Legal Information

Effective Date: 15th of March 2025

Introduction

Welcome to the 8vb Music Production Music Library website (the "Site"), operated by 8vb Music ("we", "us", "our"). These terms and policies govern your access to and use of the Site and its services. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and our Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the Site. This Site provides access to a library of production music for auditioning and evaluation purposes. The actual use of any music downloaded or streamed from this Site in any production or public performance is strictly subject to the user holding appropriate licenses with their relevant performing rights organisations (PROs) and collection societies (e.g., MCPS/PRS in the UK, or equivalent bodies internationally) covering the use of production music libraries, and adhering to the reporting requirements of those organisations.

Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By registering for an account, logging in, browsing, downloading evaluation files, or otherwise using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service.

2. Service Description

The Site provides authorised users (as defined in Section 3) with the ability to search, stream (playback), and download full-quality production music audio files ("Production Music Files") from our library. Access to download these Production Music Files is granted by us conditional upon the user confirming their status as an authorised licensee. The subsequent use of any downloaded Production Music Files within any audio-visual or audio-only production is subject to the user holding a valid, current license from their relevant national collection society or Performing Rights Organisation (PRO) (e.g., PRS for Music and MCPS in the UK, or equivalent international bodies) that explicitly covers the use of production music libraries. Users are solely responsible for:
a. Ensuring they possess the necessary and appropriate licenses from their relevant PRO(s) before incorporating any Production Music Files into a production.
b. Accurately reporting all usage of Production Music Files to their relevant PRO(s) in accordance with the terms of their license agreement(s) and the PRO's reporting procedures (e.g., submitting cue sheets).

3. User Accounts & Authorised Access

a. Access to certain features of the Site, including downloading Evaluation Files, requires registration and the issuance of login credentials (username and password).
b. You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
c. You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials and for any activities or actions under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account.
d. Access is granted solely to the registered individual or entity. Sharing or transferring login details to unauthorised third parties is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate termination of access.
e. We reserve the right to refuse registration, suspend, or terminate accounts at our discretion, particularly in cases of suspected misuse or breach of these terms.

4. Permitted Use

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use the Site and Evaluation Files strictly for the purpose of auditioning and evaluating music for potential licensing in your productions.

5. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:
a. Use any Production Music Files downloaded from the Site in any production unless you hold the necessary, valid licenses from your relevant PRO(s) covering such use, and unless you comply fully with the reporting requirements (e.g., cue sheets) mandated by those PROs and your license agreements.
b. Redistribute, resell, sublicense, share, or otherwise make the Evaluation Files available to any third party.
c. Use the Site or its content for any unlawful purpose.
d. Attempt to circumvent any security measures, watermarking, or access restrictions.
e. Modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Site or the music files.
f. Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices contained in or on the Site or Evaluation Files.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

a. All music, audio recordings, compositions, text, graphics, logos, user interfaces, and other content on the Site ("Content") are the property of [Your Company Name], its licensors, or composers, and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws internationally (including under the Berne Convention).
b. Your use of the Site grants you no ownership rights to any Content. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.
c. While access and download are permitted for authorised users via this Site, the license permitting the use of the Production Music Files in productions is typically obtained via membership and appropriate blanket or specific licenses with your national collection society or PRO (e.g., MCPS/PRS). Users are responsible for confirming their license status and scope with their PRO. 8vb Music retains full copyright and ownership of the master recordings and underlying compositions available on this site. Further information on PRO licenses can be found by contacting your local collection society (e.g., MCPS/PRS). For further information on direct licensing options please contact us through the contact us form on our website.

7. Disclaimers

The Site and its Content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, 8vb Music shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (a) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Site; (b) any unauthorised access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales to resolve any dispute arising out of these Terms or your use of the Site.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify registered users of significant changes, typically via email or a notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Contact Information

For any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

8vb Music ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website (www.8vbmusic.com (the "Site"). We are the data controller for the personal data collected via this Site.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a. Identity & Contact Data: Name, company name, email address, telephone number, address (if provided for licensing or invoicing).
b. Account Data: Username, password (stored securely/hashed), account preferences.
c. Usage Data: Information about how you use our Site, such as pages visited, searches performed, files streamed or downloaded (including IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, referring website addresses).
d. Communication Data: Records of correspondence if you contact us.

3. How We Collect Your Data

a. Directly from You: When you register for an account, fill in forms, request a license quote, or communicate with us.
b. Automatically: As you interact with our Site, we may automatically collect Usage Data using cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy below).

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and EU GDPR:
a. Contract: Processing necessary to provide the Site services you requested (e.g., setting up and managing your account, allowing downloads for evaluation).
b. Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving the Site, ensuring security, analysing usage patterns, communicating essential service information), provided your rights do not override these interests.
c. Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific purposes (e.g., receiving marketing communications – if applicable). You can withdraw consent at any time.
d. Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation (e.g., record-keeping for licensing).

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:
a. To provide and manage your access to the Site and your account.
b. To process evaluation file downloads.
c. To respond to your enquiries and provide support.
d. To administer and improve the Site, including troubleshooting, data analysis, and security monitoring.
e. To communicate important service updates or changes to our terms or policies.
f. For internal record keeping and administration (including potential license administration).
g. [Optional - Add if applicable] To send you marketing communications, if you have opted-in to receive them.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We take your privacy seriously and will not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:
a. Service Providers: Third parties who provide services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, analytics providers, email service providers). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
b. Collection Societies/PROs: If necessary for the administration of music licenses you obtain (e.g., sharing licensee details with MCPS/PRS).
c. Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of [Your Company Name], our users, or others.
d. Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA). Where we transfer your data outside the UK/EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by relevant authorities or adequacy decisions.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically, account data is retained for the duration your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
a. Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
b. Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
c. Erasure ('Right to be Forgotten'): Request deletion of your data, under certain conditions.
d. Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data, under certain conditions.
e. Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organisation, where technically feasible.
f. Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
g. Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact us form on our website.

11. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) (www.ico.org.uk).

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on the Site and updating the effective date.

13. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us using the contact us form on our website.

Cookie Statement

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit.
Our website, 8vbmusic.com, is designed as a simple resource to facilitate delivery of our music to our clients. At this time, we do not actively use cookies for tracking, login functionality, analytics, or advertising purposes.
Should we introduce features in the future that require the use of cookies, we will update this statement accordingly and implement necessary consent mechanisms as required by law.
You can generally manage or disable cookies via your web browser settings, though this should not affect the functionality of our current site. For more information on managing cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.