IAN & UNLIMITED Terms of Service
Entire Terms of Service
Effective Date: 12/9/2024
Last Updated: 12/9/2024
Welcome to IAN Collective! By engaging with IAN Collective's services, products, or content, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service ("TOS"). These terms apply to all users, consumers, creators, and partners associated with IAN Collective, its affiliates, and subsidiaries.
1. General Terms
IAN Collective exists to support creative endeavors in music, fashion, streaming, and multimedia content creation. These TOS ensure fairness, compliance with applicable laws, and protection for all parties involved.
2. Streaming Terms of Service
2.1. Entertainment and Community Interaction
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Engagement Content:
Users are encouraged to produce entertaining, captivating content that aligns with IAN Collective's community-oriented vision.- Light-hearted debates, banter, and disagreements are permissible, provided they are clearly understood as entertainment.
- Content must not incite violence, harassment, or harm.
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Conflict Policy:
- Disputes or conflicts in content should remain respectful and serve entertainment purposes only.
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Drama and Public Interest:
- Drama is permitted as a narrative or artistic device to engage audiences. However, content creators must ensure that such drama does not escalate into illegal activity or violations of other terms.
2.2. Copyright Compliance
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Fair Use Doctrine:
- Users must comply with copyright laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Fair use permits limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holder.
- More details on fair use and DMCA compliance are available here: DMCA Resource Center.
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Licensing for Free-for-Profit Use:
- Certain licensed content from IAN Collective is available for free-for-profit use. Users must check licensing details for each asset and ensure proper credit where required.
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Platform Compliance:
Users must also adhere to streaming platforms' TOS, including:
3. Consumer Terms of Service
3.1. Refund and Returns Policy
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All Sales Final:
- Products sold by IAN Collective, UNLIMITED (unlimited) or anything by J. Bournes (founder) are non-refundable.
- Damaged products are not eligible for refunds, replacements, or exchanges.
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Delivery Issues:
- IAN Collective neither J. Bournes is responsible for damage, loss, or theft occurring during shipping.
- All disputes regarding delivery must be directed to the shipping carrier.
3.2. Disclaimer of Warranties
IAN Collective disclaims all implied warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, for its products and services.
4. Video and Audio Policies
4.1. Instrumental/Beat Policy
- Beats and instrumentals created by IAN Collective or its members may be used in free-for-profit purposes found on YouTube or from IAN itself or with proper licensing agreements.
- Unauthorized usage of copyrighted beats will result in content removal and potential penalties.
4.2. Fair Use and DMCA Protection
- Fair Use Guidelines:
- Users are encouraged to familiarize themselves with fair use principles to avoid copyright disputes.
- DMCA Compliance:
- IAN Collective content is protected under the DMCA. Any infringement will lead to immediate action.
4.3. Editing and Distribution Rights
- IAN Collective retains the right to edit, modify, or distribute any user-generated content created under its management.
- By participating, users acknowledge IAN’s perpetual ownership of the distributed content.
5. Partner Terms of Service
5.1. Conduct and Representation
- Partners must maintain professionalism and refrain from actions damaging to IAN Collective or its members’ reputations.
- Partners agree to follow the TOS of streaming platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, and Spotify.
5.2. Compliance and Obligations
Partners must adhere to IAN Collective's policies and guidelines, including those outlined in this document.
5.3. Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
All partners agree to maintain confidentiality about proprietary information, strategies, and communications under IAN Collective. This obligation remains effective even after termination of the partnership.
6. Comprehensive Copyright Overview
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Copyright Ownership:
All intellectual property, including music, visuals, and merchandise designs, created under IAN Collective remains the property of IAN unless explicitly stated otherwise. -
DMCA Enforcement:
Users infringing on IAN’s copyright will face immediate action, including takedowns and legal penalties. -
Free-for-Profit Licensing:
Some content distributed by IAN Collective is licensed for free-for-profit use. Users must verify the licensing terms before use.
7. Legal Disputes and Jurisdiction
- All legal disputes will be resolved under the laws of the State of Delaware.
- The courts of Sussex County, Delaware, will have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes related to these terms.
8. Amendments and Updates
IAN Collective reserves the right to update these TOS at any time. Continued use of services, products, or platforms after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
By engaging with IAN Collective, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.