Terms & Conditions

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Acceptance of Terms

By accessing reachmeridian.com or portal.reachmeridian.com (collectively, the "Sites"), or by participating in any program, session, or service offered by ReachMeridian LLC ("Meridian," "we," "us," or "our"), you ("User," "Member," or "you") agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and any additional agreements applicable to your membership or participation.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Sites and may not participate in any Meridian program.

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About Meridian

Meridian is a private, invitation-only music development and coaching program operated by ReachMeridian LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company. Meridian provides structured, curriculum-based development for serious artists and producers, including one-on-one coaching sessions, personalized development programs, distribution support, and access to a private member portal.

Meridian is not a recording studio, school, or generic coaching service. All in-person sessions are conducted at a confidential location in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Access is selective and at Meridian's sole discretion.

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Eligibility and Access

General Eligibility

Use of the Sites and participation in any Meridian program is restricted to individuals who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Meridian does not knowingly accept, enrol, or contract with any individual under the age of eighteen (18), and no parental or guardian consent shall operate to permit such enrolment. Each person activating a portal account is required to attest to being eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of activation, and that attestation is recorded.

Should Meridian become aware that an account has been activated by an individual under the age of eighteen (18), that account shall be terminated and any material furnished through it shall be deleted.

Membership

Participation in the Meridian program requires a separate executed Membership Agreement (Form RM-001, RM-002, or RM-003, as applicable). These Terms are incorporated by reference into all Membership Agreements. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and a Membership Agreement, the Membership Agreement shall control.

Portal Access

Access to portal.reachmeridian.com is restricted to current Members and to such other participants as Meridian may invite, in each case following activation of an account. Unauthorized access attempts are strictly prohibited.

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Membership and Services

Tiers and Fees

Meridian offers membership tiers for artists and producers. The term of any membership, the fees applicable to it, and the conditions upon which fees are refundable are as set forth in the applicable Membership Agreement and are subject to change only upon written notice. This Section applies solely to Members. An individual receiving instruction, coaching, or documentation services without an executed Membership Agreement is not subject to any membership term, fee, or attendance requirement stated in these Terms.

Session Policies

Members are required to maintain the attendance and engagement standards set forth in their Membership Agreement. A Member who misses two (2) scheduled sessions shall be subject to formal review. The consequences of further missed sessions, including any termination of membership and its effect upon prepaid fees, are governed exclusively by the applicable Membership Agreement.

Communications

All members are required to respond to communications from Meridian within forty-eight (48) hours. Failure to maintain timely communication may be considered a violation of the Membership Agreement.

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Intellectual Property

Ownership of Works

All audio recordings, compositions, beats, instrumentals, stems, and related creative works ("Works") authored by a Member vest in that Member as author from the moment of their creation, and no provision of these Terms shall be construed to transfer, assign, or otherwise divest such Member of copyright ownership therein. No Work shall be deemed a "work made for hire" within the meaning of 17 U.S.C. § 101 unless a separate written instrument expressly so provides and is executed by both parties.

License to Meridian

Any license granted to ReachMeridian LLC in the Works is granted solely by, and is limited to the terms of, the executed Membership Agreement applicable to that Member. These Terms grant Meridian no license, no ownership interest, and no right of exploitation in any Work. In the absence of an executed Membership Agreement, Meridian holds no rights whatsoever in a participant’s Works.

Instructional and Documentation Participants

An individual who participates in instruction, coaching, or documentation services without an executed Membership Agreement thereby grants Meridian no rights in any Work. Materials furnished by such an individual to Meridian, including files uploaded to the portal, are held by Meridian in a custodial capacity for the sole and limited purpose of providing the services agreed upon, and shall be returned or permanently deleted upon that individual’s written request.

Royalties

No royalty is owed to Meridian by any Member during the first year of membership. Any royalty obligation arising thereafter is governed exclusively by the applicable Membership Agreement and the schedule set forth therein. No royalty obligation arises in the absence of an executed Membership Agreement.

Master Transfer

Where an executed Membership Agreement grants Meridian a license in a Member’s masters, that Member may request release of such license through the Master Transfer Agreement (Form RM-MRA), subject to the conditions and to any fee set forth in the applicable Membership Agreement.

Site Content

All content on the Sites, including text, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the property of ReachMeridian LLC and may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without prior written consent.

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Confidentiality

Studio Location

The physical address and identifying geographic information of Meridian's studio are strictly confidential. Members and site visitors who become aware of this information through any means are prohibited from disclosing it through any channel, at any time, indefinitely.

Owner Identity

The identity of Meridian's Sole Member and Owner is confidential business information. Disclosure of that identity through any channel, including social media, by a party bound by an executed Membership Agreement or Non-Disclosure Agreement constitutes a Zero Tolerance Violation under that agreement. Any other party who discloses that identity may be subject to such remedies as are available at law or in equity.

Business Information

Any non-public business information, member information, or program details observed or obtained through membership or use of the Sites is confidential and may not be shared with third parties for a period of three (3) years following termination of membership.

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Prohibited Conduct

The following conduct is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate termination, legal action, or both:

• Disclosing the studio's location or the Owner's identity through any channel
• Bringing an unauthorized guest to any Meridian session or premises
• Distributing, publishing, or sharing any Work without prior written authorization
• Possessing or using alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, controlled substances, or weapons on Meridian premises
• Threatening, harassing, or using violence against any person associated with Meridian
• Posting or sharing branded Meridian content on social media without prior written approval
• Attempting unauthorized access to the member portal or any Meridian system
• Using the Sites for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable law

The prohibitions relating to location disclosure, identity disclosure, unauthorized guests, and unauthorized distribution are Zero Tolerance Violations that result in immediate, permanent termination with no refund and forfeiture of all rights in all Works.

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Termination

By Meridian

Meridian reserves the right to terminate any membership, revoke portal access, or restrict access to the Sites at any time, with or without notice, for any violation of these Terms, the applicable Membership Agreement, or applicable law. Zero Tolerance Violations result in immediate termination with no right to cure.

Survival

The following provisions survive termination of membership or these Terms: intellectual property ownership, confidentiality obligations, limitation of liability, and governing law.

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Disclaimers

THE SITES AND ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY REACHMERIDIAN LLC ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Meridian does not warrant that the Sites will be available without interruption, that any errors will be corrected, or that the Sites are free of viruses or other harmful components. Your use of the Sites is at your sole risk.

Meridian does not guarantee specific outcomes from participation in its programs, including career advancement, distribution success, or commercial performance of any Work.

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Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, REACHMERIDIAN LLC, ITS SOLE MEMBER, AGENTS, AND REPRESENTATIVES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SITES OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY MERIDIAN PROGRAM, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL MERIDIAN'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING UNDER THESE TERMS EXCEED THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP FEES PAID BY YOU IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

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Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall first be submitted to non-binding mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) or JAMS. If mediation does not resolve the dispute within sixty (60) days, litigation may be initiated exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Camden County, New Jersey.

In any action to enforce these Terms, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs.

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Changes to These Terms

Meridian reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted to this page with a revised effective date. For active members, material changes will be communicated via email to the address on file. Continued use of the Sites or participation in the program following the effective date of updated Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

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Copyright Policy and Designated Agent

ReachMeridian LLC respects the intellectual property rights of others and requires the same of every person who uses the Sites or the portal. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512, Meridian has designated an agent to receive notifications of claimed copyright infringement.

Designated Agent

Notification of Claimed Infringement

A notification of claimed infringement must be submitted in writing to the Designated Agent and must include substantially all of the following, as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3): (a) a physical or electronic signature of a person authorised to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed; (b) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, where multiple such works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of those works; (c) identification of the material claimed to be infringing, together with information reasonably sufficient to permit Meridian to locate that material; (d) information reasonably sufficient to permit Meridian to contact the complaining party; (e) a statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that the use complained of is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and (f) a statement that the information in the notification is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorised to act on behalf of the owner of the exclusive right allegedly infringed.

Any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees, under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f).

Removal and Counter-Notification

Upon receipt of a compliant notification, Meridian will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the material identified and will take reasonable steps to notify the member who furnished it. That member may submit a counter-notification to the Designated Agent containing substantially all of the elements required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3), including consent to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the district in which that member’s address is located. Material removed may be restored in accordance with the timetable set out in that subsection unless the complaining party first files an action seeking a court order.

Repeat Infringers

Meridian has adopted and will reasonably implement a policy providing for the termination, in appropriate circumstances, of the accounts of members who are repeat infringers.

Material Furnished by Members

Material uploaded to the portal is stored at the direction of the member who furnishes it. Meridian does not review such material for infringement prior to storage and makes no representation as to the rights held in it. Each member warrants that they hold all rights necessary in any material they furnish.

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Contact

Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to: