Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Gaana Hindi's music distribution platform and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our services.

2. Service Description

Gaana Hindi provides music distribution services that allow artists and labels to distribute their music to over 150+ digital streaming platforms worldwide, including but not limited to:

• Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music
• YouTube Music, YouTube Content ID
• SoundCloud, Deezer, Pandora
• Social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook)
• Other digital streaming and download platforms

3. User Eligibility

To use our services, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old or have parental consent
• Have the legal right to distribute the music you submit
• Own or have proper licensing for all content submitted
• Provide accurate and truthful information during registration

4. Content Guidelines

4.1 Acceptable Content

All music submitted must:

• Be original work or properly licensed
• Meet quality standards for professional distribution
• Include accurate metadata and artwork
• Comply with platform-specific requirements

4.2 Prohibited Content

We do not accept content that:

• Infringes on copyright or other intellectual property rights
• Contains hate speech, discriminatory, or offensive material
• Violates any local, state, national, or international law
• Contains explicit content without proper labeling
• Is generated by AI without proper disclosure

5. Payment and Pricing

5.1 One-Time Payment Model

Our service operates on a one-time payment basis with no recurring fees. Pricing includes:

• Distribution to 150+ platforms worldwide
• Royalty collection and management
• YouTube Content ID protection
• Catalog management tools

5.2 Royalty Distribution

We collect and distribute royalties from streaming platforms according to our revenue sharing agreement. Detailed royalty reports are provided through your dashboard.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

You retain all rights to your original music content. By using our service, you grant us a non-exclusive license to:

• Distribute your content to selected platforms
• Collect royalties on your behalf
• Promote your music through our marketing channels
• Use your content for platform demonstration purposes

7. Platform Responsibilities

7.1 Our Obligations

• Distribute your music to selected platforms within specified timeframes
• Provide accurate royalty reporting
• Maintain platform relationships and technical infrastructure
• Offer customer support for distribution-related issues

7.2 Limitations

We are not responsible for:

• Third-party platform policies or technical issues
• Promotional success or streaming numbers
• Changes in royalty rates by streaming platforms
• Content rejection by individual platforms

8. User Responsibilities

As a user, you agree to:

• Provide accurate content information and metadata
• Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
• Comply with all platform-specific terms and conditions
• Keep your contact information updated for royalty payments

9. Termination

9.1 By User

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting our support team. Content removal from platforms may take 30-90 days.

9.2 By Gaana Hindi

We reserve the right to terminate accounts for:

• Violation of these terms
• Submission of infringing content
• Fraudulent activity or false information
• Non-payment of fees

10. Limitation of Liability

Gaana Hindi shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of our services.

11. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services. By using our platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved through:

• Direct negotiation between parties
• Mediation if direct negotiation fails
• Arbitration in accordance with Indian law

These terms are governed by the laws of India, and any legal proceedings shall be conducted in Indian courts.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes via:

• Email notification to registered users
• Announcement on our website
• In-platform notifications

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.