Page 1 — UGC + Self-Declaration Model

User-Generated Content (UGC) and Responsibility Disclaimer

1. Nature of the Platform

HarmonyDrop is a User-Generated Content (UGC) platform that allows registered users to upload and share music content for promotional purposes.

HarmonyDrop does not operate as a record label, music publisher, official distributor, or licensing entity, and does not exercise any prior review or editorial control over user-uploaded content.

2. User Responsibility

By uploading content to HarmonyDrop, the user declares and warrants, under their sole responsibility, that:

• they are the rights holder of the uploaded content, or

• they have obtained all necessary permissions and authorizations for the publication and distribution of the content, including any derivative works (such as remixes, mashups, edits, or bootlegs);

• the content does not infringe the rights of third parties, including but not limited to:

  • copyright

  • related rights

  • image and personality rights

  • trademark rights

The user assumes full civil and criminal liability for any false or inaccurate declarations.

3. Remixes, Mashups, and Derivative Works

HarmonyDrop allows the upload of:

• remixes

• mashups

• bootlegs

• unofficial edits

exclusively as user-uploaded content, for which the uploading user declares legitimacy and authorization.

HarmonyDrop:

• does not verify authorizations in advance

• does not guarantee that such content is authorized by the original rights holders

• does not directly monetize such content

4. Absence of Editorial Responsibility

HarmonyDrop:

• does not select content

• does not determine its nature

• does not modify uploaded content

• does not actively promote such content as official works

Each piece of content reflects solely the views and responsibility of the user who uploaded it.

5. Content Removal

HarmonyDrop reserves the right to:

• remove content reported as unlawful

• suspend or terminate repeat infringer accounts

• cooperate with rights holders

All actions are taken in compliance with applicable laws.

Page 2 — Copyright & DMCA Takedown Policy

Copyright – DMCA & Infringement Reporting

1. Copyright Compliance

HarmonyDrop respects intellectual property rights and is committed to promptly removing content that infringes copyright, in accordance with:

• the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA – 17 U.S.C. §512)

• the EU E-Commerce Directive

• the EU Copyright Directive (EU 2019/790)

2. How to Report a Violation

If you are a rights holder or are authorized to act on behalf of one, you may submit a notice including:

• Full name of the rights holder

• Proof of ownership or authorization

• The exact URL of the allegedly infringing content

• A good-faith statement that the use is not authorized

• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information provided is accurate

• A signature (digital or typed)

Incomplete notices will not be processed.

3. Submission of Notices

Notices must be sent to:

? copyright@harmonydrop.com
(or the actual email address you will use)

4. Response Time

HarmonyDrop undertakes to:

• review valid notices within 48–72 hours

• remove or disable access to the reported content where appropriate

5. Counter-Notification

The user who uploaded the content may submit a counter-notification if they believe the removal was made in error, in accordance with the DMCA.

In such cases, HarmonyDrop may restore the content if no legal action is initiated within the applicable statutory timeframe.

6. Repeat Infringers

HarmonyDrop applies a zero-tolerance policy toward repeated copyright violations and reserves the right to:

• suspend

• restrict

• permanently terminate

accounts that repeatedly infringe copyright.

7. Limitation of Liability

HarmonyDrop shall not be liable for:

• content uploaded by users

• infringements committed by third parties

• any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of the content