TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Last Updated: November 14, 2025
Welcome to RyanDrean.com. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this website and all services provided by Ryan Drean. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease use of this website.
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1. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND VOICE TRAINING RESTRICTIONS
⚠️ CRITICAL NOTICE: All voice recordings, audio demonstrations, voice samples, vocal performances, and audio content on this website are subject to strict AI usage restrictions as detailed below.
1.1 Ownership and Protection
All voice recordings, audio demonstrations, voice samples, vocal performances, music compositions, and any audio content (collectively, "Voice Content" or "Audio Content") available on this website are the exclusive proprietary property of Ryan Drean. All Voice Content is protected by:
• United States copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.)
• Rights of publicity under applicable state law
• Intellectual property rights
• State voice protection statutes including Tennessee's ELVIS Act, California AB2602, Illinois HB4762, and similar legislation
1.2 Prohibited AI Uses
The Voice Content and Audio Content on this website may NOT be used for any of the following purposes without explicit prior written consent:
1. AI Training and Development: Training, development, testing, improvement, or refinement of artificial intelligence systems, machine learning models, neural networks, deep learning systems, or any algorithmic systems designed to synthesize, replicate, mimic, or generate human voices or audio
2. Voice Cloning and Replication: Creating voice clones, digital voice replicas, synthetic voices, voice skins, voice models, AI-generated voice representations, or any form of vocal simulation based on, derived from, or inspired by the Voice Content
3. Speech Synthesis Systems: Text-to-speech (TTS) systems, speech-to-speech (STS) systems, voice conversion technologies, or any voice synthesis applications
4. Data Collection: Web scraping, data mining, automated data collection, dataset compilation, or harvesting of Voice Content for inclusion in AI training datasets or voice databases
5. Deepfakes and Simulations: Creating deepfakes, voice simulations, vocal impersonations, or any unauthorized digital reproduction or manipulation of Ryan Drean's voice characteristics including but not limited to pitch, tone, timbre, cadence, inflection, accent, or speaking style
6. Commercial AI Applications: Any commercial or non-commercial use involving AI voice generation, voice cloning, voice synthesis, or vocal replication technologies
7. Derivative AI Models: Creating derivative works, adaptations, or transformations using AI technologies that incorporate, reference, or are trained on the Voice Content
1.3 Explicit Prohibition for AI Companies and Technology Platforms
AI companies, technology platforms, voice synthesis companies, machine learning research organizations, and any entities or individuals engaged in voice AI development, voice cloning services, or synthetic voice technologies are EXPRESSLY AND UNEQUIVOCALLY PROHIBITED from:
• Accessing, downloading, streaming, recording, or capturing any Voice Content from this website
• Scraping, crawling, or systematically retrieving Voice Content
• Using Voice Content in any capacity for research, development, or commercial purposes
• Creating profiles, voice prints, or acoustic models based on Voice Content
• Including Voice Content in any training datasets, voice libraries, or sample collections
1.4 Consent and Licensing Requirements
Any use of Voice Content or Audio Content for artificial intelligence purposes, voice cloning, or synthesis technologies requires:
• Prior written consent obtained directly from Ryan Drean
• A separately negotiated licensing agreement with specific terms addressing: scope of use, duration, compensation, approval rights, exclusivity provisions, and usage limitations
• Clear specification of intended AI applications and technologies
• Ongoing approval rights for Ryan Drean regarding use of any resulting AI-generated content
• Appropriate compensation commensurate with AI voice licensing industry standards
1.5 Legal Enforcement
Unauthorized use of Voice Content for AI purposes constitutes a serious violation of Ryan Drean's intellectual property rights, rights of publicity, and may violate applicable federal and state laws. Violations may result in:
• Immediate legal action seeking injunctive relief to halt unauthorized use
• Claims for compensatory damages for actual losses
• Claims for punitive damages where applicable
• Recovery of profits obtained through unauthorized use
• Claims under multiple legal theories including copyright infringement, violation of rights of publicity, unfair competition, false advertising (Lanham Act), unjust enrichment, and consumer protection statutes
• Reimbursement of attorney's fees and costs
Ryan Drean reserves all rights to pursue any and all available legal remedies for violations of these AI restrictions.
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2. GENERAL USE OF WEBSITE
2.1 Permitted Use
This website and its content are provided for the following lawful purposes:
• Evaluating Ryan Drean's professional voiceover services for potential hiring or engagement
• Learning about voiceover services, audio production services, and related offerings
• Contacting Ryan Drean for business inquiries
• Reviewing professional credentials, experience, and work samples
2.2 Prohibited Uses
You may not use this website for any purpose that:
• Violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
• Infringes upon the intellectual property rights of Ryan Drean or any third party
• Harasses, threatens, or harms Ryan Drean or any other person
• Transmits any viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Attempts to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or related systems
• Interferes with or disrupts the website's functionality
• Collects information about other users without their consent
• Uses automated systems (bots, scrapers, spiders) without express written permission
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3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3.1 Copyright and Ownership
All content on this website, including but not limited to voice recordings, audio files, music compositions, text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, video content, software, and website design (collectively, "Content") is the exclusive property of Ryan Drean and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.
3.2 Limited License
Subject to these Terms, Ryan Drean grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
• Access and view the website for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Listen to voice demonstration samples for the purpose of evaluating services
This license does NOT include any right to:
• Download, copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any Content
• Use Content for any commercial purpose without express written permission
• Remove or alter any copyright notices, watermarks, or proprietary markings
• Frame or embed Content on other websites without permission
3.3 Trademark Rights
The name "Ryan Drean" and associated branding, logos, and service marks are trademarks of Ryan Drean. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited.
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4. SERVICES AND BUSINESS TERMS
4.1 Service Offerings
This website provides information about professional services including but not limited to:
• Professional voiceover performance and recording
• Voiceover demo production (through Pro Voiceover Demos)
• Commercial audio production and creative services (through Audio Branding Inc. and TM Studios)
• Custom music composition and production
4.2 No Contractual Obligation
Viewing this website or contacting Ryan Drean does not create any contractual obligation or client relationship. All service engagements require separate written agreements specifying scope of work, deliverables, compensation, and terms.
4.3 Pricing and Availability
Pricing information displayed on this website is subject to change without notice. Service availability may vary. Final pricing and terms will be established through direct communication and formal written agreements.
4.4 Client Recordings and Deliverables
Work product created specifically for clients under executed service agreements shall be governed by the terms of those agreements. Unless otherwise specified in a service agreement, Ryan Drean retains the right to use samples of completed work for promotional and portfolio purposes.
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5. DEMO SAMPLES AND PORTFOLIO CONTENT
5.1 Purpose of Demos
Voice demonstration samples and portfolio pieces are provided solely for potential clients to evaluate Ryan Drean's voice characteristics, range, and professional capabilities for potential engagement.
5.2 Restrictions on Demo Use
Demo samples may NOT be:
• Downloaded, recorded, or captured for any purpose
• Used in any production, advertisement, or commercial application
• Edited, remixed, or manipulated in any way
• Redistributed or shared on other platforms
• Used as reference material for AI or voice synthesis (as detailed in Section 1)
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6. USER SUBMISSIONS AND CONTACT
6.1 Inquiries and Communications
When you contact Ryan Drean through this website, you agree that:
• Your inquiry does not create a confidential relationship until a formal agreement is executed
• Information you provide may be used to respond to your inquiry and for business purposes
• Your contact information may be retained for future business communication
6.2 Unsolicited Materials
Do not submit unsolicited ideas, concepts, or materials through this website. Any materials submitted may be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary, and Ryan Drean assumes no obligation with respect to such materials.
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7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND CONTENT
7.1 External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Ryan Drean. Ryan Drean has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
7.2 No Endorsement
The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Ryan Drean of the linked site or any association with its operators.
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8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THIS WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.
Ryan Drean does not warrant that:
• The website will function uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The website or servers are free of viruses or harmful components
• Information on the website is complete, accurate, or current
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9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, RYAN DREAN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the website
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the website
• Any content obtained from the website
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
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10. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Ryan Drean from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with:
• Your access to or use of the website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property rights
• Any harmful or illegal conduct by you
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11. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS
11.1 Right to Modify
Ryan Drean reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at sole discretion. When material changes are made, a notice will be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date.
11.2 Continued Use
Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. You are responsible for reviewing these Terms periodically.
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12. TERMINATION
Ryan Drean reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease.
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13. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
13.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13.2 Jurisdiction
Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Dallas County, Texas, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
13.3 Additional State Law Protections
Nothing in this section shall limit Ryan Drean's right to enforce voice protection laws including but not limited to Tennessee's ELVIS Act, California AB2602, Illinois HB4762, or similar legislation regardless of user location.
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14. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired.
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15. WAIVER
No waiver by Ryan Drean of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition.
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16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on this website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Ryan Drean regarding your use of the website.
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17. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Ryan Drean
Website: www.new.ryandrean.com
Contact: Use the contact form available on the website
For AI licensing inquiries, business proposals, or legal matters, please contact directly through the website contact form and clearly indicate the nature of your inquiry in the subject line.
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18. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, including all AI usage restrictions set forth in Section 1.
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