Distribution
Policy

Purpose

The purpose of this Distribution Policy is to ensure that content delivered through NK Music Distribution is:

• Legally authorized
• Properly documented
• Accurately represented
• Technically suitable
• Compliant with third-party platform requirements
• Suitable for digital distribution
• Properly attributed to the relevant rights holders

Who Can Submit Content

Content may be submitted by:

• Independent artists
• Record labels
• Music producers
• Content owners
• Publishers
• Music companies
• Authorized representatives
• Other persons or organizations with appropriate rights

If you submit content on behalf of another person or organization, you confirm that you have authorization to do so.

Rights Requirement

Before submitting any release, the User must have the necessary rights to distribute the content.

The User must have appropriate rights for:

• Master recording
• Musical composition
• Lyrics
• Music video
• Artwork
• Samples
• Remixes
• Cover recordings
• Other third-party material

Submitting a file to NK Music Distribution does not establish ownership.

Required Release Information

Depending on the release, Users may be required to provide:

• Artist name
• Release title
• Track title
• Version information
• Album/EP/Single information
• Composer
• Lyricist
• Producer
• Publisher
• Label
• Language
• Genre
• Subgenre
• Mood
• Release date
• Original release date
• Copyright information
• ISRC
• UPC/EAN
• Territory
• Lyrics
• Artwork
• Audio
• Music video information

Metadata Accuracy

All metadata must be accurate and consistent with the actual content.

Users must not submit:

• False artist information
• False label information
• False copyright information
• Misleading songwriter information
• Incorrect release dates
• False publisher information
• Misleading version information
• Incorrect ISRC/UPC information

Repeated metadata manipulation may result in account restrictions.

Artist Name Policy

Artist names must accurately identify the performer or act associated with the release.

Users must not intentionally:

• Impersonate another artist
• Use misleading artist names
• Upload music under another artist's identity
• Manipulate search results through misleading artist names

Where an artist-name conflict occurs, additional verification may be required.

Duplicate Artist Profiles

Where supported by a third-party platform, content may be delivered to an existing artist profile.

Users must provide accurate artist identifiers where available.

NK Music Distribution does not guarantee that a third-party platform will place content on a specific artist profile.

Audio Requirements

Audio must be technically suitable for digital distribution.

Users should submit high-quality master files meeting the technical specifications communicated by NK Music Distribution.

Audio may be rejected if it:

• Is corrupted
• Is incomplete
• Contains severe technical defects
• Contains unauthorized material
• Is incorrectly formatted
• Contains misleading content
• Does not meet applicable DSP requirements

Artwork Requirements

Artwork must be:

• Legally authorized
• Relevant to the release
• Clear and readable
• Technically suitable
• Free from unauthorized third-party material

Artwork may be rejected if it contains:

• Unauthorized logos
• Misleading branding
• False artist information
• Unauthorized photographs
• Copyrighted material without permission
• Offensive or prohibited material
• Misleading promotional claims

Lyrics

Where lyrics are submitted, the User must have the necessary rights or authorization to provide them.

Lyrics must accurately correspond to the distributed recording.

Users must not submit another person's copyrighted lyrics without authorization.

Cover Songs

Cover songs may be accepted where the User has obtained the necessary rights or licenses.

The User is responsible for:

• Identifying the original composition
• Providing accurate songwriter information
• Obtaining required licenses
• Complying with territorial requirements

Owning the new recording does not automatically provide rights in the underlying composition.

Remixes

Remixes may require authorization from the relevant rights holders.

The User must have the necessary permission to use:

• Original Master Recording
• Composition
• Vocals
• Samples
• Other third-party elements

Unauthorized remixes may be rejected or removed.

Mashups and Medleys

Mashups, medleys and combined recordings may require authorization for each underlying work or recording.

Users must ensure that all relevant rights have been cleared.

Samples and Loops

Samples and loops must be properly licensed where required.

Users should retain relevant license documentation.

A royalty-free license does not necessarily grant:

• Exclusive rights
• Content ID rights
• Rights to claim another person's content
• Exclusive ownership

Folk and Traditional Music

Traditional, folk, tribal and cultural music may be distributed where the User has appropriate rights to the particular recording.

However, Users must not falsely claim exclusive ownership over traditional material merely because they have recorded or arranged it.

Content ID eligibility may be restricted where exclusive ownership cannot reasonably be established.

Public Domain Content

Public-domain material may be distributed where legally applicable.

The User is responsible for determining whether the relevant work is actually in the public domain in the applicable territory.

A public-domain composition does not automatically make another person's recording available for use.

AI-Generated and AI-Assisted Content

AI-generated or AI-assisted content may be subject to additional review.

Users must ensure:

• They have appropriate rights
• AI tools were used according to applicable licenses
• The content does not infringe third-party rights
• No unauthorized voice cloning is used
• No artist is falsely impersonated
• Third-party platform rules are followed

NK Music Distribution may reject or restrict content where ownership or authorization cannot reasonably be established.

Voice Cloning and Digital Replication

Users must not submit recordings using another person's:

• Voice
• Likeness
• Identity
• Performance

without appropriate authorization where required.

Content involving unauthorized voice cloning or digital impersonation may be rejected or removed.

Content ID Eligibility

Not every release is eligible for Content ID.

Content ID eligibility may be affected by:

• Ownership
• Exclusivity
• Third-party material
• Samples
• Public-domain material
• Traditional music
• Cover recordings
• Non-exclusive licenses
• Existing rights registrations

NK Music Distribution may determine whether content is suitable for Content ID based on applicable platform requirements.

Content ID Conflicts

Content may be restricted from Content ID where it is already administered by:

• Another distributor
• Another rights administrator
• Another Content ID provider
• Another copyright owner

Users must not intentionally create conflicting registrations.

Compilations

For compilation releases, the User must have appropriate authorization for each recording included in the compilation.

All relevant artist, label and rights information should be accurately supplied.

Music Videos

Music videos must contain only material for which the User has appropriate rights.

This includes:

• Audio
• Video footage
• Performances
• Images
• Logos
• Artwork
• Third-party clips
• Location footage where applicable

Prohibited Content

NK Music Distribution may reject content containing:

• Unauthorized copyrighted material
• Stolen recordings
• Fake artist identities
• Fraudulent metadata
• Unauthorized samples
• Unauthorized remixes
• Unauthorized cover recordings
• Misleading copyright claims
• Fraudulent Content ID claims
• Artificial streaming content
• Content intended to manipulate platform systems
• Material prohibited by applicable platform rules

Fraudulent Streaming

Users must not use or promote:

• Bots
• Automated streams
• Fake views
• Click farms
• Fake playlists
• Artificial engagement
• Purchased fake streams
• Traffic manipulation
• Other methods designed to artificially increase performance

Violations may result in:

• Revenue hold
• Release removal
• Monetization suspension
• Account suspension
• Account termination

Artificial Playlisting

Users must not manipulate playlists or platform recommendation systems through fraudulent or artificial methods.

Legitimate marketing and promotion are permitted subject to applicable platform rules.

Copyright Infringement

If a release is reported for copyright infringement, NK Music Distribution may:

• Request documentation
• Suspend distribution
• Disable monetization
• Disable Content ID
• Hold related revenue
• Remove the content
• Forward relevant information to the applicable platform

The Copyright & Takedown Policy applies to such matters.

Ownership Disputes

Where multiple parties claim rights in the same content, distribution may be temporarily restricted until the dispute is resolved or sufficient documentation is provided.

NK Music Distribution does not act as the final legal authority for ownership disputes.

NOC and Rights Documents

NK Music Distribution may request a:

• NOC
• Master Rights Confirmation
• Master Rights Agreement
• Distribution Agreement
• Assignment Agreement
• License
• Publishing Agreement
• Other authorization document

Documents may be requested before or after release delivery.

Release Review

Every submitted release may be subject to automated and/or manual review.

Review may consider:

• Metadata
• Rights
• Artwork
• Audio
• Artist information
• Copyright information
• Content history
• Platform requirements
• Fraud indicators

Submission does not guarantee approval.

Release Rejection

A release may be rejected where:

• Required information is missing
• Rights cannot be established
• Metadata is inaccurate
• Artwork violates requirements
• Audio fails technical requirements
• Content violates platform policies
• Fraud is suspected
• Copyright concerns exist
• The content is unsuitable for distribution

Release Corrections

Where possible, Users may be given an opportunity to correct:

• Metadata
• Artwork
• Audio
• Copyright information
• Rights documentation

Corrected content may be resubmitted subject to review.

Release Date

Users are responsible for selecting an appropriate release date.

Release timing may be affected by:

• Platform processing
• Metadata review
• Rights verification
• Technical problems
• Third-party platform delays

A requested release date is not a guarantee of platform availability on that exact date.

Pre-Release Content

Where pre-release distribution is supported, Users must ensure that all submitted information is accurate and authorized.

Pre-save, pre-order or other pre-release features may depend on third-party platform availability.

Catalog Transfer

Users transferring existing releases must have authority to transfer the catalog.

Where possible, accurate existing identifiers such as:

• ISRC
• UPC/EAN
• Artist information

should be provided.

Incorrect information may result in duplicate releases or metadata conflicts.

Duplicate Releases

Users should not submit duplicate releases unless there is a legitimate reason.

Duplicate or conflicting submissions may be rejected or removed.

Repeated duplicate submissions may result in account restrictions.

Version Information

Users must accurately identify versions such as:

• Original
• Remix
• Acoustic
• Live
• Instrumental
• Radio Edit
• Extended
• Re-recorded
• Remastered
• Cover

Misleading version information may result in rejection.

Copyright Information

Copyright and ℗/© information must be accurate.

Users must not knowingly list another party as the copyright owner without authorization.

Label Information

Users must only use label names that they own or are authorized to represent.

Impersonation of an established label or use of misleading label information may result in rejection.

Language and Genre

Users must select accurate:

• Language
• Genre
• Subgenre
• Mood
• Content category

Metadata should accurately describe the release.

Territory

Availability may vary by territory depending on:

• Rights
• Licenses
• Platform policies
• Distribution agreements
• Content restrictions

Users are responsible for identifying any territorial limitations associated with their content.

Explicit Content

Where applicable, Users must correctly identify explicit content according to the relevant platform's requirements.

Mislabeling may result in metadata correction or release rejection.

Children and Minors in Content

Where content involves minors, Users must ensure that all required permissions and legal requirements have been satisfied.

Users are responsible for complying with applicable laws and platform policies.

Third-Party Platform Requirements

Third-party platforms may change their requirements at any time.

NK Music Distribution may update its distribution requirements to remain compatible with applicable platform rules.

Platform Removal

A third-party platform may remove content independently.

NK Music Distribution cannot guarantee that a release will remain available indefinitely.

User-Requested Removal

Users may request removal of distributed content subject to their applicable agreement.

Removal processing time depends on the relevant third-party platforms.

Reinstatement

Removed releases may be reinstated where:

• The underlying issue has been resolved
• Required documentation is provided
• The relevant platform permits reinstatement
• No continuing rights conflict exists

Reinstatement is not guaranteed.

Revenue Impact

Rejection, removal, copyright disputes, platform adjustments or fraudulent activity may affect revenue.

Third-party platforms may adjust previously reported revenue.

Revenue Holds

Revenue may be temporarily held where there is:

• Copyright dispute
• Ownership dispute
• Fraud investigation
• Artificial streaming concern
• Platform investigation
• Payment issue

Revenue may be released after the relevant issue is resolved, subject to applicable terms.

User Indemnification

Users are responsible for claims arising from content submitted through their account.

Where permitted by applicable law, Users may be required to indemnify NK MUSIC PRODUCTION and NK Music Distribution against claims arising from:

• Unauthorized content
• Copyright infringement
• False ownership
• Unauthorized samples
• Unauthorized distribution
• Misleading information

Policy Enforcement

NK Music Distribution may take reasonable action to enforce this Policy.

Depending on the circumstances, this may include:

• Requesting corrections
• Rejecting a release
• Delaying distribution
• Suspending monetization
• Suspending Content ID
• Removing content
• Holding revenue
• Suspending an account
• Terminating services

No Guarantee of Platform Acceptance

NK Music Distribution does not guarantee:

• Platform approval
• Playlist placement
• Editorial placement
• Search ranking
• Streams
• Views
• Downloads
• Revenue
• Viral performance

Policy Updates

We may update this Distribution Policy from time to time.

The latest version will be published on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

Contact

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Acceptance

By submitting content to NK Music Distribution, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to this Distribution Policy.