Terms of Service

  • Effective Date: 29 August 2025
  • Last Updated: 29 August 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Lyrbird ("we," "our," "us," or the "Service"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our music curation platform, website, and related services.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Lyrbird is a music curation platform that allows users to create profiles, share content, interact with other users, and participate in online communities. Our Service may include features such as:

  • User profiles and account creation
  • Content posting and sharing (text, images, videos)
  • Social interactions (likes, comments, follows)
  • Messaging and communication features
  • Content discovery and feeds

3. Eligibility and Account Registration

3.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction) to use our Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.

3.2 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use of your account

3.3 Account Accuracy

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update your information as necessary to maintain its accuracy.

4. User Content and Conduct

4.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you post on our Service ("User Content"). By posting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, modify, distribute, and store your content in connection with operating and improving the Service.

4.2 Content Standards

You agree that your User Content will not:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
  • Contain hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content
  • Include spam, malware, or malicious code
  • Contain false, misleading, or deceptive information
  • Include adult content, violence, or disturbing material
  • Violate the privacy rights of others
  • Promote illegal activities or substances

4.3 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Impersonate others or create fake accounts
  • Engage in harassment, bullying, or threatening behavior
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) without permission
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service's functionality
  • Collect personal information about other users without consent
  • Use the Service for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Circumvent any security measures or access restrictions

5. Content Moderation and Enforcement

5.1 Our Rights

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to:

  • Monitor, review, and moderate User Content
  • Remove or disable access to content that violates these Terms
  • Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
  • Cooperate with law enforcement when required

5.2 Reporting

Users can report content or behavior that violates these Terms through our reporting mechanisms. We will review reports and take appropriate action.

5.3 Appeals

If your content is removed or your account is suspended, you may appeal the decision by contacting our support team. We will review appeals in good faith.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, functionality, and underlying technology, is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works of our Service.

6.2 Trademark Policy

We respect trademark rights. If you believe content on our Service infringes your trademark, please contact us with relevant information.

6.3 Copyright Policy (DMCA)

We respond to valid copyright infringement notices under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). To report copyright infringement, contact us at [DMCA Email] with:

  • Description of the copyrighted work
  • Location of the infringing material on our Service
  • Your contact information
  • Statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized
  • Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
  • Your physical or electronic signature

7. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Service, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of third parties.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 Service Availability

We strive to keep our Service available, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

9.2 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.3 User Content Disclaimer

We do not endorse, verify, or take responsibility for User Content. Users are solely responsible for their content and interactions.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lyrbird and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your User Content
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of others

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by following the account deletion process in your settings.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately if you violate these Terms, engage in prohibited conduct, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
  • We may delete your account and User Content
  • Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

13. Governing Law and Disputes

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Dispute Resolution

Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

13.3 Jurisdiction

Any legal action relating to these Terms must be brought in the courts of Australia, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

13.4 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not as part of any class, consolidated, or representative action.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting updated Terms on our website. Material changes will be communicated to users via email or Service notification. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

14.4 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

14.5 Assignment

We may assign these Terms or any rights hereunder without your consent. You may not assign these Terms without our written consent.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

  • Email: [TBC]
  • Address: [TBC]
  • Data Protection Officer: [TBC]

For DMCA notices: [DMCA Email]