This Distribution Agreement and Terms of Service (the “Agreement”) is a legally binding agreement between ARH Music (“ARH Music”, “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) and the individual, artist, band, record label, publisher, company, rights holder, or other legal entity accepting this Agreement (“User”, “Artist”, “Label”, or “Client”).
ARH Music is a global digital music technology company providing digital music distribution, music video distribution, publishing administration, rights management, royalty administration, content protection, AI music distribution, YouTube Content ID, Meta Rights Manager, VEVO distribution, Official Artist Channel support, and related digital music services.
By creating an account, purchasing a subscription, clicking “Accept”, “I Agree”, “Continue”, “Register”, “Purchase”, “Submit”, or by uploading any Content through ARH Music, you acknowledge that you have carefully read this Agreement and agree to be legally bound by all of its terms and conditions.
If you are entering into this Agreement on behalf of another individual, band, record label, company, publisher, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you possess full legal authority to bind that person or entity to this Agreement.
This Agreement becomes effective immediately upon electronic acceptance.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ARH Music does not acquire ownership of your copyrights.
Except for the limited rights expressly granted under this Agreement, you remain the owner of your copyrights, neighbouring rights, and other intellectual property rights.
You must own or otherwise possess all necessary legal rights, permissions, licenses, authorizations, and consents required to distribute every Recording, Composition, Artwork, Metadata, AI-generated element, Sound Recording, Music Video, or any other Content submitted through ARH Music.
Submission of Content that infringes another person’s intellectual property rights is strictly prohibited.
1. ARH MUSIC SERVICES
1.1 Distribution Platform
ARH Music operates a subscription-based digital distribution platform that enables Users to submit eligible Content for delivery to selected Digital Service Providers (“DSPs”) throughout the world.
Services may include, where applicable:
Global Music Distribution
Music Video Distribution
Publishing Administration
Rights Management
Royalty Collection
YouTube Content ID
Meta Rights Manager
Official Artist Channel (OAC)
VEVO Distribution
AI Music Distribution
Digital Content Protection
Metadata Management
Promotional Services
Additional services offered by ARH Music from time to time.
Availability of any particular service remains subject to the applicable Subscription plan and ARH Music policies.
1.2 Eligible Content
ARH Music may accept for distribution, subject to its review and applicable platform requirements:
Singles
EPs
Albums
Music Videos
Instrumentals
Podcasts (where supported)
Spoken Word Recordings
AI-assisted recordings
AI-generated recordings
Audiovisual Content
Other digital media approved by ARH Music.
ARH Music reserves the right to refuse any Content in its sole discretion.
1.3 Technical Requirements
Users shall upload Content only in the formats, specifications, resolutions, metadata standards, and technical requirements prescribed by ARH Music or the applicable DSP.
ARH Music may update such technical requirements from time to time without prior notice.
Failure to comply may delay or prevent distribution.
1.4 Metadata
The User shall provide complete and accurate metadata, including where applicable:
Artist Name
Release Title
Track Title
ISRC
UPC
Genre
Language
Songwriter Information
Composer Information
Producer Credits
Copyright Information
Publishing Information
Explicit Content designation
AI Content disclosure (where applicable)
Cover Artwork
Other metadata required by ARH Music or DSPs.
The User remains solely responsible for the accuracy of all metadata submitted.
1.5 Distribution Review
Submission of Content does not guarantee acceptance for distribution.
ARH Music may review submitted Content for compliance with:
Applicable laws;
DSP requirements;
Copyright policies;
Metadata standards;
AI Music Policy;
Technical specifications;
Fraud prevention measures; and
Internal operational requirements.
ARH Music reserves the right to reject, suspend, delay, or remove any Content where reasonably necessary.
2. DIGITAL SERVICE PROVIDERS
2.1 Distribution Network
ARH Music may distribute Content to one or more Digital Service Providers, social media platforms, content identification systems, licensing partners, and other digital services.
Distribution partners may include, without limitation:
Spotify
Apple Music
YouTube Music
Amazon Music
TikTok
Meta
VEVO
Deezer
Boomplay
Anghami
Pandora
JioSaavn
Gaana
Wynk
SoundCloud
and any current or future distribution partner selected by ARH Music.
2.2 Platform Decisions
Each DSP independently determines:
Whether to accept Content;
Release timing;
Territory availability;
Pricing;
Streaming availability;
Editorial support;
Playlist placement;
Monetization;
Promotional opportunities;
Content removal; and
Other operational decisions.
ARH Music has no control over such independent decisions and makes no guarantee regarding acceptance or availability of any Content.
2.3 Distribution Territory
Unless otherwise required by applicable law or restricted by ARH Music, Content may be distributed on a worldwide basis.
Certain territories or services may become unavailable due to legal, commercial, regulatory, or operational reasons beyond ARH Music’s control.
2.4 Third-Party Policies
By selecting any DSP, the User agrees to comply with the applicable policies, technical requirements, and operational standards of that DSP.
Failure to comply with DSP requirements may result in rejection, suspension, removal, demonetization, or other enforcement action.
3. USER ACCOUNT
3.1 Registration
To access ARH Music Services, the User must create an Account and provide accurate, complete, and current information.
3.2 Account Security
The User is solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials and for all activities conducted through the Account.
ARH Music shall not be liable for unauthorized access resulting from the User’s failure to protect account credentials.
3.3 Subscription
Access to ARH Music Services requires purchase of an applicable Subscription unless otherwise expressly provided.
Subscription benefits vary by plan and are subject to ARH Music’s published service descriptions.
3.4 Account Verification
ARH Music may require identity verification, ownership verification, payment verification, or additional documentation at any time.
Failure to provide requested information may result in suspension or restriction of Services.
GRANT OF RIGHTS, LICENSE & DISTRIBUTION AUTHORIZATION
4. Grant of License
4.1 Limited License
Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the User hereby grants ARH Music a worldwide, non-exclusive, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-bearing license, solely to the extent necessary to perform the Services requested by the User.
This license authorizes ARH Music to use the Content only for the purpose of providing digital distribution, rights management, publishing administration, royalty administration, monetization, content protection, and other related services.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall transfer ownership of the User’s copyrights or intellectual property to ARH Music.
4.2 Distribution Rights
The User authorizes ARH Music to:
reproduce the Content;
encode, decode, transcode, compress, encrypt, convert, or otherwise technically modify the Content;
distribute the Content digitally;
make the Content available for streaming and download;
deliver the Content to Digital Service Providers (“DSPs”);
distribute future updates, corrections, or metadata modifications;
communicate the Content to the public through authorized services; and
perform any technical process reasonably necessary for digital distribution.
4.3 Metadata License
The User grants ARH Music permission to use, reproduce, display, modify, correct, organize, and distribute metadata associated with the Content, including:
Artist Name
Track Title
Album Title
ISRC
UPC
Genre
Language
Release Date
Credits
Composer
Lyricist
Producer
Publisher
Copyright Information
AI Disclosure
Artwork Information
Promotional Text
Biography
Social Links
ARH Music may modify metadata where reasonably necessary to comply with DSP technical requirements or applicable law.
4.4 Artwork License
The User grants ARH Music a non-exclusive worldwide license to reproduce, display, resize, crop, optimize, convert, and distribute all submitted artwork solely for purposes connected with the Services.
Artwork may be displayed by DSPs, promotional partners, and other authorized digital platforms.
4.5 Promotional License
The User authorizes ARH Music to use the following solely for promotional and marketing purposes relating to the distributed Content:
Artist Name
Label Name
Logos
Artwork
Album Covers
Track Titles
Short Audio Clips
Promotional Videos
Press Materials
Biographies
Images
Social Media Links
Such use may include:
Website
Social Media
Press Releases
DSP Promotional Pages
Editorial Submissions
Marketing Campaigns
Industry Presentations
Business Development Activities
No separate compensation shall be payable for such promotional use unless otherwise agreed in writing.
4.6 Publishing Administration
Where Publishing Administration Services are selected by the User or included within the applicable Subscription, the User authorizes ARH Music to:
register musical works;
administer publishing rights;
submit information to collection societies;
process publishing royalties;
maintain publishing metadata;
communicate with publishing partners; and
perform other publishing administration activities reasonably necessary to provide the Services.
Nothing herein appoints ARH Music as the exclusive music publisher unless expressly agreed in writing.
4.7 Rights Management
The User authorizes ARH Music to administer digital rights relating to the Content, including:
copyright administration;
neighboring rights administration where applicable;
digital fingerprinting;
ownership verification;
rights management databases;
platform dispute resolution;
content identification systems; and
digital asset protection.
4.8 YouTube Content ID
Where eligible, ARH Music may submit Content to YouTube Content ID or similar content identification systems.
Enrollment remains subject to:
platform eligibility;
ownership verification;
YouTube policies;
technical review; and
ARH Music’s internal approval procedures.
ARH Music does not guarantee acceptance into any Content ID program.
4.9 Meta Rights Manager
Where available, the User authorizes ARH Music to submit eligible Content to Meta Rights Manager and related content protection systems operated by Meta Platforms.
Acceptance remains subject to Meta’s independent review and eligibility requirements.
4.10 VEVO Distribution
Where the User satisfies applicable eligibility requirements, ARH Music may distribute Music Videos to VEVO.
VEVO approval remains entirely within VEVO’s discretion.
Submission by ARH Music does not guarantee acceptance or publication.
4.11 Official Artist Channel (OAC)
Where supported by the applicable DSP, ARH Music may assist Users with Official Artist Channel applications.
Approval remains solely subject to the policies and independent decisions of the relevant platform.
4.12 AI Music Distribution
The User authorizes ARH Music to distribute AI-generated or AI-assisted Content where permitted under applicable law, DSP policies, and the ARH Music AI Music Policy.
The User remains solely responsible for obtaining all rights, licenses, permissions, and disclosures required for such Content.
4.13 Future Technologies
The license granted under this Agreement extends to future digital distribution technologies, streaming methods, content delivery systems, monetization platforms, and successor technologies reasonably related to the Services.
4.14 Sublicensing
To provide the Services, ARH Music may sublicense the rights granted under this Agreement to:
Digital Service Providers;
royalty processors;
publishing partners;
payment providers;
rights management partners;
cloud hosting providers;
content protection providers;
marketing partners; and
other service providers reasonably necessary to perform the Services.
Such sublicenses shall be limited to the purposes of providing ARH Music Services.
4.15 Reservation of Rights
Except for the limited rights expressly granted under this Agreement:
all copyrights;
neighboring rights;
trademark rights;
publishing rights;
performer rights;
moral rights (to the extent non-waivable under applicable law); and
all other intellectual property rights,
shall remain the exclusive property of the User or the respective rights holder.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be interpreted as an assignment of ownership to ARH Music.
USER WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS & CONTENT COMPLIANCE
5. User Warranties and Representations
5.1 Ownership Warranty
The User represents, warrants, and agrees that the User is the sole and lawful owner of, or has obtained all necessary rights, licenses, permissions, approvals, authorizations, and consents required to submit, distribute, publish, monetize, and otherwise exploit the Content through ARH Music.
The User further warrants that no additional approval from any third party is required for ARH Music to perform the Services contemplated under this Agreement.
5.2 Authority
The User represents that they possess full legal authority and capacity to enter into this Agreement.
Where the User acts on behalf of an artist, record label, company, publisher, or any other legal entity, the User represents and warrants that they have full authority to legally bind such party.
5.3 Copyright Warranty
The User warrants that the submitted Content:
is original or lawfully licensed;
does not infringe any copyright;
does not infringe any neighboring rights;
does not infringe any trademark;
does not infringe any publicity or privacy rights;
does not violate contractual obligations; and
does not violate any applicable law.
5.4 Samples
If the Content contains samples, interpolations, remixes, loops, sound recordings, or other third-party material, the User warrants that all necessary licenses have been obtained before submission.
ARH Music shall have no responsibility for obtaining such permissions.
5.5 Cover Songs
The User is solely responsible for obtaining any compulsory licenses, mechanical licenses, synchronization licenses, or other permissions required for the lawful distribution of Cover Songs.
Submission of a Cover Song does not obligate ARH Music to verify licensing compliance.
5.6 AI-Generated Content
Where AI-generated or AI-assisted Content is submitted, the User warrants that:
all required rights have been obtained;
no unauthorized voice cloning has been used;
no unauthorized likeness has been used;
no deceptive deepfake content has been created;
all required disclosures have been made; and
the Content complies with the ARH Music AI Music Policy and applicable DSP requirements.
5.7 Metadata Accuracy
The User warrants that all submitted metadata is complete, accurate, current, and truthful.
The User shall promptly notify ARH Music of any correction required.
The User shall remain solely responsible for any damages arising from inaccurate or misleading metadata.
6. Prohibited Content
The User shall not submit Content that:
infringes intellectual property rights;
contains unlawful material;
promotes terrorism or violent extremism;
contains child sexual abuse material;
contains malicious software or harmful code;
contains fraudulent metadata;
impersonates another artist or rights holder;
violates DSP policies;
violates sanctions or export control laws; or
otherwise violates applicable law.
ARH Music reserves the right to refuse, suspend, or remove any Content that, in its reasonable opinion, falls within these categories.
7. Third-Party Rights
The User shall obtain and maintain all permissions necessary from:
featured artists;
session musicians;
producers;
composers;
lyricists;
publishers;
record labels;
photographers;
artwork designers;
videographers; and
any other contributor whose rights may be affected by the distribution of the Content.
Failure to obtain such permissions shall remain solely the responsibility of the User.
8. Compliance with DSP Policies
The User agrees to comply with the operational rules, technical specifications, content policies, monetization requirements, fraud prevention measures, and community guidelines of each applicable Digital Service Provider.
The User acknowledges that DSPs may modify their policies at any time without notice.
9. Fraudulent Activity
The User shall not engage in or encourage:
artificial streaming;
fake plays;
bot-generated traffic;
click farms;
fake followers;
fraudulent playlist activity;
streaming manipulation;
deceptive marketing practices; or
any conduct intended to manipulate royalty payments or platform algorithms.
Any such activity may result in immediate suspension or termination of Services without prior notice.
10. Content Review
ARH Music may review any submitted Content before or after distribution.
Such review does not constitute legal verification of ownership or rights and shall not relieve the User of their responsibilities under this Agreement.
ARH Music reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reject, suspend, delay, or remove any Content where it reasonably believes that distribution may expose ARH Music, its partners, or DSPs to legal, contractual, reputational, or operational risk.
11. Indemnification by User
The User agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ARH Music, its directors, officers, employees, contractors, affiliates, licensors, service providers, and distribution partners from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, judgments, settlements, fines, penalties, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to:
any breach of this Agreement by the User;
any infringement of copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or other intellectual property rights;
any ownership dispute relating to the Content;
inaccurate or misleading metadata;
unauthorized use of third-party material;
violation of applicable laws or DSP policies; or
any act or omission of the User in connection with the Services.
This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
12. Reservation of Rights
ARH Music reserves the right to:
request additional documentation at any time;
verify ownership or licensing;
suspend or reject Content pending investigation;
withhold distribution or royalty payments where reasonably necessary;
cooperate with law enforcement authorities, courts, DSPs, payment processors, or rights holders; and
take any other action reasonably necessary to protect ARH Music, its partners, Users, and the integrity of the Services.
Nothing in this Agreement obligates ARH Music to distribute or continue distributing any Content that, in ARH Music’s reasonable judgment, presents legal, contractual, technical, or reputational risks.
ROYALTIES, PAYMENTS, TAXES & ACCOUNTING
13. Royalty Administration
13.1 Collection of Revenue
ARH Music shall use commercially reasonable efforts to collect royalties and other revenues actually reported and paid by Digital Service Providers (“DSPs”), publishing partners, licensing partners, collection societies, and other authorized revenue sources.
The User acknowledges that ARH Music has no control over the timing, accuracy, completeness, or payment practices of any third-party revenue source.
Accordingly, ARH Music shall not be liable for any delay, reduction, withholding, adjustment, reversal, or non-payment of royalties by any third party.
13.2 Net Revenue
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, royalties payable to the User shall be calculated from the Net Revenue actually received by ARH Music.
Net Revenue means the gross amounts received by ARH Music less any applicable:
taxes;
withholding taxes;
payment processing fees;
banking charges;
foreign exchange fees;
chargebacks;
refunds;
third-party commissions;
collection costs;
legal deductions; and
other reasonable expenses directly related to revenue collection.
13.3 Royalty Statements
Royalty reports made available through the ARH Music Dashboard or otherwise provided by ARH Music shall constitute the official royalty statements.
The User acknowledges that reporting schedules depend upon third-party DSP reporting cycles and may vary between platforms.
ARH Music does not guarantee monthly, quarterly, or fixed reporting dates.
14. Payment Terms
14.1 Payment Eligibility
Royalty payments shall become payable only after:
ARH Music has actually received cleared funds;
applicable verification procedures have been completed;
minimum payout thresholds (if any) have been satisfied;
all required tax documentation has been received; and
no active investigation or dispute affects the relevant revenue.
14.2 Payment Methods
Royalty payments may be made through one or more payment methods designated by ARH Music, including but not limited to:
Bank Transfer
Wise
PayPal
Other approved payment providers
ARH Music reserves the right to modify available payment methods at any time.
14.3 Payment Threshold
ARH Music may establish minimum payout thresholds for operational efficiency.
If the User’s royalty balance does not reach the applicable threshold, the balance may be carried forward until the threshold is met.
15. Taxes
The User shall be solely responsible for:
income taxes;
VAT;
GST;
withholding taxes not collected by ARH Music;
customs duties (if applicable);
local taxes; and
any other tax obligations arising from royalty payments.
ARH Music may withhold taxes where required by applicable law.
The User agrees to provide any tax documentation reasonably requested by ARH Music.
16. Currency
Royalty payments may be received and paid in different currencies.
Where currency conversion is required, ARH Music or its payment providers may apply the prevailing exchange rate together with applicable banking or conversion charges.
ARH Music shall not be responsible for exchange rate fluctuations.
17. Payment Holds
ARH Music reserves the right to temporarily withhold any royalty payment where reasonably necessary, including where:
ownership of Content is disputed;
fraudulent activity is suspected;
artificial streaming is detected;
copyright infringement claims are pending;
DSP investigations are ongoing;
payment processors request additional verification;
tax compliance documentation is incomplete; or
ARH Music reasonably believes that payment could expose the Company to legal or financial risk.
Any withheld funds may remain on hold until the relevant issue has been resolved to ARH Music’s reasonable satisfaction.
18. Chargebacks and Reversals
If ARH Music is required to refund revenue, repay royalties, satisfy a chargeback, reverse a payment, or reimburse any DSP or third party in relation to the User’s Content, ARH Music may:
deduct the corresponding amount from future royalty payments;
offset outstanding balances;
recover any overpayment from the User; or
suspend future payments until the matter has been resolved.
19. Subscription Fees
Subscription Fees paid to ARH Music are separate from royalty payments.
Subscription Fees are consideration for access to ARH Music Services and do not constitute an advance against royalties.
Subscription Fees are governed exclusively by the ARH Music Refund & Subscription Policy.
20. No Refund of Subscription Fees
Except where expressly required by mandatory applicable law, all Subscription Fees are final and non-refundable.
The User acknowledges that the purchase of a Subscription grants immediate access to digital services and therefore waives any expectation of a refund except where non-waivable legal rights apply.
21. Accounting Records
ARH Music shall maintain accounting records relating to royalty payments in accordance with its internal accounting procedures and applicable legal requirements.
The User acknowledges that ARH Music’s accounting records, payment confirmations, dashboard reports, transaction logs, and electronic records shall constitute prima facie evidence of royalty calculations unless proven otherwise by clear and convincing evidence.
22. Overpayments
If ARH Music mistakenly overpays royalties, the Company may recover the overpaid amount by:
offsetting future royalties;
requesting direct repayment; or
exercising any other legal remedy available under applicable law.
23. Limitation on Royalty Claims
Unless a longer period is required by mandatory applicable law, any claim relating to royalty calculations, payments, accounting, or reporting must be submitted in writing within twelve (12) months from the date the relevant royalty statement was made available.
Failure to submit a timely claim shall constitute a waiver of such claim to the fullest extent permitted by law.
24. No Fiduciary Relationship
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create a fiduciary relationship between ARH Music and the User with respect to royalties, revenues, or payments.
ARH Music acts solely as an independent service provider administering payments received from third parties.
25. Financial Compliance
The User agrees to comply with all applicable anti-money laundering, sanctions, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and financial compliance laws.
ARH Music reserves the right to suspend payments or terminate Services where reasonably required to comply with such legal obligations.
CONTENT REMOVAL, TERMINATION, SUSPENSION & ENFORCEMENT
26. Content Removal (Takedown Requests)
26.1 Distribution Commitment
By submitting any Content for distribution through ARH Music, the User expressly acknowledges and agrees that each distributed release shall remain distributed through ARH Music for a minimum commitment period of twenty-four (24) consecutive months from the original release date or distribution date, whichever occurs first.
The User understands that ARH Music incurs operational, administrative, licensing, reporting, royalty accounting, compliance, metadata management, and platform maintenance costs in connection with each distributed release.
Accordingly, the User agrees that the minimum distribution commitment is an essential commercial term of this Agreement.
26.2 Early Takedown Requests
The User shall not request the voluntary removal, deletion, takedown, transfer, migration, or withdrawal of any distributed Content before completion of the mandatory twenty-four (24) month distribution commitment.
Where ARH Music, in its sole discretion, agrees to process such an early request, the User shall pay a non-refundable administrative Early Takedown Fee of USD $15.00 (Fifteen United States Dollars) per Track before any takedown request is processed.
Payment of the Early Takedown Fee does not obligate ARH Music to approve or process the requested takedown.
26.3 Label Transfers
A request to transfer distributed Content to another distributor, label, rights management company, aggregator, or digital service shall be treated as an Early Takedown Request where submitted during the twenty-four (24) month commitment period.
The Early Takedown Fee shall apply to each transferred Track unless otherwise approved in writing by ARH Music.
26.4 Emergency Removal
ARH Music may immediately suspend, remove, disable, restrict, or refuse distribution of any Content without prior notice where reasonably necessary to:
comply with applicable law;
comply with a court order;
comply with a DSP requirement;
prevent copyright infringement;
prevent fraud;
prevent financial loss;
protect ARH Music or third parties;
address security concerns; or
mitigate legal or reputational risk.
Such emergency action shall not entitle the User to any refund, compensation, or damages.
27. Copyright Claims & Infringement
27.1 User Responsibility
The User remains solely responsible for resolving any dispute relating to:
copyright ownership;
neighbouring rights;
publishing rights;
trademark rights;
performer rights;
licensing;
samples;
cover songs;
AI-generated content;
voice cloning; or
any third-party claim affecting the submitted Content.
27.2 Cooperation
Where ARH Music requests documents, explanations, licenses, agreements, identity verification, ownership verification, or any other information relating to an infringement claim, the User shall fully cooperate within the time specified by ARH Music.
Failure to cooperate may result in suspension of Services, withholding of royalties, removal of Content, or termination of the User’s Account.
27.3 Non-Cooperation Fee
Where ARH Music is required to spend additional administrative, legal, compliance, or operational resources because the User:
fails to respond;
refuses to cooperate;
repeatedly ignores requests;
submits incomplete documentation; or
otherwise delays the resolution of an infringement, ownership, licensing, or compliance matter,
ARH Music reserves the right to charge a non-refundable Compliance Administration Fee of USD $15.00 (Fifteen United States Dollars) per affected Track.
This fee is intended solely to recover administrative costs and does not limit ARH Music’s right to pursue any additional remedies available under this Agreement or applicable law.
28. Artificial Streaming & Fraud
The User shall not directly or indirectly engage in, purchase, encourage, facilitate, or benefit from:
artificial streaming;
fake plays;
bots;
click farms;
stream manipulation;
fraudulent playlist activity;
fake followers;
fake engagement;
manipulated advertising traffic;
automated listening;
royalty fraud; or
any activity intended to artificially increase performance metrics.
If ARH Music reasonably believes such activity has occurred, it may:
suspend distribution;
remove Content;
withhold royalties;
terminate the Account;
recover any resulting losses; and
cooperate with DSPs, payment providers, and law enforcement authorities.
29. Account Suspension
ARH Music may suspend all or part of the User’s Account immediately, with or without notice, where the User:
breaches this Agreement;
violates any ARH Music policy;
violates DSP policies;
submits infringing Content;
engages in fraudulent conduct;
provides false information;
fails verification procedures;
fails to pay applicable fees;
threatens ARH Music personnel; or
otherwise exposes ARH Music to legal, financial, technical, or reputational risk.
Suspension shall not affect any rights accrued prior to suspension.
30. Termination by ARH Music
ARH Music may terminate this Agreement or any individual Service at any time where:
the User materially breaches this Agreement;
fraudulent activity is detected;
repeated infringement occurs;
legal or regulatory obligations require termination;
continued provision of Services becomes commercially impracticable; or
termination is reasonably necessary to protect ARH Music or its business partners.
Termination shall not affect:
outstanding payment obligations;
accrued fees;
indemnification obligations;
limitation of liability;
dispute resolution provisions; or
any clause intended to survive termination.
31. Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
access to the ARH Music Dashboard may be suspended or revoked;
distribution services may cease;
royalties may remain subject to verification and applicable holds;
Content may remain available on DSPs for a reasonable period while takedown requests are processed;
ARH Music may retain records as required by law or legitimate business purposes.
Termination shall not create any obligation upon ARH Music to refund Subscription Fees or waive any outstanding obligations of the User.
INDEMNIFICATION, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, CONFIDENTIALITY & GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS
32. Indemnification
32.1 User Indemnity
The User agrees to fully defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ARH Music, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, distribution partners, payment providers, Digital Service Providers (“DSPs”), successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, actions, proceedings, liabilities, damages, judgments, penalties, settlements, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and legal costs) arising out of or relating to:
any breach of this Agreement;
infringement of any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, publicity right, privacy right, neighboring right, or other intellectual property right;
ownership disputes;
unauthorized samples;
cover song licensing issues;
AI-generated Content disputes;
false metadata;
fraudulent activity;
violation of any applicable law;
violation of DSP policies; or
any act or omission of the User.
This indemnification obligation shall survive termination of this Agreement.
33. Limitation of Liability
33.1 Maximum Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the total cumulative liability of ARH Music arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall not exceed the total Subscription Fees actually paid by the User to ARH Music during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
33.2 Excluded Damages
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ARH Music shall not be liable for any:
indirect damages;
consequential damages;
incidental damages;
punitive damages;
exemplary damages;
loss of profits;
loss of revenue;
loss of royalties;
loss of business opportunity;
loss of reputation;
loss of goodwill;
loss of anticipated earnings;
loss of data;
business interruption; or
any similar economic loss,
whether arising in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, statute, or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
33.3 Third-Party Services
ARH Music shall not be responsible for:
DSP decisions;
delayed releases;
rejected releases;
removed releases;
monetization decisions;
playlist decisions;
royalty calculations by DSPs;
reporting delays;
payment delays;
technical failures of third parties; or
actions or omissions of any third-party service provider.
34. No Warranty
Except where expressly required by mandatory applicable law, ARH Music provides the Services on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis.
ARH Music expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to:
merchantability;
fitness for a particular purpose;
non-infringement;
uninterrupted availability;
error-free operation;
compatibility;
commercial success; and
guaranteed revenue.
No oral or written advice given by ARH Music shall create any warranty unless expressly stated in a written agreement signed by an authorized representative of ARH Music.
35. Confidentiality
The User agrees not to disclose any confidential or proprietary information relating to:
ARH Music’s internal systems;
pricing structures not publicly disclosed;
operational procedures;
software;
dashboard functionality;
royalty systems;
business strategies;
commercial partnerships; or
any information designated as confidential by ARH Music.
This obligation shall survive termination of this Agreement.
36. Data Protection
ARH Music shall process personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
The User acknowledges that certain personal data may be processed, transferred, or shared with trusted service providers and Digital Service Providers where reasonably necessary to provide the Services.
37. Assignment
The User may not assign, transfer, sublicense, delegate, or otherwise dispose of any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of ARH Music.
ARH Music may assign, transfer, subcontract, delegate, or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations to an affiliate, successor, purchaser, merger partner, or other entity without obtaining the User’s consent.
38. Force Majeure
ARH Music shall not be liable for any delay or failure in performing its obligations resulting from events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:
natural disasters;
war;
terrorism;
civil unrest;
pandemics;
epidemics;
labor disputes;
internet failures;
cyberattacks;
governmental actions;
sanctions;
power failures;
failures of Digital Service Providers;
payment processor failures; or
other force majeure events.
Performance shall be suspended for the duration of such event.
39. Waiver
Failure or delay by ARH Music in exercising any right or remedy under this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right.
Any waiver shall be effective only if made in writing by an authorized representative of ARH Music.
40. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
The invalid provision shall be replaced, where possible, with a valid provision that most closely reflects the original commercial intent.
41. Electronic Records
The User acknowledges and agrees that electronic records maintained by ARH Music, including but not limited to:
account registration records;
IP addresses;
timestamps;
dashboard activity;
upload history;
payment records;
electronic communications;
click-wrap acceptance logs; and
system logs,
may be relied upon by ARH Music as evidence of the User’s actions and acceptance of this Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
42. Compliance with Laws
The User agrees to comply with all applicable:
copyright laws;
tax laws;
sanctions laws;
anti-money laundering (AML) laws;
anti-bribery laws;
anti-corruption laws;
export control regulations;
consumer protection laws; and
any other applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
ARH Music reserves the right to suspend or terminate Services where necessary to ensure legal or regulatory compliance.
43. Reserved Rights
ARH Music reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:
modify, suspend, discontinue, or replace any Service;
add or remove Digital Service Providers;
update technical requirements;
revise Subscription plans;
introduce new features;
discontinue existing features; or
implement operational, commercial, legal, or security changes,
at any time, with or without prior notice, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
GOVERNING LAW, DISPUTE RESOLUTION & FINAL PROVISIONS
44. Governing Law
This Agreement, together with all disputes, claims, controversies, or causes of action arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Services, or the relationship between the Parties, shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Spain, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Nothing in this Agreement shall deprive any User of mandatory consumer protection rights that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.
45. Jurisdiction
Unless otherwise required by mandatory applicable law, the Parties irrevocably agree that the competent courts located in Barcelona, Spain, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement.
The User expressly waives any objection based upon venue, jurisdiction, or forum non conveniens to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
46. Notices
All legal notices, claims, requests, or communications relating to this Agreement shall be sent to ARH Music using the contact details below:
ARH Music – Legal Department
Principal Head Office
Carrer del Bruc
Santa Coloma de Gramenet
Barcelona – 08923
Spain
Legal Email: legal@arhmusic.com
ARH Music may provide notices to the User by:
email;
dashboard notifications;
website announcements; or
any other reasonable electronic communication method.
Electronic notices shall be deemed received upon transmission unless otherwise required by applicable law.
47. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with the following documents:
Terms & Conditions;
Privacy Policy;
Refund & Subscription Policy;
Cookie Policy;
Copyright & DMCA Policy;
AI Music Policy;
Digital Service Delivery Policy; and
any additional ARH Music policies or written amendments,
constitutes the complete and entire agreement between ARH Music and the User regarding the Services and supersedes all prior oral or written discussions, negotiations, representations, understandings, or agreements relating to the same subject matter.
48. Amendments
ARH Music reserves the right to modify, amend, update, or replace this Agreement at any time to reflect changes in:
applicable laws;
DSP requirements;
technology;
security;
operational practices;
commercial policies; or
business requirements.
The revised version shall become effective upon publication on the ARH Music website or dashboard, or on any later effective date specified by ARH Music.
Continued use of the Services after the effective date of any amendment constitutes acceptance of the revised Agreement.
49. Survival
The following provisions shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement:
payment obligations;
royalty accounting;
revenue recovery;
indemnification;
confidentiality;
limitation of liability;
intellectual property protections;
dispute resolution;
governing law;
jurisdiction;
audit and compliance rights;
outstanding administrative fees; and
any provision which, by its nature, is intended to survive termination.
50. Headings
Section titles and headings are included solely for convenience and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
51. Language
This Agreement is executed in the English language.
Any translation is provided solely for convenience. In the event of any inconsistency between the English version and a translated version, the English version shall prevail to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
52. Electronic Acceptance
The User acknowledges that this Agreement is concluded electronically.
By creating an Account, purchasing a Subscription, uploading Content, clicking “I Agree,” “Accept,” “Continue,” “Register,” “Purchase,” “Submit,” or otherwise using the Services, the User expressly agrees to be legally bound by this Agreement.
Electronic acceptance shall constitute a legally binding signature to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
53. No Waiver
No delay or failure by ARH Music to exercise any right, remedy, or provision under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of that right.
Any waiver shall be effective only if made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of ARH Music.
54. Relationship of the Parties
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating:
a partnership;
joint venture;
agency;
employment relationship;
franchise;
fiduciary relationship; or
any relationship other than that of an independent service provider and an independent customer.
55. Contact Information
For questions relating to this Agreement, please contact:
ARH Music
Principal Head Office
Carrer del Bruc
Santa Coloma de Gramenet
Barcelona – 08923
Spain
Website: www.arhmusic.com
Support: support@arhmusic.com
Legal: legal@arhmusic.com
56. Acceptance
BY ACCESSING, REGISTERING FOR, PURCHASING A SUBSCRIPTION TO, OR USING ANY ARH MUSIC SERVICE, THE USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, AND AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY IT.
IF THE USER DOES NOT AGREE TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE USER MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES.
EXECUTION
ARH Music
Principal Head Office
Carrer del Bruc, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona – 08923 Spain
Last Updated: 26 June 2026