Legal
Effective Date: 23 May 2026
Effective Date: 23 May 2026
Last Updated: 23 May 2026
This Distribution Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between YG SoundLab ("YG SoundLab", "Company", "we", "our", or "us") and the artist, label, producer, or rights holder ("Artist", "you", or "your") using our services.
YG SoundLab is owned and operated by YG CORPORATION, a sole proprietorship based in Delhi, India.
By uploading music or using our services, you agree to this Distribution Agreement.
This Agreement grants YG SoundLab permission to digitally distribute your music and related content to supported streaming platforms and digital music services.
This Agreement is non-exclusive unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Artists retain ownership of their music and intellectual property.
You grant YG SoundLab a worldwide, non-exclusive right to:
This includes promotional use on:
Such promotional usage does not require additional royalty payments or compensation.
You retain full ownership of:
YG SoundLab does not claim ownership of your music.
You confirm that:
You are fully responsible for:
YG SoundLab may distribute:
Unauthorized remixes, illegal samples, or infringing content are strictly prohibited.
Where applicable, YG SoundLab may provide cover song licensing support.
However:
False or misleading licensing claims may result in release removal and account suspension.
Submission through YG SoundLab does not guarantee:
Streaming platforms may independently reject, remove, or restrict content at their discretion.
If a release is rejected for correctable issues such as:
Artists may edit and resubmit the release without additional submission fees for the originally paid release.
Certain changes after distribution may require additional processing time.
Current pricing:
Current pricing may include:
YG SoundLab reserves the right to:
Future changes will apply prospectively.
Artists receive:
YG SoundLab retains:
Royalty calculations are based on the actual amount received by YG SoundLab after:
Distributor-side agreements and internal payout structures remain confidential.
For additional details, refer to the Royalty Policy.
Artists may withdraw royalties after:
Supported payout methods may include:
Artists are responsible for providing accurate payout information.
YG SoundLab may require identity verification before processing withdrawals.
Required documents may include:
Failure to complete verification may result in delayed or restricted payouts.
The following activities are strictly prohibited:
YG SoundLab reserves the right to:
Streaming platforms may independently reverse earnings connected to suspicious activity.
If a copyright dispute or ownership claim arises:
Artists are solely responsible for resolving disputes related to uploaded content.
Uploaded content may be stored or processed using third-party infrastructure providers, including:
While reasonable security measures are implemented, uninterrupted or error-free operation is not guaranteed.
Draft or unpublished releases may be automatically deleted after 30 days.
Artists are responsible for maintaining backups of all uploaded files and materials.
Artists may request removal of releases or account closure at any time.
YG SoundLab may suspend or terminate accounts for:
Previously distributed releases may remain temporarily active until removal processing is completed.
YG SoundLab and YG CORPORATION shall not be liable for:
Use of our services is at your own risk.
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of India.
Any disputes shall fall under the jurisdiction of courts located in Delhi, India.
YG SoundLab may modify this Distribution Agreement at any time without prior notice.
Updated versions will be published on ygsoundlab.in and artists.ygsoundlab.in.
Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
YG SoundLab
Owned and operated by YG CORPORATION
Delhi, India
Support Email: support@ygsoundlab.in
Questions? Email support@ygsoundlab.in
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