This Distribution Agreement and Terms of Service (the "Agreement") is a legally binding agreement between RSS Music Distribution ("RSS Music Distribution", "Company", "we", "our", or "us") and the individual, artist, band, record label, publisher, company, rights holder, or other legal entity accepting this Agreement ("User", "Artist", "Label", or "Client").
RSS Music Distribution is a global digital music technology company providing digital music distribution, music video distribution, publishing administration, rights management, royalty administration, content protection, AI music distribution, YouTube Content ID, Meta Rights Manager, VEVO distribution, Official Artist Channel support, and related digital music services.
By creating an account, purchasing a subscription, clicking "Accept", "I Agree", "Continue", "Register", "Purchase", "Submit", or by uploading any Content through RSS Music Distribution, you acknowledge that you have carefully read this Agreement and agree to be legally bound by all of its terms and conditions.
If you are entering into this Agreement on behalf of another individual, band, record label, company, publisher, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you possess full legal authority to bind that person or entity to this Agreement.
This Agreement becomes effective immediately upon electronic acceptance.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
RSS Music Distribution does not acquire ownership of your copyrights.
Except for the limited rights expressly granted under this Agreement, you remain the owner of your copyrights, neighbouring rights, and other intellectual property rights.
You must own or otherwise possess all necessary legal rights, permissions, licenses, authorizations, and consents required to distribute every Recording, Composition, Artwork, Metadata, AI-generated element, Sound Recording, Music Video, or any other Content submitted through RSS Music Distribution.
Submission of Content that infringes another person's intellectual property rights is strictly prohibited.
1. RSS MUSIC DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
1.1 Distribution Platform
RSS Music Distribution operates a subscription-based digital distribution platform that enables Users to submit eligible Content for delivery to selected Digital Service Providers ("DSPs") throughout the world.
Services may include, where applicable:
Global Music Distribution, Music Video Distribution, Publishing Administration, Rights Management, Royalty Collection, YouTube Content ID, Meta Rights Manager, Official Artist Channel (OAC), VEVO Distribution, AI Music Distribution, Digital Content Protection, Metadata Management, Promotional Services, Additional services offered by RSS Music Distribution from time to time.
Availability of any particular service remains subject to the applicable Subscription plan and RSS Music Distribution policies.
1.2 Eligible Content
RSS Music Distribution may accept for distribution, subject to its review and applicable platform requirements:
Singles, EPs, Albums, Music Videos, Instrumentals, Podcasts (where supported), Spoken Word Recordings, AI-assisted recordings, AI-generated recordings, Audiovisual Content, Other digital media approved by RSS Music Distribution.
RSS Music Distribution reserves the right to refuse any Content in its sole discretion.
1.3 Technical Requirements
Users shall upload Content only in the formats, specifications, resolutions, metadata standards, and technical requirements prescribed by RSS Music Distribution or the applicable DSP.
RSS Music Distribution may update such technical requirements from time to time without prior notice.
Failure to comply may delay or prevent distribution.
1.4 Metadata
The User shall provide complete and accurate metadata, including where applicable:
Artist Name, Release Title, Track Title, ISRC, UPC, Genre, Language, Songwriter Information, Composer Information, Producer Credits, Copyright Information, Publishing Information, Explicit Content designation, AI Content disclosure (where applicable), Cover Artwork, Other metadata required by RSS Music Distribution or DSPs.
The User remains solely responsible for the accuracy of all metadata submitted.
1.5 Distribution Review
Submission of Content does not guarantee acceptance for distribution.
RSS Music Distribution may review submitted Content for compliance with:
Applicable laws;
DSP requirements;
Copyright policies;
Metadata standards;
AI Music Policy;
Technical specifications;
Fraud prevention measures; and
Internal operational requirements.
RSS Music Distribution reserves the right to reject, suspend, delay, or remove any Content where reasonably necessary.
2. DIGITAL SERVICE PROVIDERS
2.1 Distribution Network
RSS Music Distribution may distribute Content to one or more Digital Service Providers, social media platforms, content identification systems, licensing partners, and other digital services.
Distribution partners may include, without limitation:
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Meta, VEVO, Deezer, Boomplay, Anghami, Pandora, JioSaavn, Gaana, Wynk, SoundCloud and any current or future distribution partner selected by RSS Music Distribution.
2.2 Platform Decisions
Each DSP independently determines:
Whether to accept Content;
Release timing;
Territory availability;
Pricing;
Streaming availability;
Editorial support;
Playlist placement;
Monetization;
Promotional opportunities;
Content removal; and
Other operational decisions.
RSS Music Distribution has no control over such independent decisions and makes no guarantee regarding acceptance or availability of any Content.
2.3 Distribution Territory
Unless otherwise required by applicable law or restricted by RSS Music Distribution, Content may be distributed on a worldwide basis.
Certain territories or services may become unavailable due to legal, commercial, regulatory, or operational reasons beyond RSS Music Distribution's control.
2.4 Third-Party Policies
By selecting any DSP, the User agrees to comply with the applicable policies, technical requirements, and operational standards of that DSP.
Failure to comply with DSP requirements may result in rejection, suspension, removal, demonetization, or other enforcement action.
3. USER ACCOUNT
3.1 Registration
To access RSS Music Distribution Services, the User must create an Account and provide accurate, complete, and current information.
3.2 Account Security
The User is solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials and for all activities conducted through the Account.
RSS Music Distribution shall not be liable for unauthorized access resulting from the User's failure to protect account credentials.
3.3 Subscription
Access to RSS Music Distribution Services requires purchase of an applicable Subscription unless otherwise expressly provided.
Subscription benefits vary by plan and are subject to RSS Music Distribution's published service descriptions.
3.4 Account Verification
RSS Music Distribution may require identity verification, ownership verification, payment verification, or additional documentation at any time.
Failure to provide requested information may result in suspension or restriction of Services.
GRANT OF RIGHTS, LICENSE & DISTRIBUTION AUTHORIZATION
4. Grant of License
4.1 Limited License
Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the User hereby grants RSS Music Distribution a worldwide, non-exclusive, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-bearing license, solely to the extent necessary to perform the Services requested by the User.
This license authorizes RSS Music Distribution to use the Content only for the purpose of providing digital distribution, rights management, publishing administration, royalty administration, monetization, content protection, and other related services.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall transfer ownership of the User's copyrights or intellectual property to RSS Music Distribution.
4.2 Distribution Rights
The User authorizes RSS Music Distribution to:
reproduce the Content;
encode, decode, transcode, compress, encrypt, convert, or otherwise technically modify the Content;
distribute the Content digitally;
make the Content available for streaming and download;
deliver the Content to Digital Service Providers ("DSPs");
distribute future updates, corrections, or metadata modifications;
communicate the Content to the public through authorized services; and
perform any technical process reasonably necessary for digital distribution.
4.3 Metadata License
The User grants RSS Music Distribution permission to use, reproduce, display, modify, correct, organize, and distribute metadata associated with the Content, including:
Artist Name
Track Title
Album Title
ISRC
UPC
Genre
Language
Release Date
Credits
Composer
Lyricist
Producer
Publisher
Copyright Information
AI Disclosure
Artwork Information
Promotional Text
Biography
Social Links
RSS Music Distribution may modify metadata where reasonably necessary to comply with DSP technical requirements or applicable law.
4.4 Artwork License
The User grants RSS Music Distribution a non-exclusive worldwide license to reproduce, display, resize, crop, optimize, convert, and distribute all submitted artwork solely for purposes connected with the Services.
Artwork may be displayed by DSPs, promotional partners, and other authorized digital platforms.
4.5 Promotional License
The User authorizes RSS Music Distribution to use the following solely for promotional and marketing purposes relating to the distributed Content:
Artist Name
Label Name
Logos
Artwork
Album Covers
Track Titles
Short Audio Clips
Promotional Videos
Press Materials
Biographies
Images
Social Media Links
Such use may include:
Website
Social Media
Press Releases
DSP Promotional Pages
Editorial Submissions
Marketing Campaigns
Industry Presentations
Business Development Activities
No separate compensation shall be payable for such promotional use unless otherwise agreed in writing.
4.6 Publishing Administration
Where Publishing Administration Services are selected by the User or included within the applicable Subscription, the User authorizes RSS Music Distribution to:
register musical works;
administer publishing rights;
submit information to collection societies;
process publishing royalties;
maintain publishing metadata;
communicate with publishing partners; and
perform other publishing administration activities reasonably necessary to provide the Services.
Nothing herein appoints RSS Music Distribution as the exclusive music publisher unless expressly agreed in writing.
4.7 Rights Management
The User authorizes RSS Music Distribution to administer digital rights relating to the Content, including:
copyright administration;
neighboring rights administration where applicable;
digital fingerprinting;
ownership verification;
rights management databases;
platform dispute resolution;
content identification systems; and
digital asset protection.
4.8 YouTube Content ID
Where eligible, RSS Music Distribution may submit Content to YouTube Content ID or similar content identification systems.
Enrollment remains subject to:
platform eligibility;
ownership verification;
YouTube policies;
technical review; and
RSS Music Distribution's internal approval procedures.
RSS Music Distribution does not guarantee acceptance into any Content ID program.
4.9 Meta Rights Manager
Where available, the User authorizes RSS Music Distribution to submit eligible Content to Meta Rights Manager and related content protection systems operated by Meta Platforms.
Acceptance remains subject to Meta's independent review and eligibility requirements.
4.10 VEVO Distribution
Where the User satisfies applicable eligibility requirements, RSS Music Distribution may distribute Music Videos to VEVO.
VEVO approval remains entirely within VEVO's discretion.
Submission by RSS Music Distribution does not guarantee acceptance or publication.
4.11 Official Artist Channel (OAC)
Where supported by the applicable DSP, RSS Music Distribution may assist Users with Official Artist Channel applications.
Approval remains solely subject to the policies and independent decisions of the relevant platform.
4.12 AI Music Distribution
The User authorizes RSS Music Distribution to distribute AI-generated or AI-assisted Content where permitted under applicable law, DSP policies, and the RSS Music Distribution AI Music Policy.
The User remains solely responsible for obtaining all rights, licenses, permissions, and disclosures required for such Content.
4.13 Future Technologies
The license granted under this Agreement extends to future digital distribution technologies, streaming methods, content delivery systems, monetization platforms, and successor technologies reasonably related to the Services.
4.14 Sublicensing
To provide the Services, RSS Music Distribution may sublicense the rights granted under this Agreement to:
Digital Service Providers;
royalty processors;
publishing partners;
payment providers;
rights management partners;
cloud hosting providers;
content protection providers;
marketing partners; and
other service providers reasonably necessary to perform the Services.
Such sublicenses shall be limited to the purposes of providing RSS Music Distribution Services.
4.15 Reservation of Rights
Except for the limited rights expressly granted under this Agreement:
all copyrights;
neighboring rights;
trademark rights;
publishing rights;
performer rights;
moral rights (to the extent non-waivable under applicable law); and
all other intellectual property rights,
shall remain the exclusive property of the User or the respective rights holder.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be interpreted as an assignment of ownership to RSS Music Distribution.
USER WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS & CONTENT COMPLIANCE
5. User Warranties and Representations
5.1 Ownership Warranty
The User represents, warrants, and agrees that the User is the sole and lawful owner of, or has obtained all necessary rights, licenses, permissions, approvals, authorizations, and consents required to submit, distribute, publish, monetize, and otherwise exploit the Content through RSS Music Distribution.
The User further warrants that no additional approval from any third party is required for RSS Music Distribution to perform the Services contemplated under this Agreement.
5.2 Authority
The User represents that they possess full legal authority and capacity to enter into this Agreement.
Where the User acts on behalf of an artist, record label, company, publisher, or any other legal entity, the User represents and warrants that they have full authority to legally bind such party.
5.3 Copyright Warranty
The User warrants that the submitted Content:
is original or lawfully licensed;
does not infringe any copyright;
does not infringe any neighboring rights;
does not infringe any trademark;
does not infringe any publicity or privacy rights;
does not violate contractual obligations; and
does not violate any applicable law.
5.4 Samples
If the Content contains samples, interpolations, remixes, loops, sound recordings, or other third-party material, the User warrants that all necessary licenses have been obtained before submission.
RSS Music Distribution shall have no responsibility for obtaining such permissions.
5.5 Cover Songs
The User is solely responsible for obtaining any compulsory licenses, mechanical licenses, synchronization licenses, or other permissions required for the lawful distribution of Cover Songs.
Submission of a Cover Song does not obligate RSS Music Distribution to verify licensing compliance.
5.6 AI-Generated Content
Where AI-generated or AI-assisted Content is submitted, the User warrants that:
all required rights have been obtained;
no unauthorized voice cloning has been used;
no unauthorized likeness has been used;
no deceptive deepfake content has been created;
all required disclosures have been made; and
the Content complies with the RSS Music Distribution AI Music Policy and applicable DSP requirements.
5.7 Metadata Accuracy
The User warrants that all submitted metadata is complete, accurate, current, and truthful.
The User shall promptly notify RSS Music Distribution of any correction required.
The User shall remain solely responsible for any damages arising from inaccurate or misleading metadata.
6. Prohibited Content
The User shall not submit Content that:
infringes intellectual property rights;
contains unlawful material;
promotes terrorism or violent extremism;
contains child sexual abuse material;
contains malicious software or harmful code;
contains fraudulent metadata;
impersonates another artist or rights holder;
violates DSP policies;
violates sanctions or export control laws; or
otherwise violates applicable law.
RSS Music Distribution reserves the right to refuse, suspend, or remove any Content that, in its reasonable opinion, falls within these categories.
7. Third-Party Rights
The User shall obtain and maintain all permissions necessary from:
featured artists;
session musicians;
producers;
composers;
lyricists;
publishers;
record labels;
photographers;
artwork designers;
videographers; and
any other contributor whose rights may be affected by the distribution of the Content.
Failure to obtain such permissions shall remain solely the responsibility of the User.
8. Compliance with DSP Policies
The User agrees to comply with the operational rules, technical specifications, content policies, monetization requirements, fraud prevention measures, and community guidelines of each applicable Digital Service Provider.
The User acknowledges that DSPs may modify their policies at any time without notice.
9. Fraudulent Activity
The User shall not engage in or encourage:
artificial streaming;
fake plays;
bot-generated traffic;
click farms;
fake followers;
fraudulent playlist activity;
streaming manipulation;
deceptive marketing practices; or
any conduct intended to manipulate royalty payments or platform algorithms.
Any such activity may result in immediate suspension or termination of Services without prior notice.
10. Content Review
RSS Music Distribution may review any submitted Content before or after distribution.
Such review does not constitute legal verification of ownership or rights and shall not relieve the User of their responsibilities under this Agreement.
RSS Music Distribution reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reject, suspend, delay, or remove any Content where it reasonably believes that distribution may expose RSS Music Distribution, its partners, or DSPs to legal, contractual, reputational, or operational risk.
11. Indemnification by User
The User agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless RSS Music Distribution, its directors, officers, employees, contractors, affiliates, licensors, service providers, and distribution partners from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, judgments, settlements, fines, penalties, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to:
any breach of this Agreement by the User;
any infringement of copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or other intellectual property rights;
any ownership dispute relating to the Content;
inaccurate or misleading metadata;
unauthorized use of third-party material;
violation of applicable laws or DSP policies; or
any act or omission of the User in connection with the Services.
This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
12. Reservation of Rights
RSS Music Distribution reserves the right to:
request additional documentation at any time;
verify ownership or licensing;
suspend or reject Content pending investigation;
withhold distribution or royalty payments where reasonably necessary;
cooperate with law enforcement authorities, courts, DSPs, payment processors, or rights holders; and
take any other action reasonably necessary to protect RSS Music Distribution, its partners, Users, and the integrity of the Services.
Nothing in this Agreement obligates RSS Music Distribution to distribute or continue distributing any Content that, in RSS Music Distribution's reasonable judgment, presents legal, contractual, technical, or reputational risks.
ROYALTIES, PAYMENTS, TAXES & ACCOUNTING
13. Royalty Administration
13.1 Collection of Revenue
RSS Music Distribution shall use commercially reasonable efforts to collect royalties and other revenues actually reported and paid by Digital Service Providers ("DSPs"), publishing partners, licensing partners, collection societies, and other authorized revenue sources.
The User acknowledges that RSS Music Distribution has no control over the timing, accuracy, completeness, or payment practices of any third-party revenue source.
Accordingly, RSS Music Distribution shall not be liable for any delay, reduction, withholding, adjustment, reversal, or non-payment of royalties by any third party.
13.2 Net Revenue
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, royalties payable to the User shall be calculated from the Net Revenue actually received by RSS Music Distribution.
Net Revenue means the gross amounts received by RSS Music Distribution less any applicable:
taxes;
withholding taxes;
payment processing fees;
banking charges;
foreign exchange fees;
chargebacks;
refunds;
third-party commissions;
collection costs;
legal deductions; and
other reasonable expenses directly related to revenue collection.
13.3 Royalty Statements
Royalty reports made available through the RSS Music Distribution Dashboard or otherwise provided by RSS Music Distribution shall constitute the official royalty statements.
The User acknowledges that reporting schedules depend upon third-party DSP reporting cycles and may vary between platforms.
RSS Music Distribution does not guarantee monthly, quarterly, or fixed reporting dates.
14. Payment Terms
14.1 Payment Eligibility
Royalty payments shall become payable only after:
RSS Music Distribution has actually received cleared funds;
applicable verification procedures have been completed;
minimum payout thresholds (if any) have been satisfied;
all required tax documentation has been received; and
no active investigation or dispute affects the relevant revenue.
14.2 Payment Methods
Royalty payments may be made through one or more payment methods designated by RSS Music Distribution, including but not limited to:
Bank Transfer, Payoneer
Other approved payment providers
RSS Music Distribution reserves the right to modify available payment methods at any time.
14.3 Payment Threshold
RSS Music Distribution may establish minimum payout thresholds for operational efficiency.
If the User's royalty balance does not reach the applicable threshold, the balance may be carried forward until the threshold is met.
15. Taxes
The User shall be solely responsible for:
income taxes;
VAT;
GST;
withholding taxes not collected by RSS Music Distribution;
customs duties (if applicable);
local taxes; and
any other tax obligations arising from royalty payments.
RSS Music Distribution may withhold taxes where required by applicable law.
The User agrees to provide any tax documentation reasonably requested by RSS Music Distribution.
16. Currency
Royalty payments may be received and paid in different currencies.
Where currency conversion is required, RSS Music Distribution or its payment providers may apply the prevailing exchange rate together with applicable banking or conversion charges.
RSS Music Distribution shall not be responsible for exchange rate fluctuations.
17. Payment Holds
RSS Music Distribution reserves the right to temporarily withhold any royalty payment where reasonably necessary, including where:
ownership of Content is disputed;
fraudulent activity is suspected;
artificial streaming is detected;
copyright infringement claims are pending;
DSP investigations are ongoing;
payment processors request additional verification;
tax compliance documentation is incomplete; or
RSS Music Distribution reasonably believes that payment could expose the Company to legal or financial risk.
Any withheld funds may remain on hold until the relevant issue has been resolved to RSS Music Distribution's reasonable satisfaction.
18. Chargebacks and Reversals
If RSS Music Distribution is required to refund revenue, repay royalties, satisfy a chargeback, reverse a payment, or reimburse any DSP or third party in relation to the User's Content, RSS Music Distribution may:
deduct the corresponding amount from future royalty payments;
offset outstanding balances;
recover any overpayment from the User; or
suspend future payments until the matter has been resolved.
19. Subscription Fees
Subscription Fees paid to RSS Music Distribution are separate from royalty payments.
Subscription Fees are consideration for access to RSS Music Distribution Services and do not constitute an advance against royalties.
Subscription Fees are governed exclusively by the RSS Music Distribution Refund & Subscription Policy.
20. No Refund of Subscription Fees
Except where expressly required by mandatory applicable law, all Subscription Fees are final and non-refundable.
The User acknowledges that the purchase of a Subscription grants immediate access to digital services and therefore waives any expectation of a refund except where non-waivable legal rights apply.
21. Accounting Records
RSS Music Distribution shall maintain accounting records relating to royalty payments in accordance with its internal accounting procedures and applicable legal requirements.
The User acknowledges that RSS Music Distribution's accounting records, payment confirmations, dashboard reports, transaction logs, and electronic records shall constitute prima facie evidence of royalty calculations unless proven otherwise by clear and convincing evidence.
22. Overpayments
If RSS Music Distribution mistakenly overpays royalties, the Company may recover the overpaid amount by:
offsetting future royalties;
requesting direct repayment; or
exercising any other legal remedy available under applicable law.
23. Limitation on Royalty Claims
Unless a longer period is required by mandatory applicable law, any claim relating to royalty calculations, payments, accounting, or reporting must be submitted in writing within twelve (12) months from the date the relevant royalty statement was made available.
Failure to submit a timely claim shall constitute a waiver of such claim to the fullest extent permitted by law.
24. No Fiduciary Relationship
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create a fiduciary relationship between RSS Music Distribution and the User with respect to royalties, revenues, or payments.
RSS Music Distribution acts solely as an independent service provider administering payments received from third parties.
25. Financial Compliance
The User agrees to comply with all applicable anti-money laundering, sanctions, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and financial compliance laws.
RSS Music Distribution reserves the right to suspend payments or terminate Services where reasonably required to comply with such legal obligations.
CONTENT REMOVAL, TERMINATION, SUSPENSION & ENFORCEMENT
26. Content Removal (Takedown Requests)
26.1 Distribution Commitment
By submitting any Content for distribution through RSS Music Distribution, the User expressly acknowledges and agrees that each distributed release shall remain distributed through RSS Music Distribution for a minimum commitment period of twenty-four (24) consecutive months from the original release date or distribution date, whichever occurs first.
The User understands that RSS Music Distribution incurs operational, administrative, licensing, reporting, royalty accounting, compliance, metadata management, and platform maintenance costs in connection with each distributed release.
Accordingly, the User agrees that the minimum distribution commitment is an essential commercial term of this Agreement.
26.2 Early Takedown Requests
The User shall not request the voluntary removal, deletion, takedown, transfer, migration, or withdrawal of any distributed Content before completion of the mandatory twenty-four (24) month distribution commitment.
Where RSS Music Distribution, in its sole discretion, agrees to process such an early request, the User shall pay a non-refundable administrative Early Takedown Fee of USD $15.00 (Fifteen United States Dollars) per Track before any takedown request is processed.
Payment of the Early Takedown Fee does not obligate RSS Music Distribution to approve or process the requested takedown.
26.3 Label Transfers
A request to transfer distributed Content to another distributor, label, rights management company, aggregator, or digital service shall be treated as an Early Takedown Request where submitted during the twenty-four (24) month commitment period.
The Early Takedown Fee shall apply to each transferred Track unless otherwise approved in writing by RSS Music Distribution.
26.4 Emergency Removal
RSS Music Distribution may immediately suspend, remove, disable, restrict, or refuse distribution of any Content without prior notice where reasonably necessary to:
comply with applicable law;
comply with a court order;
comply with a DSP requirement;
prevent copyright infringement;
prevent fraud;
prevent financial loss;
protect RSS Music Distribution or third parties;
address security concerns; or
mitigate legal or reputational risk.
Such emergency action shall not entitle the User to any refund, compensation, or damages.
27. Copyright Claims & Infringement
27.1 User Responsibility
The User remains solely responsible for resolving any dispute relating to:
copyright ownership;
neighbouring rights;
publishing rights;
trademark rights;
performer rights;
licensing;
samples;
cover songs;
AI-generated content;
voice cloning; or
any third-party claim affecting the submitted Content.
27.2 Cooperation
Where RSS Music Distribution requests documents, explanations, licenses, agreements, identity verification, ownership verification, or any other information relating to an infringement claim, the User shall fully cooperate within the time specified by RSS Music Distribution.
Failure to cooperate may result in suspension of Services, withholding of royalties, removal of Content, or termination of the User's Account.
27.3 Non-Cooperation Fee
Where RSS Music Distribution is required to spend additional administrative, legal, compliance, or operational resources because the User:
fails to respond;
refuses to cooperate;
repeatedly ignores requests;
submits incomplete documentation; or
otherwise delays the resolution of an infringement, ownership, licensing, or compliance matter,
RSS Music Distribution reserves the right to charge a non-refundable Compliance Administration Fee of USD $15.00 (Fifteen United States Dollars) per affected Track.
This fee is intended solely to recover administrative costs and does not limit RSS Music Distribution's right to pursue any additional remedies available under this Agreement or applicable law.
28. Artificial Streaming & Fraud
The User shall not directly or indirectly engage in, purchase, encourage, facilitate, or benefit from:
artificial streaming;
fake plays;
bots;
click farms;
stream manipulation;
fraudulent playlist activity;
fake followers;
fake engagement;
manipulated advertising traffic;
automated listening;
royalty fraud; or
any activity intended to artificially increase performance metrics.
If RSS Music Distribution reasonably believes such activity has occurred, it may:
suspend distribution;
remove Content;
withhold royalties;
terminate the Account;
recover any resulting losses; and
cooperate with DSPs, payment providers, and law enforcement authorities.
29. Account Suspension
RSS Music Distribution may suspend all or part of the User's Account immediately, with or without notice, where the User:
breaches this Agreement;
violates any RSS Music Distribution policy;
violates DSP policies;
submits infringing Content;
engages in fraudulent conduct;
provides false information;
fails verification procedures;
fails to pay applicable fees;
threatens RSS Music Distribution personnel; or
otherwise exposes RSS Music Distribution to legal, financial, technical, or reputational risk.
Suspension shall not affect any rights accrued prior to suspension.
30. Termination by RSS Music Distribution
RSS Music Distribution may terminate this Agreement or any individual Service at any time where:
the User materially breaches this Agreement;
fraudulent activity is detected;
repeated infringement occurs;
legal or regulatory obligations require termination;
continued provision of Services becomes commercially impracticable; or
termination is reasonably necessary to protect RSS Music Distribution or its business partners.
Termination shall not affect:
outstanding payment obligations;
accrued fees;
indemnification obligations;
limitation of liability;
dispute resolution provisions; or
any clause intended to survive termination.
31. Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
access to the RSS Music Distribution Dashboard may be suspended or revoked;
distribution services may cease;
royalties may remain subject to verification and applicable holds;
Content may remain available on DSPs for a reasonable period while takedown requests are processed;
RSS Music Distribution may retain records as required by law or legitimate business purposes.
Termination shall not create any obligation upon RSS Music Distribution to refund Subscription Fees or waive any outstanding obligations of the User.
INDEMNIFICATION, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, CONFIDENTIALITY & GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS
32. Indemnification
32.1 User Indemnity
The User agrees to fully defend, indemnify, and hold harmless RSS Music Distribution, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, distribution partners, payment providers, Digital Service Providers ("DSPs"), successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, actions, proceedings, liabilities, damages, judgments, penalties, settlements, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and legal costs) arising out of or relating to:
any breach of this Agreement;
infringement of any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, publicity right, privacy right, neighboring right, or other intellectual property right;
ownership disputes;
unauthorized samples;
cover song licensing issues;
AI-generated Content disputes;
false metadata;
fraudulent activity;
violation of any applicable law;
violation of DSP policies; or
any act or omission of the User.
This indemnification obligation shall survive termination of this Agreement.
33. Limitation of Liability
33.1 Maximum Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the total cumulative liability of RSS Music Distribution arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall not exceed the total Subscription Fees actually paid by the User to RSS Music Distribution during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
33.2 Excluded Damages
To the fullest extent permitted by law, RSS Music Distribution shall not be liable for any:
indirect damages;
consequential damages;
incidental damages;
punitive damages;
exemplary damages;
loss of profits;
loss of revenue;
loss of royalties;
loss of business opportunity;
loss of reputation;
loss of goodwill;
loss of anticipated earnings;
loss of data;
business interruption; or
any similar economic loss,
whether arising in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, statute, or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
33.3 Third-Party Services
RSS Music Distribution shall not be responsible for:
DSP decisions;
delayed releases;
rejected releases;
removed releases;
monetization decisions;
playlist decisions;
royalty calculations by DSPs;
reporting delays;
payment delays;
technical failures of third parties; or
actions or omissions of any third-party service provider.
34. No Warranty
Except where expressly required by mandatory applicable law, RSS Music Distribution provides the Services on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis.
RSS Music Distribution expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to:
merchantability;
fitness for a particular purpose;
non-infringement;
uninterrupted availability;
error-free operation;
compatibility;
commercial success; and
guaranteed revenue.
No oral or written advice given by RSS Music Distribution shall create any warranty unless expressly stated in a written agreement signed by an authorized representative of RSS Music Distribution.
35. Confidentiality