Terms of Service

Effective Date: November 15, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Plonkify ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Plonkify is a platform service that provides access to third-party AI music generation technology and offers additional features for content creators. We act as an intermediary between users and AI service providers.

2.1 What Plonkify Provides

  • Platform Access: Interface to third-party AI music generation services (currently MiniMax Music 2.0)
  • Stream Integration: Twitch integration with OBS widgets and real-time notifications
  • Music Library: Storage, organization, and management of generated tracks
  • Community Features: Sharing, playlists, and collaborative features
  • Licensing Tools: License certificates and usage documentation

2.2 What Plonkify Does NOT Provide

  • We do not create or develop the AI models used for music generation
  • We do not guarantee the output quality or copyright status of AI-generated content
  • We are not the creator or rights holder of AI-generated tracks
  • We act solely as a platform provider and intermediary

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

  • You must be at least 16 years old
  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain security of your account credentials
  • You are responsible for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Termination

  • You may delete your account at any time
  • We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations
  • Upon termination, your data will be deleted per our Privacy Policy

4. AI-Generated Content

4.1 Track Generation (Deep Synthesis Technology)

  • Tracks are generated using AI technology (MiniMax Music 2.0 - Deep Synthesis)
  • Generation requires Plonks (our virtual currency)
  • Each track generation costs from 60 Plonks
  • Generation time varies (typically 2-5 minutes)
  • All generated tracks contain non-intrusive identifiers
  • Tracks are marked as "AI-generated" and must not be presented as human-created
  • You agree to clearly indicate that content is AI-generated when used publicly

4.2 Content Ownership and License

  • You receive a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual license to use the tracks you generate
  • Plonkify reserves the right to use generated content for platform improvements
  • You bear full responsibility for verifying usage rights of AI-generated content
  • AI-generated content may inadvertently resemble existing works
  • You assume all liability for copyright claims
  • You may NOT claim copyright registration on AI-generated tracks
  • Commercial use is at your own risk

4.3 Prohibited Content

You may NOT generate tracks that:

  • Violate copyright, trademark, or other IP rights
  • Contain hate speech, violence, or illegal content
  • Impersonate others or infringe privacy rights
  • Violate any applicable laws

5. Plonks and Payments

5.1 Virtual Currency

  • Plonks are our virtual currency for track generation
  • Plonks have no cash value and are non-refundable
  • Unused Plonks can expire

5.2 Pricing

Subscriptions (Monthly Plonks)

  • AI Subscription: €4.99/month - 5,000 Plonks
  • AI Premium: €9.99/month - 10,000 Plonks

One-Time Plonk Packages

  • Starter: €9.99 - 5,000 Plonks

  • Basic: €19.99 - 11,000 Plonks (10% bonus)

  • Popular: €34.99 - 27,500 Plonks (10% bonus)

  • Pro: €69.99 - 60,000 Plonks (20% bonus)

  • Free Tier: Listen, download, create playlists (no AI generation)

  • Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice

5.3 Refunds

  • Subscription fees are non-refundable
  • Plonk purchases are non-refundable once used
  • Unused Plonks from cancelled subscriptions remain available

5.4 Payment Processing

  • Payments processed securely through Stripe/PayPal
  • You authorize recurring charges for subscriptions
  • Update payment information to avoid service interruption

6. License and Usage Rights

6.1 What You CAN Do

Use tracks on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, podcasts
Use in commercial projects and monetize
Edit, remix, and modify tracks
Use in videos, streams, and other content
Download in MP3 and WAV formats

6.2 What You CANNOT Do

❌ Register AI-generated tracks with Content ID or Rights Manager
❌ Claim copyright ownership of AI-generated tracks
❌ Remove or obscure watermarks, identifiers, or markers
❌ Present tracks as human-created or non-AI-generated
❌ Sue Plonkify for copyright claims on AI content
❌ Sell tracks as stock music on platforms like AudioJungle
❌ Sublicense tracks to others
❌ Use tracks to train competing AI models
❌ Remove or hide the Deep Synthesis marking

6.3 Platform Responsibility

  • Plonkify is not liable for AI-generated content
  • Users indemnify Plonkify from all claims
  • No warranties regarding copyright-free status
  • AI-generated music may inadvertently resemble existing works
  • You use tracks at your own risk
  • We provide a license certificate for each download

7. User Conduct

You agree NOT to:

  • Abuse, harass, or harm other users
  • Upload malware or malicious code
  • Attempt to hack or disrupt the Service
  • Create multiple accounts to abuse free trials
  • Scrape or data mine the platform
  • Resell or redistribute our Service

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Plonkify IP

  • Plonkify name, logo, and branding are our trademarks
  • Platform code, design, and features are protected
  • You may not copy, modify, or reverse engineer our Service

8.2 User Content

  • You retain ownership of content you upload
  • You grant us a license to host and display your content
  • Public tracks may be featured in our marketing

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 Service "As Is"

  • Service provided "AS IS" without warranties
  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
  • AI-generated content quality may vary

9.2 No Copyright Guarantee

  • We do NOT guarantee tracks are copyright-free
  • AI may generate content similar to existing works
  • You are responsible for verifying usage rights

9.3 Limitation of Liability

  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Maximum liability limited to amount paid in last 12 months
  • Some jurisdictions do not allow liability limitations

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Plonkify harmless from claims arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of third-party rights
  • Content you generate or upload

11. Third-Party AI Services and Platform Role

11.1 AI Service Providers

Plonkify integrates with third-party AI service providers to offer music generation capabilities:

  • MiniMax: Provides AI music generation technology (Music 2.0, Deep Synthesis)
  • Additional Providers: We may integrate additional AI providers in the future

11.2 Platform Intermediary Role

Important: Plonkify acts solely as a platform intermediary. We:

  • Provide the technical interface to access AI services
  • Do not control, train, or develop the underlying AI models
  • Do not guarantee the output, quality, or legal status of AI-generated content
  • Are not responsible for content generated by third-party AI services

11.3 Other Third-Party Services

  • Stripe/PayPal: Payment processing
  • Vercel/AWS: Hosting and infrastructure

We are not responsible for third-party service failures, changes, or discontinuation.

12. Modifications to Service

  • We may modify or discontinue features at any time
  • We will provide reasonable notice for material changes
  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

13. Termination

13.1 By You

  • Delete your account at any time
  • Subscription cancellation takes effect at period end

13.2 By Us

  • We may terminate for Terms violations
  • We may suspend accounts pending investigation
  • We will provide notice except for serious violations

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

  • Governed by laws of Germany
  • Disputes resolved in courts of Neuss, Germany

14.2 Arbitration (if applicable)

  • Disputes may be subject to binding arbitration
  • Class action waiver may apply

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

  • These Terms constitute the entire agreement
  • Supersedes all prior agreements

15.2 Severability

  • Invalid provisions do not affect remaining Terms

15.3 No Waiver

  • Failure to enforce does not waive our rights

15.4 Assignment

  • You may not assign these Terms
  • We may assign to successors or affiliates

16. Contact Information

Email: support@plonkify.com
Legal: legal@plonkify.com
Address: Fuutu UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Jaegersstr. 15, 41462 Neuss, Germany
Phone: +49 1556 3300477

17. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms. We will notify you of material changes via:

  • Email notification
  • Prominent website notice
  • In-app notification

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Effective Date: November 13, 2025

By using Plonkify, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.