Callem Out Vip is a competitive music platform where artists engage in battles with real monetary stakes. Our platform facilitates:

• Artist-to-artist competitive battles
• Community-driven voting systems
• Secure payment processing and automated payouts
• Social features via BuddyPress integration

By registering or using Callem Out Vip, you acknowledge and agree to:

• Be bound by these Terms and Conditions
• Receive updates about terms changes with 30-day advance notice
• Accept that continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms
• Provide accurate registration information

The platform supports three account types:

• Artists: Can create battles, upload tracks, and receive payouts
• Fans: Can vote, participate in community, and support artists
• Judges: Special voting privileges (admin-approved status)

• Minimum Stake: $25 USD (configurable by admin)
• Platform Fee: 12% of total stake pool (deducted from winner’s payout)
• Stakes must be paid before battle becomes active
• Both participants must submit tracks within specified timeframe

1. Challenge Phase: Artist creates challenge with stake amount
2. Acceptance Phase: Opponent accepts and pays matching stake
3. Submission Phase: Both artists upload battle tracks
4. Voting Phase: 7-day community voting period (configurable)
5. Settlement Phase: Automated winner determination and payout

• File Formats: MP3, WAV, M4A (via rtMedia integration)
• Maximum Size: 50MB (configurable)
• Duration: 30 seconds to 5 minutes
• Content: Original content only – no copyright infringement
• Tracks automatically associated with battle upon upload

• Community-based voting via WP ULike integration
• One vote per registered user per battle
• Vote manipulation detection and prevention measures
• Ties resolved by platform admin or automated draw rules
• Winners determined automatically upon voting period end

• Cash App: Primary payment processor
• Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency payments accepted
• Smart Coupons: Gift card payouts for winners
• All payments processed through secure WooCommerce integration

• Total Pool: Combined challenger + opponent stakes
• Platform Fee: 12% deducted from winner’s payout
• Winner Receives: 88% of total stake pool
• Refund Policy: No refunds once battle becomes active (both stakes paid)

• Processing Time: Automatic payouts within 24-48 hours of settlement
• Gift Cards: Distributed via WooCommerce Smart Coupons
• Tax Responsibility: Winners responsible for reporting earnings
• Minimum Payout: $25 threshold for processing

We employ multiple security measures:

• IP-based voting restrictions
• Device fingerprinting for vote validation
• Automated suspicious activity detection
• Manual review for high-value battles
• Account suspension for fraudulent activity

• Users retain ownership of uploaded tracks
• Platform granted license to host, stream, and distribute content
• Content must be original or properly licensed
• No copyrighted material without permission

Quality standards: Clear audio and professional presentation encouraged

DMCA compliance: Takedown procedures for copyright violations

• Automated content scanning (ClamAV integration planned)
• Community reporting system
• Admin moderation queue for flagged content
• Account penalties for policy violations

The platform reserves the right to:

• Remove content violating terms
• Suspend accounts for repeated violations
• Modify platform features and functionality
• Note: No guarantee of permanent content storage

• Respectful interaction with all community members
• Fair competition and sportsmanship
• Constructive feedback and criticism
• No harassment, bullying, or discriminatory behavior

Progressive enforcement system:

1. Warning: First offense for minor violations
2. Temporary Suspension: 7-30 days for moderate violations
3. Permanent Ban: Severe or repeated violations
4. Asset Forfeiture: Pending stakes may be forfeited for fraud

• Battle Disputes: Admin review for contested results
• Payment Disputes: 7-day window for appeals
• Community Conflicts: Mediation through BuddyPress messaging
• Final Arbitration: Platform admin decisions are final

• Modern web browser with JavaScript enabled
• Stable internet connection for streaming
• Compatible device for audio uploads
• Account registration required for participation

• Uptime Target: 99.5% availability
• Maintenance windows scheduled during low-traffic periods
• No compensation for brief service interruptions
• Regular automated data backups maintained

• Maintain account security and password confidentiality
• Keep payment information current and accurate
• Report technical issues and suspicious activity
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

• No guarantee of battle opponent availability
• Vote counts may fluctuate due to fraud prevention
• Payment processing subject to third-party processor terms
• Feature availability may vary based on user location

We collect the following data:

• Account Data: Username, email, payment information
• Usage Data: Battle history, voting patterns, site activity
• Technical Data: IP addresses, device information, cookies
• Content Data: Uploaded tracks, profile information

• Platform Operation: Battle processing, payment handling
• Communication: Notifications, updates, customer support
• Analytics: Platform improvement and feature development
• Legal Compliance: Tax reporting, fraud prevention

Limited sharing occurs for:

• Payment processors (financial data for transactions)
• BuddyPress integration (social features and notifications)
• Legal requirements (law enforcement requests, court orders)

• Access: Request copy of personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Account closure and data removal (subject to legal holds)
• Portability: Export personal data in standard formats

• “As-is” service: No warranties on functionality or availability
• Content accuracy: No verification of user-submitted information
• Third-party integrations: Limited control over external services
• Investment advice: Platform not providing financial guidance

Users agree to:

• Indemnify platform against third-party claims
• Accept responsibility for intellectual property violations
• Bear liability for damages from fraudulent activity
• Share legal defense costs responsibility

• Terms governed by applicable state/country law
• Disputes resolved through binding arbitration
• Class action lawsuits waived where legally permitted
• Legal proceedings venue determined by jurisdiction

• Battles determined by artistic merit and community preference
• Outcomes based on user votes, not random chance
• Platform facilitates skill competition, not gambling
• Compliance with applicable contest and sweepstakes laws

• Minimum Age: 18+ for monetary battles, 13+ for free participation
• Geographic restrictions: Service availability by location
• Local law compliance: Users responsible for jurisdictional rules
• Age verification required for high-stake battles

• Money transmission compliance with applicable regulations
• Tax reporting: 1099 forms for winners over threshold amounts
• Anti-money laundering: KYC procedures for large transactions
• Contest registration: State-specific filing where required

• Users may close accounts at any time
• Outstanding battle obligations must be fulfilled
• Pending payouts processed before closure
• Content removal upon account closure

• Platform may terminate accounts for terms violations
• Immediate suspension for fraud or illegal activity
• Progressive enforcement for minor violations
• Appeal process available for disputed terminations

• Access Revocation: Immediate platform access removal
• Pending Battles: Admin determination on active battles
• Asset Handling: Frozen funds held pending investigation
• Data Retention: Limited retention for legal compliance

The following provisions survive account closure:

• Financial obligations
• Intellectual property licenses
• Dispute resolution procedures
• Legal disclaimers