Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kalakar Digital, a premier music production and distribution platform. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our services and establish the legal relationship between Kalakar Digital (“we”, “us”, “our”) and you, the Artist.

2. Acceptance of Terms

2.1 By accessing or using Kalakar Digital’s services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

2.2 If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not use our platform or services.

3. Definitions

– “Artist” refers to the musical creator or band using Kalakar Digital’s services
– “Content” includes musical works, recordings, performances, and related intellectual property
– “Platform” means all digital and physical distribution channels operated by Kalakar Digital

4. Artist Rights and Representations

4.1 Intellectual Property
– You retain ownership of your original musical content
– You grant Kalakar Digital a non-exclusive license to distribute and promote your content
– You warrant that you own or control all rights to submitted content

4.2 Content Guarantees
The Artist represents and warrants that submitted content:
– Is entirely original
– Does not infringe on third-party intellectual property rights
– Complies with community standards and legal requirements
– Does not contain offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate material

5. Kalakar Digital Services

5.1 Production Services
– Optional recording, mixing, and mastering support
– Creative consultation and artist development
– Customized marketing strategies

5.2 Distribution Channels
We distribute content across:
– Streaming platforms
– Digital download stores
– Social media channels
– Potential sync licensing opportunities

6. Revenue and Monetization

6.1 Revenue Sharing
– Transparent and competitive revenue splits
– Detailed quarterly financial reporting
– Multiple monetization streams including:
* Streaming royalties
* Digital sales
* Sync licensing
* Ad revenue sharing

6.2 Payment Terms
– Quarterly royalty payments
– Minimum payment threshold: $50
– Payment methods: Bank transfer, PayPal
– Comprehensive royalty statements

7. Content Licensing

7.1 Distribution Rights
– Non-exclusive worldwide distribution license
– Right to promote and market content across platforms
– Ability to create derivative promotional materials

7.2 Advertising and Monetization
– Consent to display ads alongside content
– Revenue sharing from ad placements
– Tracking and reporting of ad performance

8. Digital Platforms and Usage

8.1 Platform Access
– Secure artist dashboard
– Real-time analytics
– Performance tracking
– Audience insights

8.2 Content Management
– Easy upload and management tools
– Metadata optimization
– Content removal options

9. Marketing and Promotion

9.1 Marketing Support
– Social media promotion
– Playlist pitching
– Digital advertising assistance
– SEO-optimized content strategies

9.2 Artist Collaboration
– Cooperative marketing efforts
– Content creation guidelines
– Brand alignment opportunities

10. Privacy and Data

10.1 Data Collection
– Collection of performance and listener data
– Usage of anonymized analytics
– Compliance with data protection regulations

10.2 Artist Information
– Secure storage of personal and financial information
– No sale of personal data to third parties
– Transparent data usage policy

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Resolution Process
– Good-faith negotiation
– Professional mediation
– Legal jurisdiction: [Your Jurisdiction]

12. Limitation of Liability

12.1 Liability Limitations
– Maximum liability limited to 12 months of artist royalties
– No responsibility for indirect or consequential damages
– Protection against third-party claims

13. Modifications

13.1 Terms Updates
– Right to modify Terms of Service
– 30-day notice for significant changes
– Continued service indicates acceptance

14. Termination

14.1 Termination Conditions
– Mutual agreement termination
– Performance-based evaluation
– Content removal process

15. Compliance and Ethics

15.1 Platform Standards
– Commitment to fair treatment
– Non-discriminatory practices
– Ethical business conduct

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**By using Kalakar Digital, you acknowledge understanding and accepting these Terms of Service.**