Copyright & Notice-and-Takedown PolicyVersion: 1.0
Effective Date: [10/07/2026]
Last Updated: [10/07/2026]
1. Purpose
NUAIVO respects intellectual property rights and expects all users of the Services to do the same.This Copyright & Notice-and-Takedown Policy explains how copyright owners, authorised representatives and users may report alleged copyright infringement relating to Content distributed through the NUAIVO platform.This Policy forms part of the NUAIVO Terms of Service and should be read together with our Acceptable Use Policy and Privacy Policy.
2. User Responsibility
Every user is solely responsible for ensuring that they possess all legal rights necessary to upload, distribute and monetise their Content.Before submitting a Release, you must ensure that you own or have obtained all necessary rights relating to:• sound recordings;
• musical compositions;
• lyrics;
• samples;
• interpolations;
• remixes;
• artwork;
• photographs;
• videos;
• performer rights;
• neighbouring rights;
• trademarks;
• any other protected intellectual property.Uploading Content through NUAIVO constitutes your confirmation that all required rights have been obtained.
3. What Constitutes Copyright Infringement?
Copyright infringement may include, but is not limited to:uploading recordings owned by another person;distributing music without the permission of the copyright owner;using unauthorised samples;copying artwork without permission;submitting another person's recordings under a different artist name;falsely claiming ownership of compositions;distributing recordings subject to exclusive agreements with another distributor;using cloned voices or synthetic performances without lawful authorisation where copyright or related rights are affected.
Each complaint will be assessed on its own facts.
4. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that Content distributed through NUAIVO infringes your intellectual property rights, you may submit a written copyright complaint.Your complaint should include:your full name;your organisation (if applicable);your contact email address;your postal address;sufficient information to identify the copyrighted work;sufficient information to identify the allegedly infringing Release;links to the relevant DSP pages where available;a description of the alleged infringement;a statement that you believe, in good faith, that the use complained of is not authorised by the rights holder, its agent or the law;a statement confirming that the information provided is accurate and that you are the rightsholder or authorised to act on the rights holder's behalf. NUAIVO may request additional information before taking action.
5. Submission of Notices
Copyright notices should be submitted using the copyright reporting procedure published on the NUAIVO website or by email to:copyright@nuaivo.com2NUAIVO may introduce dedicated online reporting forms to assist in the submission of copyright complaints.
6. Review of Complaints
Upon receiving a complaint, NUAIVO may:• acknowledge receipt;
• review the information provided;
• request additional documentation;
• contact the user who uploaded the Content; • request proof of ownership;
• seek clarification from both parties.NUAIVO aims to investigate complaints promptly but cannot guarantee specific response times. Complex ownership disputes may require additional investigation.
7. Temporary Removal
Where NUAIVO reasonably believes that immediate action is appropriate, we may:• temporarily suspend distribution;
• disable access to the Release within the NUAIVO platform;
• request DSPs to remove or suspend the Release where appropriate;
• temporarily withhold related royalty payments while ownership is investigated.Temporary removal does not constitute a final determination regarding ownership.
8. Counter-Notification
If your Content has been removed following a copyright complaint and you believe the removal was made in error, you may submit a counter-notification.Your counter-notification should include:• your full name;
• your account information;
• identification of the affected Release;
• a detailed explanation of why you believe you have the legal right to distribute the Content; • copies of licences, contracts or other supporting evidence where available;
• a statement confirming that the information provided is accurate.NUAIVO may provide the counter-notification to the original complainant where appropriate.
9. Ownership Disputes
NUAIVO is not a court and cannot determine legal ownership where multiple parties claim rights to the same Content.Where ownership is genuinely disputed, NUAIVO may:suspend distribution;withhold royalties relating to the disputed Content;request further evidence from all parties;maintain suspension until the dispute has been resolved by agreement, court order or other satisfactory evidence.
NUAIVO may decline to reinstate disputed Content until ownership has been clearly established.
10. Repeat Infringers
Users who repeatedly submit infringing Content may be subject to escalating enforcement measures, including:• warnings;
• removal of individual Releases;
• temporary suspension;
• permanent account termination;
• refusal of future access to the Services.Repeated infringement may also result in the permanent withholding of access to certain platform features where permitted by law.
11. Fraudulent or Bad-Faith Notices
NUAIVO expects copyright complaints to be submitted honestly and in good faith. Knowingly submitting false, misleading or malicious infringement notices may result in:• rejection of the complaint;
• suspension of reporting privileges;
• referral to legal advisers where appropriate; • liability under applicable law.
12. Cooperation with Digital Service Providers
Where necessary, NUAIVO may cooperate with DSPs regarding:• ownership investigations; • copyright disputes;
• royalty adjustments;
• fraudulent activity;• metadata corrections; • content removals.DSPs retain the right to make independent decisions regarding the availability of Content on their platforms.1
3. Cooperation with Authorities
Where required by applicable law, court order or lawful request from a competent authority, NUAIVO may disclose relevant information relating to copyright investigations.Such disclosures will be limited to the extent required by law.
14. No Guarantee of Distribution
Submission of a Release to NUAIVO does not guarantee that it will be accepted for distribution.NUAIVO may refuse distribution or remove Content where we reasonably believe that doing so is necessary to:• comply with legal obligations;
• protect intellectual property rights; • comply with DSP policies;
• prevent fraud;
• protect the integrity of the Services.
15. Limitation of Responsibility
NUAIVO acts as a digital distribution platform and does not independently verify the ownership of every recording, composition, artwork or other material submitted by users.Users remain solely responsible for ensuring that they possess all necessary rights before submitting Content. NUAIVO shall not be liable for disputes arising solely from inaccurate ownership information supplied by users.Nothing in this Policy limits any rights or obligations set out in the Terms of Service.
16. Changes to this Policy
NUAIVO may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in copyright law, industry practice, DSP requirements or our Services.The most recent version will always be available on the NUAIVO website.
Where material changes are made, appropriate notice will be provided where required by law.
17. Contact
For copyright-related enquiries or notices, please contact:Copyright Compliance Officer NUAIVO
Email: contact@nuaivo.com
Website: www.nuaivo.com