Key Points from the Lecture on Sunno's Terms of Service

Introduction

• Presenter: Entertainment attorney specializing in music.
• Focus: Breaking down the terms of service for Sunno, an AI platform.
• Last Updated: Terms as of June 30th, 2024.

Understanding Terms of Service

• Purpose: Contracts you agree to when using a platform.
• Importance: Knowing what rights you give up and what rights you retain.

Overview of Sunno's Terms

• Parties Defined: Sunno Inc. provides services through its website and mobile app.
• Service Description:
  • Processes input data (code, videos, images, etc.).
  • Defines "Submission" (input data) and "Output" (results generated).

User Rights and Conduct

• Rights Granted to Sunno:
  • Users must own all submissions.
  • Sunno disclaims liability for user-uploaded content.
• Age Restriction: Users must be at least 13 years old.
• Account Limitations: No multiple free accounts; potential for account bans.

Commercial Use and Content Licensing

• Commercial Restrictions:

  • Users can't commercially use Sunno’s service or its output unless on a paid tier.
  • Possible typographical error as output should be usable commercial output.

• Content Licensing:

  • Non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual rights granted to Sunno.
  • Sunno can sublicense and assign rights broadly.

Ownership and Copyright

• Ownership Clauses:

  • Paid users retain ownership of content created during the paid subscription.
  • Sunno makes no promises about copyright registration.

• Copyright Registration:

  • Possible for AI-assisted content with original user input.
  • Users must disclose AI involvement when registering.

Free Tier Usage

• Restrictions: Outputs for personal, non-commercial use only.
• Attribution: Required for free tier users.
• Risk of Public Availability: Outputs may be publicly available and alterable by others.

Feedback and Liability Limitations

• User Feedback: Non-confidential; Sunno can use commercially.
• Liability Limitations:
  • Users assume risks; limited Sunno liability in case of disputes.

Dispute Resolution

• Arbitration and Confidentiality: Required by users in disputes.
• Statute of Limitations: Claims must be filed within one year.

Closing Thoughts

• Comparison: Sunno versus Yudo
• Concerns: Broad licensing language may deter creators.
• Conclusion: Be mindful of terms and potential implications for creators.