Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Slapback ("the Service", "we", "us", "our"), operated by Atish Music LLC, you ("you", "your", "user") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing the Service.

Slapback is not intended for children under 13 in the US or under 16 in the EEA, unless local law allows a lower age. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet the minimum age requirement for your jurisdiction and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Slapback is an AI-powered music collaboration platform that provides:

  • Audio file upload and streaming capabilities
  • AI-powered analysis and feedback on music productions
  • Human collaboration tools including timestamped comments and voice notes
  • Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) project file analysis
  • Version control and project history tracking
  • Team collaboration features

The Service includes both free and paid subscription tiers with varying feature access and usage limits.

3. User Accounts

Account Creation: You may register using Google OAuth. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Account Responsibilities: You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. AI Features and Disclaimers

AI Analysis: Our AI features use machine learning models to analyze audio content and provide feedback. You acknowledge that:

  • AI-generated feedback is provided for informational purposes only
  • AI analysis may not always be accurate, complete, or suitable for your specific needs
  • AI feedback should not replace professional music production advice
  • We do not guarantee any specific results from using AI features

No AI Training on User Content: We do not use your uploaded audio files or project data to train our AI models. Your music remains yours.

Third-Party AI Services: We use third-party AI providers (including OpenAI and Google) to power certain features. Your use of AI features is also subject to these providers' terms of service.

5. Content Ownership and Licensing

Your Content: You retain all ownership rights to the audio files, project files, and other content you upload to the Service ("User Content"). You are solely responsible for your User Content.

License to Us: By uploading User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

  • Store, process, and display your User Content as necessary to provide the Service
  • Create transcoded versions for streaming and analysis
  • Generate waveforms, spectrograms, and other visual representations
  • Process content through AI analysis features (when you enable them)
  • Share content with collaborators you explicitly authorize

This license exists only for the purpose of operating and providing the Service and ends when you delete your content or terminate your account.

Content Representations: You represent and warrant that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, or publicity rights.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Upload content that infringes any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights
  • Share content that is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or harmful to minors
  • Distribute malware, viruses, or any malicious code
  • Harass, abuse, threaten, or incite violence against any individual or group
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Scrape, data mine, or use automated systems to access the Service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Circumvent any usage limits or security measures
  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any aspect of the Service
  • Resell or redistribute the Service without our written permission

7. Subscription and Billing

Subscription Plans: We offer various subscription tiers with different features and usage limits. Paid subscriptions are billed monthly in advance.

Payment Processing: We use Stripe to process payments. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees.

Subscription Terms:

  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
  • You may cancel your subscription at any time
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
  • No refunds are provided for partial billing periods
  • We may change pricing with 30 days advance notice
  • Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of your account

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have rights regarding your personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

9. DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe your copyrighted work has been used in violation of your rights:

  • Send a DMCA notice to our designated agent at dmca@slapback.io
  • Include identification of the copyrighted work
  • Include the URL where the alleged infringement is located
  • Provide your contact information and a statement of good faith belief

We will investigate and take appropriate action, which may include removing the content and terminating repeat infringers' accounts.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service Availability: THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICE.

No Professional Advice: The Service, including AI feedback, does not constitute professional music production, legal, or business advice. Always consult qualified professionals for important decisions.

Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE OF THE SERVICE.

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Slapback and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

12. Termination

By You: You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting support.

By Us: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if:

  • You violate these Terms
  • We reasonably believe termination is necessary to protect other users
  • Required by law or legal process
  • Your account remains inactive for an extended period

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may delete your account data after a reasonable retention period.

13. Modifications to Service and Terms

Service Changes: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time.

Terms Changes: We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The arbitration shall be conducted in New York, New York, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

15. General Provisions

Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Slapback regarding the Service.

Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in effect.

Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver.

Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

  • Email: support@slapback.io

Last updated: September 10, 2025