Contents
- 1.Introduction
- 2.Ownership & Intellectual Property Rights
- 3.Creator Responsibility & Representations
- 4.AI-Generated Content
- 5.AppLand Sync Licensing
- 6.Sync License Tiers & Permitted Uses
- 7.Prohibited Uses of Licensed Music
- 8.Artist Representations for Sync
- 9.Commission Briefs
- 10.Revenue Share & Payment Terms
- 11.Refund Policy
- 12.License Delivery & PDF Agreement
- 13.Cover Music & Derivative Works
- 14.Copyright & Rights Protection
- 15.Platform Usage Rules
- 16.Content Removal & Moderation
- 17.Limitation of Liability
- 18.Indemnification
- 19.Changes to Terms
- 20.Contact Us
Welcome to AppLand. By accessing or using our platform — including AppLand Sync, the music licensing marketplace — you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. AppLand is a hosting, discovery, and licensing platform for AI-generated music and creative content.
Ownership & Intellectual Property Rights
You retain full ownership of all music and content you upload to AppLand. We do not claim any ownership rights over your creative works.
By uploading content to AppLand, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to host, stream, display, distribute, and promote your content within the platform and in connection with marketing and promotional activities.
You confirm that you own all rights to the content you upload, or have obtained proper permissions and licences to distribute it. Uploading content without proper rights is a violation of these terms and applicable laws.
Creator Responsibility & Representations
As a creator on AppLand, you represent, warrant, and are solely responsible for:
- Confirming your ownership or licence to distribute all uploaded content
- Ensuring compliance with copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws
- Obtaining all necessary permissions, clearances, and licences
- Any legal or financial consequences arising from your uploads
- Ensuring that no third-party copyrighted samples or elements are included in uploaded tracks without proper clearance
AppLand is a hosting and discovery platform. We are not a rights authority, licensing service, or legal advisor. We do not verify or validate the ownership status of uploaded content.
AI-Generated Content
AppLand welcomes AI-generated music and creative works. By uploading AI-generated content, you confirm that:
- You have the right to use and distribute the AI-generated outputs under the terms of the AI tool you used
- You comply with the terms of service of any AI tools used to create the content (including Suno, Udio, OpenAI, and others)
- No third-party copyrighted material — including samples, stems, or reference recordings — was incorporated into the output without clearance
- You accept that AI-generated works may have complex and evolving copyright considerations
AppLand's position on AI copyright: AppLand makes no warranty or representation regarding the copyright status, eligibility, or protectability of AI-generated music under the laws of any jurisdiction. Copyright law surrounding AI-generated outputs is evolving globally. By uploading AI-generated content and opting it into AppLand Sync, you accept that all liability for any IP disputes or copyright claims arising from that content rests solely with you as the uploading artist. AppLand accepts no liability for third-party claims arising from AI-generated content licensed through our platform.
AppLand Sync Licensing
AppLand Sync is a music licensing marketplace that allows buyers to license AI-generated music tracks for use in creative projects. By participating as a buyer or artist in AppLand Sync, you agree to the additional terms in this section and the sections that follow.
Each transaction on AppLand Sync is governed by both these Terms of Use and a separate PDF License Agreement issued at the time of purchase. Where any conflict exists between these Terms and the PDF License Agreement for a specific transaction, the PDF License Agreement governs for that transaction.
Sync License Tiers & Permitted Uses
AppLand Sync offers four license tiers. All tiers grant a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual licence to use the licensed track in the specified context. Licenses are one-time purchases with no ongoing royalty obligations.
Creator License — £29
✓ Permitted
- • Short films, student films, and non-commercial film projects
- • Personal YouTube channels, online video content
- • Independent podcasts (non-commercial)
- • Game jam projects and free-to-play games
- • Social media content for personal accounts
✗ Not Permitted
- • Monetised commercial advertising or brand campaigns
- • Broadcast television or cinema distribution
- • Paid commercial game releases
Indie License — £79
✓ Permitted
- • Independent films submitted to festivals or with limited distribution
- • Monetised YouTube channels and brand partnership videos
- • Sponsored or commercially monetised podcast shows
- • Paid indie game releases (Steam, itch.io, mobile)
- • Digital advertising with limited media spend
✗ Not Permitted
- • Major theatrical or television broadcast distribution
- • National advertising campaigns
- • AAA game titles
Commercial License — £199
✓ Permitted
- • Commercial film and documentary distribution (theatrical and streaming)
- • Television broadcast and streaming platform licensing
- • National and international advertising campaigns
- • Console game releases and commercial game distribution
- • Corporate and brand video productions
✗ Not Permitted
- • Global broadcast rights across all territories simultaneously
- • Major studio distribution exceeding £10M revenue threshold (requires Premium)
Premium License — £499
✓ Permitted
- • All uses covered by Commercial tier
- • Major studio theatrical distribution and global broadcast
- • High-budget advertising campaigns with unlimited media spend
- • AAA game titles and major console platform releases
- • Streaming platform global distribution
✗ Not Permitted
- • Exclusive licensing (all tiers are non-exclusive)
All licenses are non-exclusive. AppLand does not offer exclusive licenses. Territory: worldwide. Duration: perpetual (no expiry). Format: audio-visual synchronisation, digital streaming, broadcast, and interactive media as defined by the tier above.
Prohibited Uses of Licensed Music
Regardless of license tier, licensed tracks may never be used for:
- Adult content, pornographic material, or sexually explicit media
- Political advertising, election campaigns, or political propaganda
- Content that promotes, glorifies, or incites violence, hatred, or discrimination
- Content targeting or harmful to minors
- Resale or redistribution of the audio file as a standalone music product
- Sublicensing the track to third parties
- Use in training, fine-tuning, or building AI music models or datasets
- Content that promotes illegal activity
- Misrepresentation of the track as your own original composition
Breach of these prohibited use terms voids the license immediately and may result in legal action.
Artist Representations for Sync
By opting any track into AppLand Sync (marking it as available for sync licensing), you as the artist make the following representations and warranties to AppLand and to any buyer who licenses the track:
- You are the sole owner of all rights in the track, including master rights and composition rights, or you hold valid written authority from all rights holders to license the track for sync purposes
- The track does not incorporate any third-party copyrighted samples, stems, or recordings that have not been fully cleared for commercial sync licensing
- You have the full right and authority to grant the sync licenses sold through AppLand Sync
- The track does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights
- Where the track is AI-generated, you have the right under the relevant AI tool's terms of service to license outputs commercially
- You will notify AppLand immediately if any of the above representations become untrue after listing
Artist liability: Any copyright claim, IP dispute, or legal action arising from a sync license sold on AppLand Sync is solely your responsibility as the uploading artist. You agree to indemnify AppLand, its officers, and any affected buyers against all losses, damages, and legal costs arising from a breach of these representations.
Commission Briefs
AppLand Sync's Commission feature allows buyers to post music briefs and receive submissions from artists. The following terms apply to all commission transactions:
- No guarantee of submissions: AppLand does not guarantee that any artist will submit a track in response to a brief. Posting a brief is free and non-binding.
- Buyer rejection: Buyers are not obligated to purchase any submission. If a buyer rejects all submissions, no payment is due.
- Ownership on purchase: When a buyer licenses a commissioned track, the standard sync license terms apply. The artist retains ownership of the track; the buyer receives a sync license for the specified use.
- Artist submissions: By submitting a track to a brief, the artist agrees that AppLand may share that track with the brief poster for review. The track remains unlicensed unless purchased.
- Non-delivery: If a commissioned track is purchased but the artist fails to deliver final files within 7 days, the buyer is entitled to a full refund.
- Platform facilitation only: AppLand facilitates the commission process but is not a party to any agreement between buyer and artist beyond the sync license.
Revenue Share & Payment Terms
Artists who sell sync licenses through AppLand Sync receive 70% of the net license fee. AppLand retains 30% as a platform fee. This split applies to all license tiers and commission sales.
- Calculation: AppLand's calculation of earnings is final. Earnings are calculated on the net amount received after any payment processor fees.
- Payout threshold: Earnings must reach a minimum of £25 before a payout is processed.
- Payout method: Payouts are issued via bank transfer or such other method as AppLand makes available. Artists must provide valid payment details to receive payouts.
- Currency: All transactions on AppLand Sync are conducted in GBP (£). Artists outside the UK will receive payouts converted to their local currency at the prevailing exchange rate at time of transfer.
- Unclaimed earnings: Earnings that remain unclaimed for 24 months due to invalid or missing payment details may be forfeited after written notice to the registered email address.
- Taxes: Artists are solely responsible for declaring and paying any taxes on earnings from AppLand Sync in their jurisdiction. AppLand does not withhold tax unless required to do so by law.
Refund Policy
Sync licenses are digital goods and are generally non-refundable once the license has been issued and the track made available for download.
Refunds may be granted at AppLand's sole discretion in the following circumstances:
- A technical error resulted in a duplicate charge
- The track file was corrupted or otherwise undeliverable and a replacement cannot be provided
- A commissioned track was purchased but not delivered by the artist within 7 days
- The track was removed from the platform due to a copyright dispute after purchase
Refund requests must be submitted to support@appland.ai within 14 days of purchase, including your order reference number.
Change of mind, project cancellation, or dissatisfaction with the creative style of a track are not grounds for a refund, as the track was available to preview before purchase.
License Delivery & PDF License Agreement
Upon successful payment, AppLand will issue:
- A download link for the licensed audio file
- A PDF License Agreement specifying the track name, artist, buyer details, license tier, permitted uses, and transaction date
The PDF License Agreement is the binding legal document for each individual sync transaction. Buyers should retain this document as proof of licence. In any conflict between these general Terms of Use and the PDF License Agreement for a specific transaction, the PDF License Agreement governs for that transaction.
License documents are delivered to the buyer's registered email address. AppLand is not responsible for licenses lost due to incorrect email details provided at checkout.
Cover Music & Derivative Works
Cover songs and derivative works are permitted on AppLand only if you have secured all necessary licences and permissions.
This may include mechanical licences, synchronisation licences, and performance rights, depending on your jurisdiction and the nature of the work. AppLand does not provide licensing services or act as an intermediary for rights clearance.
Important: You assume full legal responsibility for all cover songs and derivative works you upload. You agree to indemnify and hold AppLand harmless from any claims, disputes, or legal actions arising from your uploads.
Copyright & Rights Protection
AppLand respects intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our platform infringes your copyright or other rights, please contact us immediately at support@appland.ai.
Your notice should include:
- Proof of ownership or authorisation to act on behalf of the rights holder
- Identification of the allegedly infringing content (with URL or link)
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorised
AppLand reserves the right to remove disputed content pending investigation. Repeat infringers may have their accounts suspended or terminated.
Platform Usage Rules
You may not upload content that:
- Infringes copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights
- Contains unlicensed commercial music or samples
- Violates any applicable laws or regulations
- Contains harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory material
- Misrepresents your identity or impersonates others
- Contains malicious code, viruses, or exploits
Violations may result in content removal, account suspension, or legal action.
Content Removal & Moderation
AppLand reserves the right to remove or restrict access to any content that:
- Violates these Terms of Use
- Breaches applicable laws or regulations
- Creates legal risk or liability for AppLand or its users
- Violates our community standards or platform policies
We may act on content removal at our discretion without prior notice. Decisions regarding content moderation are final. Where a track has been licensed through AppLand Sync and is subsequently removed due to a rights dispute, AppLand will attempt to notify affected buyers and may issue refunds at its discretion.
Limitation of Liability
AppLand is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, AppLand is not liable for:
- Copyright or intellectual property disputes arising from user uploads or sync licenses
- Licensing failures or rights clearance issues
- Third-party misuse of content hosted on the platform
- Financial losses, lost revenue, or damages of any kind
- Actions or omissions of other users
- The copyright eligibility or legal status of any AI-generated content licensed through the platform
Your use of AppLand is at your own risk. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, data integrity, or fitness for any particular purpose.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AppLand, its affiliates, officers, employees, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms of Use
- Your infringement of intellectual property or other rights
- Licensing failures or unauthorised use of third-party content
- Illegal or harmful uploads
- Any dispute involving your content or a sync license you sold
- Breach of your artist representations and warranties under the Sync Licensing terms
Changes to Terms
AppLand reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the platform. Your continued use of AppLand after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. Material changes to Sync Licensing terms will be notified to registered artists via email where reasonably practicable.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, a sync license query, or need to report an issue, please contact us:
support@appland.aiBy using AppLand, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.
These terms were last updated on 11 May 2026 and supersede all previous versions.