These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the website operated by FLAM Records at https://flamtunes.live (the “Site”), including submission features and related communications. By using the Site or submitting materials, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
1. What FLAM Records is (and is not)
FLAM Records is the name of a collaborative space and online platform for people creating music with AI. The Site is organized with label-like structure—curation, release scheduling, and media surfaces (including AI Radio integrations and YouTube showcases)—so expectations stay clear. That structure does notmean FLAM Records is a conventional "record label" in the industry sense, and it does not, by itself, imply that we own your masters or control your rights unless a separate written agreement expressly says so.
FLAM Records provides this ecosystem and related media surfaces as described on the Site. FLAM Records is not an open public upload platform, not a guaranteed promotion service, and not a substitute for legal advice or accounting for your releases.
2. South African law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of South African courts, subject to mandatory consumer protections that may apply under the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (“CPA”) or other laws that cannot be contracted away.
3. Submissions: eligibility, review, and no obligation
If you submit a demo, track, or other materials through the Site (a “Submission”), you understand and agree that:
- FLAM Records has no obligation to review, accept, respond to, or release any Submission.
- Submissions must be finished work (not bulk folders of drafts) and must comply with these Terms, including disclosure and anti-spam rules.
- FLAM Records may reject or remove Submissions that do not meet quality, integrity, legal, or brand-fit standards, including suspected impersonation, spam, or rights issues.
4. No royalty management; splits are your responsibility
Unless a separate written agreement expressly states otherwise, FLAM Records does not manage royalty accounting, does not administer splits between contributors, and does not act as a collection society. You are solely responsible for clearing rights, paying collaborators, and maintaining accurate ownership and publishing data.
5. AI disclosure requirement
Where AI tools were used in a material way (including AI-assisted or AI-generated vocals, production, composition assistance, or similar), you must disclose that accurately in any Submission flow we provide. Misrepresentation may result in rejection, removal, and termination of discussions or relationships.
6. Anti-impersonation
You may not impersonate another artist, label, rights holder, or person; you may not submit work you do not have rights to represent; and you may not attempt to mislead listeners or platforms about identity, affiliation, or ownership.
7. Anti-spam and abuse
You may not use the Site or contact channels to spam, harass, scrape, overload, or distribute malware. You may not automate abusive submission volumes or attempt to circumvent technical limits. We may rate-limit, block, or report conduct that threatens integrity or availability.
8. Release scheduling control
Releases that FLAM Records chooses to support are planned using a structured calendar. Dates and rollout steps are coordinated for ecosystem coherence. You may not demand placement that conflicts with scheduling integrity, partner commitments, or legal constraints.
9. No guaranteed promotion
References to AI Radio, YouTube showcases, or other distribution describe ecosystem intent and capabilities, not a promise of outcomes. FLAM Records does not guarantee streams, charting, revenue, playlisting, radio spins, press, or any specific level of exposure. Actual placement depends on curation, availability, compliance, and partner policies.
10. Intellectual property
The Site’s design, branding, text, graphics, and original content are owned by FLAM Records or its licensors unless otherwise stated. Third-party trademarks belong to their owners. No licence is granted except the limited right to view and use the Site for personal, non-commercial browsing consistent with these Terms. See our Copyright Notice.
You retain ownership of your Submissions, but you grant FLAM Records a limited licence to receive, review, store temporarily as needed for review, and display internally for evaluation purposes. Any broader licence (e.g., distribution) requires a separate written agreement.
11. Third-party services and embeds
The Site may embed or link to third-party services (including Spotify, YouTube, and radio streams). Your use of those services is subject to their terms and privacy policies. FLAM Records does not control third-party availability or practices. See our Disclaimer.
12. Contact forms and communications
You agree to provide accurate information and not to transmit unlawful, harassing, defamatory, or harmful content. Unless expressly agreed in writing, communications do not create a contract, distribution deal, or agency relationship.
13. Availability and changes
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site. Content may change without notice.
14. Disclaimer of warranties
The Site is provided “as is” and “as available” to the fullest extent permitted by South African law. We disclaim warranties that are not mandatory under the CPA or other applicable law, where lawfully excludable.
15. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law (including the CPA where it applies), FLAM Records and its representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, data, or goodwill arising from your use of the Site or third-party embeds. Aggregate liability for any claim will not exceed the greater of (a) amounts you paid FLAM Records for the specific service giving rise to the claim in the twelve months before the claim (if any), or (b) ZAR 200, except where law does not permit such a cap.
16. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless FLAM Records against claims arising from your breach of these Terms, your Submissions, or your violation of third-party rights, except to the extent caused by our wilful misconduct or gross negligence.
17. Consumer rights
Nothing in these Terms limits mandatory consumer rights. If a term is invalid, the remainder remains in effect.
18. Privacy
Personal information is handled as described in our Privacy Policy.
19. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance where permitted by law.
20. Contact
Questions: hello@flamtunes.com