Royalty &
Payment

Purpose

This Policy explains how NK Music Distribution handles:

• Platform revenue
• Royalty reporting
• Revenue sharing
• Statements
• Adjustments
• Payouts
• Taxes
• Payment verification
• Revenue holds
• Fraud-related adjustments
• Payment disputes

Source of Royalty Data

Royalty and revenue information may be obtained from third-party platforms and service providers.

Such platforms may include:

• Digital streaming platforms
• Download stores
• YouTube
• Social media platforms
• Content ID systems
• CRBT/Caller Tune services
• Other digital services

The amount shown in a third-party report may be subject to later adjustment.

Revenue Reporting

Revenue may be reported after we receive the applicable statement from the relevant platform or partner.

Reporting schedules may vary by platform.

Some platforms may report revenue:

• Monthly
• Quarterly
• Periodically
• With a reporting delay

NK Music Distribution does not control the reporting schedule of third-party platforms.

Estimated vs Final Revenue

Revenue displayed in a dashboard or preliminary report may be estimated or subject to reconciliation.

Final revenue may change due to:

• Platform corrections
• Invalid activity
• Refunds
• Chargebacks
• Tax deductions
• Currency conversion
• Platform adjustments
• Rights disputes
• Other corrections

Revenue Share

The User's applicable revenue share will be determined by:

• Selected service plan
• Distribution agreement
• Artist/label agreement
• Written commercial agreement
• Other applicable terms

Where a specific written agreement provides different revenue-sharing terms, that agreement will govern the applicable revenue share.

Third-Party Deductions

Before calculating the User's payable amount, applicable deductions may include:

• Third-party platform deductions
• Payment processing fees
• Taxes
• Refunds
• Chargebacks
• Invalid-activity adjustments
• Other deductions permitted under the applicable agreement

Currency Conversion

Where revenue is received in a currency different from the User's payout currency, conversion may be required.

Currency conversion may be based on:

• Applicable payment provider rates
• Bank conversion rates
• Platform reporting rates
• Internal accounting rates
• Other applicable conversion mechanisms

Exchange rates may fluctuate and may affect the final payout amount.

Royalty Statements

Where royalty statements are provided, they may contain information such as:

• Release
• Track
• Artist
• Platform
• Territory
• Usage
• Streams/views/downloads
• Gross revenue
• Deductions
• Net revenue
• Revenue share
• Adjustments
• Payable amount

The exact information available depends on the source platform and reporting format.

Platform Reporting Delays

Third-party platforms may provide reports after a delay.

For example, usage occurring during one period may not appear in the royalty statement until a later reporting period.

This does not necessarily indicate missing revenue.

Royalty Adjustments

Revenue may be adjusted after an initial statement where:

• A platform corrects its report
• Invalid traffic is identified
• Fraudulent activity is detected
• A rights dispute is established
• A payment is reversed
• A platform issues a correction
• Duplicate revenue is identified

Adjustments may appear in a later statement.

Negative Balances

Where adjustments exceed previously available revenue, an account may temporarily show a negative balance.

The treatment of a negative balance will depend on the applicable service agreement and circumstances.

We may offset future eligible revenue against valid amounts owed, where permitted by the applicable agreement and law.

Fraudulent Streaming

Revenue associated with artificial or fraudulent activity may be withheld or adjusted.

Examples include:

• Bot streams
• Automated plays
• Fake views
• Click farms
• Artificial engagement
• Paid fake streams
• Playlist manipulation
• Other platform-defined invalid activity

Revenue Hold

Revenue may be placed on temporary hold where there is:

• Fraud investigation
• Copyright dispute
• Ownership dispute
• Platform investigation
• Suspicious account activity
• Payment verification issue
• Chargeback
• Other legitimate compliance concern

A revenue hold does not necessarily mean that fraud or infringement has been conclusively established.

Release of Held Revenue

Held revenue may be released after:

• Investigation is completed
• Required documents are provided
• Ownership is verified
• Platform reporting is finalized
• Payment information is verified
• The underlying issue is resolved

Release of held revenue is subject to applicable rights, agreements and platform adjustments.

Copyright Disputes and Royalties

Where ownership of content is disputed, revenue associated with the affected content may be temporarily held.

If ownership is subsequently established, revenue may be allocated or adjusted according to:

• Applicable rights
• Platform reporting
• Contractual arrangements
• Applicable law

Content ID Revenue

Where Content ID monetization is enabled, revenue may be generated from eligible matched uses according to the applicable platform's policies.

Content ID revenue may be affected by:

• Platform deductions
• Claims
• Disputes
• Claim releases
• Invalid traffic
• Ownership conflicts
• Platform adjustments

CRBT / Caller Tune Revenue

Where CRBT/Caller Tune services generate revenue, reporting and payment will depend on the applicable CRBT provider, telecom operator or service partner.

Reporting schedules and calculations may vary between providers.

Minimum Payout Threshold

Where a minimum payout threshold applies, the User must reach that threshold before becoming eligible for withdrawal.

The applicable threshold may be specified in:

• User dashboard
• Service plan
• Distribution agreement
• Payment terms
• Other applicable commercial documentation

Amounts below the applicable threshold may remain in the account until the threshold is reached, subject to the applicable terms.

Payout Eligibility

Before a payout is processed, the User may be required to complete:

• Account verification
• KYC
• Payment information
• Tax information
• Rights verification where necessary
• Other compliance requirements

Bank and Payment Information

Users are responsible for providing accurate:

• Bank account details
• Account holder name
• IFSC or applicable banking information
• Payment details
• Tax information

We are not responsible for payment delays caused by incorrect information supplied by the User.

Payment Processing

Payments may be processed through:

• Bank transfer
• Payment provider
• Other supported payment methods

Availability depends on the User's location and applicable service.

Payment Processing Time

Once a payout becomes eligible and is approved, processing time may depend on:

• Internal verification
• Banking systems
• Payment providers
• Weekends
• Public holidays
• Compliance checks

Third-party processing delays are outside our direct control.

Failed Payouts

A payout may fail because of:

• Incorrect bank information
• Invalid account details
• Closed account
• Payment-provider rejection
• Compliance restrictions
• Technical issues

The User may be required to correct the information before another payout is attempted.

Taxes

Users are responsible for applicable taxes arising from their income or royalties.

Where required by law, NK Music Distribution may:

• Deduct applicable taxes
• Request PAN
• Request GST information
• Request tax documentation
• Apply withholding/TDS where legally required
• Provide applicable tax/payment records

GST

Where applicable, GST may be charged on taxable services supplied by NK Music Distribution.

The tax treatment of royalty payments and service fees may differ depending on the nature of the transaction.

Applicable invoices or credit notes may be issued where required.

TDS and Withholding

Where tax withholding is legally required, the applicable amount may be deducted before payment.

The User is responsible for providing accurate tax information required for applicable reporting.

Payment Currency

Payouts may be made in the currency supported by the applicable payment method and service.

Where conversion is required, the final amount may vary due to exchange-rate fluctuations and applicable charges.

Payment Fees

Where applicable, payment-processing, banking or transfer charges may be deducted from the payout.

Any applicable fees may be communicated through the relevant service terms or payment process.

Duplicate Payments

If a User believes that an amount has been paid twice, they must notify us promptly.

We may investigate and recover or adjust duplicate payments where necessary.

Overpayments

If an accounting or platform error results in an overpayment, NK Music Distribution may:

• Correct the statement
• Deduct the amount from future revenue
• Request repayment
• Issue an appropriate accounting adjustment

Chargebacks

A chargeback relating to a paid service may result in temporary account restrictions while the transaction is investigated.

Where a chargeback is found to be invalid or unjustified, applicable amounts may remain payable.

Royalty Disputes

If you believe that a royalty statement contains an error, you should contact us with:

• Account information
• Release/track name
• Reporting period
• Platform
• Amount in question
• Relevant statement
• Explanation of the discrepancy

We may request additional documentation.

Royalty Dispute Review

We may compare the User's information with:

• Platform statements
• Internal records
• Distribution data
• Payment records
• Rights information

If an error is confirmed, an appropriate correction may be reflected in a subsequent statement.

No Guarantee of Revenue

NK Music Distribution does not guarantee:

• A minimum number of streams
• A minimum number of views
• A specific royalty amount
• A specific monthly income
• Playlist placement
• Editorial placement
• Viral performance

Revenue depends on actual usage and third-party platform reporting.

Revenue from Removed Content

If content is removed due to:

• Copyright infringement
• Rights dispute
• Fraud
• Platform policy violation
• User-requested takedown

future revenue may stop.

Previously generated revenue may remain subject to platform reporting, adjustments and applicable rights.

Revenue from Transferred Catalogs

Where a catalog is transferred from another distributor, revenue may be affected by:

• Previous distributor reporting
• Transfer timing
• Platform migration
• Duplicate releases
• Existing rights
• Historical statements

Users should maintain records from their previous distributor.

Multiple Rights Holders

Where multiple parties have rights in the same content, revenue allocation may depend on:

• Written agreements
• Rights ownership
• Revenue split arrangements
• Platform reporting
• Applicable service terms

NK Music Distribution is not responsible for privately agreed splits that have not been properly communicated or documented.

Royalty Splits

Where royalty-split functionality is provided, Users must enter accurate:

• Recipient information
• Percentage
• Account details
• Rights information

The total allocation should be consistent with the applicable agreement.

NK Music Distribution may require verification before processing a disputed split.

Revenue Share Changes

Revenue-share terms may vary by:

• Plan
• Service
• Contract
• Artist/label agreement

Changes to an existing contractual revenue share will be handled according to the applicable agreement.

Account Termination and Outstanding Revenue

If an account is terminated, eligible undisputed revenue may remain subject to:

• Verification
• Rights disputes
• Platform adjustments
• Fraud investigation
• Tax obligations
• Contractual obligations

Termination does not automatically eliminate valid payment obligations.

Unclaimed or Unpaid Amounts

Where applicable, unpaid amounts may remain subject to the applicable account, contract and legal requirements.

Users are responsible for keeping their contact and payment information current.

Confidentiality of Royalty Data

Royalty statements and financial information associated with an account may contain confidential information.

Users should not share sensitive account or financial information publicly.

Third-Party Platform Changes

Third-party platforms may change:

• Royalty rates
• Monetization rules
• Reporting formats
• Payment schedules
• Eligibility requirements

Such changes may affect future revenue and reporting.

NK Music Distribution does not control third-party platform policies.

Platform Currency and Reporting Differences

Different platforms may report revenue using different:

• Currencies
• Decimal precision
• Reporting periods
• Revenue categories
• Calculation methods

Minor differences may therefore occur between platform reports and converted payout amounts.

Record Keeping

Users should retain:

• Agreements
• Invoices
• Statements
• Rights documents
• Payment records
• Tax records
• Distribution records

These documents may be useful for resolving future disputes.

Policy Updates

We may update this Royalty & Payment Policy from time to time.

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

Governing Law

This Policy shall be governed by the applicable laws of India.

Payment and royalty disputes will be handled according to applicable law and the dispute-resolution provisions in our Terms & Conditions or applicable written agreement.

Contact

For royalty, revenue or payment-related matters:

Acceptance

By using NK Music Distribution's distribution, monetization or rights-management services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to this Royalty & Payment Policy.