Terms of Service

Last updated: July 6, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Musiate, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

Musiate is a curated music discovery platform that provides random music recommendations based on user preferences. We offer both free discovery features and premium paid services for artists. We also collect anonymous usage analytics to improve our service and provide personalized experiences for users with accounts.

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

3.2 Account Requirements

3.3 Account Recovery

Important: If you do not provide an email address during registration, we cannot recover your account if you forget your password. Your account will be permanently inaccessible.

4. User Account Features and Responsibilities

4.1 Artist Preference Tracking

4.2 Account Data and Privacy

4.3 Account Termination

5. Premium Services for Artists

5.1 Standard Premium Plan (€3/month per artist, excluding taxes)

5.2 Priority Plan (€1 per entry (artist), excluding taxes)

5.3 Custom Filter Plan (€10 + €1 per entry (artist), excluding taxes)

5.4 Payment Terms

5.5 Analytics and Performance Data for Premium Plans

6. Donations

6.1 Voluntary Nature

All donations to Musiate are voluntary and made to support the operation and development of our free music discovery platform.

6.2 Donation Processing

6.3 Use of Donations

Donations are used to:

6.4 No Goods or Services

Donations do not entitle donors to:

6.5 Refund Policy

Donations are generally final and non-refundable. However:

6.6 Donor Recognition

Unless you explicitly request recognition:

7. Acceptable Use

7.1 Prohibited Activities

You may not:

7.2 Content Standards

7.3 Account Usage Standards

8. Data Collection and Analytics

8.1 Anonymous Usage Tracking

By using our service, you acknowledge and agree that we collect usage data including:

8.2 Account-Linked Data Collection

For users with accounts, we also collect:

8.3 Purpose of Data Collection

We use this data to:

8.4 Data Privacy

All tracking data is collected in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For users without accounts, data remains anonymous. For account holders, data is linked to your account to provide personalization but individual preferences are never shared with third parties.

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Our Content

The Musiate platform, including its design, features, curated database, discovery algorithms, and analytics systems, is owned by us and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

9.2 User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit (usernames, preferences), but grant us a license to use this information to provide and improve our services.

9.3 Music Content

We provide links to third-party streaming platforms. We do not host or own the music content itself.

9.4 Analytics and Usage Data

Usage patterns and analytics data generated through your use of our service may be used by us for service improvement and operational purposes.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information, including our tracking practices and how we handle user account data.

11. Disclaimers and Limitations

11.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may suspend service for maintenance or other reasons.

11.2 Content Accuracy

While we curate our music database carefully, we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of all information.

11.3 Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for content on third-party websites linked from our platform. When you click streaming links, you leave our platform and enter the terms and privacy policies of those services.

11.4 Personalization Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate personalized recommendations based on your preferences, we do not guarantee the precision or completeness of our recommendation algorithms.

11.5 Account Recovery

We are not responsible for permanent account loss due to forgotten passwords when no recovery email is provided.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Musiate shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service, including but not limited to issues related to data collection, analytics, account management, or third-party integrations.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Musiate from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service, violation of these terms, or misuse of account features.

14. Termination

14.1 By You

14.2 By Us

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately for violations of these terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

15. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of the Netherlands.

16. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated terms on our website. Changes to our data collection practices or account features will be clearly highlighted.

17. Contact Information

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

For questions specifically about user accounts or data practices, contact: privacy[at]musiate.com

For questions specifically about donations or payment issues, please contact PayPal directly through their support system, or email us at: legal[at]musiate.com with "Donation Inquiry" in the subject line.

18. Severability

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