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Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 28, 2026  •  Last Updated: July 28, 2026

Table of Contents
  1. Acceptance of Terms
  2. About BETA PROJECTS and Our Services
  3. Artist Rights and Ownership
  4. Use of AI Technology
  5. Your Responsibilities
  6. Intellectual Property
  7. Third-Party Services and Partners
  8. Privacy
  9. Payment Services
  10. Disclaimers
  11. Limitation of Liability
  12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
  13. Changes to These Terms
  14. Contact Us

1 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using any website, platform, tool, or service operated by BETA PROJECTS (collectively, "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and BETA PROJECTS, operated by Michael Molony, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. References to "we," "us," or "our" refer to BETA PROJECTS.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of our Services after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We will notify users of material changes by posting an updated date at the top of this page.

2 About BETA PROJECTS and Our Services

BETA PROJECTS is an independent music label and creative technology company. Our Services include, but are not limited to:

  • Music Label Services — music production support, distribution coordination, catalog management, and artist development
  • Music Catalog Registration — metadata registration and management across rights organizations (ASCAP, The MLC, SoundExchange), databases (MusicBrainz, Wikidata), and distribution platforms (DistroKid)
  • LyricShield — AI-powered lyric originality analysis and screening tool (currently in closed beta)
  • FanHub — self-hosted fan relationship management platform including email campaigns and payment integration
  • SecureTransfer — private file upload and sharing portal for creative collaborators
  • Programming Solutions — published solutions to competitive programming challenges
  • Artwork and Creative Content — AI-assisted and original artwork, music, and written works published at betaprojects.com
  • Additional Tools — internal tools and platforms built to support creative and business operations

Some Services may be available publicly, while others require prior arrangement with BETA PROJECTS. Access to closed-beta tools like LyricShield requires separate authorization.

3 Artist Rights and Ownership

BETA PROJECTS' Core Commitment: The artist always owns their music, lyrics, artwork, and recording masters. BETA PROJECTS does not claim ownership over any creative work produced by or in collaboration with the artists we serve.

Unless explicitly agreed otherwise in a separate written agreement signed by both parties, the following applies to all creative works developed in connection with BETA PROJECTS:

  • All copyright in original songs, lyrics, and compositions remains with the songwriter(s).
  • All copyright in sound recordings (masters) remains with the recording artist(s) or producer(s) who created them.
  • All copyright in artwork, visual designs, and written works remains with the creator(s).
  • BETA PROJECTS' registration of a work with a rights organization or database on an artist's behalf does not transfer or diminish the artist's ownership.
  • Any royalties, licensing fees, or mechanical income generated by an artist's registered works belong to the artist (or as assigned by the applicable rights organization based on registration).

Where BETA PROJECTS is identified as a publisher in a rights organization database, this reflects administrative registration only and does not constitute a publishing deal, ownership claim, or revenue-sharing arrangement unless separately agreed in writing.

4 Use of AI Technology

BETA PROJECTS uses artificial intelligence tools in various aspects of our operations, including but not limited to music creation, lyric analysis (LyricShield), artwork generation, content creation, and business operations. We believe in transparency about how AI is used:

  • AI-Assisted Creation: Some content published at betaprojects.com — including music, artwork, and written material — is created in whole or in part using AI tools. We endeavor to label or disclose AI-generated content where appropriate.
  • LyricShield Analysis: LyricShield provides AI-powered lyric originality screening as an informational tool only. Results are not legal opinions, copyright clearances, or guarantees of originality. Artists should consult a qualified attorney before making legal decisions based on LyricShield output.
  • AI Virtual Performers: The artists Isola Quinn, Marco Roya, Cade Sterling, and Amanda James are AI-generated virtual performers. They are not real people.
  • No Unlicensed Reproduction: We are committed to not using copyrighted works without authorization as training data or in production output. If you believe any BETA PROJECTS content infringes your copyright, please contact us immediately.

Important: AI tools are powerful but imperfect. LyricShield and other AI-assisted features are provided as helpful tools, not as substitutes for professional legal, copyright, or business advice.

5 Your Responsibilities

By using our Services, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, truthful information when using any BETA PROJECTS platform or tool.
  • Not use our Services to register, distribute, or claim ownership of works you did not create or do not have rights to.
  • Not use LyricShield, FanHub, SecureTransfer, or any other BETA PROJECTS tool for illegal purposes, including but not limited to copyright infringement, fraud, harassment, or spam.
  • Not attempt to reverse-engineer, scrape, or access our systems in unauthorized ways.
  • Not upload files through SecureTransfer that contain malware, illegal content, or content that violates third-party rights.
  • Comply with all applicable laws, including copyright law, in your jurisdiction and in the United States.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of any credentials or access provided to you for BETA PROJECTS tools.

You are solely responsible for the content you submit, upload, or provide through any BETA PROJECTS Service. BETA PROJECTS is not liable for user-submitted content.

6 Intellectual Property

The BETA PROJECTS name, logo, website design, software code, tools, and original written content published at betaprojects.com are the intellectual property of BETA PROJECTS / Michael Molony. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our proprietary materials without prior written consent.

Programming solutions and educational content published under our Solutions section may be used for personal, educational, or non-commercial purposes. Commercial use requires prior written authorization.

Nothing in these Terms grants you any license to our trademarks, service marks, or trade dress.

7 Third-Party Services and Partners

Our Services interact with or depend upon several third-party platforms. Your use of these third-party services is subject to their own terms of service and privacy policies, which are independent of ours:

  • DistroKid — music distribution platform
  • ASCAP, The MLC, SoundExchange, BMI, SESAC — performing rights and licensing organizations
  • MusicBrainz, Wikidata — open music and knowledge databases
  • Stripe — payment processing for FanHub and artist sales
  • Serper.dev — search API used by LyricShield
  • Anthropic (Claude API) — optional AI semantic layer used by LyricShield

BETA PROJECTS is not responsible for the actions, content, or policies of any third-party service. Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement.

8 Privacy

Your privacy matters to us. Our collection, use, and protection of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Services, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.

9 Payment Services

Where BETA PROJECTS or our affiliated platforms (such as FanHub) facilitate payment transactions, payments are processed through Stripe. BETA PROJECTS does not store credit card numbers or other sensitive financial account data on our servers.

All sales of music, merchandise, or other digital goods through BETA PROJECTS-affiliated platforms are subject to the terms disclosed at the time of purchase. All sales are generally final unless otherwise stated. For refund requests, please contact us at info@betaprojects.com.

10 Disclaimers

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Specifically:

  • BETA PROJECTS does not guarantee that LyricShield analysis will detect all potential lyric conflicts or that any lyric screened will be deemed original by a court of law. LyricShield is an informational aid, not legal advice.
  • We do not guarantee the uninterrupted availability of any Service, including FanHub, SecureTransfer, or the betaprojects.com website.
  • We do not guarantee specific royalty or revenue outcomes from music registered through our catalog management services.
  • Catalog registration with rights organizations does not guarantee royalty collection if a work is not performed, streamed, or otherwise used in a qualifying manner.

11 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BETA PROJECTS AND ITS OWNER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE OUR SERVICES.

In no event shall BETA PROJECTS' total liability to you for all claims exceed the greater of: (a) the amount you paid to BETA PROJECTS in the twelve months preceding the claim, or (b) one hundred dollars ($100.00).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

12 Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or our Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Clark County, Nevada. By using our Services, you consent to personal jurisdiction in Clark County, Nevada.

13 Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service periodically. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If the changes are material, we will make reasonable efforts to notify active users via email or a notice on our website.

Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you disagree with updated Terms, you should stop using our Services.

14 Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

BETA PROJECTS
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Email: info@betaprojects.com
Website: betaprojects.com

Document Info

Effective: July 28, 2026
Last Updated: July 28, 2026
Jurisdiction: Nevada, USA

Quick Summary

You own your creative work. We don't claim ownership over anything you create. AI tools are informational aids, not legal advice. Use our platforms responsibly. Nevada law governs these Terms.

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