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)

"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.
"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.
"Application" refers to any website, program, software, mobile application, or other technical system that the "Customer" intends to integrate with the "Service."
"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."
"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").
"Inspection Data" refers to music files or data uploaded by the Customer to use the Service.
"Result Data" refers to all types of data obtained as output by the Customer using the "Service."
"Workspace" refers to the unit by which use, billing, and administration of the "Service" are organized, and is classified as either a Personal Workspace or an Organization Workspace. Service agreements are concluded on a per-Workspace basis.
"Owner" refers to the "Customer" who is the party to the service agreement for a Workspace and who bears the usage fees for that Workspace.
"Member" refers to a person who uses the "Service" within a Workspace at the invitation of the "Owner."
"Credit" refers to a unit of service usage that the "Customer" acquires by paying the consideration for the "Service" in advance, and which belongs to a Workspace.
"Individual Agreement" refers to an agreement separately concluded between the "Company" and the "Customer" specifying matters such as usage volume, term, and unit price.

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

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.
A service agreement is established on a per-Workspace basis, and its party is the "Owner" of that Workspace. A "Member" uses the "Service" within the scope of the service agreement concluded by the "Owner."
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."
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.
Where the "Company" and the "Customer" have concluded an "Individual Agreement," that agreement shall prevail over these Terms with respect to matters it stipulates differently.
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")

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

Article 5 (Rights and Obligations)

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."
The "Company" shall provide the "Service" requested by the "Customer" in a stable and continuous manner.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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.
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."
The "Customer" has an obligation to pay the consideration for use of the "Service." Under the prepaid method, the "Customer" must acquire and hold Credits in advance; under the postpaid method pursuant to an "Individual Agreement," the "Customer" must pay by the due date stated on the invoice.
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."
The scope of permitted use of "Result Data" by the "Customer" is as follows:
1. The "Result Data" is the exclusive property of the Company, and the "Customer" has the right to use it within the scope prescribed by these Terms.
2. The "Customer" may commercially use only "Result Data" generated through the deduction of Credits acquired for consideration, or "Result Data" generated during the term of an "Individual Agreement."
3. "Result Data" generated through the deduction of Credits provided free of charge under Article 13 may not be used commercially.
4. Upon termination of an "Individual Agreement," commercial use of "Result Data" generated during the term of that agreement shall cease.
5. The "Customer" must use the "Result Data" within the scope prescribed by law.
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)

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 Postpaid amounts under an "Individual Agreement" by the due date stated on the invoice
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
The non-processing of "API" calls due to an insufficient Credit balance does not constitute a restriction under this Article; it is the normal operation of the prepaid method. Use resumes immediately upon the "Customer" purchasing Credits, without any separate action.
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.
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.
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)

Details of the usage fees for the "Service" and any changes thereto are posted on the "Website."
Even if usage fees change during the service agreement period, such changes shall not be applied retroactively to Credits already acquired or to "Individual Agreements" already concluded, unless there are special circumstances.
Usage fees for the "Service" are calculated by the following methods:
1. Prepaid method: The "Customer" acquires Credits in advance, and upon each "API" call, Credits are deducted according to the unit price posted on the "Website" for that call. No separate calculation period applies.
2. Individual Agreement method: Fees are calculated according to the amount and cycle (monthly, quarterly, semiannual, annual, etc.) specified in the "Individual Agreement."
3. Postpaid method: Usage during the period specified in the "Individual Agreement" is measured after that period ends and billed accordingly.
Payment methods shall be those announced by the "Company" on the "Website," such as credit cards. Bank transfer and tax invoice issuance may be supported only for "Customers" who have concluded an "Individual Agreement."
The payment currency depends on the currency supported by the payment method selected by the "Customer." The amount and currency confirmed by the "Customer" on the payment screen constitute the basis for the actual charge.

Article 8 (API Usage Conditions)

The "Customer" must comply with the "API Usage Guide" separately provided on the "Website" regarding the use of the "API."
The "Customer" may not sublease or resell the API and SDK of the "Service" itself as is (or by repackaging).
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."
The "API Key" belongs to the "Customer" and must not be shared or transferred to others.
The "Company" may impose API usage limits (Rate Limits) for service stability.
Use for purposes such as developing competing services, reverse engineering AI models, or technology theft is prohibited.
The "Company" shall not be legally liable for any failures, data errors, or damages that occur during API use.
The "Customer" is responsible for monitoring their own API usage and Credit balance. However, the "Company" shall notify the "Customer" when Auto Top-up has been executed pursuant to Article 16 and when Credits are scheduled to expire pursuant to Article 14, Paragraph 4.
The "Company" may collect and analyze API usage records to monitor for fraudulent use and maintain quality.

Chapter 2: Workspaces

Article 9 (Workspaces)

Use, billing, and administration of the "Service" are organized on a per-Workspace basis.
Workspaces are classified as follows:
1. Personal Workspace: Created for each "Customer" upon registration and used solely by the "Owner."
2. Organization Workspace: A Workspace used jointly by multiple "Members," which may be created only by "Customers" who have concluded an "Individual Agreement."
"API Keys," Credit balances, usage records, and billing information belong to their respective Workspace and are not transferable between Workspaces.
The "Owner" may transfer ownership to another "Member." Upon transfer, the status under the service agreement for that Workspace and any outstanding obligations incurred up to that point are succeeded by the new "Owner," and the former "Owner" becomes a "Member" with administrator privileges.

Article 10 (Roles and Permissions)

Each "Member" of an Organization Workspace is assigned one of the roles of Owner, Administrator, or Member. The specific permissions of each role are posted on the "Website."
Payment of usage fees and management of payment methods may be performed only by the "Owner."
The "Owner" may invite or remove "Members" and change their roles.
Even if a "Member" is removed from a Workspace, the "API Keys" and usage records created by that "Member" within the Workspace remain with the Workspace.

Article 11 (Responsibilities of the "Owner")

The "Owner" bears all usage fees incurred within the Workspace, including those arising from use by "Members."
Where a cause for restriction under Article 6, Paragraph 1 arises from the conduct of a "Member," a restriction may be imposed on that Workspace. However, prior to restricting the entire Workspace, the "Company" shall first consider a restriction limited to the relevant "Member" or the relevant "API Key."
The "Owner" bears the duty of care of a good manager with respect to the invitation, role change, and removal of "Members" and the management of "API Keys."
Where the conduct of a "Member" causes damage to the "Company" or a third party, the "Owner" bears responsibility to the extent that the "Owner" knew or could have known of such conduct and failed to take necessary measures.
The "Company" shall notify the "Owner" upon confirming that a cause under Article 6, Paragraph 1 has arisen from the conduct of a "Member."
Even where the "Owner" bears responsibility under this Article, the responsibility of the "Member" who engaged in the conduct is not thereby exempted.

Chapter 3: Credits

Article 12 (Credits)

A "Credit" is a unit of service usage that the "Customer" acquires by paying the consideration for the "Service" in advance, and the value of one Credit is determined by the amount confirmed by the "Customer" on the payment screen.
Credits belong to a Workspace.
Credits may be used only for the use of the "Service" provided by the "Company." They are not convertible into cash or any other goods or services, and may not be transferred or lent to another Workspace or to any third party.
The amount of Credits deducted upon an "API" call is determined by the per-service unit price posted on the "Website."
The "Company" records every Credit transaction, including acquisition, deduction, and expiration, on an individual basis and makes such records available for the "Customer" to review.

Article 13 (Free Credits)

The "Company" may provide a certain amount of Credits free of charge each month to Personal Workspaces so that "Customers" may use the "Service" on a trial basis. The grant date and amount are posted on the "Website."
Free Credits are not provided to Organization Workspaces.
Free Credits are provided by the "Company" to support adoption of the Service and do not constitute an obligation of performance owed to the "Customer." The "Company" may change the eligibility, amount, and conditions of such grants or discontinue them. In such case, the "Company" shall announce this on the "Website" at least 7 days prior to the change or discontinuation.
Commercial use of "Result Data" generated through the deduction of Free Credits is not permitted, pursuant to Article 5, Paragraph 12.
Free Credits are not eligible for refund.

Article 14 (Validity Period and Expiration of Credits)

The validity period of Credits is as follows:
1. Free Credits: until the last day of the month in which they are granted
2. Credits acquired for consideration: 3 years from the date of acquisition
Where an "Individual Agreement" has been concluded, the validity period stipulated in that agreement shall prevail.
Credits whose validity period has elapsed shall expire, and expired Credits are not restored.
The "Company" shall notify the "Customer" of the scheduled expiration and its timing before Credits acquired for consideration expire. Such notice shall be given by sending an email to the address registered by the "Customer" or by notification within the "Service."

Article 15 (Refund of Credits)

The "Customer" may request a refund within 30 days from the date on which Credits were acquired for consideration.
Refunds are limited to Credits that have not yet been used; Credits already deducted are excluded from refund.
Payment gateway fees may be deducted from the refund amount.
This Article applies equally to Credits acquired through Auto Top-up under Article 16, and the refund request period is calculated separately for each Auto Top-up transaction based on its own payment date.
Free Credits and Credits granted by the "Company" without consideration are not eligible for refund.
Where an "Individual Agreement" has been concluded, refunds shall be governed by that agreement.

Article 16 (Auto Top-up)

The "Customer" may configure Credits to be purchased automatically using a payment method registered in advance when the Credit balance falls to or below a threshold set by the "Customer."
Auto Top-up is executed only where the "Customer" has configured it, and upon configuration the "Customer" directly determines the following:
1. The balance threshold at which Auto Top-up is executed
2. The amount of each top-up
3. The monthly Auto Top-up limit
Where the cumulative Auto Top-up amount for the month reaches the limit under Paragraph 2, Item 3, no further Auto Top-up shall be executed for that month.
The "Customer" may disable Auto Top-up at any time within the "Service."
The "Company" shall notify the "Customer" when Auto Top-up has been executed, when it has failed, and when it has been suspended pursuant to Paragraph 3.
Where Auto Top-up is not executed due to circumstances attributable to the "Customer," such as an error, limit excess, or expiration of the registered payment method, resulting in insufficient Credits, the "Company" shall not be responsible for any resulting interruption of service use.

Article 17 (Individual Agreements)

The "Company" and the "Customer" may conclude an "Individual Agreement" separately specifying matters such as usage volume, term, unit price, minimum commitment, and level of technical support.
In the case of a Postpaid "Individual Agreement," the "Company" shall measure usage for the period specified in the agreement and issue an invoice, and the "Customer" shall pay by the due date stated on the invoice.
Where a minimum commitment applies, the committed amount may be charged even if actual usage falls below it; specific terms shall be as stipulated in the "Individual Agreement."
Organization Workspaces may be created only by "Customers" who have concluded an "Individual Agreement."

Chapter 4: Supplementary Rules

Article 18 (Amendment of these Terms)

The "Company" may amend these Terms within the scope that does not violate relevant laws.
Where the "Company" amends these Terms, it shall announce the amended content and the effective date on the "Website" from 7 days prior to the effective date. However, where the amendment is disadvantageous to the "Customer" or constitutes a material change, the "Company" shall announce it from 30 days prior to the effective date.
Where the "Company," in making the announcement under Paragraph 2, has clearly stated that failure to express refusal by the effective date shall be deemed consent, and the "Customer" has not expressly refused, the "Customer" shall be deemed to have consented to the amended Terms.
A "Customer" who does not consent to the amended Terms may terminate the service agreement before the effective date. In such case, Article 15 shall apply mutatis mutandis to Credits not yet used.
The "Company" shall make previous versions of these Terms continuously available for review on the "Website."

Article 19 (Notices)

Notices given by the "Company" to the "Customer" under these Terms may be given by sending an email to the address registered by the "Customer" for the "Service" or by notification within the "Service."
Notice to all "Customers" may be given by posting on the "Website."

Article 20 (Miscellaneous)

These Terms comply with the laws of the Republic of Korea and apply regardless of the Customer's place of residence.
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 take effect on October 12, 2026.
By this amendment, Article 9 (Miscellaneous) of the previous Terms has been moved to Article 20, and Articles 9 through 19 have been newly established.
"Customers" who were using the former Free plan before the effective date shall be transitioned to the Credit method without any separate action, and Free Credits under Article 13 shall continue to be provided.
"Customers" who were using the former Standard or Premium plan before the effective date shall continue to be governed by the usage fee provisions of the previous Terms until the end of their current billing cycle, after which they shall transition to the Credit method or to an "Individual Agreement."
The terms of agreements concluded individually with the "Company" before the effective date remain unchanged.
The previous Terms were those revised as of December 9, 2025.