Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

Please read these Terms & Conditions ("Terms") carefully before using WavHive (the "Platform"), operated by WavHive ("we," "us," or "our"). By creating an account or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using WavHive, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement, and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Description of Service

WavHive is a music collaboration and track-sharing platform that allows music producers, artists, A&R professionals, music managers, and label representatives to upload, organise, share, and collaborate on unreleased music tracks. Features include but are not limited to:

  • Upload and manage music tracks with metadata (BPM, key, genre)
  • Share tracks privately with specific contacts or groups
  • Submit tracks to labels and receive demo submissions
  • Real-time notifications and in-app messaging
  • Kanban-style track organisation and library management

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Platform (or any feature of it) at any time with reasonable notice.

3. Accounts

3.1 Registration. You must create an account to access most features. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information updated.

3.2 Account Security. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately at support@wavhive.com if you suspect unauthorized access.

3.3 One Account Per Person. You may not create multiple accounts for the same individual or organisation without our prior written consent.

3.4 Account Termination. We may suspend or terminate your account at any time if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or if we are required to do so by law.

4. User Content

4.1 Your Content. "User Content" means all audio files, metadata, images, messages, and other materials you upload, submit, or share on the Platform.

4.2 Licence to WavHive. By uploading User Content, you grant WavHive a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable licence to host, store, process, and transmit your content solely to the extent necessary to provide and improve the Platform. We do not claim ownership of your music.

4.3 Your Representations. You represent and warrant that:

  • You own all rights to the content you upload, or have obtained all necessary licences and permissions;
  • Your content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or applicable law;
  • Your content does not contain malware, viruses, or other harmful code.

4.4 Responsibility. You are solely responsible for your User Content. WavHive is not liable for any content uploaded by users.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Platform IP. WavHive and its licensors own all rights, title, and interest in and to the Platform, including its software, design, trademarks, and content (excluding User Content). Nothing in these Terms grants you ownership of Platform IP.

5.2 Your IP. You retain full ownership of your music and all intellectual property rights therein. Nothing in these Terms transfers your IP to WavHive.

5.3 Feedback. If you submit suggestions or feedback about the Platform, you grant us the right to use that feedback without obligation to you.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Upload, share, or distribute content that infringes any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property right;
  • Upload content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or harmful to minors;
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation;
  • Use the Platform to spam, harass, or threaten other users;
  • Attempt to reverse-engineer, scrape, or extract data from the Platform without authorisation;
  • Use automated bots or scripts to access the Platform without our written consent;
  • Circumvent any security, authentication, or access-control measures;
  • Resell, sublicense, or commercially exploit the Platform without our prior written approval.

7. Storage and File Limits

7.1 Storage Quotas. Your account may be subject to storage limits based on your subscription plan. We will notify you when you approach your limit.

7.2 File Formats. The Platform currently supports standard audio file formats (MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, and others as specified in the Platform). We may update supported formats at any time.

7.3 Retention. We retain your uploaded files while your account is active. Upon account deletion, your files will be removed from our servers within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Privacy

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Platform, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Services

The Platform integrates with or depends on third-party services including AWS S3 (file storage), Resend (email delivery), MongoDB (database), and Vercel (infrastructure). Your use of those services is subject to their respective terms of service. We are not responsible for third-party service availability or actions.

10. Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WAVHIVE AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE PLATFORM, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO WAVHIVE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100).

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WavHive and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) your use of the Platform; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any third-party right.

13. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction. You waive any right to participate in a class-action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, by sending an email to the address associated with your account. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

WavHive
Email: legal@wavhive.com