Terms of Use

Part I — Website Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately. These terms may be updated from time to time, and continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Company Information

Mcarthur Records Ltd is incorporated in England and Wales (Company No. 13112134). Registered Office: 52248, Lytchett House, 13 Freeland Park, Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom, BH16 6FA.

3. Intellectual Property

All website content including branding, graphics, text, audiovisual materials, and design elements are owned or licensed by Mcarthur Records Ltd. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification is strictly prohibited.

4. Use of Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of, this website by any third party. Prohibited activities include but are not limited to:

• Uploading or transmitting malicious code or viruses
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website
• Using the website for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose
• Interfering with the proper functioning of the website

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Mcarthur Records Ltd does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mcarthur Records Ltd shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the website or these terms.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement. Mcarthur Records Ltd has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party websites.

8. Governing Law

These Website Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Part II — Mcarthur Digital Distribution Portal Terms of Use

9. Portal Access

Mcarthur Digital is a restricted-access system for artists, labels, rights holders, and authorized representatives. Access credentials must be kept confidential and must not be shared with any unauthorized third parties.

10. User Account Passwords

For security, Mcarthur Digital user passwords are:

• Generated automatically by our internal secure password generator and sent only to the user's registered email address.
• Visible only to the user; Mcarthur Records Ltd employees cannot see user passwords or access user accounts.
• Not retrievable by Mcarthur Records Ltd; lost passwords require users to request a new password via official support channels.
• Password reset emails include guidance for maintaining account security.
• Stored securely using strong encryption and inaccessible to internal staff.

11. Content Ownership & Warranties

Users uploading content warrant that they own or control all necessary rights, including sound recording rights, publishing rights, and mechanical rights. Users agree that submitted content does not infringe any third-party rights.

12. Distribution Authorization

By submitting content through Mcarthur Digital, users grant Mcarthur Records Ltd a non-exclusive right to distribute, monetize, and administer the content across digital platforms and territories selected by the user.

13. Royalty Reporting & Payments

Royalty reports are generated based on data received from digital service providers. Payment schedules, thresholds, and deductions (if applicable) are governed by separate distribution agreements.

14. Compliance & Content Review

All releases are subject to quality control (QC), metadata validation, and compliance review. Mcarthur Records Ltd reserves the right to reject, delay, or remove content that violates platform policies or applicable law.

15. Prohibited Content

Users may not upload content that:

• Infringes intellectual property rights — Content that violates copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property laws
• Contains fraudulent metadata — Misleading or inaccurate information about the content
• Promotes unlawful activity — Content that encourages or facilitates illegal behavior
• Violates digital service provider guidelines — Content that breaches the terms of any distribution platform
• Is offensive or harmful — Content that is defamatory, obscene, or harmful to others

16. Account Suspension

Mcarthur Records Ltd reserves the right to suspend or terminate Portal access for breach of these Terms or violation of distribution policies. Users will be notified of any suspension and given an opportunity to remedy the breach where appropriate.

17. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mcarthur Records Ltd, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from uploaded content or breach of these Terms.

18. Limitation of Liability (Portal)

Mcarthur Records Ltd shall not be liable for platform takedowns, territorial restrictions, or third-party enforcement actions. We act as a distributor and cannot guarantee the performance of any third-party platforms.

19. Data Protection

We process your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

20. Amendments

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page. Continued use of Mcarthur Digital constitutes acceptance of revised Terms. We recommend reviewing these terms periodically.

21. Contact

For legal or compliance inquiries, please contact Mcarthur Records Ltd through our official communication channels:

• Email: support@mcarthurent.com
• Portal: auth.mcarthurent.com/login.php