Terms of Service

Welcome to deej ("App"). By using this App, you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the App.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to deej (the “Platform”). By creating an account, uploading audio, purchasing music, or otherwise using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the “Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

Uploader click‑through: Each time you click the Upload button you electronically confirm that (a) you have read and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy, and (b) all content you upload fully complies with Sections 4 & 5 below and does not infringe any third‑party rights. This click‑through acts as your electronic signature.

2. Eligibility

You must have the legal capacity to enter into contracts in your jurisdiction. If you are under 18 (or the age of majority where you live) you may only use the Platform with a parent or guardian’s consent.

3. Accounts

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Keep your login credentials secure and notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

4. User‑Generated Content & Upload Warranties

You may upload full songs, snippets, artwork, metadata, or other content (“User Content”). When you upload, you represent and warrant that:

You are the sole owner of, or have obtained all necessary rights (including master, composition, artwork, sample clearances, and performer consents) to exploit the User Content worldwide.
Uploading, selling, streaming, or otherwise exploiting the User Content on the Platform will not breach any agreement you have with a label, publisher, distributor, or other third party.
The User Content contains no malware, illegal material, or material that is defamatory, obscene, or otherwise unlawful.

You retain ownership of your User Content, but you grant deej the license in Section 5. You are solely responsible for the User Content you upload.

5. Licenses Granted to deej

You grant deej a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free license during the period your User Content remains on the Platform to:

store, reproduce, transcode, host, publicly perform, display, distribute, and otherwise make your User Content available to users;
sell permanent or time‑limited downloads, streams, or other digital copies of your User Content at prices you set or approve;
edit or truncate previews for discovery features, marketing, and editorial use on the Platform;
use your name, likeness, trademarks, and logos in connection with the above rights.

6. Payments & Revenue Share

For each purchase of a full song, deej will allocate 60% of the net amount received to the uploading artist account. Payouts occur monthly after deej receives cleared funds from Apple. You must supply accurate tax and payout information (e.g., W‑9, bank details) through our third‑party payment processor. Unclaimed or rejected payouts may be forfeited after 24 months.

7. Copyright Policy (DMCA)

deej respects intellectual‑property rights and operates a repeat‑infringer policy. If you believe content infringes your copyright, please submit a takedown notice to our designated agent at dj@deejapp.com. We will respond expeditiously as required by 17 U.S.C. §512.

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to (a) scrape, copy, or download content except as expressly allowed; (b) circumvent DRM or security measures; (c) manipulate play‑counts or purchases; (d) upload viruses or malicious code; or (e) use the Platform for any unlawful purpose.

9. Termination & Content Removal

deej may suspend or terminate your account, or remove any User Content, at any time if we believe you have breached these Terms or for any reason in our sole discretion. You may delete your User Content at any time; Sections 4, 10, 11, and 14 survive termination.

10. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

The Platform is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, deej disclaims all warranties, express or implied. In no event will deej be liable for indirect or consequential damages. deej’s aggregate liability shall not exceed the greater of (a) USD 100 or (b) the amounts you paid deej in the 12 months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless deej, its officers, employees, and partners from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your User Content, your breach of these Terms, or your misuse of the Platform.

12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, U.S.A., without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles. Any dispute will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Travis County, Texas, unless we mutually agree to binding arbitration.

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after notice of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Miscellaneous

If a provision is held invalid, the remainder will remain in effect.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and deej regarding the Platform and supersede any prior agreements.
No waiver of a breach is a waiver of any other breach.