Terms and Conditions

1.1 Scope of Application: These Terms and Conditions govern the business relationship between BBN Music GmbH (hereinafter "BBN Music", "we" or "us") and the users of the online platform bbn.music (hereinafter "User"). These Terms apply to all contracts entered into via the platform between BBN Music and Users, regardless of whether the User is a consumer or a business entity. Individually negotiated agreements with the User (including side agreements and special conditions, e.g. for large customers such as music labels) shall always take precedence over these Terms insofar as they deviate from these provisions.

1.2 Consumers and Business Entities: A consumer within the meaning of Section 13 of the German Civil Code (BGB) is any natural person who enters into a legal transaction for purposes that are predominantly neither commercial nor self-employed. A business entity within the meaning of Section 14 BGB is a natural or legal person or a partnership with legal capacity that acts in the exercise of its commercial or self-employed professional activity when entering into a contract. In these Terms, consumers and business entities are collectively referred to as "User" unless expressly distinguished.

1.3 Languages and Notices: The contract language is German. Legal notices in these Terms that specifically relate to consumers do not apply to Users who are business entities, and vice versa, unless expressly stated otherwise. BBN Music does not recognize deviating terms and conditions of the User unless we expressly agree to their applicability in writing.

2.1 Platform and Service Description: BBN Music operates an online platform at bbn.music through which music rights holders (e.g. musicians, labels, other holders of copyright and neighboring rights) can have their music content distributed digitally. This includes in particular the distribution of audio recordings (along with associated metadata, cover artwork, etc.) to various digital music services such as streaming and download platforms (e.g. Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon, Deezer and others -- hereinafter collectively referred to as "Stores").

2.2 Scope of Services: BBN Music provides the User with a personal online account (user account). The main services include:

• Upload & Management: Uploading audio files along with metadata and cover images
• Digital Distribution: Delivery to selected Stores
• Identification Codes: ISRC, UPC/EAN and catalog numbers
• Updates & Takedowns: Modifications and removals upon request
• Reporting: Access to usage and sales data
• Billing & Payouts: Managing and paying out revenue

2.3 No Guarantee of Success: BBN Music does not owe the User the success of any particular marketing effort. In particular, BBN Music does not guarantee the acceptance or continued availability of content in specific Stores.

2.4 Quality Review: BBN Music is entitled, but not obligated, to review User-submitted content for obvious legal violations or violations of Store guidelines before distribution.

3.1 Registration: To use BBN Music's services, the User must first create a user account on the bbn.music platform. Registration requires providing a valid email address and password, as well as -- depending on the chosen plan -- additional information.

3.2 Contract Formation: The contract between BBN Music and the User is formed once BBN Music accepts the User's offer. Acceptance may occur either expressly through a confirmation email or implicitly by BBN Music activating the user account.

3.3 Pricing Plans: During registration, the User selects one of the offered pricing plans (see Section 5). For paid plans, the price of 12 EUR/year is explicitly displayed.

3.4 Requirements: Users must be at least 18 years old. BBN Music reserves the right to reject registrations in case of reasonable doubt.

4.1 Accuracy and Currency: The User is obligated to provide all information truthfully and completely and to update their profile immediately in case of changes.

4.2 Login Credentials: The User must keep their user account credentials confidential and protect access from unauthorized third parties.

4.3 Content Requirements: The User may only upload content for which they hold all necessary rights.

4.5 Labeling Requirements: Explicit content must be labeled as such.

4.6 No Dual Distribution: No parallel distribution through other services to the same Stores.

4.7 Store Guidelines: The User must comply with the guidelines of the Stores.

4.9-4.11: The User bears full responsibility for their content and grants BBN Music the necessary usage rights for distribution.

6.1 Recording: BBN Music records all revenue (streams, downloads, Content ID, etc.) and provides sales reports.

6.2 Billing Period: Billing is done regularly based on Store data.

6.4 Payment Methods: Bank transfer (SEPA), PayPal or Wise. Payouts in Euro. Transfer or conversion fees charged by the chosen payout method are paid by the User. Earnings reported in another currency are converted to Euro at the exchange rate at which that payment actually reaches BBN.

6.5 Taxes: The User is responsible for the tax declaration of their revenue.

6.6-6.8: In case of corrections by Stores, previously issued statements may be adjusted. Store fees for rule violations may be passed on.

8.3 Plan Changes: Switch from Free to Paid at any time. When Paid ends, the account continues on the Free Plan.

8.4 Complaints: Users have a 14-day right to appeal any measures taken against them.

8.5 Extraordinary Termination: In case of serious violations (legal infringements, stream manipulation, etc.), BBN Music may terminate without notice.

8.6 After Contract Ends: Account will be suspended, content removed from Stores. Outstanding balances will be paid out.

9.1-9.2: Changes will be announced at least 6 weeks in advance by email.

9.3 Consent: Consumers must expressly consent. Business entities: Silence is deemed consent after 30 days.

9.4 Rejection: In case of rejection, the previous Terms remain in effect. BBN Music may then terminate upon the effective date.

10.1 Unlimited Liability: For intent, gross negligence, personal injury and statutory guarantees.

10.2 Simple Negligence: Only for breach of material contractual obligations, limited to foreseeable damages.

10.3-10.4: No compensation for lost profits or indirect damages. No liability for User content or Store decisions.

10.5 Force Majeure: No liability for natural disasters, pandemics, server failures, etc.

10.8 For Business Entities: Liability limited to payments of the last 12 months (max. 100 EUR for Free plan).

11.1-11.2 Indemnification: The User indemnifies BBN Music against third-party claims arising from their content (incl. legal fees).

11.3 Dispute Resolution: For copyright conflicts, internal resolution with BBN Music must be initiated first (30 days).

11.4 Contractual Penalty (Business Entities): Max. 500 EUR per culpable violation. Not applicable to consumers.

For full details on data protection, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Summary: Data is only used for contract fulfillment (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR). Retention is in accordance with statutory periods (up to 10 years for billing data). Third parties are only engaged as data processors.

Our full provider information can be found in our Imprint.

Dispute Resolution: We do not participate in consumer dispute resolution proceedings. The EU dispute resolution platform has been discontinued.

Severability clause: Invalid provisions do not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. BBN Music may transfer the contract to affiliated companies (4 weeks notice). Communications to support@bbn.music are sufficient.