Welcome to Damaresi, a digital music marketplace crafted to empower African artists and deliver quality, authentic content to global audiences. By accessing or using our website, platform, or services (collectively referred to as “Damaresi”), you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. These terms govern your use of our platform, outline your rights and responsibilities, and form a legal agreement between you and Damaresi.
Please read them carefully.
1. Introduction
Why These Terms Matter
This agreement outlines the rights and responsibilities of all users—buyers, sellers (artists), and visitors. By using our platform, you agree to abide by these rules, ensuring a safe, fair, and productive environment for everyone involved.
2. Eligibility
Who Can Use Damaresi?
To ensure legal compliance and user safety:
- You must be 18 years or older or have the permission and supervision of a parent or guardian.
- You must provide accurate, current information when creating an account.
- You must use Damaresi in accordance with all applicable local and international laws.
We reserve the right to reject or disable any account that violates these terms.
3. Account Registration
Creating and Managing Your Account
Users are required to register before uploading or purchasing content. During registration, you will be asked to provide your name, email address, and other essential information.
You agree to:
- Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- Be responsible for any activity under your account.
- Keep your profile and payment information up to date.
Accounts found using fake identities or engaging in suspicious activity may be terminated without prior notice.
4. Buying and Selling
How Transactions Work
Damaresi allows users to buy and sell music, beats, and other audio content.
- Artists (Sellers): Upload their original work, assign prices, and earn a commission on every sale.
- Buyers: Browse categories, preview content, and purchase licenses for personal or commercial use (as specified).
All transactions are protected and recorded. Artists must ensure they hold proper copyrights and buyers must use the content within the scope of the license.
5. Payments and Payouts
How Money Moves
We process all payments securely via authorized payment gateways.
- Buyers are charged the set price plus any applicable taxes or fees.
- Artists earn revenue from sales, minus platform fees and tax deductions.
- Payouts are made to artists when they meet the minimum threshold, usually within [X] days.
Damaresi is not responsible for delays caused by third-party processors or incomplete payout information.
6. Taxes
Understanding Financial Obligations
We comply with all relevant tax regulations. Taxes may be applied at different stages:
- Buyer Taxes: Charges such as VAT or digital service taxes may be applied at checkout, depending on your location.
- Author Taxes: Artists may have earnings withheld based on their local tax obligations or international withholding tax treaties.
Users are responsible for understanding their own tax liabilities.
7. Content Guidelines
Maintaining Quality and Integrity
To protect our platform and users, Damaresi requires:
- All uploaded content must be original or fully licensed.
- No uploading of illegal, explicit, hateful, or plagiarized material.
- All files must meet quality standards including size, resolution, and clarity.
Damaresi reserves the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines without refund or notice.
8. Refunds and Disputes
When Things Go Wrong
As our products are digital and downloadable, all sales are considered final.
Refunds are only granted if:
- The file is corrupt or doesn’t download properly.
- The purchased content is significantly different from the description.
Disputes must be raised within 7 days of purchase. Damaresi’s support team will assess the issue and provide a resolution based on platform policies.
9. Intellectual Property
Respecting Creative Ownership
Damaresi respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same.
- All content remains the property of the artist unless otherwise stated.
- Buyers are granted a license to use the content but not to resell, redistribute, or modify it unless the license allows it.
Any violation may result in account suspension and legal action.
10. Suspension and Termination
When Rules Are Broken
We have a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Damaresi may suspend or terminate your account for:
- Breaching these terms or content guidelines.
- Attempting fraud, hacking, or manipulation of the platform.
- Submitting false information or impersonating others.
In serious cases, we may withhold funds or report violations to legal authorities.
11. Limitation of Liability
Things We’re Not Responsible For
Damaresi is a platform that connects creators and buyers. We are not responsible for:
- The actions of other users.
- Third-party service disruptions (e.g., payment gateways).
- Any indirect losses or damages, including revenue loss, data loss, or business interruptions.
Use of Damaresi is at your own risk.
12. Changes to Terms
Keeping You Informed
We may update these terms occasionally to reflect changes in the law or our services.
- Significant changes will be communicated via email or site notification.
- Your continued use of Damaresi after updates means you accept the new terms.
Please check this page periodically to stay informed.
13. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about these terms, please reach out to us:
📧 support@damaresi.com