Terms of Use — Ubuntu Music

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Ubuntu Music, creating an account, or subscribing to any plan, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.

2. Who We Are

Ubuntu Music is owned and operated by WeCode IT Technology Limited (“WeCode IT”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), which develops and maintains the Service and related products.

3. Applicability of These Terms

These Terms apply to:

Listeners who stream or download content through Ubuntu Music;
Subscribers to any free or paid plan;
Artists, creators, labels, and rights holders who upload, manage, or monetize content;
Visitors to our website, web player, or related pages; and
Anyone using features, tools, or services provided through Ubuntu Music.

Additional terms may apply for specific services (for example, artist agreements, distribution agreements, or promotional campaigns). If there is a conflict between these Terms and any additional terms, the additional terms will govern for that specific service.

4. Eligibility

You must be at least the minimum age of digital consent in your country (for example, 13, 16, or 18) or use the Service under the supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian, where allowed by law.
You must have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract with WeCode IT or have a parent/guardian do so on your behalf.
By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

5. Your Account

5.1 Account Registration

You may need to create an account to access certain features of Ubuntu Music.
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep it up to date.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account, whether or not authorized by you.

If you believe your account has been compromised, you must notify us promptly at helpdesk.ubuntumusic@gmail.com.

6. Subscriptions, Payments & Trials

6.1 Subscription Plans

Ubuntu Music may offer free and paid subscription plans with different features and limitations. We reserve the right to introduce new plans, modify existing plans, or discontinue plans, provided that such changes will apply on a going-forward basis.

6.2 Billing & Payment

If you subscribe to a paid plan, you authorize us and our payment processors to charge your selected payment method for applicable subscription fees and taxes.
Subscription fees are typically billed in advance on a recurring basis (for example, monthly or annually), unless otherwise stated at the time of purchase.
You agree to maintain accurate and up-to-date billing and payment information. If a payment fails, we may suspend or downgrade your access until payment is successfully completed.

6.3 Renewal & Cancellation

Subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless canceled before the renewal date.
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or the platform used for purchase (for example, app store or mobile billing, where applicable).
Cancellation prevents future charges but typically does not entitle you to a refund for the current billing period, except where required by law.

6.4 Free Trials & Promotions

We may offer free trials or promotional pricing from time to time. Eligibility, duration, and conditions will be explained at sign-up.
If you do not cancel a free trial before it ends, your account may convert to a paid subscription and you may be charged automatically.
We may modify or discontinue free trials or promotions at any time in our sole discretion.

7. Use of the Service & License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, WeCode IT grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

Access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use; and
Stream and, where available, temporarily download content for offline listening on authorized devices.

You agree that you will not:

Use the Service for public performances, broadcasting, or commercial purposes without a separate written agreement;
Copy, reproduce, distribute, or publicly display content beyond what is expressly permitted by these Terms;
Record, rip, or capture streams for permanent storage outside the Service;
Modify, create derivative works from, or sell any content obtained through the Service;
Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

8. User Content

Ubuntu Music may allow you to submit or upload content such as:

Playlists, likes, favorites, and recommendations;
Reviews, ratings, and comments;
Profile photos, artist bios, and other text or media;
Audio content and related artwork/metadata if you are an artist or rights holder.

Collectively, this is “User Content”. Musical works and sound recordings (including masters) that you own or control and upload to Ubuntu Music are referred to below as “Artist Content”, which is a specific type of User Content.

8.1 Your Representations

By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

You own or have the necessary rights and licenses to submit the User Content and to grant the licenses described in this section;
Your User Content does not infringe or violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights;
Your User Content complies with applicable laws and these Terms.

8.2 License for Non-Music User Content

For User Content that is not Artist Content (for example, playlists, comments, reviews, profile photos, bios, and other non-audio materials), you grant WeCode IT a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to:

Host, store, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, publicly perform, and publicly display such User Content; and
Create derivative works from such User Content as necessary to operate, promote, and improve the Service.

This license exists solely to enable the functioning and promotion of the Service and continues for as long as your non-music User Content is available on the Service. Some residual copies may remain in backups or caches even after removal.

8.3 License for Artist Content (Music)

For Artist Content (your musical works, sound recordings, and associated artwork/metadata that you upload or authorize for upload):

You retain full ownership of all intellectual property rights in your Artist Content.
Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of your Artist Content to WeCode IT.

By submitting Artist Content, you grant WeCode IT a limited, worldwide, non-exclusive license (and, where necessary, the right to sublicense to our technical and distribution partners) solely to:

Host, store, encode, transcode, and otherwise technically process your Artist Content;
Reproduce and stream your Artist Content to users of the Service on demand (including offline playback where enabled);
Display associated artwork, metadata, and your name/likeness in connection with your Artist Content on and in relation to the Service; and
Use reasonable excerpts and artwork from your Artist Content for in-service discovery and recommendations (for example, playlists, “related artists”, charts, and search results).

This license is:

Not a transfer of ownership of your Artist Content;
Not a grant of general, royalty-free rights for your music outside the operation and promotion of the Service; and
Subject to any royalty, revenue-sharing, or other commercial arrangements that apply between you and WeCode IT, or between you and any distributor or partner through which your Artist Content is delivered to Ubuntu Music.

We will not exploit your Artist Content outside the operation and promotion of the Service (for example, in unrelated third-party sync uses, compilations, or commercial products) without your separate permission or a separate agreement that sets out any royalties or fees payable.

This license for Artist Content continues only for as long as your Artist Content is made available on the Service, except for:

A reasonable period needed to remove or disable access following your takedown request or the end of a distribution agreement; and
Residual copies that may remain in backups or logs maintained for security, compliance, or audit purposes.

9. Artist & Rights Holder Accounts

If you are an artist, label, distributor, or other rights holder using Ubuntu Music to upload or manage content:

You confirm that you have the necessary rights and licenses to distribute that content through the Service.
You are responsible for ensuring that your uploads, metadata, and associated information are accurate and lawful.
You agree to comply with any additional terms or distribution agreements we make available for artist or rights holder accounts.

Ubuntu Music is not responsible for disputes between you and third parties regarding ownership, royalties, or rights, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

10. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to, and not to attempt to:

Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose;
Violate applicable laws, rules, or regulations;
Circumvent, remove, or interfere with any digital rights management (DRM) or security features;
Access the Service using automated means (such as bots or scripts) without our permission;
Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
Infringe or misappropriate the rights of others, including intellectual property and privacy rights;
Collect or harvest personal information about other users without their consent;
Post or transmit User Content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, hateful, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate.

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action, including suspension or termination of accounts, where we suspect any violation of these Terms.

11. Third-Party Services

The Service may integrate with or link to third-party services, such as payment processors, mobile operators, analytics providers, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for third-party content, terms, or practices. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and privacy policies.

12. Intellectual Property Infringement

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users to do the same. If you believe that any content on Ubuntu Music infringes your copyright or other IP rights, please send us a written notice that includes:

Your name and contact information;
A description of the work you claim has been infringed;
A description of where the allegedly infringing content is located on the Service (for example, track name, artist name, or URL);
A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by you, your agent, or the law;
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, if applicable, that you are the rights owner or authorized to act on their behalf;
Your physical or electronic signature.

Send notices to: helpdesk.ubuntumusic@gmail.com with the subject line “IP Infringement Notice”.

We may remove or disable access to content and, where appropriate, terminate accounts of repeat infringers, as required by applicable law.

13. Termination & Suspension

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service, in whole or in part, if:

You violate these Terms or other applicable policies;
We are required to do so by law or a competent authority;
We decide to discontinue all or part of the Service; or
We detect fraudulent, abusive, or suspicious activity related to your account.

You may stop using the Service at any time and may request account deletion where available in settings.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will end, and we may delete or deactivate your account and associated data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and legal obligations. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification) will remain in effect.

14. Disclaimers

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Service and all content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. WeCode IT does not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.

WeCode IT disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, WeCode IT and its directors, officers, employees, partners, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Service.

To the extent permitted by law, our total aggregate liability for any claims arising out of or related to the Service or these Terms will be limited to the greater of:

The amount you have paid to us for the Service in the three (3) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim; or
[Insert fixed amount, e.g., USD 50].

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WeCode IT and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and partners from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

Your use of the Service;
Your User Content;
Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law;
Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights.

17. Changes to the Service

We may modify, update, or discontinue certain features, functionalities, or content of the Service at any time. We are not obligated to maintain or support any particular feature. Where required by law, we will provide notice of significant changes.

18. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in the Service, our practices, or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will provide appropriate notice, such as updating the “Effective” date, showing a notice within the app or on our website, or sending you a direct communication where required by law.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Service.

19. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to them or the Service are governed by the laws of Zambia, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles, unless another law is mandatorily applicable.

You and WeCode IT agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Zambia, unless applicable law provides otherwise.

20. Miscellaneous

Entire agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional terms referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and WeCode IT regarding the Service.
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
No waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of those rights.
Assignment: You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or by operation of law.

21. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms or the Service, please contact us at:

Email: helpdesk.ubuntumusic@gmail.com