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Content and Music Policy

Last updated May 7, 2026

CELEBRITY RESPONSE LLC

Effective Date: May 7, 2026

Website: https://celebrityresponse.app

  1. Overview
    1. This Content and Music Policy (this "Policy") governs the upload, distribution, streaming, and use of all user-generated content, including music, digital media, live streams, and other creative works, on the Celebrity Response platform located at https://celebrityresponse.app, and the Celebrity Response iOS and Android mobile applications (collectively, the "Platform"), which is owned and operated by Celebrity Response LLC, an Ohio limited liability company ("Celebrity Response," "we," "us," or "our"). The Platform functions as both a social media platform and a music streaming service, enabling Creators and their authorized representatives to upload, distribute, and stream music to Users.
    2. This Policy applies to all users of the Platform, including both general users ("Users") and content creators ("Creators"). Music uploaded to the Platform may generate revenue for Creators through the Platform's Credit system, direct payments, and other monetization features. The Platform is available on web, iOS, and Android. By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to comply with this Policy, the Terms of Service, the Creator Terms (if applicable), and the Acceptable Use Policy.
    3. This Policy supplements and should be read together with the following companion documents:
      1. the Terms of Service, including Section 8 (Music and Content Rights / DMCA) and Section 10 (Intellectual Property);
      2. the Creator Terms, including Section 3 (Content Ownership and Licensing); and
      3. the Acceptable Use Policy, including Section 2 (Prohibited Content).
    4. In the event of a conflict between this Policy and the Terms of Service, the Terms of Service shall prevail. In the event of a conflict between this Policy and the Creator Terms, the Creator Terms shall prevail with respect to Creator-specific obligations.
    5. Celebrity Response reserves the right to update or modify this Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on the Platform, and your continued use of the Platform following any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
  2. Content Ownership and Rights
    1. You retain all ownership rights in the original content that you create, upload, or post on the Platform. Nothing in this Policy transfers ownership of your content to Celebrity Response.
    2. By uploading, posting, or submitting any content to the Platform, you represent and warrant that:
      1. you are the original creator of the content, or you have obtained all necessary rights, licenses, consents, and permissions to use and authorize Celebrity Response to use the content as contemplated by this Policy and the Terms of Service;
      2. your content does not infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, moral right, right of publicity, right of privacy, or any other intellectual property or proprietary right of any third party;
      3. your content does not violate any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation; and
      4. you have the right to grant the licenses described in Section 10.2 of the Terms of Service and Section 3.2 of the Creator Terms (as applicable) with respect to such content.
    3. By uploading content to the Platform, you grant Celebrity Response a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and create derivative works from your content in connection with operating, promoting, and improving the Platform, as further described in Section 10.2 of the Terms of Service and Section 3.2 of the Creator Terms.
    4. Celebrity Response does not claim ownership of any User or Creator content uploaded to the Platform. The licenses granted under the Terms of Service and Creator Terms are limited to the purposes described therein and do not constitute an assignment or transfer of your intellectual property rights.
    5. You are solely responsible for all content that you upload, post, or transmit through the Platform. Celebrity Response does not endorse, verify, or assume any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or legality of user-generated content.
  3. Music Licensing Requirements
    1. Users and Creators are solely responsible for securing all necessary music licenses, permissions, and clearances before uploading, streaming, or distributing any music or music-containing content on the Platform. Celebrity Response does not provide, obtain, or secure music licenses on behalf of any User or Creator. Authorized representatives may upload music on behalf of artists, provided they hold proper written documentation evidencing their authority to do so and can produce such documentation upon request by Celebrity Response.
    2. Depending on how music is used on the Platform, you may need one or more of the following licenses:
      1. "Mechanical License": A mechanical license is required to reproduce and distribute a musical composition. This license is needed when you record a cover version of an existing song, create a remix that incorporates an existing composition, or distribute copies of a musical work. Mechanical licenses are typically obtained from the copyright holder of the musical composition (the songwriter or music publisher) or through compulsory licensing mechanisms such as those administered by the Harry Fox Agency or similar organizations.
      2. "Synchronization (Sync) License": A synchronization license is required whenever music is paired with visual content, including videos, slideshows, promotional clips, and streamed visual media. This license must be obtained from the copyright holder of the musical composition, which is typically the songwriter or music publisher. A sync license authorizes the synchronization of the musical composition with visual images but does not authorize the use of a specific sound recording.
      3. "Public Performance License": A public performance license is required for the public performance of musical compositions. On the Platform, this is relevant whenever music is played during live streams, live sessions, or any other publicly accessible broadcast. Public performance licenses are issued by performing rights organizations ("PROs"), including the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), and SESAC, Inc. (SESAC). Each PRO represents different songwriters and publishers, and you must ensure that you have coverage for the specific compositions you perform or play.
      4. "Master Use License": A master use license is required to use a specific sound recording (as distinguished from the underlying musical composition). This license must be obtained from the copyright holder of the sound recording, which is typically the recording artist or the record label. A master use license is necessary whenever you incorporate an existing commercial recording into your content, rather than performing or re-recording the composition yourself.
    3. You must obtain all licenses that are applicable to your specific use case. Having one type of license does not satisfy the requirement for another. For example, a public performance license does not authorize you to reproduce or distribute a recording, and a mechanical license does not authorize synchronization with visual content.
    4. Uploading, streaming, or distributing music on the Platform without all required licenses constitutes copyright infringement. Celebrity Response will treat unauthorized use of music in accordance with its DMCA Takedown Process described in Section 9 of this Policy and Section 8 of the Terms of Service.
    5. It is your responsibility to verify the licensing status of any music you use. Celebrity Response does not verify, monitor, or guarantee that Users or Creators have obtained proper music licenses. Reliance on third-party claims that music is "royalty-free," "license-free," or "cleared for use" does not relieve you of your obligation to independently verify the licensing status of such music.
    6. Music uploaded to the Platform for streaming may generate royalties and payouts to Creators based on streaming activity and other engagement metrics. Payout rates and structures are communicated separately to Creators through their Creator dashboard or Creator Terms and are not disclosed in this Policy. Celebrity Response reserves the right to adjust payout rates at any time in accordance with the Creator Terms.
    7. Authorized representatives, including managers, labels, distributors, and agents, may upload music on behalf of artists, provided that the authorized representative holds and can provide upon request written documentation (such as a management agreement, distribution agreement, or letter of authorization) evidencing their authority to upload and manage such music on the Platform. Celebrity Response may require submission of such documentation before permitting uploads by authorized representatives.
  4. Dual Copyright in Music
    1. Users and Creators should understand that every piece of recorded music involves two separate and distinct copyrights:
      1. the musical composition, which consists of the melody, lyrics, and musical arrangement. The copyright in the musical composition is typically owned by the songwriter or music publisher; and
      2. the sound recording, which is the specific recorded performance of a musical composition. The copyright in the sound recording is typically owned by the performing artist or the record label that produced the recording.
    2. These two copyrights are legally independent and require separate licenses. Obtaining a license for the musical composition does not grant any rights in the sound recording, and obtaining a license for the sound recording does not grant any rights in the underlying musical composition.
    3. By way of example:
      1. if you record your own cover version of an existing song, you need a mechanical license for the musical composition from the songwriter or publisher. However, because you are creating a new sound recording, you own the copyright in that new recording and do not need a master use license;
      2. if you use an existing commercial recording of a song in a video, you need both a synchronization license for the musical composition (from the songwriter or publisher) and a master use license for the sound recording (from the recording artist or label); and
      3. if you perform a song live on a stream, you need a public performance license for the musical composition (from the relevant PRO). If you also play the original commercial recording during the stream, you may additionally need a master use license for that specific recording.
    4. You are responsible for identifying the copyright holders of both the musical composition and the sound recording for any music you use on the Platform and for securing all necessary licenses from each.
  5. Live Performance and Streaming
    1. Music used in live sessions, live streams, and other real-time broadcasts on the Platform requires proper licensing. This obligation applies to both pre-recorded music played during streams and live musical performances by the streamer.
    2. If you perform music live on the Platform (including singing, playing instruments, or performing DJ sets), you must ensure that you hold the appropriate public performance licenses from the relevant PROs (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC) for each musical composition you perform.
    3. If you play pre-recorded music during a live stream or session (including as background music, intros, outros, or between segments), you must hold all applicable licenses for that recording, which may include a public performance license for the composition, a master use license for the sound recording, and a synchronization license if the music is paired with visual content.
    4. Celebrity Response reserves the right to mute, remove, restrict, or terminate any live stream or recorded session that uses unlicensed music. Such action may be taken during the live broadcast or after the fact, without prior notice.
    5. Repeated use of unlicensed music in live streams shall be treated as repeated copyright infringement and may result in enforcement action under the Repeat Infringer Policy described in Section 10 of this Policy.
  6. Sampling, Remixing, and Derivative Works
    1. All samples, remixes, mashups, interpolations, and other derivative works that incorporate existing copyrighted music require prior written clearance from the copyright holders of both the musical composition and the sound recording.
    2. The clearance requirement applies regardless of the length or nature of the sample. Brief samples, short loops, modified interpolations, pitch-shifted excerpts, and slowed or sped-up recordings all require proper clearance. There is no minimum duration below which clearance is not required.
    3. There is no general "fair use" exception for commercial sampling on the Platform. The Platform is a commercial environment, and the use of copyrighted music on the Platform without authorization is not excused by fair use principles. Users and Creators should not rely on fair use as a defense for using unlicensed samples or remixes.
    4. Unauthorized sampling, remixing, or creation of derivative works from copyrighted music is treated as copyright infringement on the Platform. Content containing unauthorized samples or remixes may be removed, and the uploading account may be subject to enforcement action under the Repeat Infringer Policy described in Section 10 of this Policy.
    5. If you wish to sample, remix, or create derivative works from copyrighted music, you must:
      1. identify and contact the copyright holders of both the musical composition and the sound recording;
      2. obtain written permission or a license from each copyright holder authorizing your specific intended use;
      3. comply with any conditions or restrictions imposed by the copyright holders; and
      4. retain documentation of all clearances obtained and make such documentation available to Celebrity Response upon request.
  7. AI-Generated Content
    1. Content that has been created, in whole or in part, using artificial intelligence tools, algorithms, or machine learning models ("AI-Generated Content") must be clearly disclosed as AI-generated or AI-assisted at the time of upload. You must use any labeling or disclosure tools provided by the Platform for this purpose.
    2. Celebrity Response may apply its own labels or identifiers to AI-Generated Content to promote transparency and to inform other Users and Creators that the content was produced using AI tools.
    3. Users and Creators should be aware that under current guidance from the United States Copyright Office, works generated entirely by artificial intelligence without meaningful human creative input may not qualify for copyright protection. This means that purely AI-generated works may not be eligible for copyright registration and may receive limited legal protection. Users and Creators upload AI-Generated Content at their own risk and should seek independent legal advice regarding the copyrightability of their AI-generated works.
    4. You remain fully responsible for all AI-Generated Content that you upload, post, or distribute on the Platform, including any content that infringes third-party copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights. The fact that AI-generated content was produced by a machine learning model trained on third-party data does not excuse infringement. If AI-Generated Content incorporates, reproduces, or is substantially similar to copyrighted third-party works, you may be liable for infringement.
    5. AI-Generated Content must not be used to impersonate real individuals without the express written consent of the individual being depicted. This includes, without limitation, AI-generated likenesses, voices, performances, and deepfakes. Unauthorized use of AI to impersonate real individuals violates this Policy and the impersonation rules set forth in Section 3.2 of the Acceptable Use Policy.
    6. Celebrity Response reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to restrict, limit, label, remove, or refuse AI-Generated Content on the Platform for any reason, including concerns regarding authenticity, copyright exposure, quality standards, or user safety.
  8. Content Standards
    1. All content uploaded to the Platform must comply with the content standards set forth in this Policy, the Terms of Service, and the Acceptable Use Policy, including Section 2 (Prohibited Content) of the Acceptable Use Policy.
    2. In addition to the general prohibitions set forth in the Acceptable Use Policy, the following music-specific content is expressly prohibited on the Platform:
      1. bootleg recordings, including unauthorized recordings of live concerts, private performances, or unreleased material;
      2. unauthorized cover recordings that have been uploaded without the required mechanical license or other applicable licenses;
      3. pirated music, including copies of commercial recordings that have been uploaded without authorization from the copyright holder;
      4. content that falsely claims authorship or ownership of music created by another individual or entity;
      5. content that removes, alters, or obscures copyright management information, watermarks, or metadata from music files or recordings; and
      6. any other music-related content that infringes the intellectual property rights of a third party.
    3. Celebrity Response reserves the right to remove any content that violates the standards set forth in this Section 8, the Acceptable Use Policy, or any other applicable Platform policy, with or without prior notice.
  9. DMCA Takedown Process
    1. Celebrity Response respects the intellectual property rights of others and responds to notices of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. Section 512 (the "DMCA").
    2. Designated Agent
    3. Celebrity Response has designated the following agent to receive notifications of claimed copyright infringement pursuant to 17 U.S.C. Section 512(c)(2):

Celebrity Response LLC

Attn: DMCA Agent

131 19th St

Toledo, Ohio 43604

Email: info@celebrityresponse.app

    1. Filing a DMCA Notice
    2. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied or used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement on the Platform, you may submit a written notification to our Designated Agent. To be effective under 17 U.S.C. Section 512(c)(3), your notification must include the following:
      1. a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest;
      2. identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works;
      3. identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit Celebrity Response to locate the material, including the specific URL or other identifying information;
      4. your name, address, telephone number, and email address, so that Celebrity Response may contact you;
      5. a statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
      6. a statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright that is allegedly infringed.
    3. Upon receipt of a compliant DMCA notice, Celebrity Response will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material and will notify the user who posted the material.
    4. Counter-Notice
    5. If you believe that your content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a written counter-notification to our Designated Agent. To be effective under 17 U.S.C. Section 512(g), your counter-notification must include the following:
      1. your physical or electronic signature;
      2. identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled, and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access was disabled;
      3. a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled;
      4. your name, address, and telephone number; and
      5. a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice or an agent of such person.
    6. Put-Back Procedure
    7. Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, Celebrity Response will forward the counter-notification to the party that submitted the original DMCA notice. If the original complaining party does not file a court action seeking a restraining order against the user who submitted the counter-notification within ten (10) business days of receiving the counter-notification, Celebrity Response will restore the removed material within ten (10) to fourteen (14) business days after receipt of the counter-notification.
    8. Misrepresentation Warning
    9. Under 17 U.S.C. Section 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing, or that material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees. You should consult with a legal professional before filing a DMCA notice or counter-notification if you are uncertain whether the material at issue is actually infringing or was actually removed by mistake.
  1. Repeat Infringer Policy
    1. In accordance with 17 U.S.C. Section 512(i), Celebrity Response maintains a policy for the termination of users who are repeat copyright infringers.
    2. Celebrity Response employs a three-strike approach to copyright infringement:
      1. First violation: The infringing content will be removed, and the account holder will receive a written warning notifying them of the violation and the consequences of future violations.
      2. Second violation: The infringing content will be removed, and the account holder's account will be temporarily suspended. The duration of the suspension shall be determined by Celebrity Response in its sole discretion based on the nature and severity of the violation.
      3. Third violation: The infringing content will be removed, and the account holder's account will be permanently terminated. Upon permanent termination, the user shall lose access to all content, earnings, reward points, and other account features.
    3. Celebrity Response reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to bypass the three-strike process and immediately terminate any account in cases of severe or egregious copyright infringement. Circumstances that may warrant immediate termination include, without limitation:
      1. uploading large volumes of infringing content;
      2. using the Platform as a primary vehicle for distributing pirated music or other copyrighted material;
      3. uploading infringing content for commercial gain or in connection with a pattern of willful infringement; and
      4. any other circumstances that Celebrity Response determines, in its sole discretion, constitute egregious infringement.
    4. Counter-notifications that are upheld (where the original complaining party does not file a court action within the prescribed period) shall not count as a strike under this Repeat Infringer Policy. If a strike was previously assessed in connection with a successful counter-notification, Celebrity Response will remove that strike from the account holder's record.
    5. Celebrity Response will make reasonable efforts to notify account holders of each strike assessed under this Section 10. However, failure to provide notice shall not invalidate the strike or limit Celebrity Response's right to enforce this policy.
  2. Platform Safe Harbor and Disclaimer
    1. Celebrity Response relies on the safe harbor provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. Section 512, with respect to user-generated content on the Platform. In accordance with the DMCA safe harbor requirements:
      1. Celebrity Response does not proactively monitor all user-generated content on the Platform for potential copyright infringement. The volume of content uploaded to the Platform makes comprehensive pre-screening impracticable;
      2. Celebrity Response responds expeditiously to proper DMCA takedown notices by removing or disabling access to allegedly infringing material;
      3. Celebrity Response has designated an agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement as set forth in Section 9.2 of this Policy; and
      4. Celebrity Response maintains a Repeat Infringer Policy as set forth in Section 10 of this Policy.
    2. Celebrity Response is not liable for user-generated content that infringes the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of third parties, provided that Celebrity Response complies with the applicable requirements of the DMCA.
    3. Celebrity Response does not endorse, verify, or guarantee the licensing status of any music or other content uploaded to the Platform. The presence of content on the Platform does not indicate that the content has been reviewed, approved, or cleared for copyright purposes.
    4. You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for ensuring that all content you upload to the Platform complies with applicable copyright law and that you have obtained all necessary licenses and permissions. Celebrity Response shall have no liability to you or to any third party for any claims arising from your failure to obtain proper licenses or permissions.
  3. Contact Information
    1. If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Policy, please contact us at:

Celebrity Response LLC

131 19th St

Toledo, Ohio 43604

Email: info@celebrityresponse.app

Website: https://celebrityresponse.app

    1. For DMCA takedown notices and counter-notifications, please direct all correspondence to our Designated Agent at the address and email set forth in Section 9.2 of this Policy.