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Artist / Musician

For artists releasing their own music.

Distribution Partnership
Custom
Setup assisted by our team
ArtistsMulti + sub-accounts
ReleasesUnlimited
  • Dedicated distribution partnership
  • Hands-on support from our team
  • Negotiable revenue share
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Label / Producer

For labels managing many artists.

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3 Agreement & signature

Music Distribution Agreement — Free Plan

Free agreement

This Agreement is effective from 13 November 2026 between DMD.AD ("Platform") and Your name (your email) ("User"), for the the chosen plan plan.

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ARTICLE 1 — DEFINITIONS

  1. DMD.AD means the digital music distribution platform or service facilitating the delivery and distribution of sound recordings to available digital music services or Digital Service Providers (DSPs), subject to the applicable service scope and partnerships.
  2. User means any individual or legal entity using DMD.AD under either the Free User or Special Partnership arrangement.
  3. Free User means a User accessing music distribution services under the features, limitations, and terms established by DMD.AD without a separate commercial agreement, unless otherwise agreed.
  4. Special Partnership means a separate written commercial arrangement between DMD.AD and a User, including an artist, label, producer, publisher, aggregator, or business partner.
  5. Master Audio means a finalized digital sound recording submitted for distribution, including musical recordings, vocals, instrumentals, remixes, and other recording versions.
  6. Musical Work means a musical composition, melody, lyrics, or other copyright-protected creative material embodied in a recording.
  7. Master Rights means rights relating to a sound recording, including ownership or authorized exploitation rights under the applicable ownership arrangements and agreements.
  8. License means a valid authorization to use, reproduce, distribute, communicate, or otherwise exploit a work or recording within the scope of the granted permission.
  9. DSP means a third-party service providing digital music, including streaming platforms, download services, and other music platforms.
  10. Takedown means the withdrawal, disabling, or removal of music content from one or more DSPs.
  11. Metadata means release information, including song title, artist name, songwriter, producer, master owner, ISRC, UPC/EAN, genre, release date, and other relevant information.
  12. Distribution Revenue means revenue actually received or credited to DMD.AD by DSPs from the exploitation of recordings, subject to the applicable reports and DSP terms.

ARTICLE 2 — SCOPE OF SERVICES

  1. DMD.AD provides digital distribution facilities for submitting music content owned by the User or lawfully authorized for distribution by the User to supported DSPs.
  2. Services may include: a. Submission of master audio and metadata; b. Release-date scheduling; c. Distribution to supported DSPs; d. Receipt and reporting of distribution revenue, subject to available data; e. Metadata update requests; f. Takedown requests in accordance with DMD.AD procedures and DSP requirements.
  3. Not all DSPs, territories, features, or monetization services are necessarily available to every User.
  4. DMD.AD does not guarantee that any release submission will be accepted, published, maintained, or monetized by a DSP.
  5. DSPs may independently review, reject, restrict, delay, demonetize, or remove content under their own policies and discretion.
  6. DMD.AD does not guarantee streaming numbers, popularity, revenue, chart positions, or commercial results for any release.

ARTICLE 3 — FREE USER AND SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP STATUS 3.1 Free Users

  1. Free Users shall use the services in accordance with the features, quotas, limitations, and policies displayed or communicated by DMD.AD.
  2. DMD.AD may establish additional requirements for identity verification, master ownership validation, metadata review, and release eligibility.
  3. Free Users are not automatically entitled to promotional services, priority distribution, publishing administration, copyright administration, additional monetization services, or other special features.
  4. Any applicable fees, revenue-sharing arrangements, and payout requirements shall be transparently communicated through the applicable service policy or written agreement.
  5. Where a written Special Partnership Agreement conflicts with these general terms, the specific written provisions shall prevail for the matters expressly covered by that agreement. 3.2 Special Partnership Users
  6. A Special Partnership shall only apply under a separate written agreement between the Parties.
  7. The agreement may specify: a. Distribution fees or service charges; b. Revenue-sharing percentages; c. Partnership term and distribution territories; d. Release targets and schedules; e. Promotional services or additional support; f. Catalog administration and release management; g. Reporting and payment procedures; h. Termination requirements.
  8. A Special Partnership does not automatically transfer ownership of any master recording or copyright to DMD.AD.
  9. Any transfer of rights, exclusive license, administration mandate, or special exploitation rights must be expressly documented in a separate agreement or clearly stated written provision identifying the rights, scope, duration, territory, and compensation.
  10. Where a User acts as a label or artist representative, the User warrants that they have obtained valid authority to bind the parties they represent.

ARTICLE 4 — REGISTRATION AND USER OBLIGATIONS

  1. The User shall provide truthful, complete, accurate, and current registration information.
  2. The User shall maintain the confidentiality of account credentials, passwords, and administrative access.
  3. Submissions made through the User's account shall be deemed authorized by the User or a person acting with the User's authority, unless unauthorized access is established.
  4. The User shall update information concerning changes in master ownership, license holders, artist identities, payment details, or other information affecting distribution.
  5. The User shall not provide false information, manipulate streaming data, use another party's identity without authorization, or misuse the distribution system.
  6. DMD.AD may request supporting documentation to verify identity, ownership, authorization, licensing, or release eligibility.
  7. The User shall respond to verification requests within a reasonable period. DMD.AD may delay submissions or restrict relevant services while verification is pending.

ARTICLE 5 — MASTER AUDIO REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY

  1. The User may only submit master audio that: a. Is lawfully owned by the User; or b. Is supported by sufficient authorization, a license, or written permission from the lawful rights holder.
  2. Master audio must be a technically suitable final recording for digital distribution and must comply with applicable file specifications, audio quality, format, and DSP requirements.
  3. Master audio must not contain malware, corrupted files, misleading material, or content prohibited by applicable DSP policies.
  4. The User shall ensure that titles, artist names, recording versions, credits, artwork, metadata, and other information do not infringe third-party rights.
  5. The User shall not submit illegally obtained recordings, pirated recordings, stolen audio files, or recordings that the User is not authorized to distribute.
  6. The User must disclose any samples, beats, instrumentals, excerpts, interpolations, remixes, mashups, or other third-party materials incorporated into a recording.
  7. All third-party materials must be supported by permissions or licenses covering the intended exploitation, including digital distribution and monetization where applicable.
  8. DMD.AD may reject or request corrections to master audio that fails to meet technical, legal, or DSP policy requirements.
  9. The User is responsible for the quality, completeness, authenticity, and legality of all submitted materials.

ARTICLE 6 — LICENSING OBLIGATIONS AND COPYRIGHT PROTECTION

  1. Before submitting a release, the User must ensure that all required permissions and licenses have been obtained, remain valid, and cover the intended use.
  2. Where applicable, these rights and permissions include: a. Rights to the master recording or sound recording; b. Rights to the musical composition and lyrics; c. Permission from songwriters, copyright owners, or music publishers; d. Permission to use samples, beats, instrumentals, remixes, or third-party recordings; e. Required consent from artists, musicians, vocalists, producers, or performers under applicable contracts or law; f. Permission for live recordings, performances, or audiovisual materials where required; g. Rights to use names, photographs, images, logos, and other third-party identifiers included in the release.
  3. For jointly created works, the User shall obtain all necessary approvals from the relevant rights holders.
  4. If the User uses a licensed beat, the User must ensure that the license permits commercial distribution, monetization, DSP use, and the selected distribution territories.
  5. A license restricted to noncommercial, limited, or personal use shall not be used for commercial distribution unless such exploitation is expressly permitted.
  6. For cover songs, the User must obtain the permissions or licenses required by applicable law and DSP policies. Ownership of a newly recorded cover does not automatically grant rights to the original composition.
  7. For remixes, mashups, interpolations, or samples, the User must obtain all necessary permissions covering the original recording and/or underlying composition.
  8. The User warrants that no relevant license has expired, been revoked, or become restricted in a manner that prevents the proposed distribution.
  9. Upon request, the User shall provide licensing evidence, artist agreements, letters of authorization, publisher permissions, master ownership evidence, or other relevant documentation.
  10. The User shall promptly notify DMD.AD if any license expires, is revoked, becomes disputed, or no longer covers the distribution.
  11. The User shall not submit content based on false ownership claims, including falsely claiming exclusive rights to material owned or controlled by another party.
  12. Submission or distribution through DMD.AD shall not constitute certification, legal clearance, or a guarantee that the content is free from copyright disputes.

ARTICLE 7 — USER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES The User represents and warrants that:

  1. The User has the legal capacity and authority to enter into this Agreement.
  2. All submitted materials are lawfully eligible for distribution under this Agreement.
  3. All required permissions, licenses, authorizations, and consents have been obtained before submission.
  4. Distribution of the submitted materials does not infringe copyright, related rights, contractual rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other lawful third-party rights.
  5. All ownership information, metadata, credits, and supporting documentation provided are accurate and not misleading.
  6. The User has the authority to grant DMD.AD the limited distribution rights described in this Agreement.
  7. The User shall fulfill payment and revenue-sharing obligations owed to songwriters, producers, artists, master owners, publishers, license holders, and other participants under their respective agreements.
  8. The User shall not use DMD.AD for artificial streaming, statistical manipulation, royalty fraud, identity misuse, or other unlawful activities.
  9. The User shall promptly report any claim, dispute, license revocation, or change in rights relating to distributed materials.

ARTICLE 8 — DMD.AD RIGHTS AND AUTHORITY

  1. DMD.AD may conduct administrative, technical, and compliance reviews of release submissions.
  2. DMD.AD may request additional documents or clarification before forwarding content to DSPs.
  3. DMD.AD may reject, delay, restrict, suspend, or discontinue distribution if: a. Supporting documents are incomplete or invalid; b. Copyright infringement or third-party rights violations are reasonably suspected; c. A credible claim or dispute arises; d. Content violates applicable law or DSP policies; e. Fraud, streaming manipulation, or unlawful activity is suspected; f. The User breaches this Agreement.
  4. Where immediate action is reasonably necessary to reduce legal risk or prevent infringement, DMD.AD may take temporary protective measures without waiting for the resolution of a dispute between the User and a third party, providing notice where reasonably practicable.
  5. DMD.AD may provide necessary information and documentation to DSPs or competent authorities when legally required or lawfully necessary to handle a claim.
  6. DMD.AD is not required to act as the User's legal representative, mediator, or final decision-maker in disputes concerning ownership of intellectual property.

ARTICLE 9 — DISTRIBUTION REVENUE AND PAYMENTS

  1. Distribution revenue shall be calculated based on reports and payments actually received or credited to DMD.AD by DSPs, subject to the applicable business arrangement.
  2. DMD.AD does not guarantee revenue amounts, streaming volumes, DSP payment schedules, or monetization results.
  3. Where revenue sharing applies, the relevant percentages, deductions, administrative fees, minimum payout thresholds, currency, taxes, and payment schedules shall be governed by the applicable service terms or Special Partnership Agreement.
  4. The User is responsible for ensuring that bank account and beneficiary information is accurate.
  5. DMD.AD may temporarily withhold payments that are reasonably disputed, suspected to arise from unauthorized activity, or connected to a rights claim, to the extent necessary for review and permitted by applicable law.
  6. Where a DSP reverses revenue, issues refunds, adjusts reports, or deducts amounts due to unauthorized activity attributable to a User's release, corresponding adjustments may be applied to the relevant revenue based on DSP reports and applicable terms.
  7. The User is responsible for distributing royalties internally to entitled parties unless DMD.AD expressly agrees in writing to provide payment administration or revenue-splitting services.
  8. Taxes payable by the User shall be the User's responsibility under applicable law.

ARTICLE 10 — TAKEDOWN REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

  1. The User may request the takedown of a release previously distributed through DMD.AD by submitting a request through DMD.AD's designated official channel.
  2. Accounts under special partnership agreements have a provision allowing a takedown request to be submitted after 5 years; this information can be found in the user dashboard.
  3. The takedown request must include: a. The User's full name or legal entity name; b. Registered account identification; c. Song title and artist name; d. ISRC and/or UPC/EAN, if available; e. The DSPs or territories from which removal is requested; f. The reason for the takedown; g. A declaration that the User is authorized to request removal; h. Supporting documents, where requested.
  4. For requests involving ownership or licensing disputes, DMD.AD may require additional evidence before processing the request, unless immediate action is required under applicable law or policy.
  5. DMD.AD shall process or forward requests that satisfy the requirements within a reasonable period. Actual removal timelines depend on each DSP's processes and policies.
  6. DMD.AD does not guarantee removal within a specific period because final implementation may be controlled by the relevant DSP.
  7. The User shall not submit takedown requests to harm another party, evade contractual obligations, manipulate revenue, or abuse the dispute process.
  8. Where a master recording is jointly owned or subject to agreements with a label, artist, producer, or other partner, the User must ensure that the takedown request is authorized under the applicable agreements.
  9. DMD.AD may independently initiate a takedown or suspension when reasonably necessary to address a credible infringement claim, lawful order, legal risk, or DSP policy violation.
  10. A takedown does not automatically eliminate previously earned revenue, resolve a copyright dispute, or release the User from contractual obligations to third parties.
  11. Re-uploading content after a takedown may require renewed verification and does not guarantee acceptance by DSPs.
  12. Where a takedown is requested by a rights holder or third party, DMD.AD may request supporting evidence and notify the User where legally appropriate and consistent with any obligation to take immediate action.

ARTICLE 11 — COPYRIGHT CLAIMS AND DISPUTES

  1. The User shall promptly notify DMD.AD upon receiving a claim or notice concerning copyright, master rights, licensing, or third-party rights relating to distributed materials.
  2. A claim notice should identify the claimant, the disputed work, the legal or factual basis of the claim, supporting evidence, and the requested action.
  3. DMD.AD may suspend distribution, withhold disputed payments, request clarification, or forward the claim to relevant parties in accordance with applicable law and policies.
  4. The User shall reasonably cooperate with the review and provide relevant documentation.
  5. The User is responsible for resolving disputes arising from ownership or use of submitted materials, including disputes with songwriters, master owners, artists, producers, publishers, labels, or other third parties.
  6. DMD.AD is not required to fund the User's legal defense or determine the prevailing party in an ownership dispute.
  7. Nothing in this Article restricts the rights of an injured party to pursue remedies available under applicable law.

ARTICLE 12 — INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

  1. To the extent permitted by law, the User shall be responsible for third-party claims, losses, liabilities, costs, and demands arising directly from: a. Content uploaded or submitted by the User; b. Copyright or related-rights infringement caused by the User's content or conduct; c. The absence, invalidity, or breach of licensing requirements for which the User is responsible; d. False, misleading, or incomplete information or representations; e. Breaches of the User's agreements with artists, songwriters, producers, labels, publishers, or other parties; f. Fraud or manipulation committed by the User.
  2. The User agrees to indemnify DMD.AD against direct losses, reasonable claim-handling expenses, and reasonable legal costs to the extent directly caused by the User's breach or negligence, subject to evidence and applicable law.
  3. DMD.AD shall not be responsible for copyright infringement committed by the User merely because DMD.AD receives or forwards content for distribution, provided DMD.AD has no separate basis for liability under applicable law.
  4. DMD.AD does not warrant that all User-submitted content is free from infringement, as administrative review by DMD.AD does not replace the User's obligation to hold valid rights and licenses.
  5. To the extent permitted by law, DMD.AD shall not be liable for independent actions of DSPs, changes in DSP policies, third-party service interruptions, or delays beyond DMD.AD's reasonable control.
  6. Nothing in this Agreement excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including liability for intentional misconduct or negligence where such liability cannot legally be waived.
  7. If a claim is brought against DMD.AD arising from User-submitted content, the Parties shall reasonably cooperate to verify the facts, mitigate the impact, and address the matter in accordance with applicable law.

ARTICLE 13 — TERM, SUSPENSION, AND TERMINATION

  1. This Agreement becomes effective when the User accepts these terms or on the effective date specified in a Special Partnership Agreement.
  2. The User may request termination of the service in accordance with DMD.AD procedures, subject to outstanding obligations.
  3. DMD.AD may suspend or terminate services in the event of a material breach, suspected fraud, legal risk, a valid DSP request, or other circumstances permitted by this Agreement and applicable law.
  4. Where reasonably practicable, DMD.AD shall provide notice and an opportunity for the User to clarify or remedy the breach.
  5. In urgent circumstances, DMD.AD may take immediate temporary action to prevent further harm or infringement.
  6. Termination does not extinguish accrued payment obligations, liability for prior breaches, confidentiality obligations, or other obligations that by their nature survive termination.
  7. Following termination, catalog distribution may be discontinued in accordance with DMD.AD and DSP procedures, subject to continuing contractual obligations.

ARTICLE 14 — CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA

  1. Each Party shall protect nonpublic information received in connection with this Agreement, except where disclosure is required by law or necessary to provide the services.
  2. DMD.AD may process User data necessary for account administration, verification, distribution, reporting, payments, fraud prevention, and claim handling.
  3. DMD.AD may share necessary data and documents with DSPs, relevant service providers, or competent authorities where necessary and lawful.
  4. The User shall ensure that any personal data concerning third parties submitted to DMD.AD has been lawfully obtained and shared.
  5. Personal data shall be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws and DMD.AD's privacy policy.

ARTICLE 15 — FORCE MAJEURE

  1. Neither Party shall be liable for delays or failures in performing obligations directly caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, civil unrest, widespread infrastructure failures, government measures, or significant third-party system disruptions.
  2. The affected Party shall notify the other Party within a reasonable period and take reasonable steps to mitigate the effects.
  3. Force majeure does not eliminate obligations that became due before the event occurred.

ARTICLE 16 — GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

  1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Indonesia.
  2. The Parties shall first attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith discussions and mutual consultation.
  3. If a dispute remains unresolved within thirty (30) calendar days after written notice of the dispute, the Parties may pursue resolution before a competent court or through another mechanism agreed upon in writing.
  4. This Article does not prevent either Party from seeking interim relief or other legal remedies available under applicable law.

ARTICLE 17 — FINAL PROVISIONS

  1. This Agreement, together with the applicable service policies and Special Partnership Agreements, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the services described herein.
  2. Amendments to a Special Partnership Agreement must be approved in writing by the Parties. Changes to general service terms shall be communicated under the applicable procedures and shall not extinguish rights already lawfully accrued.
  3. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain effective to the extent legally separable.
  4. The User confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to all provisions of this Agreement.
  5. Electronic acceptance, including acceptance through DMD.AD's registration system or dashboard, may serve as evidence of agreement to the extent permitted by applicable law.

MANDATORY USER DECLARATION By accepting this Agreement, I declare that I am authorized to submit the materials for distribution, that all necessary permissions and licenses have been obtained before release, that the information I provide is accurate, and that I am responsible for the legality and use of the submitted materials in accordance with applicable law and agreements.

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