Terms of Use
Effective Date: December 17, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Blacklight. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Blacklight platform, including our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Blacklight is a platform for creative professionals to build and share Electronic Press Kits (EPKs). Our service allows artists to present a public portfolio for fans alongside a password-protected "industry view" for bookers and venues.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account on Blacklight. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
Parents or legal guardians may create and manage accounts on behalf of minor performers, but the account holder must be 18 or older.
3. Account Registration
To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
Account verification is performed via phone number using SMS one-time passcodes.
4. Content Ownership
You retain full ownership of all content you upload to Blacklight. This includes but is not limited to photos, videos, music, text, and other materials ("Your Content").
By uploading Your Content, you grant Blacklight a limited, non-exclusive license to use, store, display, and distribute Your Content solely for the purpose of operating and providing the Service. This license:
- Is limited to what is necessary to operate the Service
- Does not transfer ownership of Your Content
- Terminates when you delete Your Content or your account
- Does not grant Blacklight the right to sell or sublicense Your Content
5. Staff Members
Blacklight allows account holders to invite staff members (managers, agents, etc.) to access and manage their profiles. It is important to understand that:
- Staff members you invite are your own employees, contractors, or representatives
- Blacklight has no employment or contractor relationship with your staff members
- You are responsible for the actions of staff members you authorize
- You should only grant access to individuals you trust
6. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon the rights of others
- Upload content that violates our Content Guidelines
- Impersonate another person or entity
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
- Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited communications
7. Service Availability
Blacklight reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time. In the event of a planned shutdown of the Service:
- We will provide at least 90 days notice to all users
- Data export functionality will remain available throughout the notice period
- All user data will be deleted after the notice period ends
We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service.
8. Subscriptions and Payments
Blacklight offers both free and paid subscription tiers. For paid subscriptions:
- Billing occurs on a monthly or annual basis as selected
- Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
- You may cancel your subscription at any time
- Refunds are provided in accordance with applicable law
- Price changes will be communicated in advance
In the event of payment failure, we will attempt to process the payment up to 3 times over a 7-day grace period. If payment continues to fail, your account will be downgraded to the Free tier.
9. Intellectual Property
The Blacklight platform, including its design, features, and functionality, is owned by Blacklight and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Blacklight operates under the safe harbor provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). For copyright infringement claims, please refer to our Content Guidelines for our DMCA takedown process.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
- Blacklight is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Blacklight does not guarantee any bookings, gigs, or business opportunities
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the past 12 months
11. Termination
User-Initiated Termination
You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. Upon deletion:
- Your profile and content will be permanently removed
- Your EPK subdomain will become available for others
- You may export your data before deletion
Platform-Initiated Termination
Blacklight may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or our Content Guidelines. We will provide notice and an opportunity to appeal except in cases of severe violations.
12. Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of New York, New York, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email and/or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: