Last Updated: April 25, 2025

Ridiculous, LLC ("we" or "us" or "our") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement that are reported to the designated copyright agent identified below.

1. User Content Responsibility

When using Songtake, you are solely responsible for the content you upload, share, or create, including:

• Original audio recordings
• Video recordings
• Music compositions
• Lyrics
• Album art or other images
• Any other creative content

You must ensure that you have all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions to use any third-party content before uploading it to Songtake. This includes:

• Samples from other recordings
• Background music in videos
• Cover versions of songs
• Instrumental tracks created by others
• Images or artwork not created by you

2. Notification of Claimed Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on our Application, please notify our copyright agent as set forth in the DMCA. For your complaint to be valid under the DMCA, you must provide the following information in writing:

• An electronic or physical signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner;
• Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed;
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and where it is located on the Application;
• Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as your address, telephone number, and email address;
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or law; and
• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is accurate, and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner.

The above information must be submitted to our designated copyright agent at:

DMCA Complaints
Ridiculous, LLC
8 The Grn # B
Dover, Delaware, 19901-3618
Email: [email protected]

3. Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content that was removed (or to which access was disabled) is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner's agent, or pursuant to the law, to post and use the material in your content, you may send a counter-notification containing the following information to our copyright agent:

• Your physical or electronic signature;
• Identification of the content that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the content appeared before it was removed or disabled;
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or a misidentification of the content; and
• Your name, address, telephone number, and email address, a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in which your address is located, and a statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement.

If a counter-notification is received by our copyright agent, we may send a copy of the counter-notification to the original complaining party informing that person that we may replace the removed content or cease disabling it in 10 business days. Unless the copyright owner files an action seeking a court order against the content provider, member or user, the removed content may be replaced, or access to it restored, in 10 to 14 business days or more after receipt of the counter-notification, at our sole discretion.

4. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable law, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also at our sole discretion limit access to the Application and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.

Repeat Infringer Process

Songtake maintains a system for tracking repeat copyright infringement. Our internal process for handling repeat infringers includes:

• Recording each valid DMCA notice received against a user's account
• Sending warning notifications to users after their first and second valid infringement notices
• Implementing account restrictions after multiple valid infringement notices
• Terminating accounts of users who have been the subject of multiple valid infringement notices within a 12-month period

We may deviate from this general practice on a case-by-case basis, based on the specific circumstances of a particular situation. For example, we may terminate a user's account after a single incident in cases of particularly egregious infringement or when we believe the user is operating in bad faith.

No Duty to Monitor

WHILE SONGTAKE RESPECTS THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF OTHERS, WE HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO MONITOR THE SERVICE, SCAN CONTENT, OR ACTIVELY SEEK FACTS INDICATING INFRINGING ACTIVITY. RIDICULOUS, LLC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHTS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ARISING FROM THE SERVICE OR ANY USER'S USE OF THE SERVICE. SONGTAKE'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO RESPONDING TO PROPER NOTICES OF CLAIMED INFRINGEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS POLICY.

Liability Limitation

RIDICULOUS, LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS DMCA POLICY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF RIDICULOUS, LLC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Jurisdictional Limitations

THIS DMCA POLICY IS DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH THE DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT OF THE UNITED STATES. WHILE WE RESPECT COPYRIGHT LAWS WORLDWIDE, WE SPECIFICALLY OPERATE UNDER U.S. COPYRIGHT LAW. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND BELIEVE YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS HAVE BEEN INFRINGED, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTACT US, BUT PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT OUR RESPONSE WILL BE BASED ON U.S. COPYRIGHT LAW.

ANY CLAIMS OR DISPUTES RELATING TO THIS DMCA POLICY WILL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD TO CHOICE OF LAW PRINCIPLES. ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS DMCA POLICY SHALL BE INSTITUTED IN A STATE OR FEDERAL COURT IN DELAWARE.

5. Copyright Education

Songtake is committed to educating users about copyright. As a music creation and recording platform, we understand the critical importance of copyright protection for all creators.

Common Copyright Scenarios in Music Creation

Here are some common scenarios where copyright issues may arise when using Songtake:

• Using samples: If you incorporate samples from other recordings, you generally need permission from both the owner of the sound recording and the owner of the musical composition.
• Creating cover versions: If you record a cover version of someone else's song, you need a mechanical license for the underlying composition, though you don't need permission for your new recording.
• Using backing tracks: If you use commercially available backing tracks, ensure you have the appropriate license for your intended use.
• Collaborations: When collaborating with others, be clear about copyright ownership of the resulting work. Consider creating a simple agreement that outlines rights before starting the project.
• Using AI-generated content: The copyright status of AI-generated music is evolving. Even if you use AI tools, ensure you're following their terms of service and understand any limitations on commercial use.
• Multi-track project sharing: When creating multi-track videos with other artists' work, ensure you have permission for each track used in your project.
• Derivative works: Adding your own instrumental tracks to someone else's vocal recording (or vice versa) creates a derivative work, which typically requires permission from the original copyright holder.
• Public performance: Publishing a video of yourself performing copyrighted music on Songtake may require additional licenses beyond mechanical licenses, depending on your jurisdiction and usage.
• Stems and isolated tracks: Extracting and sharing individual stems from copyrighted recordings typically requires explicit permission from the rights holder.

Fair Use

Fair use is a legal doctrine that permits limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the rights holder. Fair use analysis considers four factors:

1. The purpose and character of the use (commercial vs. non-commercial, transformative vs. reproductive)
2. The nature of the copyrighted work
3. The amount and substantiality of the portion used
4. The effect on the potential market for the original work

However, fair use determinations are complex and made on a case-by-case basis. When in doubt, we recommend obtaining permission or licenses for copyrighted content.

6. Notice & Takedown Process Timeline

Our typical timeline for processing DMCA notices is as follows:

• Initial Review: We review all DMCA notices within 1-5 business days of receipt
• Incomplete Notices: If a notice is incomplete, we'll contact the sender requesting additional information
• Content Removal: For valid notices, we typically remove the content within 1-5 business days
• User Notification: We notify the affected user about the removal, providing details about the claim
• Counter-Notice Processing: We review counter-notices within 1-5 business days of receipt
• Content Restoration: If a valid counter-notice is received and the original complainant doesn't file legal action, content may be restored after 10-14 business days

These timelines are approximate and may vary depending on the complexity of the issue, the completeness of the notices received, and other factors.

Last updated: April 25, 2025