Terms and Conditions
This Agreement governs the legal relationship between MusicYes LLC, a company established in 2016, with its principal place of business at 401 Ryland St. STE 200-A, Reno, NV 89502, United States of America ("Company"), and the signatory party ("You," "The Artist," or "Licensee"), concerning any musical works or sound recordings ("Works") that You submit to the Company for inclusion in any services ("Service") as defined on MusicYes.com, in writing, or verbally agreed.
Signing up in the system constitutes a legally binding contract between the parties.
Grant of Rights
In consideration of the payments due to You and the services provided by Us pursuant to this Agreement, You hereby grant to Us and Our licensees for the term of this Agreement:
- A non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, publicly perform, exhibit, broadcast, transmit, and make available by all means and media (whether now known or existing in the future) the Works for distribution via the Service and for all promotional purposes, including, without limitation, for internet radio broadcast.
- The right to use, reproduce, and display in the Service any trademarks, service marks, or trade names related to You, as well as the name and likeness of You and the band/artist whose performances are embodied in the Works.
You grant to Us (on behalf of Yourself) all necessary consents under the United States Copyright Act and any modifications or re-enactments thereof, enabling Us to make the fullest possible use of the Works in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The Artist retains copyright ownership at all times.
Payments & Financial Terms
- Payments shall be made as follows: 75% of revenue paid to You, and 25% retained by MusicYes LLC as commission.
- Payments will only be made if Your accumulated outstanding earnings exceed USD 50. This threshold shall be carried over until such time as it is attained.
- Only revenues received from retailers/licensees shall be payable.
- Any transaction charges related to royalty payments shall be deducted from Your earnings.
- MusicYes LLC reserves the right to freeze Your user account and revenue at its sole discretion if any material submitted by You is found to be illegal, fraudulent, or in violation of MusicYes LLC’s terms and conditions. In such cases, all service fees and subsequent royalties shall be forfeited.
Warranties & Indemnification
You represent, warrant, and covenant that:
- The Works are original and have not been copied from any third party.
- The Works do not infringe any copyright, trademark, or proprietary rights.
- The Works are not defamatory, obscene, or in violation of any laws.
- You have obtained all necessary licenses for any cover versions, samples, loops, or remixes.
- You shall indemnify and hold MusicYes LLC harmless against any claims, liabilities, damages, or legal fees resulting from a breach of these warranties.
Policy on AI-Generated Music
- MusicYes LLC reserves the right to detect and reject any AI-generated musical works.
- Any music found to be substantially AI-generated without clear human authorship may be rejected at Our sole discretion.
- Music distributed via MusicYes LLC may not be used for AI training or machine learning purposes without express written consent.
- Any violation of this policy will result in account termination, legal action, and forfeiture of earnings.
Policy on Artificial Streams
- You may not use bots, click farms, or automated tools to artificially increase streams, views, or revenue.
- MusicYes LLC and its digital partners actively monitor fraudulent streaming activities.
- If fraudulent activity is detected, MusicYes LLC reserves the right to deduct fraudulent earnings, terminate Your agreement, and report violations to the relevant authorities.
- You agree to indemnify MusicYes LLC against any penalties, financial losses, or reputational harm incurred as a result of artificial streaming activity linked to Your content.
Policy on Samples, Loops, and Remixes
- Any sample, loop, or remix track submitted must have legal documentation confirming rights for all distributed territories.
- Unauthorized use of Content ID claims on YouTube will not be activated.
- MusicYes LLC employs a detection system to identify unauthorized samples, loops, and remixes.
- If required documentation is not provided, release approval will be withheld, and repeated violations may result in account termination.
- Only official music videos and BTS (behind-the-scenes) content may be uploaded to MusicYes LLC’s YouTube CMS. BTS content must not exceed 50% of video duration.
Policy on Third-Party Claims and Strikes on YouTube
- You must resolve all third-party copyright claims related to Your content within seven (7) days of notification.
- Failure to resolve claims within this period will result in three consecutive notifications every seven (7) days.
- If the claim remains unresolved after the final notification, MusicYes LLC reserves the right to remove the content and invoice You for any takedown fees, payable within thirty (30) days.
- YouTube strikes will not be tolerated. Any strikes must be resolved within seven (7) days, or penalties will be applied.
- Any fees or penalties resulting from unresolved strikes shall be invoiced to You, and You agree to indemnify MusicYes LLC against all associated costs.
Termination & Legal Jurisdiction
- This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the United States, specifically the State of Nevada.
- Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Nevada.
- This Agreement shall have a term of two (2) years from the Effective Date and will automatically renew for successive two-year periods, unless terminated by either party with a 90-day written notice before the renewal date.
- MusicYes LLC reserves the right to terminate this Agreement immediately and without notice if:
- You engage in fraudulent, illegal, or unethical activities;
- You breach any material terms of this Agreement;
- Your content results in repeated third-party claims, strikes, or artificial streaming violations.
By agreeing to this contract, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and accepted all terms outlined herein. MusicYes LLC retains the right to modify this Agreement at any time, with written notice provided to You.