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This Legal Notice governs access to and use of the Van-Lex Records website, content, and associated services. By accessing this website or engaging with content released under the Van-Lex Records brand, you acknowledge and agree to the terms set forth herein.
All content published, displayed, distributed, or otherwise made available by Van-Lex Records, including but not limited to musical works, sound recordings, lyrics, audiovisual materials, artwork, logos, branding elements, website text, and metadata (collectively, the “Content”), is the exclusive property of Van-Lex Records and/or its affiliated artists, licensors, or rights-holders. All rights are reserved. No Content may be reproduced, distributed, publicly performed, synchronized, modified, or otherwise exploited without prior written authorization, except as expressly permitted by law.
All lyrical compositions released under the Van-Lex Records brand are conceived, written, and authored by human creators and constitute original works of authorship protected under applicable copyright laws. Musical compositions and sound recordings are protected by domestic and international intellectual property statutes, treaties, and conventions, including copyright, neighboring rights, and related rights. No software, automated process, or digital system shall be deemed an author, performer, or rights-holding entity with respect to any work released by Van-Lex Records. Van-Lex Records reserves or administers all applicable publishing rights, including mechanical rights, performance rights, synchronization rights, and derivative rights, subject to contractual arrangements with contributing artists and licensors.
Van-Lex Records employs a variety of modern digital production tools, software-assisted processes, and automated systems as part of its creative, technical, and post-production workflows. These tools may be used in connection with sound design, arrangement, vocal processing, editing, mixing, mastering, and other production activities. All such tools are operated under direct human supervision, creative direction, and editorial control. Human creators retain final authority over all artistic, compositional, and editorial decisions.
Van-Lex Records affirms that all creative intent, authorship, and originality embodied in its releases are the result of human intellectual creation. All rights vest exclusively in human authors and authorized rights-holders. No digital tool, automated system, or production technology shall be deemed to possess authorship, moral rights, or ownership interests in any work released by the label.
Van-Lex Records distributes content through third-party platforms, distributors, and digital service providers worldwide. The label complies with applicable disclosure, metadata, and content requirements imposed by such platforms. Any disclosures regarding production methods shall accurately reflect human authorship and creative oversight.
Unsolicited materials submitted to Van-Lex Records are submitted at the sender’s own risk. Submission does not create any obligation, partnership, or contractual relationship. Van-Lex Records assumes no responsibility for the protection or confidentiality of unsolicited submissions.
Van-Lex Records provides its website and content “as is” and makes no warranties regarding uninterrupted access, accuracy, or suitability for any particular purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Van-Lex Records shall not be liable for any damages arising from use of the website or its content.
Van-Lex Records reserves the right to amend these Terms of Use as necessary to reflect changes in law, regulation, platform requirements, or business practices.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Van-Lex Records is established.
Van-Lex Records is committed to protecting the privacy, ownership, and control of all personal and creative information entrusted to it. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, protected, and disclosed.
Van-Lex Records reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law, regulation, or business practices. Any material changes will be communicated clearly.
No information is collected without voluntary submission by the owner.
Van-Lex Records may collect personal, professional, or creative information voluntarily provided by users, including but not limited to:
Names, contact information, and correspondence.
Creative submissions, including music, lyrics, metadata, and related materials.
Business inquiries, booking requests, or artist submissions.
All information, materials, and content submitted to Van-Lex Records remain the exclusive property of the original owner. Submission of information does not transfer ownership, copyright, publishing rights, or any proprietary interest to Van-Lex Records unless expressly agreed to in a separate written contract executed by both parties. Van-Lex Records recognizes submitters as independent creators and stakeholders and treats all submissions as confidential property entrusted in good faith.
Information shall not be used in a manner inconsistent with this Privacy Policy.
Information provided to Van-Lex Records is used solely for the purposes for which it was submitted, including but not limited to:
Reviewing submissions.
Responding to inquiries.
Evaluating potential collaborations.
Conducting internal business operations.
Absent such consent, no disclosure shall occur except where legally compelled as described below.
Van-Lex Records does not sell, license, distribute, share, or otherwise disclose personal or creative information to any third party without the explicit prior written consent of the owner.
Written consent must:
Clearly authorize the specific disclosure.
Identify the requesting party.
Define the scope and purpose of the disclosure.
No information shall be disclosed unless and until the owner provides explicit written authorization, except where disclosure is required by law.
In the event that any third party—including but not limited to distributors, platforms, business partners, or governmental entities—requests access to submitted information, Van-Lex Records shall:
Notify the owner of the request in writing.
Identify the requesting party.
Disclose the nature, scope, and purpose of the request.
If disclosure is required by valid legal process (e.g., court order, subpoena, or regulatory mandate), Van-Lex Records shall:
Disclose only the minimum information legally required.
Notify the owner promptly unless prohibited by law.
Take reasonable steps to protect the owner’s rights and interests.
Van-Lex Records implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect submitted information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to submitted information is restricted to authorized personnel acting within the scope of their professional responsibilities.
Submitted information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill its intended purpose or to comply with legal obligations. Owners may request deletion of their submitted information at any time, subject to legal or contractual retention requirements.
Van-Lex Records views artists, creators, and submitters not as data sources, but as collaborators and members of a creative community. Respect for ownership, transparency, and consent forms the foundation of all interactions.
This Addendum supplements the Legal Notice & Terms of Use and applies to users, partners, distributors, and regulators in the European Union and other international jurisdictions.
Van-Lex Records affirms that all creative works released under its brand are produced with meaningful human involvement, supervision, and editorial control. Automated or software-assisted systems, where utilized, function solely as tools and do not operate independently or autonomously. Human creators retain full responsibility for creative intent, originality, and final approval of all works.
All lyrical and compositional elements released by Van-Lex Records satisfy the legal standard of human intellectual creation recognized under European Union law and international copyright frameworks. Originality arises from human creative choices, judgment, and expression, irrespective of the technical tools employed during production.
Where required by applicable law, regulation, or platform policy, Van-Lex Records discloses the use of advanced production technologies in a manner that is accurate, non-deceptive, and consistent with the preservation of human authorship. Van-Lex Records maintains internal documentation sufficient to demonstrate human creative oversight and lawful production practices.
In compliance with EU moral rights principles and international copyright conventions:
Moral rights vest exclusively in human creators.
Attribution and integrity rights are respected.
No automated system or software process holds moral rights or equivalent protections.
Van-Lex Records does not engage in deceptive practices involving any of the below:
In addition to all credits, branding, and metadata accurately reflect human creative leadership.
False attribution of authorship or performance.
Impersonation of identifiable individuals.
Presentation of automated outputs as independent human creators.
Van-Lex Records distributes content globally and complies with applicable international laws, treaties, and regulations, including but not limited to EU copyright directives, international copyright conventions, and platform governance standards. Where jurisdictional requirements differ, Van-Lex Records applies the highest applicable standard of transparency and authorship protection.
Van-Lex Records maintains reasonable records demonstrating compliance with authorship, originality, and disclosure obligations and may rely on such records in connection with regulatory inquiries, platform reviews, or rights disputes.
Van-Lex Records acknowledges that regulatory standards governing creative technologies may evolve and reserves the right to update this Addendum as necessary to maintain lawful operation and distribution.
Unless expressly stated otherwise in a written agreement executed by Van-Lex Records, all rights in and to the content, materials, and works published, displayed, performed, distributed, or otherwise made available by Van-Lex Records are fully reserved.
No license, assignment, waiver, or transfer of rights is granted by implication, estoppel, or otherwise.
Any use, reproduction, distribution, public performance, synchronization, adaptation, derivative creation, or exploitation of any materials associated with Van-Lex Records without prior written authorization is strictly prohibited.
Nothing on this website or in any release shall be construed as granting any right or interest to any party except as expressly provided in a written agreement signed by an authorized representative of Van-Lex Records.
Unauthorized use may result in civil liability, injunctive relief, and other remedies available under applicable law.
This reservation includes, without limitation, all rights relating to:
Musical compositions
Sound recordings
Lyrics
Performances
Audiovisual works
Artwork, branding, and logos
Website content and design
Metadata and release information
Promotional and marketing materials
This Disclaimer applies to all content, services, guidance, communications, and materials provided by Van-Lex Records, whether through its website, communications, artist relationships, collaborations, or associated activities. By engaging with Van-Lex Records, you acknowledge and agree to the following disclaimers.
All information provided by Van-Lex Records is offered for general informational, educational, and creative purposes only. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as a guarantee of results, outcomes, success, or financial performance. Van-Lex Records makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information provided.
Van-Lex Records is committed to supporting the professional and financial well-being of artists by offering general guidance, educational resources, and strategic insights related to budgeting, income management, royalties, and creative sustainability. However, Van-Lex Records does not act as a licensed financial advisor, investment advisor, tax advisor, or fiduciary, unless expressly stated in a separate written agreement. All financial information, tools, suggestions, or discussions provided by Van-Lex Records are informational in nature only and shall not be construed as personalized financial, legal, tax, or investment advice.
Any financial decisions made by an artist—whether based in whole or in part on information provided by Van-Lex Records—are undertaken solely at the artist’s own risk. Artists retain full responsibility for evaluating their own financial circumstances and are encouraged to consult licensed professionals before making financial decisions. Van-Lex Records shall not be liable for:
Financial losses
Missed opportunities
Business decisions
Investments
Tax consequences
Third-party agreements
Van-Lex Records shall not be responsible or liable for any actions taken by an artist based on information provided to third parties.
If an artist elects to:
1. Share guidance or materials with a third party
2. Rely on third-party services, platforms, or advisors
3. Enter agreements with external individuals or entities
such actions are undertaken independently and without responsibility or liability on the part of Van-Lex Records.
Van-Lex Records does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for third-party interpretations, misuse, or misapplication of any information provided.
Participation in any program, collaboration, partnership, or guidance offered by Van-Lex Records does not guarantee financial success, career advancement, distribution outcomes, or commercial performance. Results vary based on numerous factors outside the control of Van-Lex Records.
All music, creative works, collaborations, or projects submitted to, created with, or developed in association with Van-Lex Records are artist-focused in nature. Creative involvement by Van-Lex Records is intended to support, enhance, and collaborate with artists, but does not transfer ownership, responsibility, or decision-making authority unless expressly stated in a written agreement. Artists retain responsibility for their creative and business decisions related to such works.
Nothing in this Disclaimer or in any interaction with Van-Lex Records shall be deemed to create a partnership, joint venture, agency, fiduciary, or employer-employee relationship unless expressly agreed to in writing.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Van-Lex Records shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from reliance on information, guidance, or services provided.
Van-Lex Records reserves the right to update or amend this Disclaimer at any time to reflect changes in law, regulation, or business practices.
Van-Lex Records
Email: Legal@vl-records.com