MIPPIA AI Music Detection API Service Terms of Use

Chapter 1: General Provisions

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of these Terms is to stipulate the rights and obligations between MIPPIA Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") and the users (hereinafter referred to as "Customers") and other necessary matters regarding the use of the MIPPIA API Platform Service provided by the Company.

Article 2 (Definition of Terms)

1. "Service" refers to all API-based services provided by the "Company," including the MIPPIA API Platform Service and all related technical support and management functions. The Service is provided to Customers through systems operated by the Company and includes APIs, developer documentation, dashboards, management tools, and service websites published by the Company.
2. "Customer" refers to a user who has agreed to these Terms and entered into a service agreement with the "Company" to use the "Service" after agreeing to the Terms of Service.
3. "Application" refers to any website, program, software, mobile application, or other technical system that the "Customer" intends to integrate with the "Service."
4. "API Key" refers to an authentication value assigned by the "Company" to the "Customer" to identify that the "Application" using the "API" is an "Application" that has received approval from the "Company."
5. "API" stands for Application Programming Interface and refers to the interface and specifications provided by the "Company" for the "Customer's" "Application" to call and integrate with the functions provided by the "Service." The types and contents of APIs provided by the "Company" are as posted on the Service website (hereinafter referred to as the "Website").
6. "Inspection Data" refers to music files or data uploaded by the Customer to use the Service.
7. "Result Data" refers to all types of data obtained as output by the Customer using the "Service."

Article 3 (Conclusion of Service Agreement and Priority of Effect)

1. A service agreement for the "Service" is established when the "Customer" agrees to these Terms and registers as a member to use the "Service," and the "Company" accepts such registration.
2. The "Company" assigns an identification number to the "Customer" upon registration for the "Service" for smooth service provision, and the identification number is used for the operation and quality improvement of the "Service."
3. The "Company" may specify the scope of use, available hours, number of uses, and usage fees in providing the "Service." Such terms of provision are announced through the "Website," and the "Customer" may only use the "Service" in accordance with such specified terms.
4. Matters not specified in these Terms shall be governed by the Terms of Service, relevant laws, commercial practices, and service-specific guidelines specified on the "Website."

Article 4 (Provision of the "Service")

1. The "Company" provides the "Customer" with a system to use the "API" and documentation for such use.
2. The "Company" provides the "Customer" with a system to view "API" usage status and billing details.
3. The "Company" posts service policies such as the types of "APIs" available to the "Customer," usage limits, and pricing plans on the "Website" for the "Customer" to review.

Article 5 (Rights and Obligations)

1. The "Customer" acquires the right to use the "Service" within the scope permitted by these Terms and the "Website" through the service agreement, and this does not in any case mean the acquisition of intellectual property rights or related rights concerning the "Service" beyond the limited usage rights, nor does it mean the acquisition of rights to the "Result Data."
2. The "Company" shall provide the "Service" requested by the "Customer" in a stable and continuous manner.
3. The "Company" collects and stores the "Customer's" personal information for the smooth operation of the "Service" and does not provide it to third parties without the "Customer's" consent, except as permitted by relevant laws.
4. In accordance with the "Company's" Privacy Policy, various information collected during the "Customer's" use of the "Service" may be stored and replicated on servers of the "Company" and other parties designated by the "Company" (hereinafter referred to as the "Company, etc.") and may be used for the operation and quality improvement of the "Service."
5. The "Customer" shall secure the rights and necessary consents to information provided or transmitted from the "Application" to the "Company, etc." through lawful procedures so that such information can be lawfully stored and utilized. In particular, for information including personal information, lawful consent or notification procedures must be followed in accordance with relevant laws such as the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, and the "Company" may request confirmation that the "Customer" has complied with such procedures.
6. The "Customer" has an obligation to verify the copyright of the "Inspection Data" and secure appropriate rights before using the "Service." In particular, where required under copyright law, appropriate usage permission must be obtained. The Customer is responsible for any copyright issues that may arise from failure to comply with this obligation.
7. The "Company" may utilize the "Inspection Data" within the scope necessary for service operation. The "Company" respects the copyright of the "Inspection Data" provided by the "Customer."
8. The "Company" shall not bear any civil or criminal liability even if the "Inspection Data" infringes or has been infringed upon by the copyright of others.
9. The "Company" shall endeavor to provide convenience to the "Customer" in procedures and matters related to contracts with the "Customer," including the use, modification, and termination of the "Service."
10. The "Customer" has an obligation to pay the usage fees determined by the "Company" on the designated date.
11. The "Customer" shall not reproduce, store, process, distribute, or provide to third parties the Result Data of the "Service" beyond the scope permitted by these Terms without the prior consent of the "Company."
12. The scope of permitted use of "Result Data" by the "Customer" is as follows: The "Result Data" is the exclusive property of the Company, and the "Customer" has the right to use it during the contract period. Commercial use is permitted during the paid subscription period of the "Service," and all "Result Data" is prohibited from commercial use upon termination of the contract. The "Customer" must use the "Result Data" within the scope prescribed by law.
13. The "Company" may request, according to the "Company's" policy, that the "Company's" logo or designated mark be displayed on all Result Data generated by the "Customer" using the "Service," and the "Customer" must comply with such requests.

Article 6 (Restriction of Service Use)

1. The "Company" may temporarily restrict the "Customer's" use of the "Service" if the "Customer" fails to pay the appropriate consideration for the "Service" or engages in abusive behavior regarding the "Service" as follows:
   1. Failure to pay the usage fees for the "Service"
   2. If the "Application" engages in the following activities:
      • Accessing the service system without proper authorization or beyond authorized access
      • Damaging, destroying, altering, or forging the service system or data, or interfering with system operation
      • Sending malicious mass signals or data to the service system or causing it to process fraudulent commands
      • Simply reselling the service
   3. If there is reasonable suspicion that the "Application" has been hacked or infected with a virus or malicious code
   4. If it is confirmed that appropriate security updates are not being made to the "Application" and it is deemed a risk factor to the "Company's" operation of the "Service"
   5. If the "Service" is used for purposes that undermine national or social public interest
   6. If the "Service" is used for criminal activities or activities contrary to public morals and order
   7. If the "Application" is reported or confirmed to contain the following illegal content:
      • Reports or confirmation of content that damages or insults others' reputation
      • Reports or confirmation of content that infringes on others' rights (copyright, trademark rights, portrait rights, etc.)
   8. If the "Customer" violates relevant laws, these Terms, or terms of use
2. The "Company" shall lift the usage restriction without delay when it determines that the cause attributable under Paragraph 1 of this Article has been resolved.
3. If the "Customer" fails to resolve the cause within a reasonable period after the usage restriction due to the cause attributable under Paragraph 1 of this Article, the "Company" may terminate the service agreement and permanently restrict service use.
4. The "Customer" has an obligation to compensate for damages incurred by the "Company" due to the cause attributable under Paragraph 1 of this Article within 3 months.

Article 7 (Service Usage Fees)

1. Details of the usage fees for the "Service" and any changes thereto are posted on the "Website."
2. Even if usage fees change during the service agreement period, such changes shall not be applied retroactively to the current usage period of the "Service" unless there are special circumstances.
3. Usage fees for the "Service" are calculated on a monthly basis from the 1st to the last day of each month.

Article 8 (API Usage Conditions)

1. The "Customer" must comply with the "API Usage Guide" separately provided on the "Website" regarding the use of the "API."
2. The "Customer" may not sublease or resell the API and SDK of the "Service" itself as is (or by repackaging).
3. The "Result Data" of the "Service" is not guaranteed to be perfect and cannot replace professional judgment. The "Customer" agrees that the "Company" is not responsible for the "Result Data."
4. The "API Key" belongs to the "Customer" and must not be shared or transferred to others.
5. The "Company" may impose API usage limits (Rate Limits) for service stability.
6. Use for purposes such as developing competing services, reverse engineering AI models, or technology theft is prohibited.
7. The "Company" shall not be legally liable for any failures, data errors, or damages that occur during API use.
8. The "Customer" is responsible for monitoring their own API usage and billing status, and the "Company" is not responsible for unexpected charges.
9. The "Company" may collect and analyze API usage records to monitor for fraudulent use and maintain quality.

Article 9 (Miscellaneous)

1. These Terms comply with the laws of the Republic of Korea and apply regardless of the Customer's place of residence.
2. Even if any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court or competent tribunal, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable without being affected.

Supplementary Provisions

These Terms were revised as of December 9, 2025.