Terms of Service

Last updated: February 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Digster (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

The Service is provided by Softwerk GbR ("we," "us," or "our"), Leibnizstr. 38, D-55118 Mainz, Germany.

2. Description of Service

Digster is a music discovery platform that helps users find similar tracks and artists. The Service uses audio analysis and recommendation algorithms to suggest music based on user searches.

MVP Notice: This Service is currently operating as a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for market validation purposes. During this period, we may test pricing, features, and user experience. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service during the validation period.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Anonymous Use

You may use the Service without an account with limited search credits. We use browser fingerprinting to track usage and prevent abuse.

3.2 Registered Accounts

To access premium features, you must create an account via OAuth authentication. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the security of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent activity.

4. Credits and Subscriptions

4.1 Free Credits

Anonymous users receive limited free search credits. Registered users may receive additional free credits upon account creation.

4.2 Paid Subscriptions

Premium subscriptions provide additional search credits and features. Subscription details, pricing, and billing terms are available on our Pricing page.

4.3 Payment and Billing

  • All prices are in Euro (EUR) and include applicable German VAT (19%)
  • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
  • Payment processing is handled by third-party payment providers
  • We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days notice

4.4 Refunds and Cancellation

MVP Validation Period: As part of our validation process, we may offer full refunds to early users upon request. After the validation period ends, refunds will be subject to our standard policy (14-day cancellation right per German law for consumer contracts).

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Credits and access remain valid until the end of the billing period.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Abuse or attempt to circumvent the credit system
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or extract our algorithms
  • Upload malicious code or attempt to gain unauthorized access
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Share your account credentials with others

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

The Service, including its design, code, algorithms, and branding, is owned by Softwerk GbR and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without written permission.

6.2 User Content

You retain ownership of playlists and data you create. By using the Service, you grant us a license to store and process this data to provide the Service.

6.3 Third-Party Content

Music metadata, album artwork, and video content are provided by third parties (YouTube, music databases). All rights belong to their respective owners. We do not host or distribute copyrighted music files.

7. YouTube API Terms

The Service uses the YouTube API to provide video playback. By using this feature, you agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service:https://www.youtube.com/t/terms

YouTube's Privacy Policy applies to video playback:https://policies.google.com/privacy

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

8.1 Service Availability

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. We may suspend the Service for maintenance or updates at any time.

8.2 Recommendation Accuracy

Music recommendations are generated algorithmically. We do not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, or quality of recommendations. Your use of recommendations is at your own discretion.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by German law, Softwerk GbR shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the last 12 months.

Note: German consumer protection laws (BGB) may provide additional rights that cannot be excluded or limited.

9. Right of Withdrawal (Widerrufsrecht)

If you are a consumer in the European Union, you have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason (§ 355 BGB).

The withdrawal period expires 14 days from the day of contract conclusion (subscription purchase). To exercise your right of withdrawal, contact us at: hello@softwerk.ai

Early Performance Consent: If you use paid credits or features during the withdrawal period, you expressly consent to early performance and acknowledge that your withdrawal right expires once the service is fully performed.

10. Data Protection

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which complies with GDPR and German data protection laws (BDSG). Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and process your data.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or a prominent notice on the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service and may cancel your subscription for a pro-rata refund.

12. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access immediately for violations of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases, and we may delete your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

For disputes with consumers, the place of jurisdiction is the consumer's place of residence. For disputes with businesses, the exclusive place of jurisdiction is Mainz, Germany.

14. Dispute Resolution

The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR):https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/

We are not obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board, but we will consider reasonable requests for alternative dispute resolution.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely approximates the intent of the original provision.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us:

Softwerk GbR

Leibnizstr. 38

D-55118 Mainz, Germany

Email: hello@softwerk.ai

Phone: +49 171 8187809