Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to ACE-Step. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the ACE-Step website (acestep.org), services, and any related applications or tools (collectively, the "Service") operated by ACE-Step ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

ACE-Step is an open-source AI music generation platform that provides:

• Text-to-music generation using advanced AI models
• Online demo and web interface for music creation
• Open-source software tools and model weights
• Documentation, tutorials, and community resources
• GitHub repository access and collaborative development

Our Service is provided "as is" and we reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time.

3. User Eligibility and Registration

3.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service and that they agree to these Terms on your behalf.

3.2 Account Registration

Some features of our Service may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as necessary
• Keep your account credentials secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for lawful purposes, including:

• Creating original music for personal or commercial use
• Experimenting with AI music generation
• Educational and research purposes
• Contributing to the open-source project

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use our Service to:

• Create content that infringes on intellectual property rights
• Generate music that contains hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content
• Engage in any illegal activities or promote illegal behavior
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our proprietary systems
• Use the Service to spam, harm, or harass other users
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or other harmful software
• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, and software, is owned by ACE-Step and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Open Source License

Our AI models and software are released under the Apache 2.0 License, which allows you to:

• Use the software for any purpose, including commercial use
• Modify and distribute the software
• Create derivative works
• Use in proprietary software (subject to license terms)

5.3 User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of the music and content you create using our Service. By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to:

• Display your content within the Service interface
• Use your content to improve and train our AI models (unless you opt out)
• Include anonymized examples in our documentation and marketing

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Service may integrate with or contain links to third-party websites, applications, and services, including:

• GitHub for code repository and collaboration
• Hugging Face for model hosting and demos
• Google Services for analytics and advertising
• Other external services and APIs

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability, but we do not guarantee that our Service will be:

• Available at all times without interruption
• Error-free or free from technical issues
• Compatible with all devices and software
• Secure from all forms of cyber threats

8.2 Content Accuracy

AI-generated content may not always be accurate, appropriate, or suitable for your intended use. You are responsible for reviewing and validating all generated content before use.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ACE-STEP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ACE-Step, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you create or submit through the Service

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may stop using our Service at any time. If you have an account, you may request account deletion by contacting us.

10.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, including if:

• You violate these Terms or our policies
• We reasonably believe termination is necessary to protect our interests
• Required by law or legal process
• We discontinue the Service

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. Sections of these Terms that should survive termination will remain in effect, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and limitation of liability.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Sending email notification (if we have your email)
• Displaying a notice on our website

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where ACE-Step is based, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service will be resolved through binding arbitration, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property violations.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be replaced with a valid provision that most closely reflects the intent of the original.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ACE-Step regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

These Terms of Service are effective as of January 26, 2025, and apply to all users of the ACE-Step service.