Terms of Service | Anka

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, uploading content, purchasing licenses, or otherwise accessing or using Anka, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Anka.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Platform and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

2.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use this Platform. By using Anka, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

2.2 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information as necessary. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.

2.3 Account Security

You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach. We are not liable for any loss arising from unauthorized use of your account.

3. Platform Description and Services

3.1 What We Provide

Anka is a platform that enables:

AI music creators to upload, protect, and monetize AI-generated music through sync licensing
Content buyers (such as YouTubers, podcasters, game developers, and advertisers) to discover and license AI-generated music for their projects
Creators to obtain verification as “Verified AI Musicians” and build their professional profiles

3.2 Platform Role

Anka acts as a marketplace connecting creators and buyers. We facilitate transactions but are not a party to the license agreements between creators and buyers, except as expressly stated in our license terms. We do not own the content uploaded by creators.

4. Creator Terms and Responsibilities

4.1 Content Ownership and Rights

By uploading content to Anka, you represent and warrant that:

You have all necessary rights to upload and license the content, including commercial rights from the AI generation tool you used (e.g., Suno Pro/Premier, Udio paid subscription, or equivalent)
The content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, or rights of publicity
The content does not contain unauthorized samples, vocals, or other elements from copyrighted works
You have not previously granted exclusive rights to the content that would conflict with the licenses granted here

4.2 Exclusive License Grant

By uploading content to Anka, you grant us an exclusive license to distribute and sublicense your content through our Platform. This means:

You agree not to upload the same content to competing sync licensing platforms during the period it is listed on Anka
You may still use your content personally and upload it to streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.) and social media
This exclusivity applies only to sync licensing marketplaces, not general music distribution
You may remove your content from Anka at any time, which terminates the exclusive license for future sales (existing licenses remain valid)

4.3 Commercial Rights Requirement

We require all creators to use paid tiers of AI generation tools that grant commercial rights to generated content. Free-tier AI outputs typically cannot be monetized under those platforms' terms of service. By uploading content, you confirm you have commercial rights.

4.4 Verification

Creators may apply for “Verified AI Musician” status. Verification requires proof of commercial subscription to an AI music generation tool and is subject to our review and approval. Verification status may be revoked if we determine that requirements are no longer met.

4.5 Prohibited Content

You may not upload content that:

Contains explicit or implicit references to real individuals without their consent (including AI voice clones)
Contains hate speech, discriminatory content, or content that promotes violence
Is illegal or promotes illegal activities
Contains malware, viruses, or any harmful code embedded in audio files
Infringes on any third-party rights
Is fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive
Violates the terms of service of the AI tool used to generate it

5. License Terms for Buyers

5.1 License Types

Anka offers three license tiers:

Personal License: For non-monetized content, personal projects, and social media with limited reach. Not for commercial use.
Commercial License: For monetized content, advertisements, commercial applications, and professional productions.
Broadcast License: For television, film, radio, streaming services, and large-scale commercial distribution.

5.2 License Grant

Upon completed payment, buyers receive a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use the track in accordance with the license type purchased. The specific rights and limitations are defined in the license agreement provided at the time of purchase.

5.3 License Restrictions

All licenses are subject to the following restrictions unless otherwise stated:

Licenses are non-transferable and non-sublicensable
Buyers may not resell, redistribute, or claim ownership of the track itself
Buyers may not register the track with content ID systems or claim copyright
The track must be used as part of a larger work, not as a standalone product

5.4 Indemnification for Buyers

For licenses purchased through Anka, we provide indemnification against third-party claims arising from the licensed use of the track, subject to limitations set forth in Section 10 (Limitation of Liability). This indemnification is contingent upon the buyer's compliance with the license terms.

6. Payments, Fees, and Payouts

6.1 Platform Fees

Anka charges a 25% platform fee on all license sales. Creators receive 75% of the sale price.

6.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed through our third-party payment processor (Stripe). By using our Platform, you agree to Stripe's terms of service. We are not responsible for payment processing errors, delays, or issues caused by the payment processor.

6.3 Creator Payouts

Creators must connect a valid Stripe account to receive payouts. Payouts are processed according to Stripe's standard payout schedule. Creators are responsible for providing accurate payment information and for any taxes owed on their earnings.

6.4 Refunds

Due to the digital nature of our products, all sales are final. Refunds may be granted at our sole discretion in cases of technical issues or duplicate purchases. Creators will have any applicable payout amounts deducted in the event of a refund.

7. Intellectual Property and Protection

7.1 Platform IP

The Anka name, logo, website design, and all related trademarks, service marks, and proprietary content are owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use our marks without prior written permission.

7.2 Creator Content IP

We acknowledge that purely AI-generated content may not be eligible for copyright protection under current U.S. law. However, we provide alternative protection mechanisms:

Contractual Rights: Our exclusive license agreements create enforceable contractual rights
Audio Fingerprinting: We fingerprint all uploaded tracks for identification and monitoring
Provenance Certificates: We generate timestamped provenance certificates proving upload date and origin

7.3 Takedown Requests

We will investigate reports of content that violates these Terms or infringes on third-party rights. We reserve the right to remove content that violates our policies. For DMCA or similar takedown requests, please contact us at legal@anka.so.

8. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Use the Platform to infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
Attempt to circumvent security measures, reverse engineer, or interfere with the Platform's operation
Create multiple accounts for fraudulent purposes
Manipulate play counts, licenses, or other Platform metrics
Use automated systems, bots, or scrapers to access the Platform without permission
Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Upload malicious files or attempt to compromise Platform security

9. Termination

9.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature. Upon termination, your content will be removed from the Platform, but existing licenses granted to buyers will remain valid.

9.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or any other reason at our sole discretion. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of termination, except in cases of severe violations.

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to access the Platform ceases. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including indemnification, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution) will survive.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

10.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

10.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANKA AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).

10.3 AI Content Disclaimer

We make no representations regarding the copyright status of AI-generated content. The protections we provide are contractual and technical in nature, not copyright-based. Creators and buyers should consult their own legal counsel regarding the intellectual property implications of AI-generated content.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Anka and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

Your use of the Platform
Your violation of these Terms
Your content or any claim that your content infringes third-party rights
Any dispute between you and another user or third party related to the Platform

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to first contact us at support@anka.so to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make good faith efforts to resolve disputes within 30 days.

12.2 Arbitration Agreement

Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in San Francisco, California, or another mutually agreed location.

12.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE TO RESOLVE DISPUTES WITH US ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS, CLASS ARBITRATIONS, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDINGS.

12.4 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent infringement of intellectual property rights.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action not subject to arbitration shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Francisco, California.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any license agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Anka regarding the Platform.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

14.5 Notices

We may provide notices to you via email, posting on the Platform, or other reasonable means. You may provide notices to us at the contact information below.

15. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or legal notices regarding these Terms, please contact us:

Anka
Email: legal@anka.so
Support: support@anka.so

By using Anka, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.