Buddies Music & UGC Policy

Effective Date: July 19, 2025

Buddies allows users to create and share videos, which may include music or other audio. This policy explains the rules for uploading, using, and interacting with audio content on our platform.

1. User-Generated Content (UGC)

• Users are responsible for all content they upload, including music, sounds, or voice recordings.
• You may only upload audio you:
  • Created yourself, or
  • Have explicit permission or license to use.

2. Audio Metadata

• Buddies may use services like AudD to detect song metadata, including:
• Song title
• Artist
• Album art
• This metadata is informational only and does not grant any rights to use or distribute the song.

3. Audio Playback Rules

• Audio in your uploaded videos will only play together with the video.
• Independent playback of songs (audio-only, detached from video) is not allowed without proper licensing.
• Any audio preview or hidden-video playback is legally considered part of the video, not a separate song distribution.

4. Prohibited Actions

• Upload audio or music you do not have rights to.
• Distribute, stream, or enable playback of songs independently from videos.
• Attempt to bypass copyright rules or promote unlicensed music use.
• Use the app to create a public music library or music service without licensing.

5. DMCA & Copyright Takedown

• Buddies complies with copyright law and will respond to takedown requests promptly.
• Actions may include:
  • Removing or muting content,
  • Suspending user accounts,
  • Other necessary measures.
• Report copyright concerns via:
  • Email: copyright@buddiess.com
  • Contact form: Send message

6. Legal Liability

• Buddies is not responsible for copyright infringement by users.
• Users agree to indemnify Buddies against any claims or damages arising from their audio usage.

7. Future Licensing

• When Buddies obtains music licenses from labels, features like “Use this audio” or independent audio playback may become available.
• Until then, all users must follow this policy.

8. Enforcement

• Violation of this policy may result in:
  • Content removal,
  • Account suspension or termination,
  • Legal action if required.