Cutbeat — Only the good parts.

Effective Date: February 8, 2026
Last Updated: March 6, 2026
Version: 1.0


1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using CutBeat (the “App”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

You acknowledge that you: - Have read and understood these Terms - Have read and understood our Privacy Policy - Have read and understood Spotify’s Terms of Service - Have a valid Spotify Premium account - Are at least 13 years old - Have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement


2. Description of Service

CutBeat is a mobile application that allows Spotify Premium subscribers to: - Create playlists - Set custom cue points (start/stop timestamps) for tracks - Control playback via the Spotify app

Important: - Music is played through the Spotify app (not in CutBeat) - You must have the Spotify app installed - Internet connection required


3. Spotify Integration

3.1 Spotify Premium Required

CutBeat requires an active Spotify Premium subscription. Music playback is controlled through the Spotify app and is subject to Spotify’s Terms of Service.

You are responsible for: - Your Spotify Premium subscription - Costs of your Spotify subscription - Complying with Spotify’s Terms of Service

3.2 Spotify Terms Apply

Your use of Spotify through CutBeat is subject to: - Spotify Terms of Service: https://www.spotify.com/legal/end-user-agreement/ - Spotify Privacy Policy: https://www.spotify.com/legal/privacy-policy/ - Spotify Developer Policy: https://developer.spotify.com/policy

3.3 No Affiliation with Spotify

CutBeat is NOT: - Affiliated with Spotify AB - Endorsed by Spotify - Sponsored by Spotify - An official Spotify product

CutBeat is an independent application that uses the Spotify Platform under Spotify’s Developer Terms.

3.4 No Warranties from Spotify

THE SPOTIFY PLATFORM, SPOTIFY SERVICE, AND SPOTIFY CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

CutBeat makes no warranties or representations on behalf of Spotify.


4. Your Responsibilities

You agree to:

4.1 Proper Use

4.2 Prohibited Use

You may NOT: - ❌ Use the App for illegal purposes - ❌ Attempt to decompile, reverse-engineer, or disassemble the App - ❌ Modify or create derivatives of the App - ❌ Use the App in violation of Spotify’s Terms - ❌ Share your account with others - ❌ Use automated tools (bots, scripts) with the App - ❌ Attempt to circumvent security measures - ❌ Extract source code from the App

4.3 Prohibited Use of Spotify Content

Per Spotify Developer Policy, you may NOT use CutBeat to:


5. Intellectual Property

5.1 CutBeat is Owned by Us

CutBeat and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by CutBeat and protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may: - ✅ Use the App for personal use - ✅ Create cue points and playlists

You may NOT: - ❌ Copy or modify the App - ❌ Sell or distribute the App - ❌ Use the CutBeat name or logo

5.2 Spotify Owns Its Content

All Spotify content (music, metadata, album artwork) is owned by Spotify and its licensors. You may not copy, modify, or distribute this content except through the Spotify app as permitted by Spotify.

You may NOT: - ❌ Permanently store Spotify music - ❌ Share Spotify metadata with other services - ❌ Modify album artwork or metadata - ❌ Use Spotify content for AI/ML training


6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Your Cue Points and Playlists

You retain ownership of your cue points and playlists. By using CutBeat, you grant us a license to: - Store and display your cue points to you - Synchronize your playlists across devices (if we add this feature)

6.2 Responsibility

You are solely responsible for: - Your cue points and how you use them - Content in your playlists - Ensuring your use complies with these Terms


7. Service Interruptions and Availability

7.1 No Guarantee of Availability

We do NOT guarantee that: - ✗ The App will be available at all times - ✗ The App will be error-free - ✗ Defects will be corrected - ✗ Servers will never have downtime

7.2 Spotify Dependencies

We are NOT responsible for: - ✗ Spotify service interruptions - ✗ Changes to Spotify’s API or policies - ✗ Spotify’s handling of your data - ✗ Issues with the Spotify app - ✗ If Spotify discontinues its iOS SDK

7.3 System Requirements

The App requires: - iOS 12 or higher - Active internet connection - Spotify app installed - Spotify Premium account


8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

8.1 CutBeat is Solely Responsible

CutBeat is solely responsible for this App. Spotify, Apple, and their affiliates have no liability for any damages, losses, or issues arising from your use of CutBeat.

8.2 Limited Compensation

CutBeat shall NOT be liable for: - Lost data or cue points - Service interruptions - Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages - Damages exceeding the amount you paid for the App (which is $0)

MAXIMUM COMPENSATION: $0 (since the App is free)

8.3 Disclaimers

THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF: - Merchantability - Fitness for a particular purpose - Non-infringement - Error-free operation - Uninterrupted availability


9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CutBeat, Spotify, Apple, and their affiliates from all claims, damages, or expenses arising from:


10. Third Party Beneficiary

Spotify AB is a third party beneficiary of these Terms and is entitled to directly enforce these Terms against you.

This means that: - Spotify can sue you if you violate these Terms - Spotify can require you to stop using the App if you violate Spotify’s policies - You cannot modify these Terms without Spotify’s approval


11. Termination

11.1 You Can Terminate Anytime

You may stop using the App at any time and disconnect your Spotify account by: - Clicking “Sign Out” in the App - Uninstalling the App - Requesting account deletion (privacy@cutbeat.app)

11.2 We Can Terminate Your Account

We may immediately terminate or suspend your access if you: - Violate these Terms - Violate Spotify’s Terms - Use the App for illegal purposes - No longer have Spotify Premium - Are under 13 years old

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination: - Your access to the App ceases immediately - Your cue points may be deleted - These Terms remain in effect where applicable - You are still responsible for actions prior to termination


12. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will:

  1. Update the “Last Updated” date
  2. Display a notice in the App
  3. Send email (if material changes)

Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

If you don’t agree with changes: - Stop using the App - Contact us for account deletion


13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

13.1 Swedish Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Sweden, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution: Contact us first at support@cutbeat.app to resolve any disputes.

Court: If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved in Swedish courts.

Spotify Disputes: Disputes involving Spotify are subject to Spotify’s dispute resolution procedures as outlined in their Terms.


14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.


15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CutBeat regarding the App.

These Terms supersede all prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.


16. No Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms to any other party.

We may freely assign our rights and obligations under these Terms.


17. Force Majeure

We are not liable for failure to perform our obligations due to circumstances beyond our control, such as: - Natural disasters - War or terrorism - Internet outages - Third-party server failures (Spotify, Supabase) - Government actions


18. Notices

To You: We may send notices to you via: - In-app notifications - Email (to your registered email) - Updates to these Terms

To Us: Contact us at: support@cutbeat.app


19. Language Version

This policy is in English.


20. Spotify-Specific Terms

The following requirements apply per Spotify Developer Policy:

20.1 Prohibited Applications and Features

You may NOT use CutBeat to:

  1. Ringtones or Alarms: Create ringtones or alarms from Spotify music
  2. Games or Quizzes: Use Spotify content in games or trivia apps
  3. Voice Control: Use voice assistants to control Spotify
  4. Broadcasting: Stream music to multiple simultaneous listeners
  5. Synchronization: Sync audio with video, film, slideshows, or advertising
  6. Mixing/DJ: Mix, remix, or overlap Spotify content with other audio
  7. Children’s Apps: Use if you are under 13 years old
  8. Business Use: Use in stores, restaurants, gyms, or other commercial venues
  9. AI/ML Training: Use Spotify content to train AI models

20.2 Content Restrictions

You may NOT: - Modify or create derivatives of the Spotify Platform or content - Decompile, reverse-engineer, or disassemble Spotify content - Remove or circumvent geographic restrictions - Download or “rip” music from Spotify - Manipulate play counts or followers

20.3 Attribution

When using CutBeat: - Spotify logo is displayed to attribute content - Album artwork must not be modified or cropped - Metadata (song title, artist) must not be altered


21. Licensing

21.1 License to You

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to: - Install and use the App on your own devices - Create playlists and cue points for personal use

License applies only for: - Personal, non-commercial use - Approved devices (iPhone, iPad) - According to these Terms

21.2 License to Us

By creating cue points and playlists, you grant us a royalty-free, non-exclusive license to: - Store and display your cue points and playlists to you - Synchronize them across your devices (if we add this feature)

You retain all rights to your cue points and playlists.


22. Disclaimers

IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION:

22.1 No Warranty

THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES. WE DO NOT WARRANT: - That the App will function error-free - That defects will be corrected - That the service will be uninterrupted - That data will always be accurate

22.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

CutBeat shall NOT be liable for: - Lost data (cue points, playlists) - Spotify service interruptions - Damage to your device - Lost profits or revenue - Indirect or consequential damages - Damages exceeding $0 (since the App is free)

Spotify and Apple: Spotify, Apple, and their affiliates have no liability for CutBeat or your use of the App.

22.3 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for consequential damages. In these areas, the above limitations may not fully apply to you.


23. Private Use Only

IMPORTANT LIMITATION:

CutBeat and Spotify are for personal, non-commercial use only.

You may NOT use the App for: - ❌ Commercial purposes (businesses, restaurants, stores) - ❌ Public performance - ❌ DJ gigs or events where you charge money - ❌ Fitness studios or dance studios open to paying customers - ❌ Broadcasting or streaming to an audience

You MAY use the App for: - ✅ Personal training at home - ✅ Dance practice for yourself - ✅ DJ preparation (practicing at home) - ✅ Private use


24. Privacy and Data

24.1 Reference to Privacy Policy

For complete information about how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.

By using CutBeat, you consent to: - Us storing your Spotify tokens in our database - Us storing your cue points and playlists - Processing of data according to our Privacy Policy - Sharing with Spotify and Supabase (as described in Privacy Policy)

24.3 Crash Reporting and App Stability

To offer a stable and functioning app, CutBeat uses Firebase Crashlytics for crash reporting. This helps us find and fix technical issues so the app works reliably. Crashlytics may involve connections to domains that Apple classifies under App Tracking Transparency (ATT). We use these solely for crash reporting and app stability, not for advertising or cross-app profiling. For details on data collected, see our Privacy Policy.


25. Children’s Safety

The App is NOT intended for children under 13 years old.

If you are a parent and discover your child has created an account: - Contact immediately: privacy@cutbeat.app - We will delete the account and all related data

Use of the App by children under 13 is prohibited under these Terms.


26. App Updates

26.1 Automatic Updates

We may release updates to the App. You may need to: - Install the latest version to continue using the App - Accept new versions of these Terms - Update your iOS version

26.2 Changes in Functionality

We reserve the right to: - Add, change, or remove features - Change the App’s appearance or design - Discontinue the App entirely (with reasonable notice)


27. Export Control

You acknowledge that: - You are not located in a country subject to US or EU embargo - You are not listed on any sanctions list - You will comply with all applicable export laws


28. Entire Agreement and Modifications

28.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and CutBeat.

28.2 No Oral Modifications

Modifications to these Terms must be made in writing and published in this policy. Oral promises or agreements are invalid.

28.3 No Waiver

If we do not enforce any part of these Terms, it does not mean we waive that right.


29. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:
Email: support@cutbeat.app

For privacy questions:
Email: privacy@cutbeat.app

For data requests:
Email: privacy@cutbeat.app

Developer:
CutBeat
Sweden
Sweden


30. Acknowledgment

By using CutBeat, you acknowledge that:


Thank you for using CutBeat!