TERMS OF SERVICE
1.1 “BUKAS MEDIAHUB” Store is a web platform which is designed to be both simple to use and effective at generating creative and career development opportunities in the global music business.
1.2 www.stores. bukashub.com.com (the “Site” and or the “Company”) is a website operated by BUKAS MEDIAHUB, a Registered gospel music distribution platform.
Head office address is no 20 Along Oba New Road, near flyover Bustop, Umuokokpa, oba, Anambra State, Nigeria.
1.3 These terms of use (together with the documents referred to below (and accessible by click-through links) set out the terms on which you may use the Site, whether as a guest or a registered user. This includes accessing, browsing, or registering to use the Site.
1.4 Please read these terms of use carefully before you start to use the Site, as these will apply to your use of the Site. We recommend that you print a copy of this for future reference. By using the Site, you confirm that you accept these terms of use and that you agree to comply with them. If you do not agree to these terms of use, you must not use the Site.
2. Other Applicable Terms
2.1 The following terms also apply to your use of the Site: Our Privacy Policy explains how and for what purposes we use information we collect about you. By using the Site, you consent to such use and you warrant that all information and data provided by you is accurate.
Our Acceptable Use Policy, sets out the permitted uses and prohibited uses of the Site. When using our site, you must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy.
Our Copyright and Intellectual Property – Infringements Policy Reporting Infringements
3. Changes To These Terms Of Use
3.1 We may revise these terms of use at any time by amending this page. These Terms and Conditions were last updated on 16th November, 2023.
3.2 Please check this page from time to time to take notice of any changes we make, as they are binding on you.
4. Changes To The Site
4.1 We may update the Site from time to time, and may change content on it at any time without notice. Please note that content on the Site may be out of date at any given time, and we are under no obligation to update it.
4.2 We do not guarantee that the Site, or any content or information on it, will be free from errors or omissions, however we welcome your feedback. If you do identify errors or inconsistencies or have any suggestions, please let us know. You acknowledge we are under no obligation to amend or change Site content or information in light of this information.
5. Eligibility To Use The Site
5.1 By using the Site and, if applicable, by registering as a Registered User (as defined below) you warrant to us that you have the right, authority and capacity to agree to and to abide by these terms of use and you agree to and will at all times abide by these terms of use. We may at our discretion decide whether or not to accept any particular applicant as a Registered User.
5.2 If you are using the Site as a business entity, you warrant that you have the authority to legally bind that entity. The Site is available only to individuals or corporate entities that can form legally binding contracts under applicable law.
5.3 Use of the Site is restricted to persons aged eighteen (18) years and over. If the person is aged below eighteen (18) years then they must seek consent by a parent and/or legal guardian who does hereby acknowledge that they have read and understood the Site and these Terms and Conditions. The parent and/or legal guardian understands that our Site allows the User to potentially secure connections and general music-related business and the possibility of securing licensing from other Users and or clients of the Site. These licenses of musical copyrights will require professional and legal advice which is the sole responsibility of the User to be sought outside of the Site. If the parent and/or legal guardian requires a better understanding of our Site, we recommend that they contact us for written or verbal confirmation for any queries they may have. We cannot comment on any other User or provide advice other than information relating directly to the use of the Site and it’s basic understanding.
6. Accessing The Site
6.1 We do not guarantee that the Site, or any content on it, will always be available or be uninterrupted. Access to the Site is permitted on a temporary basis. We may suspend, withdraw, discontinue or change all or any part of the Site without notice. We will not be liable to you if for any reason the Site is unavailable at any time or for any period.
6.2 The Site may be accessed by any computer device, including mobile and tablet devices, however, the Site is designed and tested within most modern browsers, therefore some of the Site features and functionality may not be compatible with older browser types and certain mobile devices or tablets.
6.3 You are responsible for making all arrangements necessary for you to have access to the Site. You are also responsible for ensuring that all persons who access the Site through your internet connection are aware of these terms of use and other applicable terms and that they comply with them.
6.4 Certain areas of the Site and the services provided on it are reserved to Registered Users (as defined below).
6.5 You acknowledge and agree that we may include third party advertising, sponsorship and/or endorsements including for any product, service or clause on or in connection with the Site, related material and otherwise in connection with our services in each case in our sole discretion from time to time. We shall be entitled to retain any such advertising, sponsorship and/or endorsement revenues and other proceeds for our sole use and benefit.
6.6 Our Payment of revenue directly to your Nigeria account, Conversion rates are dependent on multiple factors These rates are not fixed and varies based on the exchange rates available. We offer competitive rates on currency conversion
BUKAS MEDIAHUB Distribution will pay Artist/Label on quarterly basis (i.e. every 3/4 months). BUKAS MEDIAHUB Distribution will compute Artist’s entitlements for the preceding quarter within 30 days after the quarter ends and deliver a statement thereof to Artist/Label. If payment due to Artist/Label is not at least equivalent to N50,000, it will be rolled over into successive accounting periods until payment due exceeds the equivalent of N50,000.
7. Registered Users
7.1 In order to fully enjoy the services provided on the Site you must create an account and become a “Registered User”. As Registered User you will be entitled to:
(a) Receive general email updates;
(b) Post Projects and pitch for work and/or connections via Projects posted by other Registered Users. Registered Users who post Projects are sometimes referred to on the Site and in these terms of use as “Project Owner(s)”. Registered Users who pitch for work on Projects are sometimes referred to on the Site and in these terms of use as “Picher(s)” and if a pitch is accepted by a Project Owner “Project Worker(s)”;
(c) Receive and send personalised messages to other Registered Users in connection with specific Projects and the Project pitching process;
(d) Use all sections of the Site (excluding areas which may be restricted to our Influencer and Game Changer Subscription users);
(e) Personalise certain areas of the Site such as your personal profile page and upload content as part of your personal show reel or for Projects you are working on;
(f) Rate and leave feedback about Registered Users you have worked with;
(e) Take advantage of any special offers or additional services we may offer Registered Users from time to time at our discretion.;
(g) To store online content files within your Account and to send that content to third parties outside of the Site.;
(h) To create playlists of your content for presentation and display to third parties outside of the Site.;
7.2 If you choose, or you are provided with, a user identification code, password or any other piece of information as part of our security procedures, you must treat such information as confidential, and you must not disclose it to any third party except your authorised representatives. If you know or suspect that anyone other than you knows your user identification code or password, you must promptly notify us by email only using this email address only: Email: distro@bukashub.com
7.3 We reserve the right to disable any user identification code or password, whether chosen by you or allocated by us, at any time, if in our opinion you have failed to comply with any of the provisions of these terms of use or if the Site becomes unavailable for any reason.
7.4 Registered Users who are individuals must be 18 years or older unless you are under 18 (eighteen) and comply with clause 5.3.
8. Registered User Accounts
8.1 You agree that you are responsible for paying any taxes, including any goods and services or value added taxes or income tax, which may be applicable arising from your use of the Site and the provision of any services as a Project Owner or Project Worker and you indemnify BUKAS MEDIAHUB Store from any losses, claims or expenses in respect of any such payments.
9. Fees and charges
9.1 Our fees and charges are set out and can be viewed from our pricing page on the Site here. You should familiarise yourself with these fees and charges before you use the Site.
10. Retail Music Distribution
Grant of Rights
10.1 (a) the rights granted hereunder shall include the distribution of Recordings to our Retail Partner Channels by, without limitation, interactive streaming, non-interactive streaming, cloud services and so-called “disc-on-demand” services. You agree that we are authorised to supply your Recordings when submitted to us from within your account to our retail distribution service. The Recordings may be distributed to retailers, hospitality venues, gyms, cafes, restaurants, hotels and in general in the public domain as long as those premises have an appropriate performing rights society license to broadcast music.
(b) by clicking the “Accept & Continue” button contained within our Retail Partner Channel area, within your account, you irrevocably grant to us, throughout the Universe (the “Territory”) and during the Term the non-exclusive right:
(i) copy and distribute the Recordings by all means and media (whether now known or existing in the future) through any and all Partner Channel Stores now operational or hereafter available;
(ii) to use the name(s), photographs and likenesses, artwork images, biographical and other information provided by you or the artists whose performances are embodied on the recordings in connection with the Recordings and the Company’s general business.
(c) you agree that you will not use the site or services to transmit, route, provide connections to or store any material that infringes copyrighted works or otherwise violates or promotes the violation of the intellectual property rights of any third party. You acknowledge and agree that the Company may disable access to and/or terminate your account and/or remove any Recordings or any associated materials you provide to us in the event that the Company receives any claim that, if true, would constitute a violation of your representations and warranties hereunder. Please see the Copyright & Intellectual Property – Infringements Policy for further information.
(d) you agree that the Company may freeze your account in connection with Recordings or other materials submitted by you which the Company believes, in its good faith discretion, violate the terms of service, and that any revenues will be forfeited by you if the Company determines, in its good faith discretion, they are the result of fraud and/or infringement and you will not be entitled to reimbursement of any account subscription fees.
(e) you agree that the Company may terminate your account and/or disable access to your Recordings and/or any other materials you provide to the Company if you violate the Terms of Service or, in the Company’s good faith discretion, are believed to be infringing the intellectual property rights of third parties and/or engaging in otherwise fraudulent activity. In such an event you agree that you will not be entitled to reimbursement for any fees paid by you to us.
11. Contacting Us / Notices
11.1 In addition to Section 17 (Notifications and Service Messages), we may also notify you via postings on distro@bukashub.com.
11.2 If you have any concerns about any information or content which on the Site or complaints about or relating to the Site, please get in touch via the Contact Us section link located at the bottom of the home page. We will endeavour to respond to any concerns and complaints as soon as practicable.
11.3 Any legal notices (including any notification of infringement of copyright or other right) to be given by you to us should be sent by Email: distro@bukashub.com
