Terms of Service

Effective Date: June 29, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Bright Ears ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Bright Ears is a music discovery platform that helps users find the latest tracks from YouTube playlists and provides one-click search across multiple music platforms. The Service includes:

  • Automated discovery from YouTube playlists
  • Multi-platform search links (Spotify, Tidal, YouTube Music, Beatport, Traxsource)
  • Export capabilities in multiple formats (CSV, JSON)
  • Custom source management for Pro users
  • Playlist history for Pro users

3. User Accounts

To use certain features of our Service, you must register for an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account

4. Subscription and Payment

Free Tier: Basic features are available at no cost with limitations on the number of playlists and sources.

Pro Subscription: Enhanced features are available through paid subscriptions:

  • Monthly: $3.00 USD per month
  • Yearly: $24.00 USD per year

Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled. You may cancel at any time, and your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Use automated scripts to collect information or interact with the Service
  • Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization

6. Third-Party Services

Our Service interacts with third-party platforms including:

  • YouTube: For discovering music content (subject to YouTube's Terms of Service)
  • Google: For authentication (subject to Google's Terms of Service)
  • Music Platforms: We provide search links to Spotify, Tidal, YouTube Music, Beatport, and Traxsource

We are not responsible for third-party content or services. Your use of these services is governed by their respective terms. We do not store or access your accounts on these music platforms.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Bright Ears and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Your custom sources and discovered track lists remain your property, subject to the rights of the original content creators and platform terms.

8. Privacy

Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL BRIGHT EARS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bright Ears from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for:

  • Breach of these Terms
  • Conduct that we believe harms the Service or other users
  • Extended periods of inactivity

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

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By using Bright Ears, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.