These Terms of Use and Copyright Policy (the “Terms”) govern your use of Sync.Land and your submission of music and related content. Sync.Land is operated by Awen LLC (“Awen,” “we,” “us”). These Terms currently apply to Sync.Land and Valt (valt.digital). If we launch a new Awen-affiliated music platform, we will give you notice and require your opt-in before extending this license to that platform. Content you submit may be featured across the platforms currently covered by these Terms.
By creating an account, uploading content, or otherwise using the platforms, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the platforms.
1. Your content and ownership
You retain all right, title, and ownership in the music, recordings, artwork, and other materials you submit (“Your Content”). Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of Your Content to Awen. You also retain your moral rights, including the right of attribution and the right to object to derogatory treatment of Your Content.
2. The license you grant
By submitting Your Content, you grant Awen LLC and its affiliated platforms and services (including, without limitation, Sync.Land and Valt) a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:
- host, store, reproduce, display, stream, and distribute Your Content on the platforms;
- license and sublicense Your Content to third parties for synchronization and master use (for example, in film, video, games, advertising, and other media);
- mint, issue, and facilitate the sale of tokenized or NFT representations of Your Content and associated collectible or “superfan” experiences (for example, on Valt), on the applicable platform’s published terms;
- use your name, artist name, likeness, and profile information to promote Your Content and the platforms.
This license is nonexclusive — you remain free to license or distribute Your Content anywhere else — and is granted solely to operate and promote the platforms’ services.
3. Revenue
For licenses of Your Content arranged through Sync.Land, you receive 70% of the net license fee and Awen retains a 30% platform fee. “Net license fee” means the fee received by Sync.Land after deducting third-party payment-processing costs and any applicable sales tax collected on the transaction. Awen’s platform fee applies to that net amount. Revenue from tokenized or NFT features is governed by the published terms of the applicable platform (for example, Valt). Payouts are made to the payment details on your profile.
4. Your representations and warranties
You represent and warrant that: (a) you are the rights-holder of Your Content or are authorized to grant the license above; (b) Your Content does not infringe the copyright, trademark, or other rights of any third party; (c) any samples, interpolations, or third-party materials in Your Content are cleared; and (d) you will keep your rights and clearance information accurate.
5. Term and termination
You may remove Your Content or close your account at any time. Termination is prospective: licenses already granted to third parties, and tokens or NFTs already issued, remain in effect under their own terms and cannot be revoked retroactively. Awen may remove content or suspend accounts that violate these Terms.
6. Copyright policy
Awen respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same. If you believe content on the platforms infringes your copyright, contact us at info@sync.land with a description of the work, the location of the material, and your contact information, and we will review and act appropriately, including removing infringing material.
7. Acceptable use
You agree not to: violate anyone’s privacy or rights; infringe any copyright, trademark, patent, or other proprietary right; upload unlawful, harmful, or misleading content; interfere with the platforms or other users; or misuse your account credentials.
8. Privacy
Your use of the platforms is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance. Changes are prospective and do not retroactively alter licenses or tokens already granted or issued.
10. General
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, USA. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. These Terms are the entire agreement between you and Awen regarding your submission of content to the platforms.
Questions? Contact info@sync.land.