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Distribution Agreement

Effective Date: 23 May 2026

Distribution Agreement

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.

1. Purpose of 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.

2. Rights Granted to YG SoundLab

You grant YG SoundLab a worldwide, non-exclusive right to:

  • Distribute your music digitally
  • Deliver releases to streaming platforms
  • Store uploaded content
  • Use metadata and artwork
  • Reproduce content as technically required for distribution
  • Promote your releases and artist profile

This includes promotional use on:

  • Websites
  • Social media
  • Advertising campaigns
  • Promotional graphics
  • Platform showcases
  • Marketing materials

Such promotional usage does not require additional royalty payments or compensation.

3. Ownership of Content

You retain full ownership of:

  • Sound recordings
  • Composition rights you legally own
  • Artwork you legally own
  • Artist branding and trademarks

YG SoundLab does not claim ownership of your music.

4. Artist Responsibilities

You confirm that:

  • You legally own or control all rights necessary for distribution
  • Your uploads do not infringe copyrights, trademarks, or third-party rights
  • Metadata provided is accurate
  • Artwork complies with platform guidelines
  • Uploaded music does not violate applicable laws

You are fully responsible for:

  • Copyright claims
  • Licensing obligations
  • Sample clearances
  • Cover song legality
  • Royalty splits with collaborators

5. Accepted Content Types

YG SoundLab may distribute:

  • Original songs
  • Licensed cover songs
  • Authorized remixes of your own music

Unauthorized remixes, illegal samples, or infringing content are strictly prohibited.

6. Cover Song Distribution

Where applicable, YG SoundLab may provide cover song licensing support.

However:

  • Licensing approval is not guaranteed
  • Certain territories or platforms may restrict cover content
  • Artists remain responsible for complying with copyright laws

False or misleading licensing claims may result in release removal and account suspension.

7. Distribution & Platform Approval

Submission through YG SoundLab does not guarantee:

  • Approval by streaming platforms
  • Editorial playlist placement
  • Monetization approval
  • Specific release dates
  • Platform availability in all countries

Streaming platforms may independently reject, remove, or restrict content at their discretion.

8. Release Modifications & Corrections

If a release is rejected for correctable issues such as:

  • Metadata errors
  • Artwork problems
  • Formatting issues

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.

9. Pricing & Service Fees

Current pricing:

₹499 INR per track (Lifetime Distribution)

Current pricing may include:

  • Distribution services
  • Cover licensing support where applicable
  • Release management

YG SoundLab reserves the right to:

  • Change pricing
  • Add service fees
  • Introduce GST or taxes
  • Modify plans in the future

Future changes will apply prospectively.

10. Royalty Structure

Artists receive:

90% of eligible net royalties

YG SoundLab retains:

10% as a service commission

Royalty calculations are based on the actual amount received by YG SoundLab after:

  • Distributor deductions
  • Currency conversion fees
  • Payment processing fees
  • Banking charges
  • Applicable taxes or deductions

Distributor-side agreements and internal payout structures remain confidential.

For additional details, refer to the Royalty Policy.

11. Payment & Withdrawals

Artists may withdraw royalties after:

  • Meeting the minimum threshold of ₹2999 INR
  • Completing KYC verification

Supported payout methods may include:

  • UPI
  • IMPS
  • NEFT
  • RTGS
  • Bank Transfer

Artists are responsible for providing accurate payout information.

12. KYC Compliance

YG SoundLab may require identity verification before processing withdrawals.

Required documents may include:

  • Government-issued identification
  • PAN card
  • Bank verification documents

Failure to complete verification may result in delayed or restricted payouts.

13. Fraudulent Activity

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

  • Fake streams
  • Bot-generated traffic
  • Artificial playlist manipulation
  • Fraudulent royalty generation
  • Metadata fraud
  • Impersonation

YG SoundLab reserves the right to:

  • Remove releases
  • Freeze royalties
  • Suspend accounts
  • Reverse payouts
  • Permanently terminate services

Streaming platforms may independently reverse earnings connected to suspicious activity.

14. Copyright Complaints

If a copyright dispute or ownership claim arises:

  • Releases may be removed or disabled
  • Royalties may be temporarily withheld
  • Accounts may be restricted during investigation

Artists are solely responsible for resolving disputes related to uploaded content.

15. Storage & Infrastructure

Uploaded content may be stored or processed using third-party infrastructure providers, including:

  • Cloudflare R2
  • Supabase
  • Vercel
  • Streaming distribution partners

While reasonable security measures are implemented, uninterrupted or error-free operation is not guaranteed.

16. Draft Content Retention

Draft or unpublished releases may be automatically deleted after 30 days.

Artists are responsible for maintaining backups of all uploaded files and materials.

17. Account Termination

Artists may request removal of releases or account closure at any time.

YG SoundLab may suspend or terminate accounts for:

  • Policy violations
  • Fraudulent activity
  • Copyright infringement
  • Abuse of services
  • Non-compliance with platform rules

Previously distributed releases may remain temporarily active until removal processing is completed.

18. Limitation of Liability

YG SoundLab and YG CORPORATION shall not be liable for:

  • Loss of profits
  • Streaming platform actions
  • Delayed payments
  • Distribution interruptions
  • Data loss
  • Account restrictions
  • Third-party service failures

Use of our services is at your own risk.

19. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of India.

Any disputes shall fall under the jurisdiction of courts located in Delhi, India.

20. Changes to This Agreement

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.

21. Contact Information

YG SoundLab

Owned and operated by YG CORPORATION

Delhi, India

Support Email: support@ygsoundlab.in

Questions? Email support@ygsoundlab.in

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