Fair Use Policy

Permitted Uses

Personal and Educational Use: Users may download and use stems for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes. This includes activities such as learning, practicing, and receiving feedback.

Non-Commercial Projects: Stems may be used to create non-commercial projects such as remixes and mashups, provided these projects are not distributed or monetized without obtaining the appropriate licenses.

Prohibited Uses

Commercial Use: Users are not permitted to use stems for commercial purposes without obtaining the necessary licenses from the original artists. This includes any form of monetization or commercial exploitation.

Redistribution and Third-Party Licensing: Redistribution of stems, whether modified or unmodified, is strictly prohibited without express permission from the original artist. Users may not license, sub-license, or make stems available to third parties without the original artist’s consent.

User Responsibilities

Attribution: Users must provide proper attribution to the original artists as specified by the artist when using stems in their projects. This may include citing the artist’s name and any other required credit.

Compliance: Users must comply with all applicable copyright laws and platform guidelines when using and sharing content created with stems from our platform.

Reporting Violations: Users are encouraged to report any violations of this policy either via the report button or by emailing [email protected]. Include relevant details and evidence when making a report.

DMCA Compliance

DMCA Notices: We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any content on our platform infringes your copyright, please contact us with the necessary information at [email protected].

Required Information: To process DMCA notices, include a description of the copyrighted work, the location of the infringing content, your contact information, and a statement of good faith belief that the content is infringing.

Consequences of Violations

Enforcement Actions: Violation of this policy may result in the suspension or termination of your account. We reserve the right to take legal action against users who violate copyright laws and this policy.

Account Termination: Actions may include permanent account suspension or other measures as outlined in our Terms of Service (ToS).

User Guidelines for Content Creation

Transformative Works: Users are encouraged to create original content that adds new expression or meaning to the original stems. Aim to create transformative works that comply with copyright principles.

Licensing Information

Commercial Use Licensing: Users who wish to use stems for commercial purposes must obtain the necessary licenses from the rights holders. This may include the original artists, record labels, or other entities that control the content. Contact us for details on how to secure these licenses.

Licensing Requests: We can assist in facilitating contact with artists for licensing inquiries. Please reach out to [email protected] for further assistance.

Community Standards

Respect for Artists: Users must respect the rights and integrity of the original artists and other users on the platform. Content that promotes hate speech, harassment, or discrimination is strictly prohibited.

Prohibited Content: Examples of prohibited content include, but are not limited to, any material that is discriminatory, offensive, or harmful.

Monitoring and Enforcement

Activity Monitoring: We may monitor user activity and content to ensure compliance with this policy. This includes reviewing user-generated content and account activities.

Enforcement Measures: We will take appropriate actions, including content removal and account suspension, against users who violate this policy. Users can appeal enforcement actions through our appeal process.

Changes to This Policy

Policy Updates: We may update this Fair Use Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

Notification of Changes: If material changes are made, we will notify users by posting the new policy on our website. It is recommended that users periodically review this page for the latest information on our fair use practices.

Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding this Fair Use Policy, please contact us at:

Stems Legal Team
Email: [email protected]
Address: Stems Platforms AB, Sibyllegatan 17, 114 42, Stockholm, Sweden. Sweden