Tearms and Conditions

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the PLEK mobile application and related services (the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

PLEK Inc. (“PLEK,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a Delaware corporation providing music distribution, fan analytics, and financial services to independent artists.

Description of Service

PLEK is a comprehensive platform for independent artists that provides:

- Music distribution and streaming services

- Fan analytics and geographic insights

- Music battle and community features

- Financial services including debit cards

- Artist collaboration tools

- Revenue tracking and management

Artist-First Commitment

PLEK is built on the principle of Artist Ownership First. Unlike other platforms, we guarantee:

- You retain 100% ownership of all your music, content, and data

- You keep 96% of net revenue (industry’s highest share)

- No hidden fees, no upfront costs, no monthly subscriptions

- Complete data portability and export rights at all times

- Transparent analytics with no manipulation or withholding of data

- Right to leave the platform with all your content and data at any time

Eligibility

Age Requirements

- You must be at least 18 years old to use our financial services

- Users aged 13-17 may use music features with parental consent

- Users under 13 are not permitted to use the Service

Artist Verification

- Artists must provide accurate identity verification documents

- False information may result in immediate account termination

- We reserve the right to verify artist credentials at any time

User Accounts

Account Creation

- You must provide accurate and complete information

- You are responsible for maintaining account security

- One account per person; sharing accounts is prohibited

Account Responsibilities

- Maintain confidentiality of login credentials

- Notify us immediately of unauthorized access

- You are liable for all activities under your account

Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content Ownership

YOU OWN YOUR CONTENT. Period. This means:

- You retain 100% ownership of all music, artwork, and content you upload

- PLEK claims NO ownership rights to your creative works

- You may remove your content at any time for any reason

- We will never use your content for training AI or machine learning without explicit consent

- Your content cannot be used in ways that compete with your own distribution

- You maintain all rights to license your content to other platforms simultaneously

Limited License to PLEK

You grant PLEK only a limited, non-exclusive license to:

- Distribute your content through our platform and partner services

- Display your content in connection with our Service

- Generate analytics and insights for your benefit

This license ends immediately when you remove content or close your account.

Data Ownership and Portability

ALL YOUR DATA BELONGS TO YOU, including:

- Fan analytics and geographic data

- Revenue and sales information

- Battle history and engagement metrics

- Account information and communication history

You have the absolute right to:

- Export ALL your data at any time in standard formats

- Keep your data even if you leave PLEK

- Transfer your data to other platforms

- Delete your data from our systems permanently

In any merger, acquisition, or business sale, your data ownership rights are NON-TRANSFERABLE and remain with you.

Content Standards

- Content must not violate any laws or third-party rights

- No hate speech, harassment, or harmful content

- No copyrighted material without proper authorization

PLEK’s Intellectual Property

- PLEK platform, features, and technology are our property

- You may not copy, modify, or reverse engineer our platform

- Our brand elements and trademarks are protected

Financial Services

Card Services

- Debit cards are issued through our banking partner Stripe

- Additional terms from Stripe may apply to card services

- Card usage subject to available balance and spending limits

Payments and Fees

- We charge only a 4% platform fee on earnings (industry’s lowest)

- No upfront costs, setup fees, or monthly subscription fees

- No hidden charges or surprise deductions

- Payment processing fees may apply for certain transactions

- All fees are clearly disclosed before any transaction

Revenue Sharing

- Artists retain 96% of net revenue after platform fees

- Revenue attribution tracked transparently through our analytics system

- Payments processed through secure banking partners

- No withholding of payments for arbitrary reasons

Music Battles and Community Features

Battle Participation

- Battles must use legally owned music

- Voting and participation must be genuine

- No manipulation of battle results or artificial engagement

Discovery and Attribution

- Battle creators may earn discovery points for introducing new music

- Purchase attribution tracked for 7 days after battle exposure

- Points and rewards subject to terms and fair use policies

Prohibited Activities

You may not:

- Use the Service for illegal activities

- Upload content you don’t own or have rights to use

- Manipulate analytics, battles, or engagement metrics

- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or harm the platform

- Create fake accounts or impersonate others

- Use automated tools or bots

- Engage in spam or unsolicited marketing

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

IMPORTANT: You maintain complete ownership and control of all your data, with full export rights at all times.

Termination

Your Right to Terminate

- You may delete your account at any time for any reason

- Upon termination, we will cease distribution of your content immediately

- You retain the right to export all your data before or after termination

- Some data may be retained only for legal compliance (clearly specified)

- No penalties or fees for account termination

Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your account only for:

- Violation of these Terms

- Fraudulent or illegal activity

- Repeated policy violations

- Non-payment of fees

We will provide reasonable notice and opportunity to cure violations except in cases of illegal activity or immediate harm.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

- Service provided “as is” without warranties

- We do not guarantee uninterrupted service

- Features may change or be discontinued with reasonable notice

Financial Disclaimers

- We are not a bank and do not provide banking services directly

- Card services provided by third-party banking partners

- No guarantee of earnings or revenue generation

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

- PLEK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

- OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY YOU IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

- WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR THIRD-PARTY SERVICES OR CONTENT

IMPORTANT ARTIST PROTECTION: These limitations do not affect your ownership rights to your content and data, which remain absolute.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold PLEK harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

- Your use of the Service

- Your content or violations of others’ rights

- Your violation of these Terms

- Your violation of any laws or regulations

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by Delaware state law and federal law of the United States.

Arbitration Agreement

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than court proceedings, except for:

- Claims seeking injunctive relief

- Small claims court matters

- Intellectual property disputes

Class Action Waiver

You agree not to participate in class action lawsuits against PLEK.

Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through:

- In-app notifications

- Email to registered users

- Posted notice on our website

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.

ARTIST PROTECTION: Any changes that materially affect your ownership rights or data portability will require your explicit consent.

Intellectual Property Claims

If you believe content on PLEK infringes your copyright:

1. Send a written notice to contact@plek.world

1. Include specific identification of copyrighted work

1. Provide contact information and good faith statement

1. Include electronic signature

We will investigate and respond promptly to valid claims.

International Use

The Service is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from other countries:

- You are responsible for compliance with local laws

- Some features may not be available in all regions

- Data may be transferred to the United States

Severability

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

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

PLEK Inc.

Email: contact@plek.world

Address: [Delaware Corporation Address]

Entire Agreement

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

Survival

Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution shall survive termination of these Terms.

YOUR CONTENT AND DATA OWNERSHIP RIGHTS SURVIVE ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

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By using PLEK, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.