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⚖️ TERMS OF SERVICE & POLICIES – Marquita® / Kindaqui Music

1. 🎤 OVERVIEW

Marquita® provides premium gospel songwriting services and non-exclusive music licensing through Kindaqui Music. By accessing this website, purchasing services, or requesting access to the song catalog, you agree to all terms outlined below.

2. 💼 SERVICES PROVIDED

Marquita® offers:

  • Custom gospel songwriting services ($300+/hour)

  • Access to a private song catalog (140+ songs)

  • Non-exclusive mechanical licensing for recorded use

All services are faith-based and professionally curated for artists, ministries, and labels.

3. 💳 PAYMENT TERMS

  • All payments must be made in full before services are rendered or licenses are granted

  • Hourly songwriting sessions are billed at $300+ per hour(Prices subject to change)

  • Payments are non-refundable (see Section 4)

4. 🚫 NO REFUND POLICY

All services and products are final sale and non-refundable.

Due to the custom and creative nature of songwriting and licensing:

  • No refunds will be issued under any circumstances

  • This includes dissatisfaction with creative direction or final product

  • By purchasing, you acknowledge and accept this policy

5. 📜 OWNERSHIP & COPYRIGHT

All compositions, including but not limited to:

  • Lyrics

  • Melodies

  • Arrangements

Remain the sole property of Marquita®.

Clients do not receive ownership rights.

6. 🎧 LICENSE TERMS (NON-EXCLUSIVE MECHANICAL LICENSE)

Upon full payment, clients are granted a non-exclusive mechanical license.

This allows the client to:

  • Record the song

  • Perform the song

  • Distribute their version

Restrictions:

  • No ownership transfer

  • No exclusive rights granted

  • No resale, sublicensing, or transfer of the composition

  • Credit must be given to Marquita Nashaye Allen p/k/a Marquita® as songwriter

  • Credit Requirement

    Licensee agrees to provide proper songwriting credit in all metadata, registrations, and public releases as follows:

    “Written by Marquita Nashaye Allen p/k/a Marquita®”

    This credit must be included wherever songwriter credits are displayed, including but not limited to:

    • Streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.)

    • Digital distribution metadata

    • Album liner notes

    • Performance registrations (ASCAP, etc.)

    Failure to properly credit the songwriter may result in revocation of licensing rights and/or legal action. Licensee may not alter, omit, or replace the above credit without written permission from Marquita Entertainment, LLC.

7. 🔐 PRIVATE CATALOG ACCESS

The Kindaqui Music catalog is:

  • Private and restricted

  • Intended for serious artists and organizations only

Access may be denied or revoked at any time.

ALL SONGS HAVE ALREADY BEEN COPY WRITTEN AND REGISTERED

Unauthorized use, sharing, or distribution of catalog materials is strictly prohibited.

8. ⚠️ INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION

All content on this website, including:

  • Songs

  • Branding

  • Logos

  • Text

Is protected by copyright and trademark law.

The name Marquita® is a registered trademark and may not be used without permission.

9. 🚫 CHARGEBACK & DISPUTE POLICY

By purchasing services, you agree:

  • Not to initiate chargebacks or payment disputes

  • Not to falsely claim unauthorized transactions

Any violation may result in:

  • Legal action

  • Revocation of license rights

10. ✍🏽 CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY

Clients are responsible for:

  • Reviewing all terms before purchase

  • Communicating expectations clearly

  • Ensuring proper use of licensed material

11. ⚖️ LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Marquita® is not liable for:

  • Commercial success of any song

  • Distribution outcomes

  • Third-party platform issues

12. 📍 GOVERNING LAW

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Texas.

13. 🔄 MODIFICATIONS

Marquita® reserves the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of services constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

👑 FINAL STATEMENT

Marquita® provides premium, spirit-led songwriting and licensing services for those serious about excellence in gospel music. By working with Marquita®, you are entering a professional agreement built on integrity, creativity, and purpose. Marquita is not a Work-For-Hire Songwriter so if that is what your are looking for you may want to look elsewhere.