BeatButler Terms of Service

1. The Service

BeatButler provides cloud-based file management for creative professionals, including:

• Cloud storage for DAW project files, audio, video, and related content
• Version control and project history
• Lock-based checkout system to prevent conflicts
• Project collaboration features

2. Your Account

Creating an Account:

• You must be at least 18 years old
• Provide accurate, current information
• Keep your login credentials secure
• You are responsible for all activity under your account
• Accounts are for individual use only — you may not share your login credentials with others or allow multiple people to use a single account
• You must notify us immediately at info@beatrepeatindustries.com if you suspect unauthorised access to your account

Electronic Communications:

• By creating an account, you consent to receiving electronic communications from us (e.g., service updates, security alerts, billing notifications)
• You agree that electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement for written notices
• You are responsible for keeping your email address up to date

3. Your Content

You Own Your Content

• You retain all ownership rights to files you upload (including DAW projects, audio, video, plugin configurations, and other files)
• BeatButler does not claim any ownership of your content
• We do not use your content to train artificial intelligence or machine learning models

License to Us

• You grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to store, backup, and transmit your files solely to provide the service
• This license ends when you delete your content (except for backup copies retained up to 90 days)

Your Responsibility

• You must own or have rights to everything you upload
• You are responsible for ensuring you have proper licences for samples, plugins, videos, and third-party content
• You may not upload illegal content, malware, viruses, or content that violates others' rights
• BeatButler is not responsible for copyright infringement or illegal content you upload

Content Moderation

• We reserve the right to review, remove, or refuse any content that violates these Terms
• We may suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly violate these Terms
• We are not obligated to monitor content but may do so for safety, security, or legal compliance

Feedback

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions, or ideas about BeatButler, you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, modify, and incorporate that feedback into the service without any obligation to you. This does not apply to your content (project files, audio, etc.), which remains yours.

Reporting Violations

• To report content that violates these Terms, contact: info@beatrepeatindustries.com
• We will investigate reports and take appropriate action

4. Prohibited Uses and Content

You may not use BeatButler to upload, store, share, or transmit:

• Illegal content or content used for illegal purposes
• Content that infringes intellectual property rights
• Malicious code, viruses, malware, or any harmful software
• Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or content exploiting minors
• Content promoting violence, terrorism, or hate speech
• Pornographic or sexually explicit material
• Spam, phishing attempts, or fraudulent content
• Content that violates others' privacy or personal data

You may not:

• Attempt unauthorised access to the service or other users' accounts
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code from the service
• Use automated tools to abuse or overload the service
• Circumvent any technical limitations, security measures, or access controls
• Share your account credentials or allow others to access your account
• Harass, threaten, or harm other users
• Use BeatButler in violation of any applicable sanctions or export control laws

5. Intellectual Property

BeatButler's IP

BeatButler and BEAT REPEAT INDUSTRIES PTY LTD own all rights, title, and interest in the BeatButler service, including its software, design, documentation, trademarks, and all related intellectual property. Your use of BeatButler does not grant you any ownership of our intellectual property. You receive only a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to use the service in accordance with these Terms.

Copyright Infringement and Takedown

We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. If you believe content on BeatButler infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to:

• Email: info@beatrepeatindustries.com

Your notice must include:

• Identification of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed
• Identification of the material on BeatButler that you believe is infringing
• Your contact information (name, address, phone number, and email address)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on their behalf
• Your physical or electronic signature

Counter-Notice

If your content has been removed due to a copyright complaint and you believe this was in error, you may submit a counter-notice to info@beatrepeatindustries.com containing your identification, the content removed, a statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the removal was a mistake, and your consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia.

Repeat Infringers

We may terminate the accounts of users who are found to be repeat infringers.

6. Enforcement and Termination

Suspension

• We may temporarily suspend your account if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, while we investigate
• During suspension, your data is preserved but you may not access the service
• We will notify you of the reason for suspension where possible

Termination by Us

• We may terminate your account for material or repeated violations of these Terms
• We will provide you with 30 days' notice to retrieve your data before account closure, except in cases of severe violations (illegal activity, export control violations, or threats to other users), where we may terminate immediately
• We may remove content that violates these Terms without notice
• We may report illegal activity to law enforcement
• Termination for violations does not entitle you to a refund

Termination by You

• You may terminate your account at any time as described in Section 8 (Data Storage and Deletion)

7. Payment Terms

Merchant of Record

Our order process is conducted by our online reseller Paddle.com. Paddle.com is the Merchant of Record for all our orders. Paddle provides all customer service enquiries and handles returns.

Billing

• Paddle acts as the Merchant of Record and handles all payment processing
• Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually as selected
• Prices are displayed in your local currency by Paddle at checkout
• Paddle will process your payment information directly — we never see or store your payment card details
• Applicable taxes (VAT, GST, sales tax) are calculated and collected by Paddle

Automatic Renewal

• Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period at the then-current price unless you cancel before the renewal date
• By subscribing, you authorise Paddle to charge your payment method on a recurring basis
• We may notify you before annual renewals to remind you of the upcoming charge

Free Trial

• New users may be offered a free trial of a paid plan
• You will not be charged during the trial period
• If you do not cancel before the trial ends, your subscription will begin and you will be charged at the then-current price
• Trial availability and duration may vary
• Free trials are limited to one per person

Cancellation

• You may cancel anytime through your account settings
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period
• No refunds for partial periods, except as required by Australian Consumer Law or other applicable consumer protection laws
• After cancellation, your account reverts to the Collaborator (free) plan
• See our Refund Policy for details on our 14-day money-back guarantee

8. Data Storage and Deletion

Storage Limits

• Each plan has storage limits as specified on our website
• If you exceed limits, we may disable uploads and check-ins until you delete content or upgrade your plan
• You will retain read access to your existing content

Account Deletion

• You can delete your account anytime
• All content is permanently deleted within 90 days
• Deletion is irreversible — please download any files you wish to keep first

Data Portability

• You can check out and download your project files at any time through the BeatButler application
• We recommend maintaining local copies of important files as a backup

9. Service Availability

• We strive for reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted access
• Service may be unavailable for maintenance or circumstances beyond our control
• We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features with reasonable notice

Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform our obligations under these Terms due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to: natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, internet or infrastructure outages, third-party service failures (including AWS), cyberattacks, strikes, or civil unrest. We will use commercially reasonable efforts to minimise the impact of any such event.

10. Beta and Preview Features

We may offer beta, preview, or early-access features ("Beta Features"). Beta Features:

• Are provided "as is" without any warranty or guarantee of availability
• May be less reliable, secure, or stable than the general service
• May be modified or discontinued at any time without notice
• Are not covered by any service-level commitments
• May contain bugs or errors — we appreciate feedback but are not obligated to act on it

11. Third-Party Services

BeatButler integrates with or depends on third-party services including AWS (cloud infrastructure) and Paddle (payments). We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or practices of third-party services. Your use of third-party services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

Links to third-party websites or services do not constitute our endorsement.

12. Consumer Protection Laws

Australian Users:

If you are a consumer under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), certain guarantees apply that cannot be excluded. To the maximum extent permitted by law, our liability for breach of non-excludable guarantees is limited to supplying the services again or paying the cost of having them supplied again.

EU/UK Users:

Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer under EU Consumer Rights Directive or UK Consumer Rights Act 2015. You have the right to withdraw from your subscription within 14 days of purchase (subject to any exceptions for digital content).

US Users:

These Terms do not limit any consumer protection rights you may have under state or federal law.

13. Disclaimer

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• The service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory
• We do not warrant uninterrupted, error-free, or secure operation
• We do not warrant that the service will meet your specific requirements or expectations

Important: This does not affect your statutory consumer rights under Australian Consumer Law, EU/UK consumer protection laws, or US state/federal consumer protection laws.

14. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• We are not liable for loss of data, lost profits, or business interruption
• Our total liability cannot exceed the amount you paid us in the prior 12 months

Important: This limitation does not apply to liability that cannot be excluded under applicable consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction.

15. Indemnification

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless BEAT REPEAT INDUSTRIES PTY LTD, its officers, directors, and employees from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your content (including any illegal or infringing content you upload)
• Your violation of these Terms
• Copyright infringement or other legal violations related to your content
• Your violation of any third party's rights

16. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Governing Law

• These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia

Jurisdiction

• Australian users: Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria
• EU/UK users: Nothing prevents you from bringing proceedings in your local courts where consumer protection laws apply
• US users: You may have rights to bring proceedings in your local jurisdiction under applicable consumer protection laws

Informal Resolution

• Before filing legal action, contact info@beatrepeatindustries.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 30 days

17. Export Control and Sanctions

You may not use BeatButler in violation of any applicable export control or sanctions laws, including Australian autonomous sanctions, US export controls, and EU restrictive measures. We may restrict or terminate access to the service from sanctioned countries or for sanctioned individuals or entities as required by law.

18. General

Entire Agreement

• These Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Refund Policy constitute the complete agreement between you and us regarding the use of BeatButler

Changes

• We may update these Terms from time to time. We will provide at least 30 days' notice of material changes by email
• Your continued use of BeatButler after the notice period constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms
• If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you may terminate your account before they take effect

Assignment

• You cannot transfer these Terms without our consent
• We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable. The remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by us.

Survival

The following sections survive termination of these Terms: Your Content (ownership and licence provisions), Intellectual Property, Payment Terms (for amounts owed), Disclaimer, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Dispute Resolution and Governing Law, Export Control, and this General section.

19. Contact

For questions about these Terms: