// LEGAL
Terms & Rules

Competition rules, terms of service, and everything you need to know

Last updated: February 8, 2026
Table of Contents
Section 01

๐ŸŽฏ Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old. You must be a legal resident of a country where participation is not prohibited. Employees of SoundBattle and immediate family are not eligible.

Section 02

๐Ÿ’ฐ Entry & Fees

Entry fee: $0 (one-time) โ€” Each payment allows one song submission.

Refund policy: Full refund if rejected in moderation. Refund within 7 days if fewer than 10 votes. No refunds after 7 days.

Section 03

๐ŸŽต Song Requirements

  • Songs must be created using Suno AI
  • Format: MP3, WAV, or OGG ยท Max 15 MB ยท Max 5 minutes
  • Must be your own original creation
Section 04

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Voting System

1โ€“5 star rating system. One vote per user per song. Rankings use Bayesian weighted average.

Vote manipulation is strictly prohibited.
Section 05

๐Ÿ† Prizes & Winners

Prize Pool: $50,000+
๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st: $30,000 ยท ๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd: $10,000 ยท ๐Ÿฅ‰ 3rd: $5,000

Prizes paid via bank transfer or PayPal within 14 business days.

Section 06

๐Ÿ“‹ Content Guidelines

Not permitted: hate speech, violence, sexually explicit content, copyrighted material, spam.

Section 07

ยฉ๏ธ Intellectual Property

You grant SoundBattle a non-exclusive, worldwide license to host and promote your song for 12 months. You retain all ownership rights.

Section 08

โš ๏ธ Disqualification

Grounds: vote manipulation, non-Suno content, content violations, harassment, fraud. Disqualification is final.

Section 09

๐Ÿ”’ Privacy & Data

We collect only necessary data. SSL encryption. Payments via Stripe. We never sell your data.

Section 10

โš–๏ธ Liability & Disputes

SoundBattle is provided "as is." Disputes resolved through binding arbitration in California, USA.