Our Covenant: Why We Stand For Artists & Fans
“People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it.” At Crowdbeats, we believe live music is the purest catalyst for human connection. For decades, traditional platforms have placed subscription tollgates and hidden fees between artists and the fans who love them. We exist to tear those walls down.
Dedicated Compliance & Support Desks
Help & Support Center
Knowledge base, 100% free musician and band onboarding assistance, live tipping support, and 24/7 ticket submissions.
DMCA Copyright Notice
Submit a formal 17 U.S.C. § 512(c) copyright infringement notice directly to our Designated DMCA Agent.
Report Abuse & Safety
Report prohibited content, harassment, fraud, or safety violations directly to Trust & Safety for urgent triage.
Enforceable Legal Policies & Guidelines
Full text agreements and policy terms governing platform use, data privacy, payments, and monetization.
Terms of Service
Version 2026-08-21Our covenant with you: 100% free to join and explore with zero subscriptions. When money moves, Crowdbeats takes a transparent 6% platform technology fee plus direct Stripe processing costs. Governed by California law in San Francisco.
Acceptable Use & Prohibited Content Policy
Version 2026-08-21Protecting the sanctuary of live performance: Zero-tolerance prohibition of CSAM/CSAE, violence, hate speech, harassment, non-consensual content, and dangerous materials.
Creator Monetization & Tip Agreement
Version 2026-08-21Our creator alignment promise: 100% free profiles, transparent 6% platform technology fee plus separate Stripe processing fees, automated 100% band split matrix, and direct Stripe Connect payouts.
DMCA & Copyright Policy
Version 2026-08-21Honoring original musicianship: Notice and takedown procedures under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c), designated copyright agent, counter-notice protocols, and 3-strike repeat infringer protection.
Content Reporting & Abuse Handling Policy
Version 2026-08-21Community safety and fair moderation: Transparent intake workflows for reporting safety violations, strict SLAs for moderator triage, and human appeals processes.
Law Enforcement & Emergency Request Guidelines
Version 2026-08-21Statutory compliance protocols for legal authorities, subpoenas, court orders, preservation letters, and imminent life-safety emergency disclosures.
Privacy Policy
Version 2026-08-21The foundation of trust: 100% free access, zero data sales, local ephemeral geolocation, tokenized Stripe tipping, and instant self-service PDF/JSON statement downloads.
Refund & Tip Dispute Policy
Version 2026-08-21Protecting creator income: Real-time tip finality, 14-day technical billing dispute windows, transparent fee disclosures, and Stripe dispute remediation.