- Uploading malicious software or harmful content
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfering with the proper functioning of our platform
- Creating fake accounts or impersonating others
- Spamming or sending unsolicited communications
7. Intellectual Property
The tunog.net platform, including its design, functionality, and content, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:
- Copy, modify, or distribute our platform or its content
- Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
- Use our trademarks or branding without permission
- Create derivative works based on our platform
8. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.
9. Disclaimers and Limitations
Service Availability
We strive to maintain high service availability, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our platform. We may experience downtime for maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, tunog.net shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless tunog.net and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Philippines. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Philippines.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes through our platform or via email. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to know more about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you can email us at: legal@tunog.net
