Last updated: May 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the FEATR platform, including our website, mobile application, and all related services (collectively, the "Platform"). By creating an account or using the Platform in any way, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use FEATR.
By registering for an account, clicking "I Agree," or otherwise using the FEATR Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other agreements incorporated herein by reference. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and FEATR LLC ("FEATR," "we," "us," or "our").
You must be at least 18 years old to use FEATR. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
FEATR is a marketplace that connects buyers seeking music features (verses, hooks, full features) and beats with artists and producers who provide such services. FEATR acts solely as an intermediary platform and is not a party to the creative agreements between buyers and sellers. FEATR does not produce, own, or control the creative content transacted on the Platform.
Platform Service Fee. FEATR charges a 10% platform service fee on all transactions completed through the Platform. This fee is deducted from the total amount paid by the buyer before remitting payment to the artist or producer. By using the Platform, all parties agree to this fee structure.
Royalty Interest. In consideration for the services provided by FEATR — including payment processing, escrow protection, dispute resolution, artist verification, and platform infrastructure — FEATR retains a 3% royalty interest in any master recording produced through a transaction completed on the Platform. This applies to net receipts from commercial exploitation including streaming revenue, sync licensing, physical sales, and digital downloads.
Royalty Registration. Artists and buyers agree to acknowledge FEATR's royalty interest in any agreements, distribution submissions, or publishing registrations related to recordings produced through the Platform. Failure to disclose FEATR's royalty interest to collecting societies, distributors, or publishers constitutes a material breach of these Terms.
Royalty Waiver. FEATR reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to waive its royalty interest on a per-transaction basis. Any such waiver must be confirmed in writing by an authorized representative of FEATR.
Escrow Protection. All payments made through FEATR are held in escrow by our payment processor, Stripe, until the buyer approves the delivery. Funds are not released to artists or producers until buyer approval is confirmed.
Payment Finality. Once a buyer approves a delivery and payment is released, the transaction is final and non-refundable except as expressly provided in our Refund Policy.
Chargebacks. If a buyer initiates a chargeback with their financial institution after approving a delivery, FEATR reserves the right to suspend or terminate the buyer's account and pursue recovery of funds through all available legal means.
Taxes. Users are solely responsible for determining and paying any applicable taxes on income received through the Platform. FEATR will issue IRS Form 1099-K to artists and producers who receive over $600 in a calendar year as required by law.
Ownership. Unless otherwise agreed in writing between the buyer and artist, the artist retains the underlying copyright in any vocal performance delivered through the Platform. The buyer receives a non-exclusive license to use the recorded performance in the specific musical project described in the booking.
Beat Licensing. Buyers using beats purchased through the Platform must use those beats only within the scope of the license tier purchased. Using a beat beyond its licensed scope — including exceeding stream limits, releasing commercially without proper licensing, or reselling the beat — constitutes copyright infringement.
Exclusive Rights. Exclusive rights to any recording or beat are only transferred upon explicit written agreement between the parties and full payment. FEATR's 3% royalty interest applies regardless of exclusivity arrangements between buyer and artist.
FEATR License. By uploading content to the Platform, you grant FEATR a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and distribute such content solely for the purpose of operating and promoting the Platform.
Uncleared Samples — Producer Liability. Any producer or beat seller who uploads a beat containing uncleared samples — meaning samples from copyrighted recordings that have not been licensed from the original copyright holders — does so at their own legal and financial risk.
Indemnification by Producer. If a buyer, artist, or third party suffers legal action, claims, damages, losses, fines, or penalties arising from the use of a beat containing uncleared samples, the producer who supplied the beat agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FEATR, the buyer, and the artist from and against any and all such claims. This includes attorney's fees, court costs, and settlement amounts.
DMCA Compliance. FEATR complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Copyright owners who believe their work has been infringed on the Platform may submit a takedown notice to legal@featr.com. FEATR will promptly investigate and remove infringing content where appropriate.
Producer Warranty. By uploading any beat to FEATR, the producer represents and warrants that: they are the sole creator or have full rights to the beat; the beat does not contain any uncleared samples; the beat does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights; and they have full authority to license the beat through the Platform.
Account Termination. FEATR reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate any producer's account upon receiving credible evidence of repeated copyright infringement, and to cooperate fully with copyright holders and law enforcement in any resulting legal proceedings.
Prohibition on Off-Platform Transactions. Users are strictly prohibited from using the FEATR Platform — including its messaging system, user profiles, and contact information — to solicit, arrange, or complete transactions outside of the FEATR Platform for services that would otherwise be subject to a Platform transaction.
Messaging System Restrictions. Any communication through FEATR's messaging system that solicits or arranges off-platform payment — including sharing external payment links (PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, etc.), personal email addresses, phone numbers, or social media handles for the purpose of completing transactions outside of FEATR — is a direct violation of these Terms.
Consequences of Circumvention. Any user found to have solicited, arranged, or completed an off-platform transaction will face immediate and permanent removal from the FEATR Platform, including the deletion of their account, profile, reviews, and all associated data. FEATR reserves the right to pursue legal action to recover lost platform fees and damages.
Monitoring. FEATR monitors messaging activity for circumvention patterns. Users who report circumvention attempts in good faith will not face any penalty. Report to support@featr.com.
Post-Platform Transactions. Once a buyer and artist have completed a transaction through FEATR, they may work together directly on future projects. This policy applies to transactions that originate from discovery through the FEATR Platform prior to any completed transaction.
Delivery Standards. Artists and producers agree to deliver work that materially conforms to the buyer's brief and the package description. Repeated delivery of substandard work may result in account suspension.
Originality. All work delivered through FEATR must be original and created specifically for the buyer's project. Artists may not deliver AI-generated vocals as a human performance without disclosure.
Turnaround Times. Artists agree to deliver work within the turnaround time stated on their profile at the time of booking. Consistent failure to meet delivery deadlines may result in account suspension.
Accurate Representation. Artists and producers must accurately represent their credentials, credits, and streaming statistics. Misrepresentation is grounds for immediate account termination.
No Ghost Services. Artists may not outsource or subcontract the delivery of vocal performances to other artists without the buyer's explicit written consent.
Honest Briefing. Buyers agree to provide accurate and complete briefs. Deliberately misleading artists about the nature or intended use of a project may result in order cancellation without refund.
Approval Obligation. Buyers agree to review deliveries in good faith and either approve, request a revision, or dispute within 14 days of delivery. Failure to respond within 14 days may result in automatic approval and payment release.
Revision Limits. Buyers agree to limit revision requests to the number included in their purchased package. Revision requests must be specific, reasonable, and related to the original brief.
Users may not use FEATR to create, distribute, or facilitate content that:
Promotes, glorifies, or incites violence, terrorism, or harm to any person or group
Contains hate speech targeting individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin
Sexually exploits or depicts minors in any way
Defames, harasses, threatens, or intimidates any individual
Infringes any third-party intellectual property rights
Violates any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation
Contains malware, viruses, or other harmful code
Involves fraud, money laundering, or other financial crimes
FEATR reserves the right to remove any content and terminate any account that violates these prohibitions, with or without notice.
Platform Disputes. In the event of a dispute between a buyer and an artist or producer, either party may open a dispute through the FEATR Platform. FEATR will review evidence submitted by both parties and issue a binding decision within 10 business days.
Arbitration. Any dispute that cannot be resolved through FEATR's internal process shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Pennsylvania.
Class Action Waiver. You agree to resolve disputes with FEATR on an individual basis only and waive any right to bring or participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
Governing Law. These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, FEATR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PLATFORM.
FEATR'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) $100 OR (B) THE TOTAL PLATFORM FEES PAID BY YOU IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FEATR, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from: your use of the Platform; your violation of these Terms; your violation of any third-party rights including intellectual property rights; any content you submit to the Platform; or your negligence or willful misconduct.
Your use of the Platform is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using FEATR, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
FEATR reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to: violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, chargebacks, harassment of other users, circumvention of Platform fees, or repeated copyright infringement. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform immediately ceases.
FEATR reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of any modification constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
FEATR LLC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
legal@featr.com
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