Terms of service

  1. Overview

This website is operated by XXII Records. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us”, “our”, and “Platform” refer to XXII Records.

By accessing our website, applying to become a producer, uploading content, purchasing products, or using any services provided by XXII Records, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”), including all policies and agreements referenced herein.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access the website or use any services provided by XXII Records.

  1. Platform Nature & Services

XXII Records operates as a curated producer collective and exclusive beat marketplace focused on connecting artists with high-quality music production.

XXII is not an open marketplace. Producer participation is selective and subject to manual approval.

The Platform may provide:
• Exclusive beat sales
• Producer profiles
• Promotional opportunities
• Producer memberships
• Curated marketplace access
• Artist and producer discovery services
• Marketing and content promotion

We reserve the right to approve, reject, suspend, or remove any producer, product, account, or uploaded content at our sole discretion.

  1. Producer Applications & Memberships

Applications to become a producer on XXII are reviewed manually.

Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the Platform or Founding Producer Program.

If accepted, producers may receive access to:
• Producer profiles
• Beat upload functionality
• Marketplace listings
• Promotional opportunities
• Future platform benefits and features

XXII Records reserves the right to modify, revoke, suspend, or terminate producer access or membership benefits at any time.

Any future membership pricing, subscription fees, or platform monetisation structures may be modified at our discretion with reasonable notice where applicable.

  1. Producer Content & Ownership

Producers retain ownership of the original beats and musical compositions they upload to the Platform unless transferred through an exclusive sale or separate written agreement.

By uploading content to XXII Records, producers grant XXII Records a non-exclusive, worldwide right to:
• Host uploaded content
• Display and promote uploaded content
• Market uploaded content through social media, advertising, and promotional campaigns
• Use producer names, branding, artwork, and previews for promotional purposes related to the Platform

Producers represent and warrant that:
• They own or control the rights to all uploaded content
• Their uploads do not infringe upon third-party intellectual property rights
• Their content does not violate any applicable laws

XXII Records is not responsible for unauthorized third-party use, piracy, copyright infringement, or misuse of uploaded content outside the Platform.

  1. Digital Products

All beats, instrumentals, and related products sold on this website are digital downloads only. No physical items will be shipped.

Upon successful payment, customers will receive access to downloadable digital files.

All products are sold “as is.” XXII Records is not obligated to provide custom edits, revisions, stems, alterations, or additional production services unless explicitly stated otherwise.

  1. All Sales Are Final

Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final.

We do not offer refunds, returns, exchanges, or cancellations once a product has been delivered or download access has been granted.

  1. Exclusive Beat License & Usage Rights

Upon full payment for an exclusive beat/instrumental (“Beat”), the purchaser (“Buyer”) is granted an exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, and transferable license to fully use the purchased Beat for both commercial and non-commercial purposes.

The Buyer receives full usage rights to the Beat, including but not limited to the right to:

• Record vocals over the Beat
• Commercially release music created using the Beat
• Distribute recordings worldwide on all platforms and services
• Monetize recordings without limitation
• Use the Beat in videos, films, advertisements, podcasts, games, livestreams, performances, and other media
• Modify, edit, mix, rearrange, or adapt the Beat in any manner
• Publicly perform music created using the Beat
• Register and distribute recordings through any distributor, label, publisher, or performing rights organization
• Use the Beat indefinitely without stream limits, sales caps, or usage restrictions

The Buyer shall retain full ownership and control over their final musical works, vocal recordings, commercial releases, and monetized content created using the Beat.

XXII Records and/or the original Producer waive any right to restrict, interfere with, or claim ownership over the Buyer’s final musical works created using the purchased Beat.

  1. Exclusivity

All Beat purchases made through the Platform are exclusive purchases unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Upon purchase:

• The Beat will be removed from active sale on the Platform
• No additional exclusive licenses for the Beat will be sold through the Platform
• The Buyer becomes the sole authorized commercial user of the Beat moving forward

  1. Restrictions

The Buyer may not:

• Resell, redistribute, or re-upload the original Beat in its standalone instrumental form
• Sell the Beat as a beat, loop pack, sample pack, template, or production toolkit
• Claim authorship or ownership of the original instrumental itself separate from newly created musical works

All other commercial and creative usage rights are granted without limitation.

  1. Producer Revenue & Payouts

Eligible producers may receive revenue generated from sales of their uploaded beats in accordance with the payout structure communicated by XXII Records.

Unless otherwise stated in a separate written agreement, Founding Producers currently retain 100% commission from eligible beat sales made through the Platform.

XXII Records reserves the right to:
• Modify payout structures in the future
• Delay payouts for fraud prevention or verification purposes
• Withhold payouts relating to disputes, chargebacks, or policy violations

Producers are responsible for providing accurate payout and payment information.

  1. Account Responsibility

If you create an account on our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity conducted under your account.

  1. Prohibited Conduct

Users and producers may not:
• Upload unlawful, infringing, offensive, or fraudulent content
• Attempt to manipulate platform activity or sales
• Misrepresent ownership of music or intellectual property
• Circumvent platform systems or protections
• Interfere with website functionality or security

XXII Records reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

  1. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, XXII Records shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, any products or services purchased through the Platform.

This includes, but is not limited to:
• Loss of revenue
• Loss of profits
• Data loss
• Business interruption
• Reputation damage
• Unauthorized third-party use of content
• Platform downtime or technical issues

  1. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, discontinue, or remove any part of the website, products, memberships, services, producer access, or platform functionality at any time without prior notice.

  1. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update, modify, or replace any part of these Terms of Service at our sole discretion.

Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

  1. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia.

  1. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

xxiirecordsau@gmail.com