RavenBlack Audio – Terms of Service
Last Updated: July 17, 2026
RAVENBLACK AUDIO – TERMS OF SERVICE
Last Updated: July 17, 2026
PLEASE NOTE: These Terms currently refer to “RavenBlack Audio” / “Raven Black Audio Industries,” operated as a sole proprietorship. Once the LLC formation is complete, update every instance below to “Raven Black Audio Industries LLC” and add the LLC’s formation state/date where indicated.
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1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
Welcome to RavenBlack Audio (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at ravenblackaudio.com (the “Site”) and the automated audio mastering services offered through it (collectively, the “Service”), operated by Raven Black Audio Industries.
By registering an account, accessing our automated mastering services, or subscribing to a paid membership plan, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this requirement.
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2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
Raven Black Audio Industries provides automated audio mastering for music producers, composers, and audio professionals, primarily serving the sync licensing and trailer music industry. The Service processes user-submitted audio files through an automated mastering chain and returns a processed master file.
The Service is offered in multiple tiers:
– Individual Plan: unlimited single-track uploads for a recurring monthly subscription fee, subject to the Fair Use Policy in Section 5.
– Publisher/Catalog Plan: unlimited batch (ZIP) uploads for a recurring monthly subscription fee, intended for processing multiple tracks or full catalogs at once.
– Free Preview Tier: a limited, watermarked preview of the mastering output, available without a paid subscription, intended to let prospective customers evaluate the Service before subscribing.
We may modify, add, remove, or rename tiers, features, or pricing at any time. Material changes to paid plans will be communicated in advance where reasonably practicable.
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3. ACCOUNTS
You must register for an account to access paid tiers of the Service. You agree to provide accurate, current information and to keep your account credentials confidential. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us promptly at info@ravenblackaudio.com if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.
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4. SUBSCRIPTIONS, BILLING, AND CANCELLATION
4.1 Billing. Paid plans are billed on a recurring monthly basis via our third-party payment processor. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method on each billing cycle until you cancel.
4.2 Auto-Renewal. Subscriptions automatically renew each billing period unless canceled prior to the renewal date. It is your responsibility to cancel before renewal if you do not wish to be charged again.
4.3 Cancellation. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account dashboard. Cancellation stops future billing; it does not automatically entitle you to a refund for the current billing period.
4.4 Refunds. Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis at our sole discretion. Submitting a refund request does not guarantee approval. To request a refund, contact info@ravenblackaudio.com with your account details and the reason for your request. (See also Section 6.2 regarding refunds in the specific context of a Fair Use termination.)
4.5 Price Changes. We may change subscription pricing with reasonable advance notice. Continued use of the Service after a price change takes effect constitutes acceptance of the new pricing.
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5. “UNLIMITED” FAIR USE POLICY
RavenBlack Audio offers an automated mastering subscription model that provides “Unlimited Masters” for certain tiers. To protect system stability, ensure processing speed for all active subscribers, and maintain a premium quality of service, the following Fair Use Limits strictly apply to all Individual Plan accounts:
5.1 Single-User & Single-Creator Licensing. Subscriptions are tied strictly to a single individual, independent artist, or music producer. Accounts may not be shared, pooled, or utilized across a team, collective, or multi-writer production house.
5.2 Prohibition of Bulk Catalog Dumping. Use of a standard single-user membership to batch-master massive historical music archives, pre-existing music catalogs, or entire multi-artist portfolios at once is strictly prohibited. Customers with these needs must register for the Publisher/Enterprise Tier described in Section 7.
5.3 Automated & Scripted Uploads. Any attempt to use automated scraping tools, custom scripting, API bypasses, or bulk-upload macros to submit files outside of the provided web dashboard interface is a violation of these Terms.
5.4 Velocity Throttling & Daily Soft Caps. To maintain optimal system performance for all users, we reserve the right to enforce a soft daily processing cap (for example, 5 to 10 tracks per rolling 24-hour period) on Individual Plan accounts. If a user regularly meets or exceeds this standard workflow threshold, we reserve the right to temporarily pause or queue their remaining submissions until the next processing window.
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6. INFRASTRUCTURE AUDITING & ENFORCEMENT
6.1 Monitoring. We monitor processing queues and storage traffic metrics on an ongoing basis. If an account exhibits extreme, automated, or industrial-scale submission volume that threatens system infrastructure or degrades processing times for other users, we reserve the right to:
(a) audit the account’s historical submission activity;
(b) throttle or place a hard limit on the account’s active processing queue; or
(c) suspend or terminate the subscription immediately.
6.2 Refunds Upon Forced Termination. In the event of a forced termination due to a violation of the Fair Use Policy in Section 5, a pro-rated refund may be issued entirely at our sole discretion, and future access to the Service will be permanently revoked.
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7. COMMERCIAL PUBLISHING & ENTERPRISE ACCOUNTS
The standard Individual Plan is explicitly not designed for commercial music production libraries, broadcast music publishers, sync agencies, or multi-user audio teams.
7.1 B2B Licensing. If you represent a commercial music library or catalog seeking bulk-processing workflows (such as bulk ZIP submissions across multiple writers or artists), you must register for the Publisher/Enterprise Tier rather than a standard Individual Plan.
7.2 Enterprise Inquiries. For corporate licensing rates, dedicated processing capacity, or bulk catalog ingestion agreements beyond the standard Publisher Tier, contact us directly at info@ravenblackaudio.com to arrange a custom enterprise agreement.
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8. USER CONTENT AND LICENSE GRANT
8.1 Ownership. You retain 100% full ownership, copyright, and intellectual property rights over any audio files you upload to the Service (“User Content”), and over the mastered output we return to you. RavenBlack Audio claims zero rights, ownership, or royalties over your original musical works.
8.2 License to Process. By uploading User Content, you grant Raven Black Audio Industries a temporary, limited, non-exclusive, worldwide license to host, transmit, and process your User Content through our automated processing infrastructure solely to deliver your finished masters back to you. This license ends when your content is deleted from our systems, subject to Section 8.5 below. Your files are handled via encrypted cloud infrastructure and are never sold, shared with, or distributed to third parties, except the service providers strictly necessary to operate the Service (see our Privacy Policy).
8.3 Your Representations. You represent and warrant that:
(a) you own or have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to upload the User Content and to have it processed by the Service;
(b) your use of the Service does not infringe, misappropriate, or violate any third party’s intellectual property, publicity, privacy, or other rights; and
(c) your User Content does not violate any applicable law.
8.4 Prohibited Content. You may not upload content that you do not have the rights to, content that infringes third-party copyright, or content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. We reserve the right to remove content and/or suspend accounts that violate this section.
8.5 Storage and Retention. Uploaded files and processed masters are stored temporarily to facilitate delivery and are not guaranteed to be retained indefinitely. Download links provided through the Service may expire after a limited window. You are responsible for downloading and separately backing up your own files and masters promptly after processing completes. We are not liable for files that become unavailable due to expiration, deletion, or technical failure.
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9. FREE PREVIEW TIER
The Free Preview Tier is provided for evaluation purposes only. Output from the Free Preview Tier is watermarked and is not licensed for commercial or professional use. Use of watermarked preview files for any purpose other than personal evaluation of the Service is prohibited.
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10. GENERAL ACCEPTABLE USE
In addition to the Fair Use Policy in Section 5, you agree not to:
– Use the Service for any unlawful purpose;
– Attempt to bypass, circumvent, or disable any access, security, or metering feature of the Service, including free-tier watermarking or usage limits;
– Upload malicious files or attempt to interfere with the operation of the Service, our infrastructure, or other users’ access;
– Resell, sublicense, or provide the Service to third parties as your own service without our prior written consent.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate this section.
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11. SERVICE AVAILABILITY
The Service is provided on an “as available” basis. Automated processing depends on third-party infrastructure (including cloud storage and compute providers) and is subject to occasional downtime, delays, or interruption. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation and are not liable for losses resulting from Service unavailability.
Estimated processing times (e.g., “1-2 minutes”) are estimates only, not guarantees, and may vary based on system load, file size, or batch volume.
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12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (OURS)
The Site, our branding, our mastering chain configurations, and all underlying technology are the property of Raven Black Audio Industries and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use our trademarks, branding, or proprietary technology except as necessary to use the Service as intended.
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13. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT MASTERED OUTPUT WILL MEET YOUR SUBJECTIVE CREATIVE EXPECTATIONS, BE SUITABLE FOR ANY PARTICULAR SYNC OR LICENSING OPPORTUNITY, OR BE FREE OF PROCESSING ERRORS.
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14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RAVEN BLACK AUDIO INDUSTRIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
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15. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Raven Black Audio Industries from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from: (a) your User Content; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property rights.
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16. TERMINATION
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, including for violation of these Terms (see also Sections 5 and 6 regarding Fair Use enforcement specifically). You may stop using the Service and cancel your subscription at any time. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including Sections 8.3, 13, 14, 15, and 17) will survive.
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17. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Maryland, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.
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18. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Last Updated” date above. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
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19. CONTACT
Questions about these Terms can be directed to: info@ravenblackaudio.com
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