Terms of Service for the CORPUS Platform

1. Scope and Subject Matter

1.1 These Terms of Service (“ToS”) govern the use of the CORPUS platform at https://app.corpus.music (“Platform”), operated by Sofilab GmbH (“we”, “us”, “CORPUS”).

1.2 These ToS apply to all users who create an account on the Platform (“Users”). They govern access to and use of the Platform itself — including account creation, browsing, uploading, and use of Platform features in Visitor mode.

1.3 These ToS do not govern the licensing of musical works for AI training. The contribution of music to the CORPUS dataset is subject to a separate agreement that applies only when a User becomes a Contributor. These ToS remain in force alongside any such future agreement.

2. Account Registration

2.1 To use the Platform, Users must create an account. Registration is possible with email and password or via third-party login (Google, Apple). By registering, the User confirms that the information provided is accurate.

2.2 Users must be at least 18 years of age or have the consent of a legal guardian.

2.3 Each User may maintain only one account. Accounts are non-transferable.

2.4 We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these ToS.

3. Visitor Mode

3.1 Every new User begins as a Visitor. Visitor mode allows Users to explore the Platform, upload a limited number of tracks, view analysis results, and experience how the system works.

3.2 Visitor uploads are not part of the CORPUS dataset.Tracks uploaded in Visitor mode are stored on our servers for the User's use only. They are not included in the CORPUS library, not used for AI model training, and do not generate CORPUS Points toward future revenue sharing.

3.3 We process Visitor uploads solely to provide the User with analysis results (e.g., metadata extraction, quality assessment, novelty estimation, cover detection). This processing serves no purpose beyond demonstrating Platform functionality to the User.

3.4 Visitor uploads can be deleted by the User at any time via the Platform. Upon account deletion, all associated uploads and data are deleted in accordance with Section 8.

4. Uploaded Content — Rights and Restrictions

4.1 Users may only upload musical works to which they hold all necessary rights. This means the User must be the sole creator or must hold all relevant rights of use (Nutzungsrechte) required to upload, store, and have the work processed by the Platform.

4.2 Uploading copyrighted material owned by third parties is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to: recordings by other artists, samples from copyrighted works used without authorization, cover recordings of copyrighted compositions without the necessary licenses, and works in which third parties hold rights that have not been cleared.

4.3 The User represents and warrants that each upload complies with Section 4.1 and 4.2. The User shall indemnify and hold harmless Sofilab GmbH from any third-party claims arising from a breach of this warranty, including reasonable legal costs.

4.4 We reserve the right to remove any upload that we reasonably believe violates these provisions, without prior notice.

4.5 No transfer of rights. By uploading content in Visitor mode, the User does not grant us any rights of use (Nutzungsrechte) beyond what is technically necessary to store the file and provide the analysis services described in Section 3.3. We do not acquire any exploitation rights, reproduction rights, or training rights to Visitor uploads.

5. Prohibited Uses

Users may not:

5.1 Upload content that violates third-party intellectual property rights (see Section 4).

5.2 Upload content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable under applicable law.

5.3 Upload AI-generated music and represent it as original human-created work.

5.4 Attempt to access, extract, or reverse-engineer data, models, or analysis systems used by the Platform beyond what is made available through the intended user interface.

5.5 Use the Platform to systematically collect data about other Users.

5.6 Create multiple accounts or misrepresent identity.

6. Cookies and Consent

6.1 The Platform uses cookies and similar technologies. Strictly necessary cookies (authentication, security) are set without consent. Analytics and performance monitoring tools require your consent and are only activated if you agree via the cookie consent banner.

6.2 Details on all cookies and third-party services are set out in our Privacy Policy.

7. Availability and Changes

7.1 The Platform is provided in its current state as a public beta. We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability.

7.2 We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features of the Platform at any time. Material changes to these ToS will be communicated to Users via the Platform or email. If a User does not agree to modified terms, they may terminate their account within 30 days of notification. Continued use after this period constitutes acceptance.

8. Liability

8.1 We are liable without limitation for damages caused by intent or gross negligence, as well as for damages resulting from injury to life, body, or health.

8.2 In cases of slight negligence, we are liable only for breaches of material contractual obligations (Kardinalpflichten). In such cases, liability is limited to foreseeable, typically occurring damages.

8.3 The above limitations do not apply to claims under the German Product Liability Act (Produkthaftungsgesetz) or where mandatory law requires otherwise.

8.4 We are not liable for the loss of uploaded content. Users are responsible for maintaining their own copies of any material uploaded to the Platform.

9. Data Protection

We process personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/DSGVO) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). Details are set out in our Privacy Policy.

10. Term and Termination

10.1 These ToS apply for the duration of the User's account.

10.2 The User may terminate at any time by deleting their account via the Platform or by written notice to hello@corpus.music.

10.3 We may terminate a User's account with reasonable notice, or immediately in cases of material breach of these ToS.

10.4 Upon termination, all uploaded content is deleted in accordance with Section 9 and the Privacy Policy.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

11.1 These ToS are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

11.2 If the User is a consumer within the meaning of §13 BGB, the exclusive place of jurisdiction is the User's place of residence. This also applies if the User relocates after conclusion of the agreement.

11.3 If the User is not a consumer, the exclusive place of jurisdiction is Munich.

11.4 Mandatory consumer protection provisions of the User's country of habitual residence remain unaffected (Art. 6(2) Rome I Regulation).

12. Severability

Should any provision of these ToS be or become invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects the commercial intent of the original.

13. Language

These ToS are provided in English. A German translation may be made available at a later date. In the event of any discrepancy, the English version shall prevail.