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Madetopop – Terms of Service

Last updated & effective: 23 June 2025

Read this carefully. These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) form a binding agreement between you (“you,” “your,” or the “Creator”) and Madetopop Technologies, Inc. (“Madetopop,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) governing your access to and use of Madetopop’s websites, dashboards, APIs, and any related mobile or desktop applications (collectively, the “Service”).

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Service in any manner—whether via web, API, or third-party integration—you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional guidelines or policies we post (together, the “Agreement”). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Eligibility

  • Age. You must be 18 years or older (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher) to register or use Madetopop.
  • Prohibited Content. The Service must not be used to upload, store, process, watermark, detect, transmit, or distribute:
    • sexual content of any kind (including but not limited to nudity, erotic material, or pornography);
    • content that is illegal, infringing, defamatory, harassing, hateful, or otherwise unlawful;
    • content that violates any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, or publicity.
  • Authority. You represent that you have all rights, licenses, and permissions necessary to upload each work you submit to Madetopop and to embed Madetopop’s invisible watermark into it.

3. Service Description

Madetopop provides a cloud-hosted pipeline that:

  1. accepts audio, image, or video files you upload (or supply via API/webhook);
  2. embeds a watermark payload configured by the subscriber;
  3. returns a watermarked file for the user;
  4. analyzes leaked media you upload later and reports the detected watermark (if any and if retrievable).

Madetopop does not guarantee that all watermarked media will be detectable at a later date. Media tampering or compression may render watermarks undetectable by Madetopop.

We may add, change, or disable features at any time. Certain beta or experimental features may be offered “as-is” with no guarantees.

4. Plans, Fees & Payment

Madetopop offers subscription tiers such as (Cheap, Pretty-Good, Awesome) and per-use overages as described on our pricing page. All fees are in U.S. dollars, non-refundable, and due in advance unless we state otherwise in writing. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled before the next billing date.

You authorize Madetopop (and our payment processor) to charge your selected payment method for all applicable fees and taxes. Late or failed payments may result in suspension or termination of your account.

5. Rules & Conduct

Using the Service, you agree NOT to:

  • violate any law or regulation;
  • upload or process Prohibited Content (Section 2);
  • attempt to decompile, reverse engineer, or otherwise discover Madetopop’s source code or watermarking algorithms;
  • interfere with or disrupt the Service or our networks;
  • rent, lease, sublicense, sell, or resell access to Madetopop;
  • misrepresent the origin of any leaked media you submit for detection;
  • exceed your plan’s quotas without paying the applicable overage fees.

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action—including removal of content, suspension, or termination—if we believe any use violates these Terms.

6. Intellectual-Property Rights

6.1 Your Content

Except for the watermark payload we embed, you own and retain all rights in the audiovisual works you upload (“User Content”). You grant Madetopop a worldwide, non-exclusive license to host, process, and analyze your User Content solely to operate, improve, and provide the Service.

6.2 Madetopop IP

All technology, code, trademarks, and documentation comprising the Service (excluding User Content) are and remain Madetopop’s exclusive property. No rights are granted except as expressly stated herein.

7. DMCA & Takedown Policy

Madetopop respects the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”). If you believe your copyrighted work has been used via the Service in a manner that constitutes infringement, please send a compliant notice to us. We may remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material and, where appropriate, terminate repeat infringers.

8. Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you breach these Terms or if required by law. You may cancel at any time via your dashboard; however, no refunds are provided for amounts already paid. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (e.g., licenses, disclaimers, limitations, indemnities) will survive.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” MADETOPOP DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES—EXPRESS OR IMPLIED—INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that our watermark will always be recoverable from your content.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MADETOPOP AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND SUPPLIERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR BUSINESS; OR FOR ANY DIRECT DAMAGES EXCEEDING THE GREATER OF US $300 OR THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID MADETOPOP IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM AROSE.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Madetopop and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from: (a) your use or misuse of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your User Content.

12. Changes to Terms

Madetopop may modify these Terms at any time. If we do, we’ll post the updated version with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

13. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

Informal Resolution. Contact us first. Arbitration. If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, it will be settled by binding arbitration in San Francisco, California, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Class Action Waiver. Disputes must be brought in an individual capacity, not as a class action. California law (excluding conflict-of-laws rules) governs these Terms, except that the Federal Arbitration Act governs the arbitration clause.

14. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email us.

Madetopop – Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23 June 2025

Madetopop cares about your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

| Category | Examples | Source | | -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------- | | Account Info | Name, email, password hash | Provided by you | | Payment Info | Card token, billing address (processed by Stripe) | Provided by you / Payment processor | | Content Data | Videos, images, audio, frames, and leak samples you upload | Provided by you | | Usage Data | IP address, device/browser type, timestamps, API calls, error logs | Automatic | | Inference Data | Watermark payloads, detection results, quota usage | Automatic | | Cookies / Similar Tech | Session ID, analytics cookies | Automatic |

Madetopop does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected data to:

  • operate and maintain the Service (e.g., queue watermark jobs, detect leaks);
  • secure the Service, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms;
  • bill and process payments;
  • debug, analyze performance, and improve features;
  • communicate with you about your account, product updates, and (if you opt in) marketing;
  • comply with legal obligations (e.g., DMCA takedowns, court orders).

3. Sharing & Disclosure

We share your information only:

  1. With vendors & subprocessors (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Stripe) under contractual duty of confidentiality and solely to provide the Service;
  2. If required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety of Madetopop, our users, or the public;
  3. In a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition), subject to standard notice and opt-out rights;
  4. With your consent (e.g., when you link your Patreon account).

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

4. Security

We employ technical and organizational safeguards—including encryption in transit, strict access controls, regular audits, and hardened storage—to protect your data. No system is completely secure, but we strive to keep risk low.

5. Data Retention

User Content is retained for up to 30 days, but variable to change, after watermarking (unless you delete it sooner) so you can re-download files or audit detections. Logs and account data are kept as long as you have an account and as required for legitimate business purposes or legal compliance.

6. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data and to object to or restrict certain processing. Submit requests to us. We will verify your identity before honoring any request.

7. International Transfers

Madetopop is based in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to transferring your information to the U.S. and wherever our or our subprocessors’ servers are located.

8. Children

The Service is not intended for anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us personal data, contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If changes are material, we will notify you (e.g., via email or prominent notice). Continued use of the Service after the effective date means you accept the new policy.

10. Contact

For privacy questions, data-subject requests, or complaints, email us or write to:

Madetopop Technologies, Inc.

Questions?

If you have any questions about these terms or our privacy policy, contact us.