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TERMS AND CONDITIONS - MONETISATION OF YOUR MUSIC

Effective Date: Monday 23rd December 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to BMG UK’s Monetisation Platform. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our platform to upload, promote, and monetise your music through direct downloads from our website. By signing up and using this service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.

2. Eligibility

To use this service, you must:

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  • Be at least 18 years old or have the consent of a legal guardian.

  • Have the legal rights to distribute and monetise the music you upload.

  • Provide accurate and up-to-date information during registration.

3. Artist Rights

  • You retain full ownership and rights to all music you upload to our platform.

  • By using this service, you grant BMG UK a non-exclusive, worldwide licence to host and distribute your music for the sole purpose of facilitating downloads and payments through our platform.

4. Non-Exclusivity

  • You are free to distribute your music on other platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, and others. No exclusivity is required to use BMG UK’s services.

5. Pricing and Payment Structure

  • Artists have the freedom to set their own pricing for music downloads.

  • For each sale, BMG UK’s payment processor deducts a flat fee of £0.20 and an additional 10% processing fee.

  • The remaining amount after deductions is credited to the artist’s account. For example, if a song is priced at £1, the artist will receive 70p after deductions.

6. Payment Timelines

  • Payments to artists will be processed 30 days after the end of each calendar month in which the sale occurred.

  • Payments will be made to the bank account or payment method provided during registration. It is the artist’s responsibility to ensure these details are accurate and up to date.

7. Content Standards

  • All music uploaded must comply with applicable laws and must not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights.

  • BMG UK reserves the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate.

8. Taxes and Fees

  • Artists are responsible for reporting and paying any applicable taxes on their earnings.

  • BMG UK is not responsible for withholding taxes unless required by law.

9. Account Responsibility

  • Artists are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account information.

  • Any unauthorised activity on your account must be reported immediately to BMG UK.

10. Platform Availability

  • While we strive to provide uninterrupted access to the platform, BMG UK does not guarantee that the service will be available at all times.

  • BMG UK reserves the right to temporarily suspend or modify the service for maintenance or updates.

11. Termination

  • Artists may terminate their account at any time by providing written notice to BMG UK.

  • BMG UK reserves the right to terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent activities.

12. Limitation and Liability

  • BMG UK is not liable for any loss of earnings due to technical issues, payment processor errors, or unauthorised account access.

13 Amendments to Terms

  • BMG UK reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Artists will be notified of significant changes, and continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

15. Contact Information

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