Splice
Splice requires forced arbitration and blocks class actions. They claim perpetual, irrevocable rights to user-uploaded audio content and explicitly allow using user content to train their AI systems. Users can only download a limited number of sounds per month through a credit system.
Splice added a whole new product called 'Create,' which is an AI-powered music studio app with its own token system for AI features. There's now a blanket rule saying you can't use any part of Splice to train AI models — this used to only apply to specific features. Also, the old 'Create Tool' feature is now called 'Stacks,' and the company reorganized how the terms are structured throughout.
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Splice requires forced arbitration and blocks class actions. They claim perpetual, irrevocable rights to user-uploaded audio content and explicitly allow using user content to train their AI systems. Users can only download a limited number of sounds per month through a credit system.
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Notable Clauses
“you further acknowledge and agree that the User Audio and/or Mic Capture is original to you, you hold all necessary rights in and to the User Audio and/or Mic Capture, as applicable and hereby grant Splice a fully paid, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive and...”
“You and we agree that any dispute, claim, or request for relief by or against the Splice relating in any way to your access to or use of the Service or the Agreement will be resolved by binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that (a) you and we may assert claims or seek relief in small cl...”
“ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS, AND REQUESTS FOR RELIEF WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT MUST BE ARBITRATED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT ON A CLASS OR COLLECTIVE BASIS.”
“After your initial subscription period, and again after any subsequent subscription period, your subscription will automatically renew on the first day following the end of such period (each a "Renewal Date") and continue for an additional equivalent period, AND YOUR PAYMENT PROVIDER AUTOMATICALLY W...”
“TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE SPLICE ENTITIES TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF OR ANY INABILITY TO USE ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICE OR OTHERWISE UNDER THESE TERMS, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER ...”
“If you violate any provision of the Agreement or otherwise misuse the Service, Splice may, at its sole discretion, terminate the Agreement or suspend or terminate your access to the Service.”
“You have the right to opt out of the provisions of this Arbitration Agreement by sending written notice of your decision to opt out to: support@splice.com , within thirty (30) days after first becoming subject to this Arbitration Agreement.”
“use the Sounds as source or training material for generative or other types of artificial intelligence models.”
Protect Yourself
ACTIONABLESettings and actions you can take to limit your exposure
Opt Out of Forced Arbitration
Email Splice within 30 days to preserve your right to sue in court instead of being forced into arbitration
- Email support@splice.com within 30 days of creating your account
- Include your name, address, username, email, and clear statement: 'I want to opt out of the Arbitration Agreement'
- Keep a copy of your sent email as proof
Turn Off Auto-Renewal
Prevent automatic subscription charges and price increases by disabling auto-renewal
- Log into your Splice account
- Go to Account → Billing section
- Cancel or modify your subscription before the renewal date
Delete User Audio Before Canceling
Remove your uploaded audio content before canceling to ensure it's deleted from their servers
- Go to your Stack detail pages in the Create Tool
- Delete each User Audio file individually
- Or delete entire Stacks containing your audio
- Wait for deletion to process before canceling subscription
Download Your Content Library
Export all sounds and content you've licensed before canceling to maintain access
- Go to your Splice library
- Re-download all sounds you've previously credited
- Export any Stacks or projects you want to keep
- Save certified licenses for commercial use documentation
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