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Sutudu LLC

Website Terms of Use

Overview

Welcome to the website of Sutudu, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Sutudu,” “we” or “our” or “us”). Sutudu website provides the user (“you” or “user”) with licensing options for the use of certain rights in and to musical compositions and sound recordings (“Recordings”) from a curated catalog of musicians, bands, and composers.

Please read the Website Terms of Use (“Terms of Use”) carefully prior to using Sutudu website.

1. Acceptance of Terms of Use.

a. These Terms of Use, which include and incorporate by reference our Privacy and Cookie Policy ( www.sutudu.com/privacy-policy), License Agreement (new hyperlink) and all other operating rules, policies and agreements we may publish from time to time on Sutudu website (“Additional Terms”), govern your use of Sutudu services as a guest or user. The Terms of Use form a legal agreement between you and Sutudu in relation to your use of Sutudu website.  By using Sutudu website or by clicking to accept or agree to the Terms of Use when this option is made available to you, you accept and agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, do not use Sutudu website.  

b. As used in these Terms of Use, “Content” includes the text, software, scripts, graphics, photos, sounds, songs, music and scores, videos, audiovisual combinations, interactive features and other materials you may view on, access through, or contribute to the Service.  The “Service” includes all aspects of Sutudu, including but not limited to, all products, software, and services offered via Sutudu website, and all features and functionalities, website, and user interfaces.

c. The Service may contain links to third-party websites that are not endorsed, owned or controlled by Sutudu. Sutudu does not monitor or review the content of any third-party websites. Sutudu has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. In addition, Sutudu will not and cannot censor or edit the content of any third-party website. By using the Service, you expressly release Sutudu from any and all liability arising from your use of any third-party website. You should evaluate the security and trustworthiness of any other website connected to Sutudu website or accessed through this site yourself, before disclosing any personal information to them.

2. Changes to Terms of Use.

Sutudu may, from time to time and in its sole discretion, amend, modify, or revise these Terms of Use, including the Privacy and Cookie Policy, License Agreement, and Additional Terms, and you agree to be bound by such amendments, modifications, or revisions. Such amendments, modifications, or revisions shall be effective immediately and apply to your use from that date on, except material changes will be effective 30 days after posting. If the modifications are material, Sutudu will make reasonable efforts to post a prominent notice on the website and notify users via email. Your continued use of Sutudu website after changes are effective indicates that you have read, understood, and agreed to the changes in the Terms of Use.

3. Privacy.

Personally identifying information is subject to our Privacy and Cookie Policy, the terms of which are incorporated herein as if fully set forth herein. Please review our Privacy and Cookie Policy to understand our practices. Any changes to the Privacy and Cookie Policy will be posted on the website 30 days prior to these changes taking place.

4. Use of the Service.  

Sutudu hereby grants you permission to access and use the Service as set forth in these Terms of Use, provided that:

a. You must be 18 years of age, or the age of majority in your province, territory, or country, to use Sutudu Service. Individuals under the age of 18, or the applicable age of majority, may utilize Sutudu Service only with the permission of and in the presence of a parent or legal guardian, under such parent or legal guardian’s account and otherwise subject to these Terms of Use. As such, if you transact or attempt to transact any business with Sutudu or submit, or attempt to submit, any personal information to Sutudu, YOU AFFIRMATIVELY REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU ARE AT LEAST 13 YEARS OF AGE (AND, IF UNDER THE AGE OF 18, THAT YOU HAVE PARENTAL PERMISSION TO USE Sutudu SERVICE AND ARE IN THE PRESENCE OF YOUR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN) AND THAT YOU POSSESS THE LEGAL RIGHT TO USE Sutudu SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE TERMS OF USE AND ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

b. The Service and any Content accessible through our Service are for your use only. For each license purchase, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license, to access the Service and use Content through the Service. Except for the foregoing limited license, no right, title, or interest shall be transferred to you.

c. Some, if not most, of the Content found on the Service is provided by third-party providers, and not Sutudu.  Each third-party provider is solely responsible for its Content and for compliance with applicable laws related thereto.

d. You may view Sutudu Content through Sutudu Service only in geographic locations where we offer our Service and have licensed such Sutudu Content. The Content that may be available for viewing or listening may vary by geographic location. Sutudu will use technologies to verify your geographic location.

e. You agree not to access Content through any technology or means other than the audio and/or video playback pages of the Service itself or other explicitly authorized means Sutudu may designate.

f. We continually update Sutudu Service, including the Content library. In addition, we continually test various aspects of our Service, including our website, user interfaces, service levels, plans, promotional features, availability of Sutudu Content, delivery, and pricing. We reserve the right to, and by using our Service you agree that we may, include you in or exclude you from these tests without notice. We reserve the right in our sole and absolute discretion to make changes from time to time and without notice in how we offer and operate our Service.

g. You agree to use the Service, including all features and functionalities associated therewith, in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, or other restrictions on use of the Service or Content therein. Except as explicitly authorized in these Terms of Use, you agree not to archive, download (other than through caching necessary for personal use), reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, offer for sale, or use content and information contained on or obtained from or through the Service without express written permission from Sutudu. You also agree not to: circumvent, remove, alter, deactivate, degrade or thwart any of the content protections in the Service; use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Service; decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble any software or other products or processes accessible through the Service; insert any code or product or manipulate the Content of the Service in any way; or, use any data mining, data gathering, or extraction method. In addition, you agree not to upload, post, email, or otherwise send or transmit any material designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment associated with the Service, including any software viruses or any other computer code, files, or programs.

h. The availability of Content to listen to and/or view will change from time to time and from location to location. The quality of the audio and/or display of the Content may vary from device to device and may be affected by various factors, such as your location and the bandwidth available through and/or the speed of your Internet connection. You are responsible for all Internet access charges. Please check with your Internet provider for information on possible Internet data usage charges. Sutudu makes no representations or warranties about the quality of your listening and/or watching experience on your audio or visual devices or equipment. The time it takes to begin listening to and/or watching Content will vary based on a number of factors, including your location, available bandwidth at the time, the Content you have selected, and the configuration of your viewing device.

i.  We may terminate or restrict your use of our Service, without compensation or notice, if you are, or if we suspect that you are, (A) in violation of any of these Terms of Use or (B) engaged in illegal or improper use of the Service.  We may also pursue permanent injunctive relief and other applicable legal remedies.

j.  The Content on the Service, and the trademarks, service marks, and logos on the Service, are owned by or licensed to Sutudu, subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights under the law.

k. You agree not to circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Service or features that prevent or restrict use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on use of the Service or the Content therein.

l.  Sutudu reserves the right to discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time.

m. You agree that you will log each use of a Recording in your user account. Logging a use creates an individual license agreement. Without an individual license agreement, the use is invalid.

6. Payment.

Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, PayPal, and Account Balances service are all valid, acceptable forms of payment (“Payment Method”). All monies shall be paid in full prior to receipt of your license(s).

For certain Payment Methods, the issuer of your Payment Method may charge you a foreign transaction fee or other charges. Check with your Payment Method service provider for details.  Payment processing services are provided by Stripe and are subject to the Stripe Service Agreement, which includes the Stripe Terms of Service (collectively, the “Stripe Services Agreement”). By agreeing to these Terms of Use or continuing to use the Services, you agree to be bound by the StripeServices Agreement, as the same may be modified by Stripe from time to time. As a condition of Sutudu enabling payment processing services through Stripe, you agree to provide Sutudu accurate and complete information about you and/or your business, and you authorize Sutudu to share it and transaction information related to your use of the payment processing services provided by Stripe.

7. License Cancellation Policy.

Sutudu has a 15-day cancellation policy on all single-use licenses. You must request a refund via email or telephone within 15 days of your original license purchase date.

8. User Account Termination Policy.  

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, you agree that Sutudu, in its sole and absolute discretion, may deactivate your user account or otherwise terminate your use of the Service if we believe that you have (a) breached these Terms of Use, (b) infringed the intellectual property rights of a third party, (c) submitted, posted, uploaded, or transmitted unauthorized Content, or (d) violated or acted inconsistently with these Terms of Use, our Privacy and Cookie Policy, our License Agreement, or Additional Terms. You agree that any deactivation or termination of your access to the Service for the foregoing reasons may be effected without prior notice to you and without compensation, and that Sutudu will not be liable to you nor any third party for any termination of your user information. IN THE EVENT OF ACCOUNT DEACTIVATION BASED ON (I) A FRAUDULENT PURCHASE OR (II) MISUSE AS OUTLINED IN SECTION II, PARAGRAPH 3 OF Sutudu’S LICENSE AGREEMENT THAT THE USER FAILS TO REMEDY, THE LICENSE (OR LICENSES) AT ISSUE SHALL BE TERMINATED AND USER MAY BE SUBJECT TO CLAIMS OF COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT. THERE IS NO REFUND OF TERMINATED LICENSES. You acknowledge and agree that Sutudu may retain and store your information on Sutudu’s systems for archival purposes, and may continue to maintain and use any of your Content submitted to Sutudu or on the Service, notwithstanding any termination or your account.

9. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Compliance

Sutudu is committed to complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), as outlined in our License Agreement. This agreement, by reference, is as integral to this document as if fully detailed herein.

We promptly address notices of alleged infringement to uphold the rights and responsibilities under the DMCA. Should you suspect a copyright violation on our service, we encourage you to inform us. Sutudu functions as an intermediary by forwarding valid claims to the implicated content creators while maintaining a neutral stance regarding user-generated content.

DMCA Takedown Notice Procedure:

To report a copyright infringement on the Sutudu Service, the copyright owner or their authorized agent (referred to as "Rights Holder") should immediately contact our designated agent with a notification that meets the DMCA requirements. This procedure is designed to ensure compliance with our DMCA obligations, specifically under section 512(c), and is not a substitute for legal advice. We advise consulting with an attorney before submitting a complaint.

A valid DMCA complaint must include:

  • A detailed identification of the copyrighted work(s) allegedly infringed, including titles, authors, any U.S. Copyright Registration numbers, and URL(s).
  • Sufficient information to allow Sutudu to locate the material allegedly infringing the Rights Holder's work(s), such as file names or URLs.
  • Contact details of the Rights Holder for correspondence (address, telephone number, and email address).
  • A declaration that the Rights Holder believes in good faith that the material's use is unauthorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  • A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the notification's details are accurate and that the Rights Holder is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
  • The Rights Holder’s physical or electronic signature.

Notices can be sent to:

  • By Mail: Sutudu Takedown Service., 186 Griffith St., Jersey City, NJ 07307
  • By Email: support@sutudu.com

Counter-Notice for Restoration of Removed Content:

If you have received a DMCA takedown notice from us and believe that your content was removed in error, you have the right to submit a counter-notice. Directions for submitting a counter-notice can be found in our License Agreement.

Repeat Infringer PolicyIn alignment with Section 512(i)(1)(A) of the DMCA, Sutudu enforces a policy that prescribes termination of user access for repeat infringers. Should a user repeatedly infringe on the copyright of others, we reserve the right to terminate their account and deny service to maintain the integrity of our platform.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability.

a. Disclaimer of Warranties.  
YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, Sutudu, ITS OFFICERS, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICE AND YOUR USE THEREOF. Sutudu MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE CONTENT, THE SERVICE, OR THE CONTENT OF ANY SITES LINKED TO Sutudu WEBSITE, AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICE, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR SERVICE, (V) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR SERVICE BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (VI) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SERVICE. Sutudu DOES NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE SERVICE OR ANY HYPERLINKED SERVICE OR FEATURED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING, AND SUTUDU WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM OR IN ANY ENVIRONMENT, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE.

b. Limitation of Liability.  

i.     IN NO EVENT SHALL SUTUDU, ITS OFFICERS, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF REVENUE OR EXPECTED REVENUE, LOST PROFITS, OR LOSS OF BUSINESS, FROM ANY (A) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (B) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR SERVICE, (C) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (D) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR SERVICE, (E) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE, WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR SERVICE BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (F) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SERVICE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE COMPANY IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION.

ii.    YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT SUTUDU SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONTENT OR THE DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY AND THAT THE RISK OF HARM OR DAMAGE FROM THE FOREGOING RESTS ENTIRELY WITH YOU.

iii.    NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT OR CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL Sutudu’S CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO Sutudu PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY.

c. NOTHING IN THESE TERMS OF USE SHALL AFFECT ANY NON-WAIVABLE STATUTORY RIGHTS THAT APPLY TO YOU. If any provision or provisions of these Terms of Use shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

11. Indemnity. 

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sutudu, and its, officers, managers, members, employees, attorneys, representatives, and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (a) your use of and access to the Service; (b) your violation of any term of these Terms of Use; (c) your violation of any third party right, including without limitation, any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (d) any claim that your Content caused damage to a third party.

12. Use of Information Submitted.

Sutudu is free to use any comments, information, ideas, concepts, reviews, or techniques or any other material contained in any communication you may send to us ("Feedback"), including responses to questionnaires or through postings to the Service, including Sutudu website and user interfaces, worldwide and in perpetuity without further compensation, acknowledgement, or payment to you for any purpose whatsoever, including without limitation, developing, manufacturing, and marketing products and creating, modifying, or improving the Service. In addition, you agree not to enforce any "moral rights" in and to the Feedback, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Please note Sutudu does not accept unsolicited materials or ideas for Content, and is not responsible for the similarity of any of its content or programming in any media to materials or ideas transmitted to Sutudu. Should you send any unsolicited materials or ideas, you do so with the understanding that no additional consideration of any sort will be provided to you, and you are waiving any claim against Sutudu regarding the use of such materials and ideas, even if material or an idea is used that is substantially similar to the material or idea you sent.

13. Monitoring and Enforcement.  

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Sutudu has the right to:

a.remove or refuse to post any Content or Feedback for any or no reason in our sole and absolute discretion;

b. Take any action with respect to any Content or Feedback that we deem necessary or appropriate in our sole and absolute discretion, including if we believe that such Content or Feedback violates the Terms of Use, infringes any intellectual property right or other right of any person or entity, threatens the personal safety of users of the Service or the public, or could create liability for Sutudu;

c.disclose your identity or other information about you to any third party who claims that any portion of your Content violates their rights, including their intellectual property rights or their right to privacy;

d. Take appropriate legal action, including without limitation, referral to law enforcement, for any illegal or unauthorized use of the Service or Sutudu website; and

e.terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Service or Sutudu website for any violation of these Terms of Use.

Without limiting the foregoing, we have the right to fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose the identity or other information of anyone posting any materials on or through the Service or Sutudu website.

14. Customer Support. 

To find more information about our Service and its features, or if you need assistance with your account, please visit Sutudu Knowledge Base (www.sutudu.com/faq). In the event of any conflict between these Terms of Use and information provided by Customer Support or other portions of our website, these Terms of Use will control.

15.  General Provisions.

a. Amendments; Waiver.  Sutudu reserves the right to amend these Terms of Use at any time and without notice, and it is your responsibility to review these Terms of Use for any changes. Your use of the Service following any amendment of these Terms of Use will signify your assent to and acceptance of its revised terms. No waiver of any term of this these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and Sutudu's failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.  YOU AND Sutudu AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE MUST COMMENCE WITHIN TWO YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES. OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.

b. Entire Agreement.  These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy and Cookie Policy, the License Agreement, Additional Terms, and any other legal notices published by Sutudu on the Service, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and Sutudu concerning the Service.

c. Communication Preferences.  By using the Service, you consent to receiving electronic communications from Sutudu relating to your account. These communications may involve sending emails to your email address provided during registration, or posting communications on the Service or in your account, and will include notices about your account and are part of your relationship with Sutudu. You agree that any notices, agreements, disclosures, or other communications that we send to you electronically will satisfy any legal communication requirements, including that such communications be in writing. You are responsible for updating Sutudu regarding any changes to your email address provided during registration. You should maintain copies of electronic communications by printing a paper copy or saving an electronic copy. You also consent to receiving certain other communications from us, such as newsletters about new Sutudu features and content, special offers, and promotional announcements via email or other methods. If you no longer want to receive certain non-transactional communications, simply go to the "communication settings" to manage your Sutudu communications. Please review our Privacy and Cookie Policy for further detail on our marketing communications.

d. Assignment.  These Terms of Use, and any rights and licenses granted hereunder, may not be transferred or assigned by you, but may be transferred or assigned by Sutudu without restriction. Nothing in these Terms of Use shall be deemed to confer any third-party rights or benefits.

e. Governing Law; Venue; Jurisdiction; Waiver.  These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic laws of the State of Texas, U.S.A., without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Texas.  You agree that the Service shall be deemed solely based in Texas, and the Service shall be deemed a passive website that does not give rise to personal jurisdiction over Sutudu, either specific or general, in jurisdictions other than Texas. YOU CONSENT AND AGREE ANY CLAIM OR DISPUTE BETWEEN YOU AND Sutudu THAT ARISES IN WHOLE OR IN PART FROM THE SERVICE SHALL BE DECIDED EXCLUSIVELY BY A STATE OR FEDERAL COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION LOCATED IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS. To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, you irrevocably waive and agree not to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, any claim that you are not subject to the jurisdiction of the above-referenced Texas courts and any objection that you may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action, or proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. You also hereby unconditionally waive your right to a jury trial of any and all claims or causes of action arising from or relating to these Terms of Use.  

f. Survival Clause.  The Disclaimer of Warranties (Section 10.a.), Limitation of Liability (Section 10.b.), Severability (Section 10.c.), Indemnity (Section 11), and Governing Law; Venue; Jurisdiction; Waiver (Section 15.e.) provisions shall survive the termination of your use of the Service, the deactivation or termination of your account, and the expiration or termination of your License Agreement(s).

g. Force Majeure. Except for the payment of license-related fees, each party will be excused from any failure or delay caused by or the result of causes beyond its reasonable control and could not have been avoided or corrected through the exercise of reasonable diligence, including, but not limited to, acts of God, fire, flood, earthquake, hurricane or other natural catastrophe, terrorist actions, laws, orders, regulations, directions or actions of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the subject matter hereof, or any civil or military authority, national emergency, civil unrest, insurrection, riot or war, labor strikes not involving either party’s employees, general failure of telecommunication or digital transmission links, general failure of the Internet, failure of any third party operating systems, platforms, applications or networks not under reasonable control of Sutudu, or other similar occurrence.

16. Blockchain Technology for Licensing

Overview

Sutudu recognizes the value of blockchain technology in enhancing transparency, security, and efficiency in digital licensing. While our services currently operate within a traditional digital licensing framework, Sutudu possesses the capability to integrate blockchain technology to innovate and improve our licensing processes.

1. Blockchain Integration

a. Purpose: Sutudu may utilize blockchain technology to create immutable digital receipts for each licensing transaction. These digital receipts serve as a transparent and verifiable record of the licensing agreement between the content creator and the end-user.

b. Transparency and Security: By leveraging blockchain, Sutudu aims to provide an additional layer of transparency and security for all parties involved. This technology will allow both creators and users to verify the authenticity and terms of licenses without compromising the confidentiality of the agreement details.

c. Implementation: Sutudu reserves the right to activate blockchain technology capabilities as part of our licensing platform. The specific timing and scope of blockchain integration will be determined at Sutudu's discretion and communicated to our users appropriately.

2. User Consent

By using Sutudu's services, you acknowledge and consent to the potential use of blockchain technology in the administration of licensing agreements. You understand that this technology is used to enhance the integrity and verification of licensing transactions and agree to any adjustments to the service operation or Terms of Use that may accompany its implementation.

3. Blockchain and Privacy

Sutudu is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. The integration of blockchain technology will be designed to enhance the service without compromising user privacy. Only non-sensitive, transaction-related information will be recorded on the blockchain to ensure the privacy of all parties involved.

4. Future Updates

Sutudu will provide updates regarding the integration of blockchain technology, including any changes to these Terms of Use, through our website or via email to registered users. We encourage our users to review any updates regularly.

17. Auctioning, Reselling, Bidding, and Transactions Using Matic

Overview

Sutudu LLC offers features that allow users to auction, bid for, and resell licenses for digital content, including music and films, on our platform. Transactions for these activities can be conducted using Matic, a digital currency on the Polygon network. This section outlines the terms that govern these activities.

1. Auctioning and Bidding

a. Eligibility: Only verified users may participate in auctioning and bidding activities on the platform. Sutudu reserves the right to establish verification criteria and deny or revoke participation rights based on non-compliance.

b. Process: Auctions and bids must be made in accordance with the procedures and rules set forth by Sutudu. All bids are binding, and the winning bidder is obligated to complete the transaction.

c. Disputes: Sutudu will provide a dispute resolution process for auction-related issues. However, Sutudu reserves the right to make the final decision in any dispute.

2. Reselling Licenses

a. Permissions: License reselling is permitted only for licenses explicitly marked as transferrable. The terms of the original license, including any restrictions or usage rights, will apply to the transferee.

b. Procedure: Users must follow Sutudu's prescribed process for transferring licenses. Sutudu may impose a fee for facilitating the transfer.

3. Transactions Using Matic

a. Cryptocurrency Risks: Users acknowledge the volatility and risk associated with using cryptocurrencies, including Matic. Sutudu is not responsible for any financial loss associated with cryptocurrency price fluctuations.

b. Wallets: Users are responsible for maintaining secure digital wallets for conducting transactions in Matic. Sutudu is not liable for any losses due to compromised wallet security or user error.

c. Compliance: Users agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations concerning cryptocurrency transactions. Sutudu reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts involved in illegal activities.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

The resale or auction of licenses does not transfer any intellectual property rights in the content itself, except as expressly permitted by the license. Content creators retain all rights to their works, subject to the terms of the specific license granted.

5. Changes and Termination

Sutudu reserves the right to modify or discontinue the auction, bidding, and license reselling features at any time. Changes will be communicated to users via the platform's official communication channels.