TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Last Updated: 20 April 2026

These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”) constitute a binding legal agreement between you (“you” or the “Artist”) and SongDistro (collectively, the “Distributor”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).

These Terms and Conditions govern the relationship between the Artist and the Distributor concerning the submission, licensing, distribution, monetization, and management of musical works delivered by the Artist (“Works”) through the Distributor’s platform and services.

By accepting these Terms and Conditions, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by them, along with our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you must not use our website or services.

The Artist represents that they are of legal age of majority and fully capable of entering into binding agreements.

1. Modification of Terms and Conditions

1.1 — The Distributor may revise or update these Terms and Conditions at any time, in its sole discretion. Updates are effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions.
1.2 — The Artist agrees to review the Terms regularly.

2. Term

2.1 — These Terms become effective upon acceptance and automatically renew in recurring thirty (30) day periods (each a “Term”) unless terminated by either Party as outlined herein.

3. Distribution Agreement

3.1 — The Distributor engages the Artist to provide Works for digital distribution during the Term.
3.2 — The Artist may submit Works at any time. The Distributor reserves full discretion to reject any submitted Works without cause.
3.3 — The Distributor has full discretion regarding the exploitation, promotion, and distribution of the Works, including the right to modify, prioritize, or discontinue exploitation. No guarantee is made regarding revenue, performance, or commercial success.

4. Grant of Non-Exclusive License

4.1 — Works submitted by the Artist are not confidential.
4.2 — The Artist is solely responsible for all Works submitted, including legal liability to third parties.
4.3 — The Artist grants the Distributor the following non-exclusive, worldwide licenses for the duration of the Term:

(a) To copy, distribute, reproduce, modify, transmit, publicly perform, display, exploit, and make derivative works of the Works.
(b) To use the Artist’s approved name, likeness, images, and biography for promotion.
(c) To grant sublicenses for synchronization, sampling, digital encoding, and licensing to third parties for advertising, media, social content, and presentations.
(d) To permit use of the Works for endorsements, sponsorships, or commercial advertising.

5. Further Assurances

5.1 — The Artist agrees to execute any documents reasonably required to give full effect to these Terms.

6. Subscription Fee

6.1 — The Artist may purchase paid subscription plans, which may include premium features. The Artist is responsible for all applicable taxes, fees, and charges.
6.2 — Failure to pay subscription fees may result in service termination and removal of all distributed Works.

7. Royalty Payments

7.1 — The Distributor shall pay the Artist a percentage of revenue generated from the monetization of the Works, based on the Artist’s subscription plan.
7.2 — Payments will be made via PayPal, subject to a minimum withdrawal threshold of twenty five (25) USD. Payments under $500 may be restricted to specific payout methods.
7.3 — Transfer and processing fees apply, including a minimum PayPal fee of 2%.
7.4 — If the Artist requests removal of Works, royalties shall accrue only until the removal date. The Distributor may take up to fourteen (14) days to process removals.

8. Accounting

8.1 — Royalty payments shall include a written royalty statement.
8.2 — The Artist may audit applicable records once per year, at their own expense, through an approved accountant, provided such request is made within one (1) year of receiving the statement.

9. Representations and Warranties

9.1 The Artist represents and warrants that:

      • All Works are original and do not infringe third-party rights.

      • The Artist owns all required copyrights and related rights.

      • The Artist has full authority to enter this agreement.

      • No samples or performances violate any intellectual property rights.

      • All necessary performer consents are obtained.

    9.2 The Distributor represents and warrants that:

        • It has the legal right and authority to enter this agreement.

      10. Covenants of the Artist

      The Artist agrees to:

          • Ensure all warranties remain true.

          • Notify the Distributor of any information affecting their warranties.

          • Comply with all Google, YouTube, and Distributor policies.

          • Allow withholding of royalties if the Artist breaches these Terms.

          • Ensure no Works violate any applicable laws.

        11. Termination

        11.1 — Either Party may terminate immediately upon:
        (a) Material breach not cured within 30 days.
        (b) Artist’s 14-day written request for removal of all Works.
        (c) Fraud, copyright infringement, invalid payment, or material misrepresentation.
        (d) Bankruptcy or insolvency.

        11.2 — Upon termination, all rights cease except for obligations to pay outstanding royalties and fees.
        11.3 — The Distributor has six (6) months to cease use of Works after termination.

        11.4 — Streaming Manipulation / Improper Conduct

        The Distributor may freeze or forfeit revenues, request documentation, deduct legal or administrative fees, or disable access if fraudulent, artificial, or policy-violating activities are detected.

        12. Indemnification

        12.1 — All representations and warranties survive termination for five (5) years.
        12.2 — The Artist agrees to indemnify the Distributor and its affiliates against claims arising from:

            • Breaches of warranties,

            • Copyright infringement,

            • Fraud or negligence,

            • Violations of Google/YouTube terms.

          13. Artist Infringement

          If the Artist submits Works without proper rights or commits infringement or fraud, the Distributor may permanently withhold all royalties.

          14. Remedies

          The Artist may only seek damages or accounting, not injunctive relief.

          15. Non-Waiver

          Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of future breaches.

          16. Taxes

          The Artist is responsible for all taxes related to payments, except taxes required by law to be withheld by the Distributor.

          17. Legal Advice

          The Distributor encourages the Artist to seek independent legal advice.

          18. Nature of Relationship

          The Parties are independent contractors; no employment, partnership, or agency relationship exists.

          19. Confidentiality

          The Artist must not disclose the Distributor’s confidential information for three (3) years after disclosure, except as permitted by law.

          20. Severability

          If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in effect.

          21. Time of Essence

          Time is of the essence for all obligations under these Terms.

          22. Currency

          All monetary references are in United States Dollars (USD), unless stated otherwise.

          23. Assignment

          The Artist may not assign rights without written consent. The Distributor may assign rights and will notify the Artist.

          24. Governing Law

          These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Greece.
          The Parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Greece.

          25. Statutory References

          Statutes referenced herein apply as amended unless imposing new obligations not contemplated herein.

          26. Notices

          All notices must be in writing and delivered by email or certified delivery.

          Distributor Contact:
          Email: support@songdistro.com

          Notices to the Artist will be sent to the email address on file.

          27. Entire Agreement

          These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the Parties and supersede all prior understandings.