Terms of Service
Last Updated July 16, 2025
Welcome to Cover Art Market!
The following terms of service govern your access to and use of the Cover Art Market website and mobile applications and other related applications (the “Service”), including any content, functionality, and services offered through www.coverartmarket.com. Cover Art Market, LLC is collectively referred to as "Cover Art Market”, “CAM", "us", "we", or "our”. As used herein, the term "you" or "your" or “user” refers to an individual representing yourself or, if applicable, acting as legal representative for a group, business entity or corporation.
CAREFULLY READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AS SUCH TERMS MAY BE MODIFIED FROM TIME TO TIME AS DESCRIBED BELOW.
Overview: Cover Art Market operates an online platform where a user (collectively “Recording Artists”) purchases cover art or other services from a user (collectively known as “Designers”).
Definitions:
“Content” means any artwork, images, text, designs or other materials uploaded by Designers to the Service.
“Designer” means any user who uploads Content to the Service for sale.
“Recording Artist” means any user who purchases or licenses Content through the Service.
“Service” means the Cover Art Market website, mobile applications, and any related functionality or services.
“AI Content” means any Content generated in whole or in part by artificial-intelligence tools or platforms.
"Exclusive License Agreement” means the legal agreement between Designers and Recording Artists outlining the rights transferred upon purchase, including copyright assignment where applicable. The Exclusive License Agreement is incorporated by reference into these Terms. The Exclusive License Agreement is available upon request.
Age requirements for use of the Service: You must be at least 18 years old to register for or use the Service. Users who are 16 or 17 years old may use the Service only if they have obtained written consent from a parent or legal guardian. Anyone under 13 years old is strictly prohibited from using the Service. If we discover that an account was created by a user under 13, we will terminate that account immediately. If you are between 13 and 17 years old, you should review these Terms with your parent or guardian to ensure you both understand and agree to them.
Fees, Refunds, Payouts: FEES: Cover Art Market charges a one-time processing fee of $3.99 per order. REFUNDS: We offer a no-hassle, for any reason, refund policy. To request a refund, please email us at support@coverartmarket.com and include your order number, specifying whether you would like the refund to be applied to your original payment method or as store credit. After 48 hours, refunds are issued as account credit only. Please note that any processing fees are non-refundable. Refunded premade covers will be relisted for sale. As a condition of the refund, you must delete the completed cover and are prohibited from using it for any purpose. If a refund is granted, the corresponding Designer Payout will be reversed in full. Designers must repay any amounts already disbursed; Cover Art Market may deduct such amounts from future payouts. PAYOUTS or Designer Commission: Designers receive 80% of the sale price of the sold cover(s) net of any platform-wide discounts (“Designer Payout”). Designer Payouts are Mondays before midnight CST via PayPal. Taxes. All fees and commissions are stated exclusive of applicable taxes. Designers are responsible for reporting and remitting any sales, VAT, GST or other taxes due in your jurisdiction.
Your Conduct: You shall use the Service for lawful purposes only. You shall not post or transmit via the Service any material which violates or infringes in any way upon the rights of others, which is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, vulgar, obscene, profane or otherwise objectionable, which encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any law, or which, without Cover Art Market's express prior approval, contains advertising or any solicitation with respect to products or services.
Additionally, if we believe a user is abusing the Cover Art Market site in any way, we reserve the right to share certain information with third parties. Abuses include (but are not limited to) possible copyright infringement, possible libel and slander, and possible credit card fraud. Cover Art Market reserves the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, and/or cancel orders at its sole discretion and without notification.
You agree that you will not: (a) use false or deceptive identities, names or accounts; (b) deploy or otherwise use bots, malware, viruses or scrapers; (c) engage in any activities that are designed to defraud or game Cover Art Market or third parties; or (e) deploy, or permit any third party to deploy, any technology on, or in connection with, Cover Art Market, systems or services that can enable the tracking of site or service activities or users except with Cover Art Market prior express written approval.
Content: The Service offers a wide selection and variety of content to our members and users. Content may contain profanity or otherwise inappropriate or offensive material for children and/or users. Users must evaluate and bear the risk associated with the use of the Service and related services. Users are also encouraged to contact Cover Art Market for evaluation of possible offensive material. Cover Art Market reserves the right to act on such notices at its sole discretion. Cover Art Market does not condone use of the image in any pornography, violence, hate speech or bullying.
When a Recording Artist purchases cover art, all intellectual property rights transfer from the Designer to the Recording Artist. Cover Art Market facilitates this transfer but does not claim ownership of the artwork. Upon purchase, Recording Artists (Licensee) has the unrestricted right to use and exploit the image provided by Designers (Licensor) for any purpose, in any media, throughout the world. Exclusive rights belong to the Recording Artist in perpetuity and the image will no longer be available on coverartmarket.com or directly through the Designer(s). Recording Artist (Licensee) is free to edit, alter, add typeface/font and/or animate image without limitation or restriction.
License Transfer and Assignment: (a) Permitted Transfers: This license may be transferred or assigned in connection with bona fide business transactions, including catalog sales, label acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and estate planning. (b) Sub-licensing: Limited sub-licensing is permitted for uses directly related to the licensed musical works, including distribution, streaming, physical media, and promotional materials. (c) Restrictions: Transfers are prohibited when made solely to circumvent these terms, create marketplace competition, or resell the artwork as standalone commercial products.
Designers agree that, upon sale, all rights, including copyright, are transferred to the buyer in accordance with the Exclusive License Agreement, which is included at the end of this document and is part of these Terms. Designers should not upload any content for which they do not have the full rights to assign or license. Designer represents and warrants that they own (or have secured all rights to) the Content and that the Content does not infringe any third-party rights, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, or rights of publicity or privacy.
Designers grant Cover Art Market limited, non-exclusive rights to display, market, and archive content solely for platform operation, buyer delivery, and record-keeping purposes. Designer Platform Exclusivity: By uploading pre-made cover art to Cover Art Market, Designers agree to: (a) Sell the artwork solely through Cover Art Market and refrain from listing, marketing, or selling the same artwork on any other platform, marketplace, or through private sales. (b) Each cover art piece may only be sold once, ensuring exclusive ownership for the purchasing Recording Artist. (c) Designers are prohibited from removing covers from Cover Art Market to sell them privately or through other channels. (d) Violations may result in immediate account suspension, removal of all listings, and forfeiture of pending payouts.
With respect to content generated in whole or in part by artificial intelligence (“AI Content”), the Licensor represents and warrants that: (i) AI is used only as a tool in the design process, not as the sole creator of the content. Each cover must include meaningful human graphic design contributions, such as professionally integrated typography and additional visual elements that work cohesively with the overall composition. (ii) AI-generated content will not be created using prompts that reference or imitate “the style of” another artist, designer, brand, or identifiable individual. (iii) All AI-generated content submitted to the platform meets the Cover Art Market Cover Specifications, as outlined in the Cover Art Market Designer Manual.
The Licensor assumes full responsibility for the originality and legal clearance of all AI inputs and outputs. This includes ensuring that no part of the input contains copyrighted or trademarked materials without proper licensing, and that the output is not substantially similar to any existing third-party work. AI-generated content may not qualify for copyright protection under current U.S. or international law. By uploading AI Content to Cover Art Market, you acknowledge and accept this legal risk.
Copyright and Trademark Infringement Policy: Cover Art Market does not own the artwork or other written or visual images (collectively, the "Content") posted by third parties to the Service. All Content is posted by an individual, group or company (collectively, the "Designers") who has represented and warranted to Cover Art Market that, among other things, neither the Content nor the names, trademarks and service marks under which Content is promoted (collectively, the "Name") infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights, rights of publicity or privacy, or moral rights. Designers shall indemnify and hold Cover Art Market, LLC harmless from any loss, damages, or expenses arising from or related to any claims to the contrary. Designers, by uploading cover art, acknowledge and agree with our terms and conditions and Cover Art Market Cover Specifications.
Cover Art Market does not verify designers' uploaded/created content for copyright or other rights violations. However, if you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on Cover Art Market in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide us with a written notification at support@coverartmarket.com containing 1- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, including the title, author, and any registration number (if available) 2-Identification of the material on Cover Art Market claimed to be infringing, with sufficient detail for us to locate it (e.g., precise URL or item number). 3-Your contact information, including: Full legal name, Mailing address, Telephone number, Email address 4- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. 5- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner. 6- Your physical or electronic signature (e.g., typed name or scanned signature).
Upon receipt of a proper notice, Cover Art Market will: 1-Promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material, 2- Notify the user who posted the material that we have removed or disabled access, and provide them with a copy of your notice, 3- Inform you that the content has been taken down.
A Designer whose content has been removed may submit a counter-notice if they believe the removal was in error. A counter-notice must include 1- Identification of the removed material and its location before removal , 2- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the user has a good-faith belief the material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification. 3-The user’s name, address, telephone number, and a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for their residence. 4- Physical or electronic signature of the user. Send counter-notices to support@coverartmarket.com. Upon receipt, Cover Art Market will: 1-Forward the counter-notice to the original complaining party 2-Inform you that we’ve received a counter-notice 3- Restore the material within 10 business days, unless the complaining party files a lawsuit seeking a court order to keep the material offline.
Cover Art Market reserves the right to terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers. We define a repeat infringer as a user who has been the subject of more than one valid DMCA takedown notice. We may also delete any content or files alleged to be infringing in appropriate circumstances.
Nothing in this policy constitutes legal advice or creates any liability for Cover Art Market. This policy does not affect your statutory rights under the DMCA or other applicable law.
Warranty Disclaimer: YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT USE OF THE WEBSITE AND RELATED SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE WEBSITE, MATERIALS AND RELATED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. Cover Art Market, LLC MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THE WEBSITE OR ANY MATERIALS THEREIN, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. IN ADDITION, Cover Art Market, LLC MAKES NO REPRESENTATION THAT THE OPERATION OF THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Cover Art Market, LLC WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF ANY INTERRUPTIONS OR ERRORS ON THE WEBSITE. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO EVALUATE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS OR USEFULNESS OF ANY OPINION, ADVICE, INFORMATION OR OTHER CONTENT OR MATERIALS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH OR OTHERWISE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE. PLEASE SEEK THE ADVICE OF PROFESSIONALS, AS APPROPRIATE, REGARDING THE EVALUATION OF ANY SUCH OPINION, ADVICE, INFORMATION OR OTHER CONTENT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL Cover Art Market, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY YOUR RELIANCE ON INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE, OTHER THAN AS REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE CONSUMER-PROTECTION LAW. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMER MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU AND NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN SHOULD BE CONSTRUED AS EXCLUDING OR LIMITING ANY LIABILITY BEYOND WHAT IS PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
Limitation of Liability: Limitation of Liability: Cover Art Market's total liability for any claim is limited to the amount paid for the specific transaction giving rise to the claim, except where prohibited by law. This limitation does not affect liability for fraud, gross negligence, or violations of consumer protection laws.
By using the Service, you agree to release and hold Cover Art Market and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and third-party providers harmless from any losses, damages, or claims arising from or related to: (i) technical malfunctions, network failures, or service interruptions; (ii) failed or delayed transmissions; (iii) conditions beyond Cover Art Market's control that disrupt the Service; (iv) your use of the Service; or (v) any typographical errors in materials.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Cover Art Market harmless from any third-party claims, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from: (i) your use of the Service; (ii) your violation of these Terms; (iii) your violation of any third-party rights; or (iv) any other act or omission by you.
IN NO EVENT WILL COVER ART MARKET BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR ANY LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITIES OF SUCH DAMAGES.
General Provisions: You agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the United States or the country in which you reside. Your correspondence or business dealings with, or participation in promotions of or with parties found on or through the Service, including payment and delivery of related goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations applicable to such dealings, are solely between you and such parties. These Terms and Conditions are governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Michigan as such laws are applied to agreements entered into and to be performed entirely within Michigan between Michigan residents. Legal proceedings related to the matters herein shall be brought in and adjudicated solely in the courts of Michigan, United States of America. Both parties consent to extra-territorial service of process and submit to the jurisdiction of said courts. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced. Cover Art Market's failure to act with respect to a breach by you or others does not waive its right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. These Terms and Conditions set forth the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior proposals, discussions or agreements with respect thereto. A printed version of these Terms and Conditions and of any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to these Terms and Conditions to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form.
Marketing Communications: By providing your email address and phone number during the registration or purchase process, you automatically opt in to receive email and SMS marketing communications from Cover Art Market. These communications may include promotional offers, updates, newsletters, and other information related to our products and services. You have the right to opt out of receiving these communications at any time. To opt out, you can (a) click the "unsubscribe" link provided in any email communication you receive from us, (b) follow the instructions provided in any SMS communication you receive from us, or (c) contact our customer service team at support@coverartmarket.com and request to be removed from our marketing list. Please note that opting out of marketing communications will not affect your receipt of transactional communications related to your purchases, such as order confirmations and shipping notifications.
Privacy, Data Protection & Cookies Policy: By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described herein.
Information we collect: Account information includes name, email address, password, billing/shipping address, and phone number. Transaction details include payment method, order history, and invoices. Designer submissions: cover-art files, design specifications, portfolio links. Communications: messages, support tickets, feedback. Automatically Collected Data Usage data: pages viewed, links clicked, time stamps, referral URLs Device & browser data: IP address, device type, operating system, browser version, screen resolution. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Session cookies: to keep you logged in as you navigate the site. Persistent cookies: to remember your preferences (language, currency). Analytics cookies: to measure site performance and traffic patterns. Advertising cookies: to show you relevant marketing and re-marketing ads.
How We Use Your Information: We process your data for the following purposes: Service Delivery, which includes creating and managing your account, processing orders, and delivering digital files. Customer Support: Respond to inquiries and process refunds or disputes. Platform Improvement: analyze usage patterns, test new features, and troubleshoot issues. Marketing & Promotions: send newsletters, special offers, and personalized recommendations (only with your consent. Legal Compliance & Protection: prevent fraud; enforce our Terms of Service; respond to lawful requests
Legal basis for processing: Performance of Contract: to fulfill your orders and provide the Service you requested. Consent: where you have opted into marketing communications or non-essential cookies. Legitimate Interests: to operate, secure, and optimize our platform (e.g., fraud prevention, analytics). Legal Obligation: to comply with applicable laws and court orders
Data Sharing and Disclosure: We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with: Service providers: payment processors, email-delivery vendors, analytics platforms, hosting providers—strictly to perform services on our behalf; Affiliates & partners: only where necessary to deliver requested features (e.g., printing or licensing partners); Legal authorities: to comply with subpoenas, court orders, or to protect legal rights; Business transfers: in the event Cover Art Market is merged, acquired, or sold, subject to confidentiality protections. All third parties are contractually bound to handle your data in accordance with this Policy and applicable data-protection laws.
Your rights & choices: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access a copy of the personal data we hold about you. Correction: update or correct inaccurate or incomplete data. Deletion: Request that we erase your personal data (subject to legal exceptions). Restriction: limit how we use your personal data. Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format. Object: opt out of direct marketing or profiling based on legitimate interests. Withdraw consent: for any processing based solely on your consent (e.g., marketing emails, cookies). To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@coverartmarket.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by law.
Cookies & Tracking Controls: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. You may also opt out of third-party advertising cookies by visiting youradchoices.com.
Data Security & Retention: We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures (encryption, access controls, secure servers) to protect your data. We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, or as required by law.
International Transfers: If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., which may have different data-protection standards. We rely on appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to ensure an adequate level of protection. For questions or concerns, please email support@coverartmarket.com.
Modification of Terms and Conditions: From time to time, Cover Art Market may modify these Terms and Conditions in its sole discretion. When such modification is made, Cover Art Market will post a revised version of these Terms and Conditions on the Service. Modifications will be effective when they are posted. Cover Art Market is not required to let you know that any such modification has been made. It is your responsibility to review these Terms and Conditions periodically to be aware of any changes. Each time you log on to the Service, you will be deemed to have accepted any such modifications.
Exclusive License Agreement: This Exclusive License Agreement (the “Agreement”) governs the transfer of rights in the album cover, artwork, or covers listed below (the “Content”). This license is facilitated by Cover Art Market, LLC (“Cover Art Market”), which acts solely as a transaction platform and is not a party to this Agreement.
Upon purchase, the Licensee is granted an exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, modify, adapt, and otherwise exploit the Content in any manner and across any media, including digital, print, merchandise, promotional materials, and social or streaming platforms. The Licensee may crop, alter, animate, overlay typography, or incorporate the Content into derivative works without limitation. The Content will be removed from public availability on Cover Art Market and may not be reused, resold, or relicensed by the Licensor. This license may be transferred or assigned only as part of a bona fide business transaction, such as a catalog sale, estate transfer, label acquisition, or corporate restructuring, and may be sub-licensed solely in connection with the associated musical work. It may not be resold, sub-licensed, or redistributed as a standalone product or listed on any competing platform.
The Licensor represents and warrants that the Content is original, royalty-free, and does not infringe upon any third-party rights, including but not limited to copyright, trademark, publicity, or privacy rights. The Licensor has secured all necessary rights to grant this license in full.
If the Content was generated in part using artificial intelligence (“AI Content”), the Licensor further represents and warrants that AI was used only as a tool in the design process and not as the sole creator of the Content. Each cover must include meaningful human graphic design contributions, such as professionally integrated typography or compositional enhancements. The Licensor agrees not to use prompts referencing “in the style of” any artist, brand, or designer. The Licensor assumes full responsibility for the originality and legal clearance of all AI inputs and outputs.
If a refund is issued, this license is immediately void. The Licensee must delete all copies of the Content and cease all use and distribution.
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