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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, following our eye-opener on TuneCore, I'm now looking towards DistroKid's Terms of Service. As an artist and legal expert, I'll decode the contract specifics, highlighting potential traps and key points like non-exclusive agreements, ISRC codes, and what those "I Agree" boxes really entail. This deep dive will unveil hidden clauses that could impact your royalties and rights, drawing from our TuneCore exposed series to question if DistroKid presents similar issues. Through practical insights, I aim to arm you with the knowledge needed to navigate these agreements confidently, ensuring your music and rights are safeguarded in this digital age. Let's dissect, discuss, and demand transparency and fairness in music distribution, making sure artists are fully informed and protected. Don't Sign Up Until You Watch This!
DistroKid Exposed : Terms Of Service...
00:00 Introduction
01:07 Music Distributors Terms Of Service
01:40 DistroKid Terms Of Service
02:50 DistroKid Distribution Agreement
05:46 ISRC Number
05:54 Non-Exclusivity On DistroKid
07:04 Digital Store Rights
10:05 Your Account
11:11 Cover Songs On DistroKid
12:17 Term
13:31 Termination
15:36 Grant Of Rights
17:13 HyperFollow
17:33 Your Responsibilities
18:50 Consult A Lawyer
19:59 Payments & Accounting Terms
20:52 Lump-Sum Payment From Digital Stores
22:29 Objections To Accounting Statements
24:03 Claims On Recordings
26:48 Payment Deductions
27:40 How They Can Take Your Money
28:28 How Does DistroKid Define Infringement?
29:10 Representations & Warranties: Indemnification
30:10 No Warranties: Limitation Of Liability
30:46 Written Notice Specifying Alleged Breach
31:48 Send Notices To legal@distrokid.com
32:17 DistroKid's Right To Kick You Off
33:06 Conclusion
33:56 Miss Krystle ”Something In The Way”
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