Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using μcor ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

μcor Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

μcor provides a browser-based modular synthesizer platform that enables users to:

• Create, edit, and save audio workspaces and patches
• Access a library of audio modules and instruments
• Develop custom modules using our SDK
• Collaborate with other users in real-time
• Export audio recordings and project files

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

You must create an account to access certain features. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. Users under 18 must have parental consent.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or for any reason at our discretion.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other accounts
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the platform
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without a paid subscription
• Spam, harass, or abuse other users
• Scrape or automate access to the Service without permission
• Bypass any technical limitations or security measures
• Resell or redistribute the Service

5. Subscription Plans and Payments

5.1 Free Tier

The free tier provides limited access to features and modules. We reserve the right to modify free tier limitations at any time.

5.2 Premium Subscriptions

• Billing: Premium subscriptions are billed monthly or annually in advance
• Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date
• Cancellation: You may cancel anytime; access continues until the end of the billing period
• Refunds: Refunds are provided on a case-by-case basis within 14 days of purchase
• Price Changes: We may change subscription prices with 30 days' notice

5.3 Payment Processing

Payments are processed by third-party payment processors (Stripe). By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

The Service, including all software, design, graphics, text, and modules created by μcor, are owned by μcor Inc. and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create (workspaces, patches, custom modules, audio recordings). By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to:

• Store and process your content to provide the Service
• Display publicly shared content to other users
• Use anonymized, aggregated data for analytics and improvements

6.3 User-Generated Modules

Modules you develop using our SDK remain your property. If you publish modules to our marketplace, you grant us the right to distribute them according to marketplace terms.

6.4 Trademark

"μcor" and the μcor logo are trademarks of μcor Inc. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.

7. User Content and Conduct

7.1 Content Standards

You are responsible for all content you create, upload, or share. Content must not:

• Violate copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights
• Contain illegal, harmful, or offensive material
• Include personal information of others without consent
• Contain malware or malicious code

7.2 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, without notice.

7.3 Copyright Infringement

We respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. To report copyright infringement, contact [email protected] with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Location of the infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief and accuracy

8. Privacy and Data

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.

Key points:

• We collect usage data to improve the Service
• We use cookies for authentication and analytics
• We do not sell your personal information
• You can request data export or deletion

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 Service Provided "AS IS"

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Guarantees of uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Warranties regarding accuracy or reliability of content

9.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, μcor Inc. shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
• Service interruptions or data loss
• Third-party actions or content

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

9.3 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless μcor Inc. from claims arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your infringement of any rights of another party

10. Third-Party Services

The Service may integrate with third-party services (OAuth providers, payment processors, cloud storage). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

We are not responsible for third-party services, and their availability may change without notice.

11. Beta Features and Experimental Modules

We may offer beta features or experimental modules marked as such. These features:

• May be unstable or incomplete
• Are provided without warranty
• May be modified or discontinued at any time
• Should not be used for production or critical work

12. Service Availability and Downtime

We strive for 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. Planned maintenance will be announced in advance when possible.

We are not liable for damages resulting from service unavailability due to:

• Scheduled or emergency maintenance
• Network or server failures
• Force majeure events
• Third-party service disruptions

13. Export Compliance

The Service may be subject to U.S. export control laws. You agree not to export or re-export the Service to prohibited countries or entities.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Delaware, except for:

• Claims for injunctive relief
• Intellectual property disputes
• Small claims court proceedings

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive the right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations.

15. Termination

15.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time through account settings or by contacting [email protected].

15.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Non-payment of fees
• Extended inactivity
• Any reason with or without notice

15.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to the Service will cease immediately
• We may delete your data after a 30-day grace period
• You may request data export before deletion
• Subscription fees are non-refundable unless required by law

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via:

• Email notification to your registered email
• Prominent notice on the Service
• Update to the "Last Updated" date

Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. If you disagree with changes, you must stop using the Service.

17. Miscellaneous

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and μcor Inc.

17.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

17.3 No Waiver

Failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right.

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

17.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

18. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Support: [email protected]
• General: [email protected]

μcor Inc.
Legal Department
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