Terms of Service

Last updated: August 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Dream Frog, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

Description of Service

Dream Frog is an independent music streaming platform that uses a user-centric payout model. Our service allows users to:

  • Stream independent music from artists and labels
  • Purchase and download music for permanent ownership
  • Support artists directly through our fair payout system
  • Access both free and gated content
  • Discover music through human-curated recommendations

User Accounts

Account Registration

To access certain features of Dream Frog, you must register for an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your account information
  • Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

Account Types

Dream Frog offers different account types:

  • Listener Accounts: For music streaming and purchases
  • Artist Accounts: For independent musicians to upload and monetize their music
  • Label Accounts: For labels managing multiple artists and releases

Subscription and Payments

Subscription Plans

Dream Frog offers subscription plans that provide unlimited streaming access to our music library. Current pricing and plan details are available on our platform.

User-Centric Payout Model

Your subscription fee is distributed directly to the artists you listen to, proportional to your listening time. This ensures your subscription directly supports the music you love.

Music Purchases

When you purchase music, you receive permanent ownership of high-quality audio files. Purchase prices are set by the artists or labels.

Billing and Refunds

  • Subscriptions are billed monthly unless otherwise specified
  • You may cancel your subscription at any time
  • Refunds for subscriptions are handled on a case-by-case basis
  • Music purchases are generally non-refundable once downloaded

Content and Intellectual Property

User-Generated Content

For artists and labels uploading content to Dream Frog:

  • You retain ownership of your original content
  • You grant Dream Frog a license to distribute, stream, and sell your content
  • You must have all necessary rights to the content you upload
  • Content must not infringe on third-party intellectual property rights
  • You are responsible for ensuring your content complies with copyright laws

Platform Content

  • Dream Frog's platform design, features, and code remain our property
  • Users may not copy, modify, or distribute our platform technology
  • Our logo, branding, and promotional materials are protected by trademark

Gated Content

Artists may choose to gate their releases, requiring purchase before streaming access. When content is gated:

  • Subscribers must purchase the release to unlock streaming
  • Artists retain full control over their gating decisions
  • Gated content pricing is set by the content owner

Acceptable Use Policy

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Upload content that infringes copyright or other intellectual property rights
  • Share your account credentials with others
  • Attempt to circumvent our payment systems
  • Use automated tools to artificially inflate play counts
  • Upload malicious software or harmful content
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Violate applicable laws or regulations
  • Interfere with the platform's security or functionality

Content Moderation

Dream Frog reserves the right to review, remove, or restrict access to content that violates these terms or applicable laws. We may suspend or terminate accounts for repeated violations.

Artist and Label Terms

Revenue Sharing

Artists and labels receive revenue from both streaming (through our user-centric model) and direct sales. Revenue sharing percentages and payout schedules are detailed in your artist/label agreement.

Content Requirements

  • All uploaded music must be original or properly licensed
  • Metadata must be accurate and complete
  • Artwork must be high-quality and appropriate
  • Content must comply with our community guidelines

Content Control

Artists retain control over their content, including the ability to set prices, gate releases, and remove content from the platform.

Platform Availability

While we strive to maintain consistent service availability, Dream Frog does not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may:

  • Perform scheduled maintenance that temporarily limits access
  • Experience technical difficulties beyond our control
  • Update or modify platform features
  • Suspend service for security or legal reasons

Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Our data collection, use, and protection practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Disclaimer

Dream Frog is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the service will be error-free, secure, or continuously available.

Content Disclaimer

While we review content for compliance, we do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, quality, or legality of user-generated content on our platform.

Limitation of Liability

Dream Frog's liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our service.

Termination

Your Right to Terminate

You may terminate your account at any time by canceling your subscription and deleting your account through our platform settings.

Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these terms, illegal activity, or other reasons that protect our community and platform integrity.

Effect of Termination

  • Access to streaming services will end immediately
  • Downloaded content purchased before termination remains yours
  • Artist revenue earned before termination will be paid out according to our schedule
  • Some provisions of these terms survive termination

Dispute Resolution

For disputes arising from these terms or your use of Dream Frog, we encourage you to contact our support team first. If we cannot resolve the matter directly, disputes may be subject to binding arbitration as permitted by applicable law.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email or platform notification. Your continued use of Dream Frog after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where Dream Frog operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

  • Email: hello@dreamfrog.com
  • Through our support system on the platform

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