MUSIC DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (LEGAL CONTRACT)
This Music Distribution Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between the Company (“Distributor”) and the Music Label/Client (“Label”). By signing this Agreement, both parties acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions governing the distribution, rights, ownership, and obligations related to musical content provided by the Label.
1. Transfer Requests
Any request for catalog transfer, ownership change, or rights update must be submitted to the Company in writing. No transfer shall be considered valid without written approval from the Company.
2. Unauthorized Transfers
Any unauthorized transfer, modification, redistribution, or alteration of content without informing the Company shall result in immediate takedown of the content as per Company policy and may attract a fine of up to ₹10,000 per content.
3. Documentation & Agreement Requirements
The Label shall provide all necessary legal documents, including identification, address proof, signatures, copyright ownership documents, and any additional information requested by the Company to validate this Agreement.
4. Copyright Infringement Reporting
The Label must notify the Company immediately upon becoming aware of any copyright infringement, dispute, unauthorized use, or legal claim involving the distributed content.
5. Song Takedown Policy
No takedown request shall be processed before a minimum lock-in period of six (6) months from the date the content goes live on platforms. After takedown, any pending royalties shall be retained by the Company.
6. Penalties for Misconduct
Any fraudulent activity, breach of Agreement, or misconduct by the Label may lead to legal action, a monetary penalty of up to ₹2,00,000, or both.
7. Mandatory Communication
The Label must inform the Company about any updates or changes involving rights, ownership, metadata, disputes, or any matter affecting the distributed content.
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ADDITIONAL LEGAL TERMS
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8. Ownership & Rights Declaration
The Label warrants that it holds full legal rights and ownership of all submitted content (music, lyrics, artwork, metadata). The Company is not responsible for unauthorized uploads.
9. Third-Party Copyright Claims
The Company reserves the right to suspend, remove, or restrict access to disputed content until all copyright claims or legal disputes are resolved.
10. False Copyright Claims
Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent copyright claims constitutes a breach of Agreement and may result in termination and legal action.
11. Content Verification Rights
The Company may request proof of ownership at any time. Failure to provide valid documentation may result in immediate content removal.
12. Exclusive vs Non-Exclusive Rights
The Label must clearly declare whether the content is provided under exclusive or non-exclusive rights. Misrepresentation may lead to termination of the Agreement.
13. Royalty Compliance
Royalties will be distributed strictly based on platform reports. The Company will not be liable for royalty loss or discrepancies caused by metadata errors or misleading submissions by the Label.
14. Prohibited Content
The Label agrees not to upload:
– Content not legally owned
– Remixes, recreations, or covers without proper licenses
– AI-generated impersonations without permissions
– Illegal, hateful, violent, or explicit content
15. DMCA & Legal Compliance
The Company follows applicable copyright laws, including DMCA and international regulations. Violations may lead to takedowns, penalties, or blacklisting from distribution platforms.
16. Termination of Agreement
The Company reserves the right to terminate the Agreement if the Label violates copyright laws, submits fraudulent documents, misuses the platform, or damages the Company’s reputation.
17. Plan-Based Revenue Sharing
The plan selected by the Client may vary; therefore, the revenue-sharing percentage applicable under this Agreement depends on the specific plan selected by the Client on the Reach Bollywood website.
18. Modification of Terms
The Company reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these terms and conditions at its sole discretion without prior notice. Any such changes shall be published on the official Reach Bollywood website.
19. Jurisdiction & Legal Proceedings
In the event of any legal dispute, claim, or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the Label agrees to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Mumbai, India. The Label shall be required to be physically present or represented in Mumbai for any legal proceedings, hearings, or dispute resolution processes as mandated by applicable law.
20. No Involvement in Label Disputes
The Company, Reach Bollywood, shall not be held responsible or involved in any internal disputes, ownership conflicts, royalty disagreements, or legal issues arising within the Label or between the Label and any third party. The Label shall be solely responsible for resolving such matters at its own cost and risk, and the Company shall have no obligation to mediate, investigate, or intervene in such disputes.