Effective Date: January 1st, 2025
Last updated: December 8, 2025
Welcome to the not-actually-binding-but-still-important introduction to our Terms of Use!
We get it—it can feel like you’re slogging through a three-hour jam session on a single chord. But reading and agreeing to these terms is essential before you can use Sleeve. We’ve kept the legalese at a minimum and tried to keep things easy to follow—no magnifying glass needed, we promise. This introduction is provided for clarity and is not legally binding.
Still, this intro is just a quick overview. The Terms that follow are legally binding, so let’s start by answering the three biggest questions you might have:
1. Am I surrendering the rights to my music?
Not at all. We only need the standard permissions necessary to run the platform for you—like the right to host your music, stream or sell it on your behalf, display your artwork or lyrics, or any other content you share on Sleeve.
2. What can I upload? Are cover songs allowed?
You must fully own or control every right to the music and content you upload. If you’re posting a cover, you need explicit written permission from the original rights holder. This applies whether you’re selling music or sharing it with paying members. If it’s your song but you co-wrote or recorded with others, make sure they’re also on board before you upload it to Sleeve.
1. What happens with my personal information on Sleeve?
We only use your data as described in our Privacy Policy. Artists you support can see certain information about you, like your email address, so they can connect and share updates with you.
2. Does the artist get only a tiny fraction of what I pay?
Nope. Sleeve’s model is designed so artists earn the lion’s share of every purchase. We take a modest 10% platform fee on subscriptions and sales—just enough to keep building a platform that helps them connect with you seamlessly, plus any third-party payment processing fees. You can check out our handy calculator if you want to see the potential.
And with that, read on for the official (legally binding) Terms of Use.
Welcome to SleeveFM, Inc. (“SleeveFM,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, services, or applications (collectively, the “Service”). Please read these Terms carefully.
By accessing or using Sleeve (the “Service”), you agree to these Terms of Use (“Terms”) as well as any additional guidelines or policies referenced herein (collectively, the “Agreement”). These include, without limitation, our Privacy Policy, Content Guidelines, and any other rules or procedures we publish occasionally.
Your participation in the Service is also subject to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy, Copyright Policy, and Acceptable Use and Moderation Policy. By agreeing to these Terms, you also agree to be bound by these additional terms and policies, which are incorporated by reference. From time to time, specific features may be offered under separate beta terms, which will be presented to you when you opt into those features.
If you create an account or use the Service on behalf of a company, label, band, or other “Artist Entity,” you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity and its represented artists to these Terms.
You must be at least 18 to use the Service. If you are not, you may only use the Service under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms. If you are a minor who wishes to sell music or merchandise, your parent or guardian must create or approve your account and assume responsibility for all transactions. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone, at any time, for any reason.
We may update or change these Terms and any related policies at our discretion. If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or other methods before the changes take effect. Continued use of the Service after changes go into effect signifies your acceptance of the updated Terms.
In addition to any per-transaction fees (see Section 3.4), Sleeve may charge subscription fees for access to certain features of the Service (for example: artist websites, custom domains, newsletters, fan CRM, releases, or other premium tools).
3.1.1 Plans and Pricing
We may offer different plan types (such as monthly and annual plans) with different features, limits, and prices. Current plan options and pricing are described on our pricing page or within the Service. Unless we say otherwise in writing, prices are:
You agree to pay all fees and charges associated with your account in accordance with the pricing and billing terms in effect at the time a fee is due and payable.
We may change the pricing and/or structure of our plans from time to time. If we make material changes to your then-current plan or pricing, we will provide notice in advance, and the changes will take effect at the start of your next billing period (or as otherwise stated in the notice). Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any price change constitutes your acceptance of the new pricing.
3.1.2 Auto-Renewal and Cancellation
Unless otherwise stated at sign-up, all paid subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period (for example, monthly or annually) at the then-current rate for your plan.
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by following the instructions we provide. If you cancel, your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period, and will not renew. We do not provide refunds or credits for partial billing periods, except where required by law or where we explicitly state otherwise in writing.
If we are unable to process payment for your subscription (for example, due to an expired card or failed charge), we may suspend or downgrade your access to paid features until payment is successfully processed.
3.1.3 Trials, Promotions, and Discounts
From time to time, we may offer free trials, grace periods, promotional pricing, or discounted “locked-in” rates to certain users or groups (for example, artists who joined before a specific launch date). Any such offers will be described at the time you sign up for them and may be subject to additional terms or eligibility criteria.
Unless otherwise stated:
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any trial, promotion, or discount at any time, in accordance with applicable law and any specific terms presented with that offer.
3.1.4 Taxes
You are responsible for all taxes, duties, and governmental charges associated with your subscription and use of the Service, other than taxes based on SleeveFM’s net income. Where required by law, we will collect applicable taxes at checkout and remit them on your behalf.
SleeveFM allows you to connect a custom domain (for example, yourdomain.com) to your artist site. This feature is optional and requires you to maintain an active subscription plan.
Domain Ownership and Responsibility
You must own or control any domain you connect to Sleeve. You are solely responsible for:
SleeveFM is not responsible for lapses in registration, DNS misconfiguration, or downtime caused by your domain provider or third-party services.
SSL Certificates and DNS Verification
By connecting a custom domain, you authorize SleeveFM to:
You agree not to interfere with these processes, as doing so may break or disable your domain integration.
Suspension or Removal of a Connected Domain
SleeveFM may remove, disable, or suspend a custom domain at any time, without prior notice, if:
We may also temporarily disable a domain to perform maintenance, security checks, or system upgrades.
Limitations
SleeveFM makes no guarantees regarding:
Use of a custom domain is at your own risk.
First and foremost, you own what you create. Any original content you post, upload, share, store, or otherwise provide to Sleeve remains yours and is protected by copyright and any other applicable intellectual property laws.
That includes publications, subscriber lists, any other text or photos you upload to your subdomain on Sleeve, and any information you provide to obtain a Sleeve username and account. It also includes any comments posted on any current or future discussion board features on Sleeve.
By submitting content, you grant SleeveFM a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and transferable license to host, reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, publicly display, and perform your content in connection with the operation of the Service. This includes sublicensing these rights to third parties as needed to operate the platform (e.g., content delivery networks).
Anything posted, uploaded, shared, stored, or otherwise provided through Sleeve is referred to as a “Post” in these Terms. There are a few rules that apply to all Posts:
We reserve the right to remove any content from Sleeve at any time, for any reason (including, but not limited to, if someone alleges you contributed that content in violation of these Terms), in our sole discretion, and without notice. SleeveFM retains sole discretion over the organization, promotion, and display of content on the Service. We may choose to feature, de-list, or otherwise modify how content is presented without notice or obligation.
SleeveFM may change subscription prices or introduce new fees at any time. Such changes will take effect at the start of the next billing period unless expressly stated otherwise.
Artists who joined prior to this release and activate a paid plan during the grace period will retain their promotional “locked-in” rate so long as their subscription remains continuously active. Any lapse, cancellation, failed payment, or downgrade that interrupts the subscription will terminate the locked-in rate, and future billing will occur at SleeveFM’s then-current standard pricing.
By uploading content to SleeveFM, you represent and warrant that:
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and share your information. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of your information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
SleeveFM provides a technology platform and does not offer legal, tax, or financial advice. You are solely responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable laws and regulations (including copyright, tax obligations, and consumer protection laws) in connection with your use of the Service. You should consult your own advisors to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.
SleeveFM reserves the right to investigate suspected violations of these Terms, including through manual or automated review of account activity. We may request documentation or conduct audits in connection with such investigations, and failure to cooperate may result in account suspension or termination.
If your content is removed, we will notify you and provide a reason for the removal. You may appeal the decision by contacting our support team. SleeveFM reserves the right to make the final determination regarding the removal of content.
The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. SleeveFM disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SleeveFM, Inc. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service. If the content you purchased or subscribed to is removed from the Service (e.g., due to legal or DMCA issues), you agree that SleeveFM is not obligated to provide refunds or otherwise compensate you for lost access.
SleeveFM is not responsible for the actions or omissions of third-party services or platforms integrated with our Service, such as payment processors or hosting providers.
To the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, under no circumstances and under no legal theory shall Sleeve, its licensors or its suppliers be liable to you or to any other person for:
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SleeveFM and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:
SleeveFM may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, for any reason, without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. If your account is terminated due to violation of these Terms, SleeveFM may revoke your ability to export fan email lists. SleeveFM reserves the right to suspend, modify, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice, and without liability to you.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, New York City, borough of Manhattan, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The arbitration shall take place in the State of New York, New York City, borough of Manhattan, and decisions rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and binding. You and SleeveFM agree to waive the right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.
SleeveFM reserves the right to update or change these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated Terms on our website. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
SleeveFM, Inc.
Email: terms@sleevefm.com
By using Sleeve, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.