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1. Educational purposes only
The Content is provided for general educational and informational purposes. It is written for independent artists, labels, and music-business professionals and is not tailored to your individual circumstances.
2. Not professional advice; no professional relationship
Nothing in the Content is legal, tax, accounting, financial, investment, insurance, or other professional advice. PMApub is not a law firm, accounting firm, financial adviser, broker-dealer, investment adviser, or licensed professional of any kind. Reading or using the Content, completing a quiz, contacting us, or using our tools does not create an attorney-client, accountant-client, fiduciary, advisory, or any other professional relationship. You should consult a qualified attorney, certified public accountant, or other licensed professional in your jurisdiction before making decisions about contracts, copyrights, royalties, taxes, business entities, fundraising, investments, or any other legal or financial matter.
3. No guarantee of accuracy, completeness, or currency
Laws, regulations, rates, fees, deadlines, and the policies and procedures of third-party organizations change, and they vary by country, state, and situation. The Content is largely written from a United States perspective. We work to keep the Content accurate, but we make no representation or warranty that it is accurate, complete, current, or suitable for your purposes, and it may contain errors or omissions. You are responsible for verifying information with official sources and qualified professionals before relying on it. If you notice an error, please tell us at support@pmapub.com.
4. No guarantee of results; examples are illustrations
We do not promise or imply any particular outcome, including income, royalties, streams, chart positions, playlist or media placements, grants, sponsorships, funding, investment, approvals, or career success. Results depend on many factors outside our control. Numbers, percentages, price points, and budgets used in examples are illustrations only and are not standards, benchmarks, or recommendations. Named people and companies in scenarios, such as “Maya” and “Nightshift Records,” are fictional.
5. Fundraising and securities notice
Nothing in the Content is an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security or investment. Offering revenue shares, equity, or other investment interests to others can be regulated by securities laws. Obtain advice from a qualified securities attorney before making any such offer.
6. Third-party organizations, products, and trademarks
Names of organizations, platforms, and products mentioned in the Content, including performing rights organizations, The MLC, SoundExchange, Luminate, Mediabase, Billboard, Stripe, streaming services, distributors, and administrators, are trademarks or names of their respective owners and are used for identification and educational purposes only. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by them unless we say so. Descriptions of how those organizations operate may be incomplete or out of date; consult their official materials.
7. Material connections and advertising
The Content refers to products and services offered by PMApub, including PMApub, ReleaseReady, CineTrack, and PMApub Admin, and PMApub benefits if you use them. These references are not a representation that our products are the best or only option. Our pages may display third-party advertising, including ads served by Google, and may in the future include affiliate links, for which we may be compensated. Advertisers and affiliates do not control our editorial content, and we do not endorse advertised products.
8. External links
Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience. We do not control, endorse, or take responsibility for those sites or their content, privacy practices, or availability.
9. Templates, tools, and downloads
Spreadsheets, templates, checklists, and other downloads are general working aids provided “as is.” They are not legal forms or contracts and are not a substitute for professional review. Do not sign or rely on any agreement or filing without review by a qualified professional. Outputs from our AI-powered tools may be inaccurate or incomplete and must be reviewed by you before use.
10. Quizzes and certificates
Quizzes and any completion certificate are for personal self-assessment and motivation only. They are not a professional credential, license, certification, or accreditation, and they do not demonstrate legal, financial, or professional competence.
11. Use at your own risk; limitation of liability
The Content is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. To the fullest extent permitted by law, PMApub, its owners, members, officers, employees, contractors, and affiliates will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, opportunities, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of, or reliance on, the Content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. You use the Content and make all decisions at your own risk. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some of the above may not apply to you; in that case our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
12. Your responsibility
You are solely responsible for your own business, legal, tax, and financial decisions, for the content you upload or publish, and for complying with the laws and the contracts that apply to you. Use of our services is also governed by our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy; if anything here conflicts with those documents, the Terms of Service control.
13. Governing law
This disclaimer is governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law rules, except where the law of your residence requires otherwise.
14. Changes and contact
We may update this disclaimer at any time by posting a new version with a revised date. Questions or corrections: support@pmapub.com.