DOPE FIEND BEATS LLC Music Indemnity Policy
Company: DOPE FIEND BEATS LLC (“DFB,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”)
Owner / Rights Holder: Steafon Perry (“Steafon Perry”)
Website: DOPE FIEND BEATS
Contact for Questions/Disputes/Inquiries:
- Phone: 1-844-532-5267
- Mailing Address: 2176A N Waterford Dr #1030, Florissant, MO 63033
This Indemnity Policy Agreement (the “Agreement”) governs indemnification obligations relating to any purchase, license, download, subscription, use, distribution, reproduction, public performance, public display, synchronization, sampling, adaptation, or other exploitation of any audio, beat(s), instrumental(s), stems, sound recordings, compositions, MIDI, project files, artwork, branding, written materials, and any other content or products made available by DFB (collectively, “Content”).
By accessing, purchasing, licensing, downloading, or using any Content, you (“you,” “Customer,” or “Licensee”) agree to be bound by this Agreement.
1) Intellectual Property Ownership
1.1 Ownership. All intellectual property rights, including without limitation all copyrights and related rights, trademarks, service marks, trade dress, trade secrets, moral rights, and all other proprietary rights, in and to the Content are and shall remain solely owned by Steafon Perry and DOPE FIEND BEATS LLC.
1.2 No Transfer of Ownership. Except as expressly granted in writing by DFB, no right, title, or interest in the Content is sold, assigned, or transferred to you.
2) Grant of Rights / Permission to Use
2.1 Grant of Rights. Subject to your compliance with this Agreement and any applicable purchase terms, license terms, order description, or written permissions issued by DFB (collectively, the “License Terms”), DOPE FIEND BEATS LLC grants all rights and usage to you as specified in the applicable License Terms.
2.2 Scope Controlled by License Terms. If there is a conflict between this Agreement and the applicable License Terms, the License Terms control only as to the scope of rights/usage granted; all other provisions of this Agreement remain in effect.
3) Customer Indemnity (You Protect DFB)
3.1 Your Indemnity Obligation. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless DFB, Steafon Perry, and each of their officers, members, managers, employees, contractors, agents, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “DFB Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, disputes, causes of action, investigations, liabilities, damages, judgments, penalties, fines, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of or related to:
- (a) your use, misuse, publication, distribution, public performance, synchronization, or other exploitation of the Content;
- (b) your breach of this Agreement or the License Terms;
- (c) any allegation that your project, recording, video, advertisement, marketing, or distribution using the Content violates any law or infringes or misappropriates the rights of a third party (including without limitation copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or defamation claims), except to the extent caused solely by DFB’s willful misconduct;
- (d) your failure to obtain any necessary permissions, clearances, or licenses from third parties for elements you add or combine with the Content (including vocals, samples, loops, video footage, artwork, performances, or brand assets);
- (e) any dispute between you and any third party (e.g., distributors, labels, artists, collaborators, publishers, PROs, platforms) relating to your release or monetization of works incorporating the Content.
3.2 Third-Party Takedowns / Platform Disputes. You are responsible for resolving any third-party takedown notices, content ID disputes, monetization conflicts, or platform claims that arise from your distribution or use of the Content, except where DFB is legally required to participate.
4) DFB Indemnity (Limited)
4.1 Limited Indemnity by DFB. To the fullest extent permitted by law and subject to Section 4.2, DFB will indemnify you from third-party claims alleging that the unmodified Content, as provided by DFB and used within the granted rights/usage, infringes a third party’s U.S. copyright, provided that you:
- (a) promptly notify DFB in writing of the claim;
- (b) allow DFB to control the defense and settlement (with reasonable cooperation from you); and
- (c) do not admit fault or settle without DFB’s prior written consent.
4.2 Exclusions. DFB has no indemnity obligation for claims arising from:
- (a) your modification of the Content;
- (b) your combination of the Content with other works, samples, vocals, or materials;
- (c) your use of the Content outside the granted rights/usage;
- (d) your failure to comply with this Agreement, the License Terms, or applicable law.
5) Indemnity Process (How Claims Are Handled)
5.1 Notice. The indemnified party must provide prompt notice of any claim. Delay in notice will not relieve obligations except to the extent it prejudices the defending party.
5.2 Control of Defense. The indemnifying party has the right to control the defense and settlement of the claim, using counsel of its choosing. The indemnified party may participate at its own expense.
5.3 Settlement Restrictions. No settlement may impose non-monetary obligations, admissions of liability, or restrictions on the indemnified party without that party’s written consent.
6) Limitation of Liability (Recommended)
To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event will the DFB Parties be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or lost profits/revenue, arising out of or relating to the Content or this Agreement, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. DFB’s total cumulative liability for any claim will not exceed the amount you paid to DFB for the specific Content giving rise to the claim.
7) Governing Law / Venue
This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to conflict of law rules. Any lawsuit or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Missouri, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
8) Disputes, Questions, and Inquiries (Required Contact)
All questions, disputes, and inquiries regarding the Content, rights/usage, or this Agreement must be directed to:
DOPE FIEND BEATS LLC
Phone: 1-844-532-5267
Address: 2176A N Waterford Dr #1030, Florissant, MO 63033
9) Changes to This Agreement
DFB may update this Agreement from time to time. Any updated version posted or provided by DFB will apply going forward from its effective date. If you continue using the Content after an update becomes effective, you accept the updated Agreement.
10) Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
11) Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with any applicable License Terms, constitutes the entire agreement between you and DFB regarding indemnification and supersedes prior or contemporaneous communications on that subject.
DOPE FIEND BEATS LLC
