Media Release

1. Overview

When you create a song with CherishSong, we may wish to share your experience to inspire others. This Media Release explains how we handle:

• Song share pages and their public visibility
• Testimonials and reviews you provide
• Potential promotional use of your story

2. Song Share Pages

Public Accessibility

By default, your song's share page at cherishsong.com/song/[your-song] is:

• Accessible to anyone with the link
• Indexed by search engines (Google, Bing, etc.)
• Shareable on social media platforms

What Appears on Your Share Page

• The song title
• The recipient's first name (as you provided)
• Your sender description (e.g., "from their loving daughter")
• The occasion (e.g., "Mother's Day," "Wedding")
• Your story/dedication text (as submitted in the questionnaire)
• The song audio and lyrics
• Album art (if uploaded)

Requesting Privacy

If you prefer your song page to be private:

• Contact us at privacy@cherishsong.com with your order number
• We will remove the page from search engine indexing
• The page will still be accessible via direct link for sharing with intended recipients

3. Testimonials and Reviews

Submitting Feedback

When you provide a testimonial or review:

• Via email response to our review request
• Through third-party review platforms
• Via social media comments or messages

How We May Use Your Feedback

By submitting a testimonial, you grant CherishSong permission to:

• Display your review on our website
• Use your first name, location (city/state), and occasion
• Share on our social media channels
• Include in marketing materials and advertisements
• Edit for length while preserving the original meaning

Attribution

Testimonials will typically be attributed as:

"This song made my mother cry tears of joy..."
- Sarah M., California, Mother's Day Song

We will never use your full name or contact information without explicit permission.

4. Featured Songs

Sample Songs Section

We may contact you to request permission to feature your song as a sample on our website. Featured songs help new customers understand our quality and style.

If Selected

If your song is selected for featuring:

• We will contact you for explicit permission first
• You may decline without any impact on your order
• Featured songs may include audio clips (partial or full)
• We may use your story summary and occasion

Compensation

While we don't provide monetary compensation for featured songs, we may offer:

• A discount on future orders
• Extended access to premium features
• Recognition on our featured creators wall

5. Social Media Sharing

When You Share

If you share your song on social media and tag CherishSong:

• We may repost or share your content on our channels
• We may comment or engage with your post
• Your public post may be featured in our marketing

Our Commitment

We will always:

• Respect the spirit of your original post
• Give proper credit and attribution
• Remove reshared content upon request

6. Video Testimonials

If you submit a video testimonial or reaction video:

• We may use it on our website and social media
• We may edit for length or quality
• We will not alter your words or misrepresent your experience
• You may request removal at any time

7. Your Rights

Opt-Out

You may opt out of promotional use at any time by contacting us at privacy@cherishsong.com.

Removal Requests

To request removal of your testimonial, featured song, or shared content:

1. Email us with details of the content to be removed
2. Include your order number if applicable
3. We will process requests within 14 business days

What We Cannot Remove

• Third-party shares of your public song page
• Reviews posted on external platforms (contact those platforms directly)
• Cached or archived versions on external sites

8. Photography and Video

If you participate in any CherishSong event, interview, or photoshoot:

• You will be asked to sign a separate release form
• That form will specify the exact usage rights
• You may negotiate terms before signing

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Media Release from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email to affected customers. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

10. Contact Us