Terms of Use

Effective Date: March 17, 2025 

Last Updated: March 17, 2025   

1. Introduction

Welcome to Clippsly, a music sharing platform operated by Clippsly Ltd (CRN. 14154014), located at Unit A 82 James Carter Road, Mildenhall Industrial Estate, Mildenhall, Suffolk, England, IP28 7DE ("Clippsly," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Use govern your use of Clippsly and any related services we provide.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Clippsly, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should refrain from using the platform. These Terms of Use create a legally binding agreement between you and Clippsly, and your continued use signifies your acceptance of these terms.

3. Account Registration and Authentication

OAuth2 Authentication: Clippsly supports OAuth2 authentication through Roblox, YouTube, and Discord for account login. Users may also link their profiles to additional platforms such as Twitch, SoundCloud, and X (formerly Twitter). By using these third-party services, users authorize Clippsly to access certain information, like profile details, for account creation and verification.

Email and Password Authentication (ClipID): Users can also register via ClipID, which uses email and password for login, solely for receiving verification codes. Your email will not be used for marketing purposes or shared with third parties.

User Responsibility: Users are responsible for securing their third-party accounts and ClipID credentials. Keep your login details confidential to protect your account.

Age Restrictions: Users must be at least 13 years old to create an account. Users under 18 must obtain parental consent.

Account Deletion: You can delete your account at any time through the settings. If needed, contact support at [email protected] for assistance.

Termination of Accounts: Clippsly reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms of Use or misconduct. Associated third-party authentication tokens will also be revoked.

4. Data Handling and Privacy

Clippsly collects non-personal data, such as usage information, to improve your experience and analyze trends. We do not collect personal identifying data like real names, IP addresses, or browser types. Your data may be stored on servers within or outside your country of residence, and by using Clippsly, you consent to this transfer and storage as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, but we cannot guarantee absolute security, as no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information through your account settings.

Clippsly may integrate with third-party services, and your use of such services is subject to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review these policies for more information.

5. User Content and Conduct

Content Ownership: Users retain full ownership of the content they upload to Clippsly. However, by uploading content, users grant Clippsly a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, reproduce, distribute, and display the content on the platform and through its associated partners. This license is necessary for Clippsly to provide its services, promote the platform, and enable content sharing with third-party platforms where applicable. The license includes the right to make copies of the content, create derivative works (such as edits or adaptations), and display the content publicly, either on Clippsly’s platform or on third-party services, for the purposes of marketing, promotion, or enhancing user experience. This license remains in effect as long as the content is available on the platform and is only revoked once the content is deleted by the user or removed for other reasons. The user retains the ability to revoke this license by deleting their content from Clippsly, although copies of the content may still exist due to caching, backups, or distribution through third-party services.

Content Guidelines
Users are solely responsible for the content they upload to Clippsly. Content must adhere to the following guidelines:

• Respectful Conduct: Users must conduct themselves in a respectful and civil manner when interacting with other users on Clippsly. Harassment, bullying, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, ableism, racism, or discriminatory behavior will not be tolerated.
• Legal Compliance: Users must ensure that their content complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, and privacy rights. Content that violates any laws or infringes on the rights of others will be removed, and users may be subject to disciplinary action.
• Prohibited Content: The following types of content are strictly prohibited on Clippsly:
  • Profanity, hate speech, or derogatory language.
  • Homophobic, transphobic, sexist, ableist, or racist language or content.
  • Explicit or sexually suggestive content.
  • Depictions of violence or graphic imagery.
  • Content that promotes illegal activities or substances.
  • Misleading or deceptive content, including scams or phishing attempts.
  • Content that violates the privacy or confidentiality of others.
• Explicit Content: Users must mark tracks containing profanity, sexual references, or other explicit material as "Explicit" during the upload process. Failure to do so may result in moderation actions.
• Age Restrictions: Users must be at least 13 years old to create an account on Clippsly. Users under the age of 18 must obtain parental consent before using Clippsly.

Content Moderation: Clippsly employs a team of moderators to review user-generated content for compliance with our community guidelines. Moderators have full authority to remove or modify content and take action against user accounts, including warnings, temporary bans, or account closures. Clippsly reserves the right to take such actions at its discretion, even if a specific violation is not explicitly outlined in these terms.

User Interactions: Users are encouraged to engage in constructive and respectful interactions with other users on Clippsly. This includes leaving thoughtful comments on tracks, providing constructive feedback, and supporting fellow members of the community.

Reporting Violations: If you encounter content on Clippsly that you believe violates our community guidelines, please report it to our moderation team immediately. Reports can be submitted through the platform's reporting feature or by contacting [email protected].

Consequences of Violations
Users who violate these content guidelines may be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to:

• Content Removal: Upon discovery of a violation, the offending content will be removed immediately, and the user may face a warning or temporary suspension.
• Account Suspension: In cases of repeated or severe violations, users may have their accounts temporarily suspended or permanently banned from Clippsly.
• Legal Action: In cases of serious violations, Clippsly reserves the right to take legal action against the offending user.

Appeals Process: Users who believe their content was mistakenly moderated or that disciplinary action was unwarranted may submit a single appeal per violation by contacting our support team. Appeals will be reviewed by a designated moderator or administrator, and all appeal decisions are final. Any additional appeals for the same violation will be ignored.

6. Moderation and Enforcement

Content Moderation: Clippsly employs a team of moderators to review user-generated content for compliance with our community guidelines. Moderators have full authority to remove or modify content and take action against user accounts, including warnings, temporary bans, or account closures. Clippsly reserves the right to take such actions at its discretion, even if a specific violation is not explicitly outlined in these terms.

Appeals Process: Users have the right to submit a single appeal per content or account violation by contacting our support team. Appeals will be reviewed by a designated moderator or administrator, and all appeal decisions are final. Any additional appeals for the same violation will be ignored.

Transparency: We strive to maintain transparency in our moderation processes. If your content is moderated, you will receive a notification explaining the reason for the moderation action and any steps you can take to address the issue. Depending on the severity of the violation, actions taken against user accounts may include issuing a warning, imposing a temporary ban with an expiration date, or implementing a permanent ban (also known as Account Closure).

7. Moderation Automation

Content Detection: Clippsly employs a combination of human review and automated systems for content moderation. While human moderators primarily handle content review, automated systems are used for specific types of detection to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Human Moderation: Our team of moderators reviews uploaded images and content to identify any inappropriate material, including but not limited to sexual content, sexually suggestive content, and gore content. Final moderation decisions are always made by human moderators to ensure fairness.

Automated Reviews:

• Music Recognition: Automated systems check uploaded content against copyright databases to detect potential copyright infringements.
• Image Recognition: AI-powered detection scans avatars, banners, cover art, and other user-generated content (UGC) for violent, harmful, or sexual content.
• Text Moderation: Automated algorithms review text in titles, comments, and display names to detect harmful, sexual, or violent content. Flagged content is then reviewed by human moderators for final decisions.

Moderation Decisions: Human moderators assess flagged content and determine appropriate actions, such as content removal, warning labels, or escalation for further review.

Continuous Improvement: We continuously refine our moderation processes through ongoing training and technological advancements to enhance accuracy and effectiveness while minimizing errors.

8. Changes to Terms

Clippsly reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time. Any changes to the terms will take effect immediately upon posting. It is your responsibility to review the Terms of Use periodically. Your continued use of Clippsly following the posting of updated terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We are not obligated to provide direct notification of any changes.

9. Copyright Infringements and Legal Compliance

Intellectual Property Rights: Clippsly respects the intellectual property rights of others and enforces a zero-tolerance policy regarding copyright infringement. Users are strictly prohibited from uploading content that infringes on copyrights or other proprietary rights. Only content created by the user may be uploaded to Clippsly. Users must ensure they have the necessary rights and permissions to upload and share content. Clippsly cannot be held liable for any user-generated content (UGC) and is not responsible for any copyright infringement resulting from user uploads. Any violations of this policy may result in immediate content removal, account penalties, or account termination.

DMCA Compliance: Clippsly complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and promptly responds to valid DMCA takedown notices. If you believe your copyrighted material has been used without authorization, you may submit a DMCA takedown request to [email protected].

DSA Compliance (EU Users): For users within the European Union, Clippsly complies with the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), which establishes obligations for online platforms regarding content moderation, transparency, and user rights. Clippsly has implemented measures to ensure compliance, including mechanisms for users to report and appeal content moderation decisions.

GDPR Compliance (EU & UK Users): Clippsly adheres to both the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) to ensure the protection of user data and privacy rights. Users within the European Union and United Kingdom have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right to Access – Users can request a copy of the personal data Clippsly holds about them.
• Right to Rectification – Users can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten) – Users can request the deletion of their personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing – Users can request limitations on how their data is used.
• Right to Data Portability – Users can request to receive their personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object – Users can object to the processing of their personal data in certain cases, such as for direct marketing.
• Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making – Users have the right to challenge decisions made solely by automated processes that have significant effects on them.

To exercise any of these rights, users in the EU or UK may contact [email protected].

Counter-Notification: If a user believes their content was mistakenly removed due to a DMCA takedown notice or any other legal claim, they may submit a counter-notification to request reinstatement. Counter-notifications must comply with the DMCA or other relevant legal frameworks and must be sent to [email protected] for review.

10. Limitation of Liability

Non-Commercial Status: Clippsly operates as a non-commercial music-sharing platform, created for the benefit of its users. As a legally dormant company, we do not generate revenue from user-generated content and do not charge users for access to the platform.

No Warranty: Clippsly provides the platform on an "as-is" basis, with no guarantees, representations, or warranties, whether express or implied, regarding the availability, reliability, or accuracy of the platform or its content. You agree to use Clippsly at your own risk.

Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Clippsly, its affiliates, partners, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of Clippsly, including but not limited to any violations of these Terms of Use or infringement of third-party rights.

Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Clippsly, its affiliates, partners, employees, or agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from or related to your use of Clippsly, including, but not limited to, loss of profits, data, or goodwill.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at [email protected].