Copyright Policy
Hearby respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This Copyright Policy outlines our approach to copyright protection and compliance.
1. Hearby Copyright Ownership
© 2025 Hearby. All rights reserved.
The following materials are owned by Hearby and protected by copyright law:
- The Hearby mobile application and its source code
- This website and all its content
- Hearby logos, trademarks, and brand elements
- App interface design and user experience
- Marketing materials and documentation
- Original graphics, icons, and visual elements
2. Music Content and Third-Party Rights
Music Streaming Integration
Hearby integrates with third-party music services including:
- Spotify: All music content accessed through Spotify is owned by Spotify and its licensors
- Apple Music: All music content accessed through Apple Music is owned by Apple and its licensors
- Other Services: Content from any integrated music service remains the property of that service and its content owners
Music Sharing Compliance
When using Hearby to share music information:
- You may only share music you have legal access to through your music service subscriptions
- Hearby displays metadata (song titles, artists, album names) but does not stream or distribute copyrighted audio
- You must comply with the terms of service of your music streaming platforms
- Sharing is limited to currently playing information, not actual audio files
3. User-Generated Content
Your Content Rights
You retain ownership of any original content you create or share through Hearby, including:
- Profile information and photos
- Comments and messages
- Playlist names and descriptions you create
License to Hearby
By sharing content through Hearby, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to:
- Display your content to other users as part of the service
- Process and store your content on our servers
- Make technical reproductions necessary for the app to function
4. DMCA Compliance
Hearby complies with the DMCA and responds to valid copyright infringement claims.
Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed on Hearby, please provide:
- A description of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
- Location of the allegedly infringing material on Hearby
- Your contact information (address, phone number, email)
- A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized
- A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
- Your physical or electronic signature
Counter-Notification
If you believe content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification including:
- Identification of the removed content and its location
- A statement under penalty of perjury that removal was due to mistake or misidentification
- Your contact information and consent to jurisdiction
- Your physical or electronic signature
5. Repeat Infringer Policy
Hearby reserves the right to terminate accounts of users who are found to be repeat copyright infringers in accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws.
6. Fair Use and Educational Purpose
Hearby supports fair use principles. Music sharing through our platform is intended for:
- Personal discovery and social connection
- Non-commercial sharing of musical preferences
- Educational and cultural exchange
- Community building around shared musical interests
7. Third-Party Trademarks
The following are trademarks of their respective owners:
- Spotify® is a trademark of Spotify AB
- Apple Music® and iTunes® are trademarks of Apple Inc.
- Other music service names and logos are trademarks of their respective companies
Hearby's use of these trademarks is purely for integration and identification purposes.
8. Open Source and Attribution
Hearby uses various open-source technologies and libraries. We provide proper attribution to:
- Open-source frameworks and libraries used in development
- Icon libraries and design resources
- Third-party APIs and services
Full attribution details are available in our app documentation.
9. International Copyright
Hearby respects international copyright laws and treaties, including:
- The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
- The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Treaty
- Local copyright laws in jurisdictions where Hearby operates
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Copyright Policy to reflect changes in law, our services, or business practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Copyright Contact Information
For copyright-related inquiries, DMCA notices, or other intellectual property matters:
Email: copyright@hearby.app
DMCA Agent: legal@hearby.app
Address: [Your Company Legal Address]
Phone: [Your Legal Contact Number]
Response Time
We respond to copyright inquiries and DMCA notices within 48 hours and take appropriate action within 72 hours of receiving valid notices.