{ "batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_beatstars_service_fee_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "BeatStars: Money.fees", "summary": "BeatStars charges a Marketplace service fee of 12% of the subtotal on beat, sound kit, collection, and service purchases on its Marketplace.", "body": "BeatStars charges a Marketplace service fee of 12% of the subtotal on beat, sound kit, collection, and service purchases on its Marketplace.\n\nWhat BeatStars actually says:\n\n“For purchases on the BeatStars Marketplace, a service fee of 12% of the subtotal is added to the purchase price. This applies to Marketplace transactions for Beats, Sound kits, Collections, and Services.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.beatstars.com/hc/en-us/articles/17747783078171", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "BeatStars", "evidence_quote": "For purchases on the BeatStars Marketplace, a service fee of 12% of the subtotal is added to the purchase price. This applies to Marketplace transactions for Beats, Sound kits, Collections, and Services.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "BeatStars", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Does not apply to purchases made on Pro Pages or Blaze Players.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "beatstars", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_beatstars_payout_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "BeatStars: Money.payout", "summary": "BeatStars sellers have the option to cover the Marketplace service fee for their customers by enabling the feature within account payout settings.", "body": "BeatStars sellers have the option to cover the Marketplace service fee for their customers by enabling the feature within account payout settings.\n\nWhat BeatStars actually says:\n\n“The service fee is 12% of the subtotal, and you will see a calculation of what you would pay on a $100 subtotal based on the percentage selected.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.beatstars.com/hc/en-us/articles/18757900719003-How-Do-I-Cover-The-Service-Fee-For-My-Customers", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "BeatStars", "evidence_quote": "The service fee is 12% of the subtotal, and you will see a calculation of what you would pay on a $100 subtotal based on the percentage selected.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "BeatStars", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Sellers choose what percentage of the 12% fee to cover, with calculation shown for $100 subtotal.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "beatstars", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_beatstars_enforcement_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "BeatStars: Rules.enforcement", "summary": "BeatStars may restrict features, close accounts, and ban members per its discretion at any time without warning or refund for policy violations, fraudulent activity, spamming, site manipulation, or unacceptable behavior.", "body": "BeatStars may restrict features, close accounts, and ban members per its discretion at any time without warning or refund for policy violations, fraudulent activity, spamming, site manipulation, or unacceptable behavior.\n\nWhat BeatStars actually says:\n\n“BeatStars reserves the right to restrict features, close accounts, and ban members per our discretion at any time without warning or refund.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.beatstars.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043228834-Why-was-my-BeatStars-account-blocked", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "BeatStars", "evidence_quote": "BeatStars reserves the right to restrict features, close accounts, and ban members per our discretion at any time without warning or refund.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "BeatStars", "topic": "Rules.enforcement", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Applies at BeatStars sole discretion.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "beatstars", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_beatstars_enforcement_002", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "BeatStars: Rules.enforcement", "summary": "BeatStars accounts can be blocked for policy violations, fraudulent activity, spamming users, suspicious activity, site manipulation, or any behavior deemed unacceptable.", "body": "BeatStars accounts can be blocked for policy violations, fraudulent activity, spamming users, suspicious activity, site manipulation, or any behavior deemed unacceptable.\n\nWhat BeatStars actually says:\n\n“Common Causes: 1. You closed your account; 2. Violating any of our site policies; 3. Fraudulent activity; 4. Spamming users; 5. Performing suspicious activity; 6. Site manipulation; 7. Any other behavior we deem unacceptable per our discretion.”\n\nNote: Lists specific blocking reasons per official help article.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.beatstars.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043228834-Why-was-my-BeatStars-account-blocked", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "BeatStars", "evidence_quote": "Common Causes: 1. You closed your account; 2. Violating any of our site policies; 3. Fraudulent activity; 4. Spamming users; 5. Performing suspicious activity; 6. Site manipulation; 7. Any other behavior we deem unacceptable per our discretion.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "BeatStars", "topic": "Rules.enforcement", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "beatstars", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_beatstars_enforcement_003", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "BeatStars: Rules.enforcement", "summary": "Repeat or unresolved notices of violation on BeatStars can lead to account blocking, strikes cannot be removed, and the platform does not share specific detection details for security reasons.", "body": "Repeat or unresolved notices of violation on BeatStars can lead to account blocking, strikes cannot be removed, and the platform does not share specific detection details for security reasons.\n\nWhat BeatStars actually says:\n\n“Strikes cannot be removed and we cannot share specific information for security reasons.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.beatstars.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052897914-Why-did-I-receive-a-notice-of-violation", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "BeatStars", "evidence_quote": "Strikes cannot be removed and we cannot share specific information for security reasons.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "BeatStars", "topic": "Rules.enforcement", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "beatstars", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_airbit_commission_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Airbit: Money.fees", "summary": "Airbit marketplace sellers keep 100% of beat sale revenue on Airbit's own store, with the Infinity Store offering zero commission on sales.", "body": "Airbit marketplace sellers keep 100% of beat sale revenue on Airbit's own store, with the Infinity Store offering zero commission on sales.\n\nWhat Airbit actually says:\n\n“1. 0% Commission on All Stores”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.airbit.com/sell-beats", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Airbit", "evidence_quote": "1. 0% Commission on All Stores", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "Airbit", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Zero commission applies to Infinity Store sales embedded or used as a full website.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "airbit", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_airbit_payment_methods_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Airbit: Money.payout", "summary": "Airbit sellers can receive payments via Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, cards, PayPal, Revolut Pay, Alipay, and Oney, all powered by Stripe with minimal setup.", "body": "Airbit sellers can receive payments via Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, cards, PayPal, Revolut Pay, Alipay, and Oney, all powered by Stripe with minimal setup.\n\nWhat Airbit actually says:\n\n“Alongside card and PayPal payments, your customers can now check out with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay and a growing set of regional methods, all powered by Stripe, with minimal setup.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.airbit.com/sell-beats", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Airbit", "evidence_quote": "Alongside card and PayPal payments, your customers can now check out with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay and a growing set of regional methods, all powered by Stripe, with minimal setup.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "Airbit", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Regional availability varies; customers see available options automatically at checkout.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "airbit", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_airbit_store_setup_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Airbit: Access.signup", "summary": "Airbit creators upload unlimited beats, choose prices and payout methods, and are paid instantly from their own custom Infinity Store with zero commission.", "body": "Airbit creators upload unlimited beats, choose prices and payout methods, and are paid instantly from their own custom Infinity Store with zero commission.\n\nWhat Airbit actually says:\n\n“It is easy to get started in 2 minutes, just upload your beats to Airbit, choose your prices and how you want us to pay you. You will be paid instantly as the sales roll in!”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.airbit.com/sell-beats", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Airbit", "evidence_quote": "It is easy to get started in 2 minutes, just upload your beats to Airbit, choose your prices and how you want us to pay you. You will be paid instantly as the sales roll in!", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "Airbit", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Infinity Store is fully customizable and can be used as a full desktop and mobile website or embedded.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "airbit", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_tunecore_ownership_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "TuneCore: Money.fees", "summary": "TuneCore creators keep 100% music ownership and 100% of royalties earned, with no commission taken on music revenue.", "body": "TuneCore creators keep 100% music ownership and 100% of royalties earned, with no commission taken on music revenue.\n\nWhat TuneCore actually says:\n\n“Keep 100% Music Ownership”\n\nNote: TuneCore never claims ownership of the artist's music.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.tunecore.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "TuneCore", "evidence_quote": "Keep 100% Music Ownership", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "TuneCore", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Stated on pricing and homepage.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "tunecore", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_tunecore_payout_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "TuneCore: Money.payout", "summary": "TuneCore processes creator earnings monthly with no commission on music revenue and posts payments directly to the creator's TuneCore account.", "body": "TuneCore processes creator earnings monthly with no commission on music revenue and posts payments directly to the creator's TuneCore account.\n\nWhat TuneCore actually says:\n\n“Receive your earnings reliably every month.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.tunecore.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "TuneCore", "evidence_quote": "Receive your earnings reliably every month.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "TuneCore", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Payment via TuneCore account dashboard.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "tunecore", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_tunecore_pricing_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "TuneCore: Money.pricing", "summary": "TuneCore offers Rising Artist at $24.99/year, Breakout Artist at $44.99/year, and Professional at $54.99/year, with pay-per-release options at $24.99/year for singles and $44.99/year for albums.", "body": "TuneCore offers Rising Artist at $24.99/year, Breakout Artist at $44.99/year, and Professional at $54.99/year, with pay-per-release options at $24.99/year for singles and $44.99/year for albums.\n\nWhat TuneCore actually says:\n\n“Rising Artist $24.99/year; Breakout Artist $44.99/year; Professional $54.99/year; Single $24.99/year; Album $44.99/year.”\n\nNote: Plans priced in USD.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.tunecore.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "TuneCore", "evidence_quote": "Rising Artist $24.99/year; Breakout Artist $44.99/year; Professional $54.99/year; Single $24.99/year; Album $44.99/year.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "TuneCore", "topic": "Money.pricing", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "All annual plans include unlimited distribution to 150+ stores.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "tunecore", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_distrokid_pricing_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "DistroKid: Money.pricing", "summary": "DistroKid charges a flat annual fee of $24.99 that allows artists to upload unlimited songs and albums for one year and keep 100% of their earnings.", "body": "DistroKid charges a flat annual fee of $24.99 that allows artists to upload unlimited songs and albums for one year and keep 100% of their earnings.\n\nWhat DistroKid actually says:\n\n“Pay only $24.99 to upload unlimited songs & albums for a year and get in stores 10-20x faster than any other distributor.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.distrokid.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "DistroKid", "evidence_quote": "Pay only $24.99 to upload unlimited songs & albums for a year and get in stores 10-20x faster than any other distributor.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "DistroKid", "topic": "Money.pricing", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "One price covers all releases for a year.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "distrokid", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_distrokid_commission_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "DistroKid: Money.fees", "summary": "DistroKid does not take any percentage of artist earnings; artists keep 100% of their sales.", "body": "DistroKid does not take any percentage of artist earnings; artists keep 100% of their sales.\n\nWhat DistroKid actually says:\n\n“How much of my sales does DistroKid keep? None.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.distrokid.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "DistroKid", "evidence_quote": "How much of my sales does DistroKid keep? None.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "DistroKid", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Stated directly on the website FAQ.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "distrokid", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_distrokid_distribution_network_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "DistroKid: Money.payout", "summary": "DistroKid distributes music to Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Pandora, Amazon, Instagram, YouTube, Tidal, iHeartRadio, Deezer and 150+ other stores and streaming services worldwide.", "body": "DistroKid distributes music to Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Pandora, Amazon, Instagram, YouTube, Tidal, iHeartRadio, Deezer and 150+ other stores and streaming services worldwide.\n\nWhat DistroKid actually says:\n\n“We will get your music into Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Pandora, Amazon, Instagram, YouTube, Tidal, iHeartRadio, Deezer, plus a ton of other stores & streaming services. + more”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.distrokid.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "DistroKid", "evidence_quote": "We will get your music into Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Pandora, Amazon, Instagram, YouTube, Tidal, iHeartRadio, Deezer, plus a ton of other stores & streaming services. + more", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "DistroKid", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Listed on the main distribution page.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "distrokid", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_distrokid_age_requirement_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "DistroKid: Access.id", "summary": "DistroKid requires users to be over 18 years of age or the applicable age of majority in their jurisdiction to use the Services.", "body": "DistroKid requires users to be over 18 years of age or the applicable age of majority in their jurisdiction to use the Services.\n\nWhat DistroKid actually says:\n\n“you represent and warrant that you are over eighteen (18) years of age or the applicable age of majority in your jurisdiction, and that you are either an individual acting on your own behalf, or the authorized agent of another individual or business or, if you are under 18 but are at least thirteen (13) years old (a Minor), that you are using the Services with the consent of your parent or legal guardian. If you are under 13 you may not use the Services.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.distrokid.com/terms/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "DistroKid", "evidence_quote": "you represent and warrant that you are over eighteen (18) years of age or the applicable age of majority in your jurisdiction, and that you are either an individual acting on your own behalf, or the authorized agent of another individual or business or, if you are under 18 but are at least thirteen (13) years old (a Minor), that you are using the Services with the consent of your parent or legal guardian. If you are under 13 you may not use the Services.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "DistroKid", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Users under 18 may use with parent or legal guardian consent.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "distrokid", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_distrokid_restrictions_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "DistroKid: Rules.content", "summary": "DistroKid prohibits users under 13 from using the Services and restricts access from sanctioned countries including Cuba, Iran, Syria, North Korea, Venezuela, and the Crimea region of Ukraine.", "body": "DistroKid prohibits users under 13 from using the Services and restricts access from sanctioned countries including Cuba, Iran, Syria, North Korea, Venezuela, and the Crimea region of Ukraine.\n\nWhat DistroKid actually says:\n\n“You represent and warrant to DistroKid that you (a) are not designated on any sanctions- or export-related list of restricted or blocked persons, including designation on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Control's (OFAC) List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons, (b) are not located in, organized under the laws of, or resident in any country or territory that is itself the subject of any economic or financial sanctions by any U.S. or other relevant governmental authority, including, but not limited to, Cuba, Iran, Syria, North Korea, Venezuela and the Crimea Region of Ukraine.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.distrokid.com/terms/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "DistroKid", "evidence_quote": "You represent and warrant to DistroKid that you (a) are not designated on any sanctions- or export-related list of restricted or blocked persons, including designation on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Control's (OFAC) List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons, (b) are not located in, organized under the laws of, or resident in any country or territory that is itself the subject of any economic or financial sanctions by any U.S. or other relevant governmental authority, including, but not limited to, Cuba, Iran, Syria, North Korea, Venezuela and the Crimea Region of Ukraine.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "DistroKid", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Based on sanctions compliance in Terms of Service.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "distrokid", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_distrokid_dispute_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "DistroKid: Rules.enforcement", "summary": "Disputes relating to the DistroKid Services must be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New York County, New York, governed by the laws of the State of New York.", "body": "Disputes relating to the DistroKid Services must be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New York County, New York, governed by the laws of the State of New York.\n\nWhat DistroKid actually says:\n\n“These Terms shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of New York, without regard to any conflict of laws provisions, and any and all legal actions in connection with the Services and/or these Terms of Service or our Privacy Policy shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New York County, New York, U.S.A.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.distrokid.com/terms/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "DistroKid", "evidence_quote": "These Terms shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of New York, without regard to any conflict of laws provisions, and any and all legal actions in connection with the Services and/or these Terms of Service or our Privacy Policy shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New York County, New York, U.S.A.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "DistroKid", "topic": "Rules.enforcement", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "Per the Terms of Service.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "distrokid", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_distrokid_ownership_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "DistroKid: Money.fees", "summary": "DistroKid does not take any copyright or other interest in any artist's music, only a limited license to distribute the recordings to digital stores and streaming services.", "body": "DistroKid does not take any copyright or other interest in any artist's music, only a limited license to distribute the recordings to digital stores and streaming services.\n\nWhat DistroKid actually says:\n\n“DISTROKID DOESN'T TAKE ANY COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTEREST IN ANY OF YOUR MUSIC, ONLY A LIMITED LICENSE TO DISTRIBUTE.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://distrokid.com/agreement/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "DistroKid", "evidence_quote": "DISTROKID DOESN'T TAKE ANY COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTEREST IN ANY OF YOUR MUSIC, ONLY A LIMITED LICENSE TO DISTRIBUTE.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "DistroKid", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Stated in the Distribution Agreement preamble.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "distrokid", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_distrokid_content_id_fee_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "DistroKid: Money.fees", "summary": "DistroKid's YouTube Money service deducts 20% from monies paid attributable to videos that exploit the artist's recordings detected using Content ID methods.", "body": "DistroKid's YouTube Money service deducts 20% from monies paid attributable to videos that exploit the artist's recordings detected using Content ID methods.\n\nWhat DistroKid actually says:\n\n“if you have opted-into and registered for our separate Content ID service, such as YouTube Money service, which uses YouTube's ContentID service and other methods to detect videos that contain your Recordings, we will deduct 20% from monies paid to us attributable to videos that exploit your Recordings that were detected using these methods.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://distrokid.com/agreement/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "DistroKid", "evidence_quote": "if you have opted-into and registered for our separate Content ID service, such as YouTube Money service, which uses YouTube's ContentID service and other methods to detect videos that contain your Recordings, we will deduct 20% from monies paid to us attributable to videos that exploit your Recordings that were detected using these methods.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "DistroKid", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Per the Distribution Agreement section 7.a.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "distrokid", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_distrokid_withholding_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "DistroKid: Rules.enforcement", "summary": "DistroKid may suspend distribution, terminate the agreement, or withhold payments if it receives legal claims, suspects rights violations, detects fraud or misconduct, or if a recording may violate digital store terms.", "body": "DistroKid may suspend distribution, terminate the agreement, or withhold payments if it receives legal claims, suspects rights violations, detects fraud or misconduct, or if a recording may violate digital store terms.\n\nWhat DistroKid actually says:\n\n“if we receive any legal claims regarding the particular Recording(s), if we reasonably believe that any legal claims or issues may arise, if a Recording may violate the terms and conditions of any Digital Store, or for any other reason in our business judgment.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://distrokid.com/agreement/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "DistroKid", "evidence_quote": "if we receive any legal claims regarding the particular Recording(s), if we reasonably believe that any legal claims or issues may arise, if a Recording may violate the terms and conditions of any Digital Store, or for any other reason in our business judgment.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "DistroKid", "topic": "Rules.enforcement", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Per Distribution Agreement section 7.g.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "distrokid", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_cdbaby_pricing_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "CD Baby: Money.pricing", "summary": "CD Baby charges a one-time fee of $9.99 per single or $14.99 per album, with no annual fees or recurring subscription costs.", "body": "CD Baby charges a one-time fee of $9.99 per single or $14.99 per album, with no annual fees or recurring subscription costs.\n\nWhat CD Baby actually says:\n\n“We believe in simple pricing: only $9.99 per single or $14.99 per album, with no annual fees or hidden costs.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.cdbaby.com/cd-baby-cost/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "CD Baby", "evidence_quote": "We believe in simple pricing: only $9.99 per single or $14.99 per album, with no annual fees or hidden costs.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "CD Baby", "topic": "Money.pricing", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "One-time fee per release.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "cdbaby", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_cdbaby_revenue_share_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "CD Baby: Money.fees", "summary": "CD Baby keeps 9% of digital distribution revenue, with artists receiving the remaining 91%.", "body": "CD Baby keeps 9% of digital distribution revenue, with artists receiving the remaining 91%.\n\nWhat CD Baby actually says:\n\n“we keep just 9% of your digital distribution revenue and you get the remaining 91%.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.cdbaby.com/cd-baby-cost/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "CD Baby", "evidence_quote": "we keep just 9% of your digital distribution revenue and you get the remaining 91%.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "CD Baby", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Stated on the pricing page.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "cdbaby", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_cdbaby_distribution_scope_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "CD Baby: Money.payout", "summary": "CD Baby distributes music to 150+ streaming and download services worldwide including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Amazon, Pandora, Instagram, YouTube, Tidal, iHeartRadio, and Deezer.", "body": "CD Baby distributes music to 150+ streaming and download services worldwide including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Amazon, Pandora, Instagram, YouTube, Tidal, iHeartRadio, and Deezer.\n\nWhat CD Baby actually says:\n\n“Distribute your music to Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Amazon, Pandora, Instagram, YouTube, Tidal, iHeartRadio, Deezer, and 150+ other platforms around the world.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.cdbaby.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "CD Baby", "evidence_quote": "Distribute your music to Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Amazon, Pandora, Instagram, YouTube, Tidal, iHeartRadio, Deezer, and 150+ other platforms around the world.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "CD Baby", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Listed on the main distribution page.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "cdbaby", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_amuse_pricing_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Amuse: Money.pricing", "summary": "Amuse charges $23.99 per year for the Artist plan (1 artist), $39.99 per year for Artist Plus (2 artists), and $59.99 per year for Professional (3+ artists).", "body": "Amuse charges $23.99 per year for the Artist plan (1 artist), $39.99 per year for Artist Plus (2 artists), and $59.99 per year for Professional (3+ artists).\n\nWhat Amuse actually says:\n\n“Artist $23.99 billed annually; Artist Plus $39.99 billed annually; Professional $59.99 billed annually.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://amuse.io/en/pricing/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amuse", "evidence_quote": "Artist $23.99 billed annually; Artist Plus $39.99 billed annually; Professional $59.99 billed annually.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "Amuse", "topic": "Money.pricing", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "All annual plans include unlimited distribution and keep 100% of royalties.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "amuse", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_amuse_youtube_fee_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Amuse: Money.fees", "summary": "Amuse charges a 15% royalty fee on YouTube Content ID earnings; all other revenue streams pass through 100% to the artist.", "body": "Amuse charges a 15% royalty fee on YouTube Content ID earnings; all other revenue streams pass through 100% to the artist.\n\nWhat Amuse actually says:\n\n“YouTube Content ID 15% royalty fee”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://amuse.io/en/pricing/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amuse", "evidence_quote": "YouTube Content ID 15% royalty fee", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "Amuse", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Stated in the pricing plan comparison table.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "amuse", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1024_music_and_beats_what_it_is_distrokid_payment_terms_001", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "DistroKid: Money.payout", "summary": "DistroKid pays 100% of earned monies from digital stores to the artist, minus PayPal or payment processor fees.", "body": "DistroKid pays 100% of earned monies from digital stores to the artist, minus PayPal or payment processor fees.\n\nWhat DistroKid actually says:\n\n“we will post to your DistroKid account one hundred percent (100%) of any and all monies that we actually earn and receive in U.S. Dollars in the U.S.A. from your selected Digital Stores which are directly attributable to their exploitation of your Recordings, after deducting (i) any applicable PayPal fees or other payment processing fees.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://distrokid.com/agreement/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "DistroKid", "evidence_quote": "we will post to your DistroKid account one hundred percent (100%) of any and all monies that we actually earn and receive in U.S. Dollars in the U.S.A. from your selected Digital Stores which are directly attributable to their exploitation of your Recordings, after deducting (i) any applicable PayPal fees or other payment processing fees.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1024-music-and-beats-what-it-is", "subject": "DistroKid", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Payments are made via PayPal or approved alternative methods.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "distrokid", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }