Who’s Got Next Music™ Terms of Service
Effective Date: August 21, 2025
Welcome to Who’s Got Next Music! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Who’s Got Next Music™ (“WGNM,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), including our website, mobile applications, SMS programs, and related services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Services.
2. Eligibility
- General Access: Anyone may register an account to listen, vote, and engage with artist content.
- Competition Participation: To participate as an artist in competitions, you must be at least 18 years old. You must affirm your age upon registration. Misrepresentation may result in termination without refund.
- Under 18: Users under 18 may access listening, playlists, voting, and purchases with parental consent.
3. Content Ownership & License
- You retain ownership of all content you upload.
- By submitting content, you grant WGNM a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, distribute, and promote your content in connection with the Services.
- Prohibited content includes copyrighted material you do not own, hate speech, pornography, or anything unlawful. We may remove prohibited content within 24 hours and suspend repeat offenders.
4. Payments, Subscriptions & Refunds
- All purchases are final and non-refundable, except if a contest is canceled, in which case entry fees will be refunded.
- Chargebacks may result in suspension or termination of your account.
- Subscription plans automatically renew unless canceled before the billing period ends. No partial refunds are provided.
5. Fan Voting & Contest Rules
- Contest outcomes are determined exclusively by fan votes.
- Votes cannot be bought, transferred, or otherwise manipulated. Fraudulent votes may result in disqualification.
- Contest structure includes Round 1 (Audio Submission), Round 2 (Visual/Storytelling), and Round 3 (Live Performance).
6. Mobile and SMS Communications
By providing your mobile number and opting into SMS communications, you consent to receive automated and non-automated text messages from WGNM and its service providers. These may include promotional, transactional, and personalized communications.
- Consent is not required to make a purchase.
- Standard message and data rates may apply.
- Message frequency varies by user activity.
- You may opt out at any time by replying STOP (or recognized keywords such as QUIT, END, CANCEL, or UNSUBSCRIBE).
- For assistance, text HELP or contact support@whosgotnextmusic.com.
- Even after opting out of marketing messages, you may still receive transactional or account-related texts (e.g., purchase confirmations, login verifications).
7. Data Privacy & Analytics (SMS-Related)
- WGNM may collect and store information about your SMS interactions (delivery status, clicks, opt-outs) to improve Services and ensure compliance.
- Your data will not be sold to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
- All SMS data is processed consistent with our Privacy Policy.
8. International Users (SMS-Related)
- SMS programs are primarily supported for U.S. and Canadian users.
- Availability may vary by country and carrier. International messaging fees may apply.
- By opting into SMS outside the U.S. or Canada, you consent to your data being transferred and stored in the United States.
9. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Harass, abuse, or threaten others.
- Post unlawful or harmful content.
- Use the Services to collect data without authorization.
- Misuse WGNM’s SMS program (e.g., spoofing numbers, interfering with delivery, abusing opt-out commands).
Violations may result in account suspension or termination.
10. Advertisements & Third-Party Services
- WGNM may display advertisements in the future; you will be notified of material changes.
- Third-party links and integrations may be subject to separate terms.
11. App Store & Carrier Policies
SMS programs are subject to carrier rules and may not be available on all networks.
You must also comply with Apple App Store, Google Play, or other third-party platform terms that affect SMS delivery or Services.
12. Changes to Services
WGNM may change or discontinue Services, contests, or SMS programs at any time.
Significant changes (such as billing or SMS program changes) will be communicated via email, in-app notices, or SMS where appropriate.
Continued use of Services after updates constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.
13. Governing Law & Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. Disputes will be resolved through mandatory arbitration in Georgia, unless prohibited by law.
14. Liability Limitations
The Services are provided “as is.” WGNM disclaims liability for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
15. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless WGNM, its affiliates, and partners from claims arising from your use of the Services, including misuse of SMS communications or failure to update your phone number after opting in.
16. EU Withdrawal Rights
EU users have a 14-day right of withdrawal unless digital content has been downloaded or accessed, which waives the right to a refund.
