All Users Legal Agreement of Karhari Media Music

Effective Date: 6/21/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Karhari Media Music. We are a music distribution company offering digital music distribution services to independent artists, labels, and content owners globally. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you use our services.

By using Karhari Media Music’s services, website, or systems, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. This document also includes guidelines based on policies of digital stores like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Facebook Rights Manager, TikTok, SoundCloud, and others.

2. Definitions

• “We”, “Us”, “Our”, refers to Karhari Media Music.

• “User”, “Artist”, “Label”, “Company”, “Client”, refers to individuals or organizations using our services.

• “Service” refers to digital music distribution, content monetization, channel management, fingerprinting, and rights management.

• “Stores” refers to digital platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Facebook, Amazon Music, etc.

• “Content” means music, videos, artwork, metadata, and other digital media.

3. What We Collect

We collect information you provide during signup and while using our services, including:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing details.

• Artist/Label Metadata: Song titles, ISRC codes, album details, artwork.

• YouTube Channel Data: Channel IDs, access permissions.

• Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, platform use.

• Financial Data: Royalty earnings, payment method, and transaction history.

4. Use of Information

Your data is used for:

• Managing your content distribution.

• Calculating and disbursing royalties (80% to you, 20% retained by us).

• Channel and rights management via YouTube Content ID, Facebook Rights Manager, and other platforms.

• Resolving disputes and ensuring platform compliance.

• Communication, account support, and service updates.

5. Distribution Responsibility & Liability

Karhari Media Music is only a digital distribution service provider. We do not own any content you distribute through our platform. Therefore:

• The responsibility lies solely with the user to ensure that their content is original or that they have full rights to distribute and monetize it.

• If any content violates copyright laws or platform policies, the artist/label/client is solely liable.

• Karhari Media Music is not responsible for any copyright strike, legal issue, revenue loss, or channel termination resulting from unauthorized content uploads.

• Any third-party content, even a sample, loop, or beat must be properly licensed. Unlicensed content will result in account suspension and legal action.

6. YouTube Monetization & Content ID Policy

• Users who submit content to be monetized on YouTube via Karhari Media must ensure it is 100% owned or licensed.

• We use YouTube Content ID to detect and monetize audio and video content. False claims or misuse will result in account suspension.

• You must not attempt to claim content you do not own.

• Channels linked to our YouTube CMS must comply with YouTube’s Terms of Service and Monetization Guidelines.

• You agree that your YouTube channel is added to Karhari Media CMS at your own discretion and under your responsibility.

7. Facebook Rights Manager & Fingerprinting

• Facebook’s Rights Manager is used to identify and monetize your copyrighted music across Meta platforms (Facebook, Instagram).

• Artists/Labels must ensure content submitted for fingerprinting is original or has proof of ownership/license.

• Any false representation or copyright claim will lead to permanent suspension.

8. TikTok & Other UGC Platforms

• TikTok monetization works by fingerprinting your music and matching user-generated videos.

• As with all other platforms, you are responsible for content rights.

• Any misuse or repeated copyright violations may result in the termination of your account and legal action.

9. Guidelines for Artists and Labels (Across All Stores)

• Ensure all metadata (song title, artist name, release date, etc.) is accurate.

• Artwork must not contain copyrighted images, logos, or infringing visuals.

• No pornographic, hateful, violent, or extremist content allowed.

• You must provide valid ISRC and UPC codes (if not, we’ll assign them).

• Submit music that complies with each platform’s delivery specs and content guidelines.

Important Store Policies:

• Spotify: No fake streams. No misleading metadata.

• Apple Music: High-resolution artwork, no broken links.

• YouTube: Content ID guidelines must be strictly followed.

• Facebook/TikTok: Fingerprinting policies and metadata must be accurate.

• Amazon, Deezer, SoundCloud: No duplicate releases, proper genre tagging required.

10. Copyright Infringement Handling

• If we receive a copyright takedown notice, your content may be removed without prior notice.

• Repeat offenders will be blacklisted from all services.

• Any DMCA notices will be forwarded to the uploader, who must provide a counter-notice if applicable.

11. Payouts & Royalties

• Karhari Media pays 80% of all collected royalties to the original artist/label and retains 20% as service fee.

• Payments are made via [Insert Payment Method, e.g., bank transfer, PayPal] every [Monthly/Quarterly].

• Users must ensure correct payment information is provided to avoid delays.

12. Data Storage & Security

• We store your data securely using encrypted storage.

• We do not sell or trade your personal data to third parties.

• We comply with data protection laws including GDPR and local Indian IT laws.

13. Third Party Services

Karhari Media uses APIs and systems from:

• YouTube CMS

• Facebook Rights Manager

• TikTok Music

• SoundCloud Fingerprinting

• Spotify, Apple, Amazon, etc.

These services have their own privacy policies. By using our platform, you agree to comply with their policies as well.

14. Termination of Services

We reserve the right to:

• Terminate accounts involved in suspicious, fraudulent, or illegal activities.

• Withhold payouts in case of legal disputes or copyright claims.

• Reject any submission that violates our or third-party store policies.

15. Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. You will be notified via email or platform notification. Continuing to use our services means you accept the updated policy.

16. Karhari Media Music: Revenue Update & Payment Schedule Policy

At Karhari Media Music, we are committed to transparent and timely payment processes for all our artists, labels, and clients. Below is our official guideline for streaming revenue updates and payment cycles:

1. Revenue Update Timeline

We update the streaming data and revenue reports for your account every 60 days inside your client dashboard. These analytics include earnings from all partnered digital service providers (DSPs) such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and others.

2. Payment Schedule

➤ First Payment Cycle (Initial 90 Days)

If you distribute your songs via Karhari Media Music between 1st January and 30th January, you will receive your first payment by end of April. This is because:

• All digital music stores deliver final sales reports and revenue payouts with a delay of 2 to 3 months.

• Some DSPs take up to 90 days or more to report and pay.

• Therefore, first-time users of Karhari Media Music will always receive their first payout after 90 days from the end of the sale month.

➤ Ongoing Monthly Payments (Every 30 Days)

Once your first payment is processed after the initial 90 days, all future payments will be made to you every 30 days, based on the updated earnings shown in your dashboard.

For example:

• You released music in January → payment in April.

• You released music in February → payment in May.

• And so on…

3. Payment Methods

We support both domestic and international payouts, depending on your location and agreement:

• Local Bank Transfers (India and selected countries)

• International Wire Transfers

• Paper Payment (where applicable)

4. Dashboard & Revenue Transparency

Your client dashboard will display all revenue and streaming reports once updated. The reports are provided directly by digital music stores and DSPs.

• 80% of your total revenue (as shown in the dashboard) will be paid to you.

• 20% commission will be retained by Karhari Media Music as per our agreement.

Example:
If your dashboard shows a revenue of $1000, then:

• $800 will be paid to you.

• $200 is retained by Karhari Media Music.

Summary: Key Payment Timelines

17. Contact Us

Karhari Media Music Pvt. Ltd.
Email: samuel@karharimedia.com
Phone: +91 9832703698
Registered Office: Sapoorji complex block D
Room no 401 and block D313
New town action area 3
Rajarhat area
Kolkata – 700135