Terms of Service
§ 1 Scope
These Terms of Service govern all users of the free online mastering service operated by Michael Clas, Beatzucker, Plaidter Str. 31, 56648 Saffig, Germany (hereinafter "Provider") at beatzucker.de (hereinafter "User"). By registering or using the service, the User agrees to these Terms. Conflicting or deviating terms of the User shall not be recognised unless the Provider has expressly agreed to them in writing.
§ 2 Service Description
Beatzucker provides an automated, free audio mastering service. The service includes processing audio files through a multi-stage DSP signal chain (EQ, multiband compression, stereo optimisation, saturation, LUFS normalisation, true-peak limiting, automatic parameter selection and optional reference-track matching) and the temporary provision of all export formats (WAV 32-bit Float, WAV 24-bit, WAV 16-bit, FLAC, MP3 320, MP3 128, AAC 256). The Provider makes the mastered output file available for download after processing is complete. The download window is 24 hours. After this period, the file is automatically and permanently deleted from the server.
All features are free of charge for every User. No paid contract is formed. The Provider reserves the right to modify, expand or discontinue the service at any time, provided adequate notice is given to the User.
§ 3 User Account
Use of the service requires free registration. The User must provide truthful and complete information and keep it up to date. Login credentials must be kept confidential and protected from unauthorised access. The User is liable for all activities that occur under their account, unless they are not responsible for the misuse.
Mastered audio files are not stored permanently in the user account (→ § 6). Only mastering metadata is stored: file name, creation date, selected platform, LUFS measurements and mastering parameters. Original audio and output files are deleted after the download window expires (24 hours).
The Provider reserves the right to suspend or delete accounts in the event of serious or repeated violations of these Terms.
§ 4 Fair Use
To keep the service stable and fair for everyone, each account is subject to a daily limit on the number of mastering operations. This limit exists solely to protect against abuse and server overload and does not constitute a step toward any paid offering. The Provider may adjust the limit as needed.
§ 5 Intellectual Property
The User warrants that they hold all necessary rights to the uploaded audio files and that use of the service does not infringe any third-party rights. Mastered audio files created by Beatzucker are intended for the User's personal and commercial use. Beatzucker claims no copyright over processed files. The User shall indemnify the Provider against all third-party claims arising from infringement of third-party rights by content uploaded by the User.
§ 6 Privacy and Data Storage
Personal data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Uploaded original audio files are deleted immediately after processing is complete (maximum 60 minutes). Mastered output files are available for download for 24 hours after processing and are then automatically deleted. No permanent audio library or archive is maintained. Only mastering metadata (file name, date, parameters, analysis results) is stored in user accounts — no audio content.
§ 7 Limitation of Liability
The Provider is only liable for damages caused by intentional or grossly negligent conduct. In cases of simple negligence, the Provider is only liable for breach of a material contractual obligation (cardinal obligation), limited to foreseeable, contract-typical damage. Liability for indirect damages, loss of profit or loss of audio data is excluded to the extent permitted by law.
The Provider does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the service. No guarantee is given for a specific artistic result from the automated service. Users are expressly advised that mastered files must be downloaded within the download window (24 hours).
§ 8 Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed exclusively by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). The place of jurisdiction is Koblenz, Germany, to the extent permitted by law. For consumers in EU member states, mandatory consumer protection provisions of the consumer's country of habitual residence apply.
§ 9 Final Provisions
Should any individual provision of these Terms be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected. The Provider reserves the right to amend these Terms with reasonable notice (at least 30 days). Changes will be communicated to the User by email. If the User does not object within the notice period, the new Terms shall be deemed accepted. Material restrictions of the services are excluded from this implied consent and always require the User's express separate consent.