SECTION 1 – OVERVIEW

This website is operated by The Black Turn. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to The Black Turn. The Black Turn offers this website, including all information, tools, and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated here.

By visiting our site and/or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”, “Terms”), including those additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/or contributors of content.

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any services.

Any new features or tools which are added to the current store shall also be subject to the Terms of Service. You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and/or changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

SECTION 2 – ONLINE STORE TERMS

By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.

You may not use our products or services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose nor may you, in the use of the Service, violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws).

You must not transmit any worms or viruses or any code of a destructive nature.

A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your Services.

SECTION 3 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

You understand that your content (not including credit card information), may be transferred unencrypted and involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices. Credit card information is always encrypted during transfer over networks.

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service or any contact on the website through which the service is provided, without express written permission by us.

The headings used in this agreement are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms.

SECTION 4 – MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND PRICES

Prices for our products are subject to change without notice.

We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part or content thereof) without notice at any time.

We shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

SECTION 5 – PRODUCTS OR SERVICES

Certain products or services may be available exclusively online through the website. These products or services may have limited quantities and are subject to return or exchange only according to our Return Policy.

We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the colors and images of our products that appear at the store. We cannot guarantee that your computer monitor’s display of any color will be accurate.

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to limit the sales of our products or Services to any person, geographic region or jurisdiction. We may exercise this right on a case-by-case basis. We reserve the right to limit the quantities of any products or services that we offer. All descriptions of products or product pricing are subject to change at any time without notice, at the sole discretion of us.

We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time. Any offer for any product or service made on this site is void where prohibited.

We do not warrant that the quality of any products, services, information, or other material purchased or obtained by you will meet your expectations, or that any errors in the Service will be corrected.

SECTION 6 – ACCURACY OF BILLING AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to refuse any order you place with us. We may, in our sole discretion, limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, per household or per order. These restrictions may include orders placed by or under the same customer account, the same credit card, and/or orders that use the same billing and/or shipping address.

In the event that we make a change to or cancel an order, we may attempt to notify you by contacting the e-mail and/or billing address/phone number provided at the time the order was made. We reserve the right to limit or prohibit orders that, in our sole judgment, appear to be placed by dealers, resellers, or distributors.

You agree to provide current, complete and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made at our store. You agree to promptly update your account and other information, including your email address and credit card numbers and expiration dates, so that we can complete your transactions and contact you as needed.

For more detail, please review our Returns Policy.

SECTION 7 – DISTRIBUTION PARTNER FRAMEWORK

7.1 Use of Distribution Partners

The Artist/Label acknowledges and agrees that The Black Turn utilizes authorized third-party Distribution Partners to deliver Content to Digital Service Providers (“DSPs”) and to process revenue settlements. This partnership model enables The Black Turn to provide comprehensive global distribution coverage, access to exclusive platforms, faster delivery times, and efficient payment processing across multiple territories and currencies.

The Black Turn’s current primary Distribution Partner for content delivery, store integration, and payment processing is 7tunes Music (or such other partners as The Black Turn may engage from time to time at its sole discretion). Through this strategic partnership, your Content reaches major DSPs including but not limited to Spotify, Apple Music, JioSaavn, Gaana, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Wynk, Boomplay, Deezer, and 150+ other platforms worldwide.

7.2 Nature of Partnership

The Artist/Label expressly acknowledges, understands, and agrees that:

The Black Turn operates as an independent intermediary service provider and is not an agent, employee, partner, joint venturer, or representative of any Distribution Partner
Distribution Partners operate under their own independent terms, policies, fee structures, and business practices over which The Black Turn has no control
The relationship between The Black Turn and its Distribution Partners is a B2B (business-to-business) arrangement that does not create any direct relationship between the Artist/Label and the Distribution Partner
The Black Turn has no control over Distribution Partner’s internal policies, revenue calculations, deductions, payment timelines, or business decisions
Distribution Partners may change their terms, fees, or policies at any time without notice to The Black Turn or the Artist/Label

7.3 Right to Change Partners

The Black Turn reserves the absolute right to change, add, remove, or replace Distribution Partners at any time without prior notice to the Artist/Label. Such changes shall not constitute a breach of these Terms, shall not require Artist/Label consent, and shall not entitle the Artist/Label to any compensation, refund, or termination rights.

SECTION 8 – PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS & DIRECT CONTACT POLICY

8.1 Strict Prohibition on Direct Contact

THE ARTIST/LABEL IS STRICTLY AND ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED FROM DIRECTLY CONTACTING, COMMUNICATING WITH, REACHING OUT TO, OR ATTEMPTING TO ESTABLISH ANY DIRECT RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BLACK TURN’S DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO 7TUNES MUSIC OR ANY OTHER CURRENT OR FUTURE DISTRIBUTION PARTNER.

This prohibition applies to all forms of communication including but not limited to email, phone, social media, in-person contact, through intermediaries, or any other method of communication, and includes contact regarding:

Revenue reports, royalties, earnings, or payment inquiries
Content uploads, releases, distribution status, or delivery timelines
Takedown requests, content modifications, or metadata updates
Technical support, platform issues, or troubleshooting
Disputes, claims, complaints, or grievances
Account verification, identity confirmation, or documentation
Store rejections, content compliance, or policy violations
Any music distribution-related matters whatsoever
Attempts to bypass The Black Turn to establish direct distribution, partnership, or business agreements

8.2 Proper Communication Channels

All queries, requests, complaints, and communications regarding distribution services must be directed exclusively to The Black Turn through the following authorized channels:

The Black Turn Dashboard/Portal at www.theblackturn.com
Official support email: contact@theblackturn.com
Official website contact forms

8.3 Consequences of Violation

Any violation of this Direct Contact Policy shall constitute a material and fundamental breach of these Terms and may result in one or more of the following consequences at The Black Turn’s sole discretion:

Immediate suspension or permanent termination of your account without prior notice or opportunity to cure
Complete forfeiture of all pending, accrued, and future revenue and royalties
Immediate removal of all Content from distribution across all platforms
Legal action for damages, breach of contract, and breach of confidentiality
Full liability for any costs, expenses, damages, or penalties incurred by The Black Turn as a result of such unauthorized contact
Permanent ban from using The Black Turn’s services

8.4 Confidentiality of Partner Information

Information regarding The Black Turn’s Distribution Partners, including but not limited to partner identity, contact information, terms, fee structures, business arrangements, and operational details, constitutes confidential and proprietary trade secret information of The Black Turn. The Artist/Label agrees to maintain strict confidentiality and shall not disclose, share, discuss, or publicize such information with any third party under any circumstances.

SECTION 9 – REVENUE, ROYALTIES & NET REVENUE POLICY

9.1 Revenue Share Structure

The Black Turn shall pay the Artist/Label Ninety-Five Percent (95%) of the Net Revenue (as defined below) actually received by The Black Turn from its Distribution Partners that is attributable to the Artist/Label’s Content. The Black Turn shall retain Five Percent (5%) as its service fee, processing fee, and operational costs.

9.2 Definition of Net Revenue

“Net Revenue” means the actual monetary amount received by The Black Turn from its Distribution Partners after all upstream deductions, fees, charges, withholdings, penalties, adjustments, and any other amounts have been deducted or applied by the Distribution Partners, DSPs, payment processors, or any other parties in the distribution chain.

9.3 Net Revenue Pass-Through Policy – CRITICAL PROVISION

THIS IS A CRITICAL AND FUNDAMENTAL PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE ARTIST/LABEL MUST READ, UNDERSTAND, AND ACCEPT THIS SECTION. BY USING THE BLACK TURN’S SERVICES, THE ARTIST/LABEL EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES TO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

PAYMENT BASED ON RECEIVED AMOUNTS ONLY: The Black Turn’s obligation to pay royalties to the Artist/Label is based solely and exclusively on the Net Revenue actually received by The Black Turn from its Distribution Partners. The Black Turn is under no obligation to pay any amount based on Gross Revenue generated at the DSP/Store level or any theoretical, estimated, reported, or projected earnings.
DISTRIBUTION PARTNER DEDUCTIONS: Distribution Partners may deduct various fees, charges, and amounts from Gross Revenue before remitting payment to The Black Turn, including but not limited to: distribution fees, aggregation fees, platform fees, processing charges, service fees, administrative charges, currency conversion costs, banking fees, wire transfer charges, taxes, withholdings, penalties, fines, legal settlements, and any other deductions as per their internal policies. THESE DEDUCTIONS MAY BE OF ANY PERCENTAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, OR MORE.
NO CONTROL OVER DEDUCTIONS: The Black Turn has absolutely no control over, no visibility into, and makes no representations or warranties regarding the amount, percentage, nature, timing, or reasons for deductions made by Distribution Partners, DSPs, or any other parties. The Black Turn does not audit, verify, question, or challenge such deductions.
CALCULATION OF ARTIST ROYALTY: The Artist/Label’s royalty payment shall be calculated exclusively and solely on the actual Net Revenue amount received by The Black Turn, regardless of what amount was earned, reported, or generated at the store, DSP, or any other level.
NO GUARANTEE: The Black Turn makes absolutely no guarantee, warranty, representation, or promise regarding Gross Revenue amounts, upstream deductions, Net Revenue amounts, payment timelines, or any other revenue-related matters.
FINAL AND BINDING: The Black Turn’s financial records and statements regarding amounts received from Distribution Partners shall be final, conclusive, and binding on the Artist/Label. The Artist/Label waives any right to audit, inspect, or challenge such records.

9.4 No Liability for Upstream Deductions

The Black Turn shall have absolutely no liability, responsibility, or obligation whatsoever for any deductions, fees, withholdings, reductions, adjustments, or losses applied by Distribution Partners, DSPs, payment processors, or any other third parties. This includes but is not limited to:

Distribution Partner’s service fees, commission, or revenue share (whether 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, or any other percentage)
Platform, DSP, or store commission deductions
Currency conversion losses, fees, or exchange rate fluctuations
Banking, wire transfer, or payment processing charges
Tax withholdings at source or any tax-related deductions
Administrative, operational, or processing fees
Policy changes by Distribution Partners or DSPs affecting revenue
Payment delays or timing differences
Any other deductions for any reason whatsoever

SECTION 10 – INFRINGEMENT, LEGAL ACTIONS, PENALTIES & REVENUE IMPACT

10.1 Impact of Legal Issues on Revenue – CRITICAL PROVISION

THE ARTIST/LABEL ACKNOWLEDGES, UNDERSTANDS, AND EXPRESSLY AGREES THAT ANY COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT CLAIM, LEGAL ACTION, LAWSUIT, PENALTY, FINE, SETTLEMENT, JUDGMENT, DISPUTE, REGULATORY ACTION, GOVERNMENT ORDER, OR ANY OTHER ADVERSE ACTION OR PROCEEDING (WHETHER ARISING IN THE PAST, PRESENT, OR FUTURE, AND WHETHER INVOLVING THE ARTIST/LABEL’S CONTENT DIRECTLY OR AFFECTING THE DISTRIBUTION PARTNER, DSP, OR THE BLACK TURN) THAT RESULTS IN REVENUE BEING REDUCED, WITHHELD, FORFEITED, OR NOT RECEIVED AT ANY LEVEL OF THE DISTRIBUTION CHAIN SHALL DIRECTLY AND PROPORTIONALLY IMPACT THE ARTIST/LABEL’S ROYALTY PAYMENTS, AND THE BLACK TURN SHALL HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO OBLIGATION TO COMPENSATE THE ARTIST/LABEL FOR SUCH LOSSES.

10.2 Covered Scenarios

The following scenarios shall result in reduced, withheld, delayed, or completely forfeited revenue to the Artist/Label, and The Black Turn shall have absolutely no liability, responsibility, or obligation to compensate, reimburse, or make whole the Artist/Label for such losses:

Copyright infringement claims filed against Content at any platform, DSP, or aggregator level
Legal actions, lawsuits, or proceedings filed against Distribution Partners, DSPs, or The Black Turn that affect Content revenue
Penalties, fines, or sanctions imposed on Distribution Partners by regulatory bodies, governments, rights holders, or any other parties
Settlement payments or judgments made by Distribution Partners to resolve any disputes or claims
Content ID disputes, claims, or counter-claims resulting in revenue holds, reversals, or forfeitures
DMCA takedowns, counter-notices, or safe harbor claims affecting monetization
Royalty collection society (PRO) claims, disputes, or audits
Government, regulatory, or tax authority actions affecting music distribution or payments
Platform policy violations resulting in revenue holds or account restrictions
Fraud investigations or stream manipulation claims at any level
Any other legal, regulatory, contractual, or third-party action that results in revenue reduction, withholding, delay, or forfeiture at any level

10.3 Temporal Scope – Past, Present, and Future

This provision applies to and covers legal issues, claims, actions, penalties, or proceedings that:

Arose in the PAST (before this agreement or before the Artist/Label joined The Black Turn) but surface, affect, or result in payment reductions during or after the term of this agreement
Arise in the PRESENT during the active distribution of Content
May arise in the FUTURE at any time, even after Content is taken down, the agreement is terminated, or the Artist/Label is no longer using The Black Turn’s services

10.4 No Compensation Obligation – Waiver

The Artist/Label explicitly, unconditionally, and irrevocably waives any and all rights to claim compensation, reimbursement, damages, refunds, or any other remedy from The Black Turn for revenue not received, reduced, withheld, delayed, or forfeited due to the actions, omissions, decisions, policies, or conduct of Distribution Partners, DSPs, payment processors, governments, regulatory bodies, rights holders, or any other third parties. The Black Turn is under absolutely no obligation to “make whole,” compensate, or reimburse the Artist/Label for any revenue that is not actually received by The Black Turn.

10.5 Revenue Recovery and Clawback Rights

If The Black Turn is required to refund, return, pay, or forfeit any amounts due to claims, chargebacks, legal actions, penalties, settlements, or any other reason related to the Artist/Label’s Content or account, The Black Turn reserves the absolute right to:

Deduct such amounts from the Artist/Label’s pending royalties
Offset such amounts against future earnings
Pursue direct collection or legal action against the Artist/Label
Create a negative balance on the Artist/Label’s account which must be satisfied before any future payments are made

SECTION 11 – PAYMENT TERMS & WITHDRAWALS

11.1 Payment Basis

All payments are made strictly on a “Received Basis.” The Black Turn shall only pay royalties on amounts actually received by The Black Turn from Distribution Partners. Revenue that is reported, estimated, projected, or earned at the DSP level but not yet received by The Black Turn through its Distribution Partner shall not be payable until actually received. The Black Turn makes no guarantee regarding when or if such amounts will be received.

11.2 Minimum Payout Threshold

The minimum withdrawal threshold is ₹500 (Five Hundred Indian Rupees) or equivalent in other currencies. Account balances below this threshold shall be carried forward to subsequent payment periods until the threshold is met. The Black Turn is under no obligation to pay amounts below the minimum threshold.

11.3 Payment Cycle

Royalty reports are typically updated monthly, subject to receipt of data and payments from Distribution Partners
Withdrawal requests are processed within 7-15 business days from request date
DSP settlements typically take 45-90 days or longer from streaming date to reach The Black Turn
All payment timelines are estimates only and not guarantees

11.4 Supported Payment Methods

Bank Transfer (NEFT/IMPS/RTGS) for Indian bank accounts
UPI
PayPal (for international payouts, subject to PayPal terms and fees)
Other methods as made available by The Black Turn from time to time

11.5 Revenue Adjustments

The Black Turn reserves the absolute right to adjust royalty payments for any reason, including but not limited to:

Chargebacks, reversed transactions, or payment disputes
Fraudulent stream corrections or bot stream removals
Platform or DSP audit adjustments
Overpayments, calculation errors, or accounting corrections
Any adjustments reported or made by Distribution Partners
Legal, regulatory, or compliance-related adjustments

Note: Revenue adjustments may result in a negative balance on the Artist/Label’s account, which shall be recovered from future earnings or through direct collection.

SECTION 12 – OPTIONAL TOOLS

We may provide you with access to third-party tools over which we neither monitor nor have any control nor input.

You acknowledge and agree that we provide access to such tools “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, representations, or conditions of any kind and without any endorsement. We shall have no liability whatsoever arising from or relating to your use of optional third-party tools.

Any use by you of optional tools offered through the site is entirely at your own risk and discretion and you should ensure that you are familiar with and approve of the terms on which tools are provided by the relevant third-party provider(s).

We may also, in the future, offer new services and/or features through the website (including, the release of new tools and resources). Such new features and/or services shall also be subject to these Terms of Service.

SECTION 13 – THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Certain content, products and services available via our Service may include materials from third-parties.

Third-party links on this site may direct you to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy and we do not warrant and will not have any liability or responsibility for any third-party materials or websites, or for any other materials, products, or services of third parties.

We are not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any third-party websites. Please review carefully the third-party’s policies and practices and make sure you understand them before you engage in any transaction. Complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products should be directed to the third-party.

SECTION 14 – USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS

If, at our request, you send certain specific submissions (for example contest entries) or without a request from us you send creative ideas, suggestions, proposals, plans, or other materials, whether online, by email, by postal mail, or otherwise (collectively, ‘comments’), you agree that we may, at any time, without restriction, edit, copy, publish, distribute, translate and otherwise use in any medium any comments that you forward to us. We are and shall be under no obligation (1) to maintain any comments in confidence; (2) to pay compensation for any comments; or (3) to respond to any comments.

We may, but have no obligation to, monitor, edit or remove content that we determine in our sole discretion are unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene or otherwise objectionable or violates any party’s intellectual property or these Terms of Service.

You agree that your comments will not violate any right of any third-party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, personality or other personal or proprietary right. You further agree that your comments will not contain libelous or otherwise unlawful, abusive or obscene material, or contain any computer virus or other malware that could in any way affect the operation of the Service or any related website. You may not use a false e-mail address, pretend to be someone other than yourself, or otherwise mislead us or third-parties as to the origin of any comments. You are solely responsible for any comments you make and their accuracy. We take no responsibility and assume no liability for any comments posted by you or any third-party.

SECTION 15 – PERSONAL INFORMATION

Your submission of personal information through the store is governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy.

SECTION 16 – ERRORS, INACCURACIES AND OMISSIONS

Occasionally there may be information on our site or in the Service that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may relate to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, product shipping charges, transit times and availability. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information or cancel orders if any information in the Service or on any related website is inaccurate at any time without prior notice (including after you have submitted your order).

We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify information in the Service or on any related website, including without limitation, pricing information, except as required by law. No specified update or refresh date applied in the Service or on any related website, should be taken to indicate that all information in the Service or on any related website has been modified or updated.

SECTION 17 – PROHIBITED USES

In addition to other prohibitions as set forth in the Terms of Service, you are prohibited from using the site or its content:

for any unlawful purpose;
to solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts;
to violate any international, federal, provincial or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances;
to infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others;
to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability;
to submit false or misleading information;
to upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the Service or of any related website, other websites, or the Internet;
to collect or track the personal information of others;
to spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape;
for any obscene or immoral purpose; or
to interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service or any related website, other websites, or the Internet.

We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service or any related website for violating any of the prohibited uses.

SECTION 18 – ARTIFICIAL STREAMING & FRAUD PROHIBITION

Any attempt to artificially increase streaming numbers using bots, automated systems, click farms, stream manipulation services, or other deceptive methods is strictly prohibited.

Violators will be fully liable for any penalties, fines, or losses incurred by The Black Turn or its Distribution Partners. Songs found engaging in such fraudulent activities will be taken down immediately without prior notice, and all earnings generated through such practices will be forfeited and shall not be transferred.

We enforce strict measures to ensure fair and authentic streaming practices. The Black Turn reserves the right to conduct audits, investigations, and to cooperate with DSPs and Distribution Partners in identifying and penalizing fraudulent activity.

SECTION 19 – COPYRIGHT & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All rights, titles, and interests in all materials which are capable of protection by copyright or other intellectual property right are the property of The Black Turn or its contributors unless otherwise stated.

Any violation of copyright by site users will result in the IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION AND/OR TERMINATION of account, services, and/or agreements. The Black Turn will prosecute any such breach to the fullest extent of the law.

Song Matching Policy: If your song closely matches any part (music, composition, or lyrics) of another song more than three times, your account will be immediately terminated without prior notice.

No political content is allowed. Any copyright infringement will lead to suspension/termination of your membership.

Image Rights: We have been strictly warned not to verify the albums wherever any actor/actress or model’s pictures are used without any rights or without their knowledge. Such content is strictly prohibited.

If any of the material contained in or displayed by the website appears to be in violation of copyright owned by you or the party that you represent, please inform The Black Turn of such apparent infringement at the earliest possible opportunity using the information in the “Contact Us” section of this website or mail us at contact@theblackturn.com.

SECTION 20 – YOUTUBE CONTENT ID & MONETIZATION

Content ID Misuse Policy: If The Black Turn finds that your content is in use by attaching your content to popular songs, movies, or any popular content which doesn’t directly involve the content provided by you for Content ID purposes, then in such cases The Black Turn holds all rights to:

Remove your content from all platforms immediately
Remove your content from The Black Turn system
Withhold and forfeit all revenue generated from such misuse
Terminate your account without refund or compensation

SECTION 21 – DOCUMENTATION & VERIFICATION

When The Black Turn team requests documents for your songs, you must provide the requested documentation promptly. If you haven’t provided the documentation within the specified timeframe, The Black Turn can:

Suspend your account
Take down all of your content from distribution
Terminate your account permanently
Charge your account with a Usage Violation Fee and/or apply your earnings toward reimbursement of potential liabilities and/or losses caused by such Usage Violation(s)

SECTION 22 – USER CONDUCT & MISBEHAVIOR

Any form of misbehavior, including but not limited to the use of inappropriate or offensive language, towards our staff or any other users on our platform is strictly prohibited. Such behavior may result in the termination of your subscription or access to our services without prior notice and without refund.

The Black Turn reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account or your access to the Site at any point for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms.

SECTION 23 – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

We do not guarantee, represent or warrant that your use of our service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

We do not warrant that the results that may be obtained from the use of the service will be accurate or reliable.

You agree that from time to time we may remove the service for indefinite periods of time or cancel the service at any time, without notice to you.

You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, the service is at your sole risk. The service and all products and services delivered to you through the service are (except as expressly stated by us) provided ‘AS IS’ and ‘AS AVAILABLE’ for your use, without any representation, warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including all implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, merchantable quality, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement.

IN NO CASE SHALL THE BLACK TURN, OUR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, INTERNS, SUPPLIERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS, CLAIM, OR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, LOST SAVINGS, LOSS OF DATA, REPLACEMENT COSTS, OR ANY SIMILAR DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF ANY OF THE SERVICE OR ANY PRODUCTS PROCURED USING THE SERVICE, OR FOR ANY OTHER CLAIM RELATED IN ANY WAY TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE OR ANY PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT, OR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SERVICE OR ANY CONTENT (OR PRODUCT) POSTED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SERVICE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY.

Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

SECTION 24 – INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless The Black Turn and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns, employees, and Distribution Partners, from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees and legal costs) arising from:

Your use of and access to the Service
Your Content or its distribution on any platform
Your violation of any term of these Terms of Service
Your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any copyright, trademark, intellectual property, or privacy right
Any claim that your Content caused damage to a third party
Your violation of the Direct Contact Policy
False representations or warranties made by you
Any violation of law or regulation

This indemnification obligation will survive these Terms of Service and your use of the Service.

SECTION 25 – SEVERABILITY

In the event that any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms of Service, such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.

SECTION 26 – TERMINATION

The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes.

These Terms of Service are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services, or when you cease using our site.

If in our sole judgment you fail, or we suspect that you have failed, to comply with any term or provision of these Terms of Service, we also may terminate this agreement at any time without notice and you will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination; and/or accordingly may deny you access to our Services (or any part thereof).

Sections relating to Distribution Partner Framework, Prohibited Communications, Revenue Policy, Infringement and Legal Actions, Indemnification, Limitation of Liability, Confidentiality, and Dispute Resolution shall survive termination of this agreement.

SECTION 27 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT

The failure of us to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

These Terms of Service and any policies or operating rules posted by us on this site or in respect to The Service constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between you and us and govern your use of the Service, superseding any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us (including, but not limited to, any prior versions of the Terms of Service).

Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms of Service shall not be construed against the drafting party.

SECTION 28 – GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.

Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Rohtak, Haryana, India. You hereby irrevocably submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection based on venue or forum non conveniens.

Arbitration: For disputes involving amounts exceeding ₹1,00,000 (One Lakh Indian Rupees), either party may opt for arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The seat of arbitration shall be Rohtak, Haryana, India. The arbitration shall be conducted in English. The decision of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding.

SECTION 29 – CHANGES TO TERMS OF SERVICE

You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time at this page.

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website or the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Service constitutes acceptance of those changes.

SECTION 30 – CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at:

The Black Turn

Ekta Colony, Beniwal Nagar

Rohtak – 124001 (Haryana) India

Email: contact@theblackturn.com

Website: www.theblackturn.com

ACKNOWLEDGMENT & ACCEPTANCE

BY USING THE BLACK TURN’S SERVICES, CREATING AN ACCOUNT, OR UPLOADING CONTENT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT:

You have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions in their entirety.
You understand that The Black Turn utilizes Distribution Partners including 7tunes Music for content delivery and payment processing.
You shall only be entitled to receive royalties based on Net Revenue actually received by The Black Turn.
You understand that upstream deductions by Distribution Partners (of any percentage) are beyond The Black Turn’s control and will affect your royalties.
You will NOT directly contact any Distribution Partners including 7tunes Music for any reason whatsoever.
You understand that past, present, or future legal issues, infringements, penalties, or disputes affecting Distribution Partners may reduce, delay, or eliminate your revenue, and The Black Turn has no obligation to compensate you for such losses.
You waive any and all rights to claim compensation for revenue not received by The Black Turn due to third-party actions.
You accept The Black Turn’s financial records regarding amounts received as final and binding.
You agree to indemnify The Black Turn against all claims arising from your Content or breach of these Terms.
You understand that breach of these Terms may result in immediate account termination and forfeiture of all pending revenue.
You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Rohtak, Haryana, India for any disputes.