Terms of Service

1. Definitions & Scope of Services

• "Distributor" refers to ADMD Network (Ankita Digital Music Distribution Network).
• "Label and Artist" (or "Content Owner") refers to any independent music creator, artist, producer, band, or record label utilizing the Platform to distribute digital assets.
• "Content" includes all sound recordings, musical works, compositions, audio-visual files, music videos, metadata (such as lyrics, track titles, and credits), promotional artwork, and biographical materials submitted by the Label or Artist to the Platform.
• "Distribution Channels" includes all online services, streaming platforms, digital download stores, social media networks, video sharing networks, telecom Mobile Value-Added Services (VAS), and physical retail Kiosks managed, operated, or authorized by the Distributor.

2. Grant of Distribution Rights

By submitting Content to the Platform, the Label or Artist grants the Distributor an exclusive, worldwide license for a baseline operational term of five (5) years (the "Term") to exercise the following rights:

• To digitize, encode, reproduce, host, compile, adapt, and store the Content on the Platform's digital servers and partner networks.
• To distribute, stream, broadcast, license, and monetize the Content across all existing and future Distribution Channels, including third-party telecom networks and digital retail Kiosks.
• To generate free, non-downloadable promotional streaming sample clips (up to 30 seconds) of individual tracks to allow prospective end-users to preview the Content.
• To use the Label or Artist’s names, logos, approved likenesses, and album artwork solely to promote, market, and advertise the Content on the Distribution Channels.

3. Account Registration & Identity Verification

To access our distribution services, the Label or Artist must complete the formal platform registration process. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete legal identity verification documents. These may include government-issued identification cards, corporate registration certificates, and official tax identifiers (such as a PAN or national tax number) required to process payouts and enforce statutory compliance.
• Maintain the security, safety, and confidentiality of your account login credentials.
• Assume sole responsibility for all file uploads, metadata accuracy, and activities that occur under your registered account.

4. Warranties and Content Ownership

The Label or Artist represents and warrants that:

• They retain the underlying copyrights or possess all necessary authorized distribution rights for every single piece of Content uploaded to the Platform.
• The exercise of the licensed rights by the Distributor will not violate or infringe upon the intellectual property rights, copyrights, trademarks, or rights of publicity of any third party.
• The Label or Artist is solely responsible for clearing and paying all underlying royalties, fees, residuals, or compensations due to underlying composers, lyricists, performers, co-producers, or collective rights societies. The Distributor shall not be liable for any third-party royalty claims.

5. Royalty Splits, Reports, and Payouts

• Reporting & Payout Terms: The Distributor will provide regular monthly content usage and revenue reports via the Label or Artist's account dashboard. Payouts will be initiated within thirty (30) working days following the receipt of a valid invoice generated by the Label or Artist.
• Taxes: All royalty distributions are subject to statutory local tax regulations, including Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), and are exclusive of applicable local taxes like GST.

6. Copyright Claims and Take-Down Notices

The Distributor respects intellectual property rights and reserves the absolute right to immediately suspend monetization, hide, or permanently remove any Content from any or all distribution channels upon receipt of a third-party copyright strike, legal complaint, DMCA notice, or claim of unauthorized distribution. The Label or Artist will be notified immediately and must resolve the dispute at their own expense.

7. Indemnification & Limitation of Liability

• Indemnity: The Label or Artist agrees to fully defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Distributor, its affiliates, partners, directors, and employees against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or legal fees resulting from a breach of the Label or Artist's warranties or third-party intellectual property claims.
• Liability Cap: Neither party shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. The Distributor's total cumulative monetary liability under this agreement shall not exceed the total net revenue retained by the Distributor from the Label or Artist’s catalog during the three (3) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to liability.

8. Term and Termination

• Baseline Duration: This agreement remains active for an initial term of five (5) years from the date of account activation or acceptance.
• Renewal & Notice: The agreement will automatically renew for consecutive rolling one-year periods unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the current operational term.
• Effect of Termination: Upon contract termination, the Distributor will issue take-down notices to all digital distribution platforms to delete the catalog. Termination shall not affect content already purchased or downloaded by end-consumers prior to the formal termination date.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these terms shall first be addressed through good-faith mutual discussion within thirty (30) days. If left unresolved, the dispute shall be referred to binding arbitration conducted in the English language, with the physical seat of arbitration located in Malda, West Bengal, India. The courts of Malda shall hold exclusive jurisdiction over any related legal proceedings.

10. Contact Information