Terms Of Service

Effective Date: 9/7/25

Welcome to Alera, a music career management and distribution platform operated by Alera Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Alera,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of Alera’s website(s), mobile applications, APIs, and related services, tools, and content (collectively, the “Platform” or “Services”).

By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Services.

1. Eligibility and Account Registration

1.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Platform. If you are between 13 and 17, you may use the Platform only with the consent and supervision of your parent or legal guardian.

1.2 Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to promptly notify Alera of any unauthorized use of your account.

2. License and User Conduct

2.1 License Grant

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Platform for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

2.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Violate any law or third-party rights.

  • Infringe copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights.

  • Upload illegal, harmful, or abusive content.

  • Harass or exploit minors or other users.

  • Use bots, scrapers, or unauthorized automation.

  • Reverse engineer or attempt to access source code.

  • Circumvent security mechanisms or limits on use.

  • Engage in fraudulent activity.

3. Services and Fees

3.1 Paid Features

Certain Services may require payment. All fees are displayed at checkout and must be paid using an accepted payment method.

3.2 Payment Terms

By providing a payment method, you authorize us to charge fees and applicable taxes. All payments are non-refundable unless expressly stated otherwise.

3.3 Changes to Fees

We reserve the right to change pricing or payment terms upon notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

4. User Content

4.1 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of your User Content (music, metadata, artwork, etc.), but you grant Alera a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:

  • Distribute your music via the Platform of 3rd Parties.

  • Store, process, and display your User Content as needed for the Services.

  • Generate AI-based suggestions, reports, or promotional content based on your User Content.

4.2 Content Responsibilities

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have necessary rights to upload and distribute your content.

  • Your content does not infringe third-party rights or violate laws.

  • You are solely responsible for securing licenses, paying royalties, and resolving disputes related to your User Content.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Alera Property

All Platform content, software, designs, trademarks, and branding are owned by Alera or its licensors. You may not use our marks or proprietary content without written permission.

5.2 Feedback

By submitting ideas or feedback, you grant us an unrestricted license to use and incorporate your suggestions without compensation.

6. Privacy and Data

Our Privacy Policy alera.fm/privacy governs how we collect and use your personal information. By using the Services, you consent to our data practices.

7. Termination and Suspension

We may suspend or terminate your account or access to the Platform at any time for any reason, including breach of these Terms, at our sole discretion.

You may cancel your account at any time through your account settings.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

8.1 Disclaimers

The Platform is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access or that defects will be corrected.

8.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages, including lost profits, arising from your use of the Platform.

Our total liability to you for all claims is limited to the greater of $100 or the amount paid by you for Services in the 12 months prior to the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Alera, its affiliates, and their respective officers, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Platform.

  • Your User Content.

  • Your violation of these Terms or applicable laws.

  • Third-party claims related to your content or conduct.

10. Copyright Policy (DMCA)

We respect copyright laws. If you believe content on the Platform infringes your rights, please notify us at contact@alera.fm

Your notice must comply with the DMCA (17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3)).

11. Modifications

We may revise these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via email or platform notification. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, U.S.A., without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.

13. General Terms

  • These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Alera.

  • If any part is found unenforceable, the remainder will remain in effect.

  • No waiver of any term will be considered a continuing waiver.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: contact@alera.fm