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Terms of Service

Effective Date: 23 May 2026

Terms of Service

Effective Date: 23 May 2026

Last Updated: 23 May 2026

Welcome to YG SoundLab. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our music distribution platform, website, and related services operated by YG CORPORATION, a sole proprietorship registered in India.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms.

1. Company Information

Business Name: YG SoundLab

Parent Company: YG CORPORATION

Business Type: Sole Proprietorship

Proprietor: Yash Garg

Udyam Registration Number: UDYAM-DL-02-0105436

Location: Delhi, India

Support Email: support@ygsoundlab.in

YG SoundLab is owned and operated by YG CORPORATION.

2. Services Provided

YG SoundLab provides digital music distribution and related services for artists signed or accepted by our platform.

Our services may include:

  • Digital music distribution
  • Cover song distribution
  • Release management
  • Metadata management
  • Platform submission
  • Royalty management
  • Release resubmission/editing
  • Future artist services and promotional tools

We reserve the right to modify, expand, suspend, or discontinue any service at any time.

3. Eligibility

To use our services, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old, or
  • Have legal parental/guardian permission
  • Provide accurate information during registration
  • Complete KYC verification before royalty withdrawals

We reserve the right to reject or terminate accounts at our discretion.

4. Music Ownership & Rights

Artists retain full ownership of their music and intellectual property.

By uploading content to YG SoundLab, you grant us:

  • Non-exclusive digital distribution rights
  • Rights necessary to deliver music to streaming platforms
  • Rights to use uploaded music, artist names, cover artwork, and branding for promotional and marketing purposes related to YG SoundLab

This promotional usage may include:

  • Website showcases
  • Social media posts
  • Promotional campaigns
  • Platform advertisements
  • Release announcements

No additional royalty or compensation is required for such promotional use.

5. Accepted Content

We may allow distribution of:

  • Original music
  • Licensed cover songs
  • Authorized remixes of the artist's own music

The artist is solely responsible for ensuring all uploaded content is legally owned or properly licensed.

6. Prohibited Content

The following content is strictly prohibited:

  • Copyright-infringing material
  • Unauthorized remixes or samples
  • Fake or botted streams
  • Fraudulent activity
  • Hate speech or illegal content
  • Misleading metadata
  • Content violating platform policies

YG SoundLab reserves the right to remove releases, suspend accounts, withhold royalties, or terminate services without prior notice if violations are detected.

7. Distribution Process

Artists upload their music through the YG SoundLab platform.

Submission does not guarantee approval or distribution.

Releases may be rejected due to:

  • Platform policy violations
  • Metadata issues
  • Copyright concerns
  • Artwork problems
  • Technical quality issues

Artists may edit and resubmit rejected releases without additional submission charges if the original payment was completed.

8. Pricing & Fees

Current pricing:

  • ₹499 INR per track (Lifetime Distribution)
  • Cover song licensing included where applicable

There are currently:

  • No annual renewal fees
  • No recurring distribution charges

However, YG SoundLab reserves the right to:

  • Increase pricing
  • Introduce GST or taxes
  • Add service fees or processing charges
  • Modify pricing structures in the future

Updated pricing will apply prospectively.

9. Royalty Payments

Artists receive 90% of eligible net royalties received by YG SoundLab.

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
  • PayPal or banking fees
  • Third-party processing fees

Internal distributor payout structures and agreements are confidential and are not publicly disclosed.

10. Withdrawal Policy

Artists may request royalty withdrawals after meeting the minimum withdrawal threshold of ₹2999 INR.

Supported payout methods may include:

  • UPI
  • IMPS
  • NEFT
  • RTGS
  • Bank Transfer

KYC verification is mandatory before withdrawals are processed.

Failure to complete KYC may result in payout delays or restrictions.

11. Draft Content Retention

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

Artists are responsible for maintaining backup copies of all uploaded materials.

12. Data & Infrastructure

YG SoundLab may use third-party infrastructure providers including:

  • Cloudflare R2 (media storage)
  • Supabase (database systems)
  • Vercel (hosting and deployment)
  • Next.js-based web applications

While we implement reasonable security measures, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.

13. Account Deletion

Users may request account deletion at any time.

Certain records may be retained where legally required, including:

  • Financial records
  • Tax compliance data
  • Fraud prevention records
  • Legal obligations

Distributed releases may remain active on third-party platforms until removal is processed.

14. Platform Availability

We do not guarantee:

  • Continuous uptime
  • Instant release approvals
  • Guaranteed streaming platform acceptance
  • Guaranteed earnings or audience growth

Third-party streaming platforms may independently reject or remove releases.

15. Limitation of Liability

YG SoundLab and YG CORPORATION shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect damages
  • Lost profits
  • Platform takedowns
  • Delayed payments
  • Third-party platform actions
  • Data loss
  • Business interruptions

Use of our services is at your own risk.

16. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for:

  • Policy violations
  • Fraudulent activity
  • Copyright infringement
  • Abuse of the platform
  • Fake streaming activity

Termination may result in release removal and forfeiture of unpaid royalties related to fraudulent activity.

17. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed under the laws of India.

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

18. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time without prior notice.

Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

19. Contact Information

YG SoundLab

Delhi, India

Email: support@ygsoundlab.in

Questions? Email support@ygsoundlab.in

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