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Effective Date: 23 May 2026
Effective Date: 23 May 2026
Last Updated: 23 May 2026
This Royalty Policy explains how royalties are calculated, processed, and paid by YG SoundLab ("YG SoundLab", "we", "our", or "us").
This policy applies to all artists using ygsoundlab.in and artists.ygsoundlab.in.
YG SoundLab is owned and operated by YG CORPORATION, a sole proprietorship based in Delhi, India.
Artists receive 90% of eligible net royalties received by YG SoundLab from distributed music.
YG SoundLab retains 10% as a platform and service commission.
This commission supports:
Royalties may be generated from platforms including but not limited to:
Royalty amounts depend entirely on platform reporting and listener activity.
YG SoundLab does not guarantee any minimum earnings or streaming performance.
Artist royalties are calculated from the actual net amount received by YG SoundLab after applicable deductions, including but not limited to:
After such deductions:
YG SoundLab may work with third-party distributors, partners, licensors, or payment providers.
Internal agreements, payout structures, and distributor-side royalty details are confidential and are not publicly disclosed to artists.
Artists receive royalties based on YG SoundLab's internal royalty calculation system as described in this policy.
Royalty reports may include:
Reported earnings may be delayed due to:
Streaming platforms may take several weeks or months to finalize earnings data.
Artists may request withdrawals only after reaching the minimum payout threshold of:
Withdrawal requests below this threshold may not be processed.
YG SoundLab reserves the right to modify withdrawal thresholds in the future.
Approved royalty withdrawals may be processed through:
The available payout methods may change over time.
Artists are responsible for providing accurate payment details.
YG SoundLab is not responsible for failed transactions caused by incorrect banking information submitted by the artist.
KYC (Know Your Customer) verification is mandatory before royalty withdrawals can be processed.
Artists may be required to submit:
Failure to complete KYC may result in:
Royalty balances are generally updated monthly based on reports received from distribution and streaming partners.
However:
Artists may request withdrawals at any time after meeting eligibility requirements.
YG SoundLab strictly prohibits:
If suspicious activity is detected, YG SoundLab may:
Streaming platforms may independently deduct or reverse fraudulent earnings.
Royalties may be withheld if:
YG SoundLab reserves the right to hold or reverse payments until disputes are resolved.
Artists are responsible for:
YG SoundLab may request tax-related information where legally required.
Some royalties may originate in foreign currencies.
Conversion rates, banking charges, and PayPal fees may affect final payout amounts received by artists.
YG SoundLab is not responsible for fluctuations caused by:
If an account is terminated due to policy violations or fraudulent activity:
Legitimate unpaid royalties may still be processed where legally required and not connected to fraudulent activity.
YG SoundLab may update or modify this Royalty Policy 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 the updated policy.
YG SoundLab
Owned and operated by YG CORPORATION
Delhi, India
Support Email: support@ygsoundlab.in
Questions? Email support@ygsoundlab.in
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