LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK

1. Regulatory Positioning

SingWithMe Records Ltd operates as a digital content hosting and distribution platform, not as:

• A record label (in legal liability terms)
• A publisher of user-generated content
• A copyright owner of uploaded works

We act as an intermediary platform, enabling users to upload and share content.

2. Compliance Standards

The platform is designed to align with:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation, EU/UK)
• UK Data Protection Act 2018
• Digital Services Act (DSA, EU, where applicable)
• Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (UK)
• DMCA Principles (Global copyright handling standard)

3. User-Generated Content Responsibility

All content uploaded to the platform is:

• Provided by users
• Not pre-approved or verified by the platform
• The sole responsibility of the uploading user

Users confirm that:

• They own or have rights to the content
• The content does not infringe any third-party rights

4. Copyright Compliance & Takedown Procedure

4.1 Reporting Infringement

If you believe your copyright has been infringed, you may submit a notice including:

• Your full name and contact details
• Description of the copyrighted work
• URL/location of infringing content
• Proof of ownership
• A good faith statement
• A declaration of accuracy

4.2 Takedown Process

Upon receiving a valid complaint:

• Content may be temporarily removed or restricted
• The uploader may be notified
• Investigation will be conducted

4.3 Repeat Infringers

Accounts that repeatedly violate copyright may be:

• Suspended
• Permanently terminated

5. AI Content Legal Position

SingWithMe Records Ltd acknowledges the evolving nature of AI-generated content.

Platform Position:

• AI-generated content is permitted but not endorsed as core content
• The platform does not assume liability for AI-generated works

User Obligations:

Users uploading AI content must ensure:

• No copyright infringement
• No unauthorized voice/style replication
• No violation of personality or publicity rights

Financial Position:

• AI-generated content is not eligible for royalties or payouts

6. Content Moderation & Platform Governance

We maintain the right to:

• Remove or restrict content
• Suspend or terminate accounts
• Limit visibility or distribution

This may occur:

• Without prior notice
• In cases of legal risk, policy violations, or abuse

7. Data Protection Compliance

We implement:

• Secure data processing practices
• GDPR-aligned data handling
• Controlled access systems

User data is:

• Not sold
• Only shared when legally required or operationally necessary

8. Platform Liability Limitation

SingWithMe Records Ltd is not liable for:

• User-uploaded content
• Copyright disputes between users
• Financial losses related to platform use
• Unauthorized use of content by third parties

We function as a neutral hosting platform.

9. Abuse, Misuse & Enforcement

We actively monitor for:

• Fraudulent activity
• Copyright abuse
• Platform manipulation
• Harmful or illegal content

Violations may result in:

• Immediate content removal
• Account suspension
• Legal reporting (if required)

10. Jurisdiction & Legal Enforcement

All disputes shall be governed under:

United Kingdom

Legal actions may be pursued in relevant courts under applicable law.

11. Compliance Updates

This framework may be updated to reflect:

• Legal changes
• Regulatory requirements
• Platform evolution

Continued use of the platform indicates acceptance of updates.

12. Contact for Legal Matters

For legal inquiries, copyright claims, or compliance issues:

SingWithMe Records Ltd
info@singwithmerecords.co.uk