Metalabel Terms of Service (Date of Last Revision: February 19, 2024)
Welcome to Metalabel’s Terms of Service. When you use Metalabel, you’re agreeing to the rules below. Some of these need to be expressed in legal language, so we’ve done our best to offer clear and simple explanations — written in italics, which are not part of the official legal terms — where the legalese gets a little intimidating and opaque. Thanks for reading.
Acceptance of These Terms of Service
1. Overview: Metalabel, Inc. (“Metalabel,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”) provides our services (described below) and related content to you through our website located at https://www. metalabel.com (the “Site”) and related technologies (collectively, the “Service”). All access and use of the Service is subject to the terms and conditions contained in these Terms of Service (as amended from time to time, these “Terms of Service”). By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Site or any other aspect of the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These Terms of Use apply to all users of the Site or Service, including users who are also contributors of content, information, and other materials or services on the Site. If you do not accept the terms and conditions of these Terms of Service, you will not access, browse, or otherwise use the Service.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change or modify portions of these Terms of Service at any time. If we do this, we will post the changes on this page and will indicate at the top of this page the date these Terms of Service were last revised. You may read a current, effective copy of these Terms of Service by visiting the “Terms of Service” link on the Site. We will also notify you of any material changes, either through the Service user interface, a pop-up notice, email, or through other reasonable means. Your continued use of the Service after the date any such changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service. You should periodically visit this page to review the current Terms of Service so you are aware of any revisions. If you do not agree to abide by these or any future Terms of Service, you will not access, browse, or use (or continue to access, browse, or use) the Service.
Our lawyers made this part bold and all-caps to make sure you really notice it. It says that disputes with Metalabel will be settled through arbitration rather than a classic action lawsuit.
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY, AS THEY CONTAIN AN AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, REMEDIES, AND OBLIGATIONS. THE AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE REQUIRES (WITH LIMITED EXCEPTION) THAT YOU SUBMIT CLAIMS YOU HAVE AGAINST US TO BINDING AND FINAL ARBITRATION, AND FURTHER (1) YOU WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED TO PURSUE CLAIMS AGAINST METALABEL ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING, (2) YOU WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED TO SEEK RELIEF (INCLUDING MONETARY, INJUNCTIVE, AND DECLARATORY RELIEF) ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, AND (3) YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HAVE ANY CLAIMS YOU HAVE AGAINST US RESOLVED BY A JURY OR IN A COURT OF LAW.
BY ACCESSING OR USING OUR SERVICES IN ANY WAY (E.G., BY CLICKING ON THE “I ACCEPT” BUTTON, COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS, MAKING INVENTORY AVAILABLE ON THE SERVICES AND/OR BROWSING THE WEBSITE) YOU REPRESENT THAT (1) YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF SERVICE, (2) YOU ARE OF LEGAL AGE TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT WITH METALABEL, AND (3) YOU HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO THE TERMS OF SERVICE PERSONALLY OR ON BEHALF OF ENTITY YOU HAVE NAMED AS THE USER, AND TO BIND THAT ENTITY TO THE TERMS OF SERVICE. THE TERM “YOU” REFERS TO YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL AND ANY LEGAL ENTITY THAT YOU HAVE NAMED AS A USER AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION FOR THE SERVICES. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE ANY OF THE SERVICES.
1.1 Your Privacy: At Metalabel, we respect the privacy of our users. For more information please see our Privacy Policy, located at https://www.metalabel.com/privacy-policy (the “Privacy Policy”). By using the Service, you consent to our collection, use and disclosure of personal data and other data as outlined therein.
1.2 Additional Terms:In addition, when using certain features through the Service, you will be subject to any additional terms applicable to such features that may be posted on or within the Service from time to time. All such terms are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms of Service.
Metalabel is the first release platform for creative work. You must be 18 or older to sign up for a Metalabel account. You’re responsible for your account and all the activity on it.
2.1 Service Description: The Service is designed to allow users to release, sell, and exhibit creative works, and to purchase such creative works. You understand the Services are evolving, and acknowledge and agree that Metalabel may update the Services with or without notifying you. You may need to update third-party software from time to time in order to use the Service.
2.2 Your Registration Obligations: You may be required to register with Metalabel or provide information about yourself (e.g., name and email address) in order to access and use certain features of the Service. If you choose to register for the Service, you agree to provide and maintain true, accurate, current, and complete information about yourself as prompted by the Service’s registration form. Registration data and certain other information about you are governed by our Privacy Policy. If you are under 13 years of age, you are not authorized to use the Service, with or without registering. In addition, if you are under 16 years old, you may use the Service, with or without registering, only with the approval of your parent or guardian.
2.3 Member Account, Password and Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account details, if any, and are fully responsible for any and all activities that occur under your password or account. You agree to (a) immediately notify Metalabel of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of security, and (b) ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session when accessing the Service. Metalabel will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this paragraph.
2.4 Modifications to Service: Metalabel reserves the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that Metalabel will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.
3. Your responsibilities and things you shouldn’t do
To ensure that Metalabel is a community and space worth belonging to, we set and enforce certain rules about what you can and cannot do.
3.1 Your responsibilities:You are solely responsible for all code, video, images, information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, messages, and other materials (“content”) that you make available to Metalabel, including by uploading, posting, publishing, or displaying (hereinafter, “upload(ing)”) via the Service or by emailing or otherwise making available to other users of the Service (collectively, “User Content”). The following are examples of the kinds of content and/or uses that are illegal or prohibited by Metalabel. Metalabel reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in Metalabel’s sole discretion, violates this provision, including removing the offending content from the Service, suspending or terminating the account of such violators, and reporting the violator to law enforcement authorities. Metalabel may temporarily withhold any portion of funds pending settlement to user (as reflected in the user’s account) if Metalabel in its sole discretion, determines such action is necessary to secure payment for, performance of, and/or assurances regarding any liabilities, obligations, or indebtedness user may have incurred with Metalabel or any user.
3.2 Things you shouldn’t do:
3.3 Listing and Purchasing Products
Creators are responsible for the promises made in their releases and for their fulfilment. Transactions are between creator and collector, and Metalabel does not offer refunds. This is what you’re agreeing to when you post or purchase work on Metalabel.
3.4 Fees:
We charge a 10% commission on each purchase, in addition to credit card processing fees.
To purchase goods, products, and/or services on Metalabel, you will be required to use a credit card or other payment instrument. You represent and warrant to Metalabel that such information is true and that you are authorized to use the payment instrument. You will promptly update your account information with Stripe (as defined below), as applicable, of any changes (for example, a change in your billing address or credit card expiration date) that may occur. When you sell a creative work using the Service, Metalabel will take a percentage of the purchase price as a fee for providing its Service in accordance with these Terms of Service. Our payment partners also collect fees, which may vary based on your location. If Metalabel’s fees change, Metalabel will notify you on our site at least thirty (30) days before the change is to take effect. Your continued use of the Service after the fee change becomes effective constitutes your agreement to the changed fees. You will be responsible for all taxes associated with the Service, other than taxes based on Company’s net income.
3.5 Refund Policy: All purchases through the Service are final. Metalabel has no obligation to provide refunds but, in its sole discretion, may grant them in circumstances of fraud, or to correct any errors made by Metalabel or users, or where the work violates the Terms of Service.
3.6 Payment Processing: Notwithstanding any amounts owed to Company hereunder, COMPANY DOES NOT PROCESS PAYMENT FOR ANY SERVICES. To facilitate payment for the Service via bank account, credit card, debit card, and other supported payment methods, we use Stripe, Inc. and its affiliates (“Stripe”), a third-party payment processor. These payment processing services are provided by Stripe and are subject to the Stripe terms and conditions and other policies available at https://stripe.com/legal and Stripe’s Global Privacy Policy available at: https://stripe.com/privacy (collectively, the “Stripe Agreements”). By agreeing to these Terms of Service, users that use the payment functions of the Service also agree to be bound by the Stripe Agreements, as the same may be modified by Stripe from time to time. You hereby authorize Stripe to store and continue billing your specified payment method even after such payment method has expired, to avoid interruptions in payment for your use of the Service. Please contact Stripe for more information. Company assumes no liability or responsibility for any payments you make through the Service.
3.7 Compliance with Tax Law:
You are responsible for taxes on money raised through Metalabel. Metalabel is responsible for collecting sales taxes (VAT, US sales tax, and GST) for certain countries noted below.
When using the Service, you agree that you will comply with all relevant tax laws and regulations. In particular, and without limitation, you agree that you will comply with all laws relating to the administration, collection, reporting and remittance of tax. Metalabel is responsible for calculating, collecting, and remitting sales taxes (including VAT, US state sales tax, GST, or other sales taxes as applicable) for certain transactions in the following countries (https://stripe.com/global) and the U.S., based on the relevant territory’s tax rules for Digital and Physical Products. Metalabel automatically determines the user’s location and, when appropriate, adds the proper amount of tax to the transaction, which will be noted in the transaction receipts. You agree to provide to us, on request, any information and evidence (including official receipts) which Metalabel may reasonably request to demonstrate that you have complied with tax laws, including in connection with any request for information which Metalabel may receive from any tax authority.
3.8 Commercial Use: Unless otherwise expressly authorized herein or in the Service, you agree not to display, distribute, license, perform, publish, reproduce, duplicate, copy, create derivative works from, modify, sell, grant access to, resell, transfer, or otherwise use or exploit any portion of the Service for any commercial purpose.
3.9 Ownership; Restrictions: The technology and software underlying the Service or distributed in connection therewith are the property of Metalabel, its affiliates, and its licensors (the “Software”). You agree not to copy, modify, create a derivative work of, reverse engineer, reverse assemble, or otherwise attempt to discover any source code, sell, assign, sublicense, or otherwise transfer any right in the Software. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by Metalabel.
Special Notice for International Use; Export Controls:Metalabel is headquartered in the United States. If you access or use the Service from outside of the United States, you do so at your own risk. Whether inside or outside of the United States, you are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws of your specific jurisdiction. Software available in connection with the Service and the transmission of applicable data, if any, is subject to United States export controls. No Software may be downloaded from the Service or otherwise exported or re-exported in violation of U.S. export laws. Downloading or using the Software is at your sole risk.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
Metalabel supports intellectual property rights of artists, creators, and entities on Metalabel and off. We ask that people using our service do the same.
4.1 Service Content: You acknowledge and agree that the Service may contain content or features (“Service Content”) that are protected by copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or other proprietary rights and laws. Except as expressly authorized by Metalabel, you agree not to modify, copy, frame, scrape, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Service or the Service Content, in whole or in part, except that the foregoing does not apply to your own User Content (as defined below) that you upload to or make available through the Service in accordance with these Terms of Service. Any use of the Service or the Service Content other than as specifically authorized herein is strictly prohibited.
4.2 Trademarks: The Metalabel name and logos are trademarks and service marks of Metalabel (collectively the “Metalabel Trademarks”). Other Metalabel, product, and service names and logos used and displayed via the Service may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners who may or may not endorse or be affiliated with or connected to Metalabel. Nothing in these Terms of Service or the Service should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any of Metalabel Trademarks displayed on the Service, without our prior written permission in each instance. All goodwill generated from the use of Metalabel Trademarks will inure to our exclusive benefit.
4.3 Third-Party Material: Under no circumstances will Metalabel be liable in any way for any content or materials of any third parties (including users), including for any errors or omissions in any content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any such content. You acknowledge that Metalabel does not pre-screen content, but that Metalabel and its designees will have the right (but not the obligation) in their sole discretion to refuse or remove any content that is available via the Service. Without limiting the foregoing, Metalabel and its designees will have the right to remove any content that violates these Terms of Service or is deemed by Metalabel, in its sole discretion, to be otherwise objectionable. You agree that you must evaluate, and bear all risks associated with, the use of any content, including any reliance on the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of such content.
4.4 User Content
We don't own the content you post on Metalabel, but we do have your permission to use or copy it however we need, most commonly to promote releases and our community. You're responsible for the content you post, and you're saying to us that it's ok to use.
You represent and warrant that you own all right, title and interest in and to such User Content, including all copyrights and rights of publicity contained therein. You hereby grant Metalabel and its affiliated companies, successors, and assigns a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, fully paid-up, transferable, sublicensable (directly and indirectly through multiple tiers), perpetual, and irrevocable license to copy, display, upload, perform, distribute, store, modify, and otherwise use your User Content in connection with the operation of the Service and the promotion, advertising or marketing of any of the foregoing in any form, medium or technology now known or later developed. You assume all risk associated with your User Content and the transmission of your User Content, and you have sole responsibility for the accuracy, quality, legality and appropriateness of your User Content.
You hereby authorize Metalabel and its third-party service providers to derive statistical and usage data relating to your use of the Service (“Usage Data”). We may use Usage Data for any purpose in accordance with applicable law and our Privacy Policy.
Any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, reviews, or other information about the Service (“Submissions”), provided by you to Metalabel are non-confidential and Metalabel will be entitled to the unrestricted use and dissemination of these Submissions for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment, attribution, or compensation to you.
You acknowledge and agree that Metalabel may preserve User Content and may also disclose User Content if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply with legal process, applicable laws, or government requests; (b) enforce these Terms of Service; (c) respond to claims that any content violates the rights of third parties; or (d) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of Metalabel, its users, or the public. You understand that the technical processing and transmission of the Service, including your User Content, may involve (i) transmissions over various networks; and (ii) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices.
4.5 Copyright Complaints: Metalabel respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, or that your intellectual property rights have been otherwise violated, you should notify Metalabel of your infringement claim in accordance with the procedure set forth below.
Metalabel will process and investigate notices of alleged infringement and will take appropriate actions under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and other applicable intellectual property laws with respect to any alleged or actual infringement. A notification of claimed copyright infringement should be emailed to Metalabel’s Copyright Agent at info@metalabel.com (Subject line: “DMCA Takedown Request”). You may also contact the Copyright Agent by mail at 99 Canal Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10002.
4.6 Counter-Notice: If you believe that your User Content that was removed (or to which access was disabled) is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner’s agent, or pursuant to the law, to upload and use the content in your User Content, you may send a written counter-notice containing the following information to the Copyright Agent:
If a counter-notice is received by the Copyright Agent, Metalabel will send a copy of the counter-notice to the original complaining party informing them that Metalabel may replace the removed content or cease disabling it within ten (10) business days. Unless the owner of the applicable copyrighted work or other intellectual property files an action seeking a court order against Metalabel or the user, the removed content may be replaced, or access to it restored, within ten (10) to fourteen (14) business days or more after receipt of the counter-notice, at our sole discretion.
4.7 Repeat Infringer Policy: In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable law, Metalabel has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at Metalabel’s sole discretion, the accounts of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. Metalabel may also at its sole discretion limit access to the Service and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.
5. Third-Party Services and Websites
Metalabel pages will sometimes link to other sites. We are not responsible for what happens on those sites.
The Service may provide links or other access to services, sites, technology, and resources that are provided or otherwise made available by third parties (the “Third-Party Services”). Your access and use of the Third-Party Services may also be subject to additional terms and conditions, privacy policies, or other agreements with such third party, and you may be required to authenticate to or create separate accounts to use Third-Party Services on the websites or via the technology platforms of their respective providers. Some Third-Party Services will provide us with access to certain information that you have provided to third parties, including through such Third-Party Services, and we will use, store and disclose such information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For more information about the implications of activating Third-Party Services and our use, storage and disclosure of information related to you and your use of such Third-Party Services within the Service, please see our Privacy Policy. Metalabel has no control over and is not responsible for such Third-Party Services, including for the accuracy, availability, reliability, or completeness of information shared by or available through Third-Party Services, or on the privacy practices of Third-Party Services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of the third parties providing Third-Party Services prior to using such services. You, and not Metalabel, will be responsible for any and all costs and charges associated with your use of any Third-Party Services. Metalabel enables these Third-Party Services merely as a convenience and the integration or inclusion of such Third-Party Services does not imply an endorsement or recommendation. Any dealings you have with third parties while using the Service are between you and the third party. Metalabel will not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any Third-Party Services.
6. Indemnification
If you do something on Metalabel that winds up getting us sued, you have to help defend us.
To the extent permitted under applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Metalabel, its affiliates, and its and their respective officers, employees, directors, service providers, licensors, and agents (collectively, the “Metalabel Parties”) from any and all losses, damages, expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, rights, claims, actions of any kind, and injury (including death) arising out of or relating to your use of the Service, any User Content, your connection to the Service, your violation of these Terms of Service, or your violation of any rights of another. Metalabel will provide notice to you of any such claim, suit, or proceeding. Metalabel reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter which is subject to indemnification under this section, and you agree to cooperate with any reasonable requests assisting Metalabel’s defense of such matter. You may not settle or compromise any claim against the Metalabel Parties without Metalabel’s written consent.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
We work hard to provide you with great services, but we can’t guarantee everything will always work perfectly. This site is presented as-is, without warranties.
YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. THE METALABEL PARTIES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE METALABEL PARTIES MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT (A) THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS; (B) THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; (C) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE; OR (D) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS. METALABEL AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF ANY KIND FROM ANY ACTION TAKEN OR TAKEN IN RELIANCE ON MATERIAL OR INFORMATION, CONTAINED ON THE SERVICE. ANY CONTENT DOWNLOADED FROM OR OTHERWISE ACCESSED THROUGH THE SERVICE IS ACCESSED AT YOUR OWN RISK, AND YOU SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR PROPERTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM AND ANY DEVICE YOU USE TO ACCESS THE SERVICES, OR ANY OTHER LOSS THAT RESULTS FROM ACCESSING SUCH CONTENT THE SERVICE MAY BE SUBJECT TO DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS AND OTHER DISRUPTIONS. METALABEL MAKES NO WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR CONDITION WITH RESPECT TO SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE QUALITY, EFFECTIVENESS, REPUTATION AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF SERVICES
8. Limitation of Liability
If something bad happens as a result of your using Metalabel, we’re not liable (beyond a small amount).
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE METALABEL PARTIES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, USE, OR DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF THE METALABEL PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, RESULTING FROM: (A) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; (B) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS, DATA, INFORMATION, OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICE; (C) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (D) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; OR (E) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE METALABEL PARTIES’ TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID METALABEL IN THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS, OR, IF GREATER, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER OR EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU OR BE ENFORCEABLE WITH RESPECT TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICE OR WITH THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE SERVICE. IF ANY PORTION OF THESE SECTIONS IS HELD TO BE INVALID UNDER YOUR JURISDICTION, THE INVALIDITY OF SUCH PORTION WILL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF THE APPLICABLE SECTIONS.
9. Release
METALABEL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY THAT MAY ARISE BETWEEN THE USERS OF THE SERVICE. THE SERVICE IS ONLY A VENUE FOR CONNECTING USERS AS A BUYER AND/OR SELLER. BECAUSE METALABEL IS NOT A PARTY TO THE ACTUAL CONTRACTS BETWEEN USERS, IN THE EVENT THAT YOU HAVE A DISPUTE WITH ONE OR MORE USERS, YOU RELEASE METALABEL, ITS PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATED, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, INVESTORS, AGENTS, PARTNERS, AND LICENSORS, BUT EXCLUDING ANY USERS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, OR DAMAGES (ACTUAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL) OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED AND UNSUSPECTED, DISCLOSED AND UNDISCLOSED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH SUCH DISPUTES.
IF YOU ARE A CALIFORNIA RESIDENT, YOU HEREBY WAIVE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542, WHICH STATES, “A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.” THE FOREGOING RELEASE DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY CLAIMS, DEMANDS, OR ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES, RIGHTS AND ACTIONS OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING PERSONAL INJURIES, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE FOR ANY UNCONSCIONABLE COMMERCIAL PRACTICE BY A METALABEL PARTY OR FOR SUCH PARTY’S FRAUD, DECEPTION, FALSE, PROMISE, MISREPRESENTATION OR CONCEALMENT, SUPPRESSION OR OMISSION OF ANY MATERIAL FACT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICE PROVIDED HEREUNDER.
10. Dispute Resolution By Binding Arbitration:
This says that if there is a dispute between Metalabel and a user, it will be determined through arbitration rather than a class action lawsuit.
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY AS IT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS.
11. Termination:
If you violate our rules or the spirit of them, we have the right to suspend or terminate your account. We don’t want to do that, so just be cool and follow the rules, okay?
You agree that Metalabel, in its sole discretion, may suspend or terminate your account (or any part thereof) or use of the Service and remove and discard any content within the Service, for any reason, including for lack of use or if Metalabel believes that you have violated or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of these Terms of Service. Any suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity that may be grounds for termination of your use of the Service, may be referred to appropriate law enforcement authorities. Metalabel may also in its sole discretion and at any time discontinue providing the Service, or any part thereof, with or without notice. You agree that any termination of your access to the Service under any provision of these Terms of Service may be effected without prior notice, and acknowledge and agree that Metalabel may immediately deactivate or delete your account and all related information and files in your account and/or bar any further access to such files or the Service. Further, you agree that Metalabel will not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your access to the Service.
12. User Disputes: You agree that you are solely responsible for your interactions with any other user in connection with the Service, and Metalabel will have no liability or responsibility with respect thereto. Metalabel reserves the right, but has no obligation, to become involved in any way with disputes between you and any other user of the Service.
13. General:
To operate, we need to be able to maintain control over what happens on our website. We don’t take these powers lightly, and we only use them when we absolutely have to.
These Terms of Service (together with the terms incorporated by reference herein) constitute the entire agreement between you and Metalabel governing your access and use of the Service, and supersede any prior agreements between you and Metalabel with respect to the Service. You also may be subject to additional terms and conditions that may apply when you use Third-Party Services, third-party content or third-party software. These Terms of Service will be governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflict of law provisions. With respect to any disputes or claims not subject to arbitration, as set forth above, you and Metalabel submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within New York County, New York. The failure of Metalabel to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these Terms of Service is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of these Terms of Service remain in full force and effect. You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Service or these Terms of Service must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred. A printed version of these Terms of Service and of any notice given in electronic form will be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to these Terms of Service to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form. You may not assign these Terms of Service without the prior written consent of Metalabel, but Metalabel may assign or transfer these Terms of Service, in whole or in part, without restriction. The section titles in these Terms of Service are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. As used in these Terms of Service, the words “include” and “including,” and variations thereof, will not be deemed to be terms of limitation, but rather will be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” Notices to you may be made via either email or regular mail. The Service may also provide notices to you of changes to these Terms of Service or other matters by displaying notices or links to notices generally on the Service. Metalabel will not be in default hereunder by reason of any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations where such failure or delay is due to civil disturbances, riot, epidemic, hostilities, war, terrorist attack, embargo, natural disaster, acts of God, flood, fire, sabotage, fluctuations or unavailability of electrical power, network access or equipment, or any other circumstances or causes beyond Metalabel’s reasonable control.
14. Questions? Concerns? Suggestions? Please contact us at info@metalabel.com and 99 Canal Street, New York, NY 10002 if you have questions, complaints or claims with respect to these Terms of Services.