Licensee Terms of Service
Version 0.1 · Last updated: 29 January 2026
1. Introduction
These Licensee Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Parley for licensing creative works.
2. Account Registration
To use Parley as a Licensee:
- You must register with accurate company information
- Designate authorised representatives
- Accept these Terms and the API Terms of Use
- Complete any required verification processes
3. Licensing Works
When licensing works through Parley:
- Licences are non-exclusive unless explicitly stated
- Terms vary by catalogue and rights org
- Licences cover specified use cases (training, commercial, generative)
- Usage is tracked via certificate verification
4. Certificates and Verification
Each licence includes:
- A cryptographic certificate listing all licensed ISCCs
- API access for real-time verification
- Automatic updates when catalogue contents change
- Webhook notifications for certificate updates
5. Payment Terms
Payment for licences:
- Must be made via Stripe
- Supports one-time or subscription billing
- Is held until content delivery confirmation
- Is non-refundable except as required by law
6. Usage Restrictions
Licensed works may NOT be:
- Used beyond the scope of your licence
- Redistributed to third parties
- Used to train models that generate replica works
- Sublicensed without explicit permission
7. Compliance and Audit
Licensees agree to:
- Maintain records of ISCC verifications
- Allow reasonable audit of usage (with notice)
- Report any suspected unauthorised use
- Comply with certificate expiry dates
8. Termination
Licences may be terminated:
- At the end of the licence period
- For breach of these Terms
- For non-payment
- Upon mutual agreement