Terms of Service

By accessing or using the VibeValley platform ("Platform", "Service", "we", "us"), you ("User", "Artist", "you") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

Age Requirement: You must be at least 16 years old to use the Platform. If you are under 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you represent that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian to use the Platform and agree to these Terms. If you are accessing the Platform on behalf of an entity (e.g., a band or label), you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity.

Account Responsibility: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

No Obligation: Submitting a demo does not guarantee acceptance, response, or any form of partnership with VibeValley. We receive many submissions and review them at our discretion.

Your Rights: By submitting a demo, you represent that you own or control all rights to the submitted content. Submitting a demo does NOT transfer any ownership or rights to VibeValley.

Review Process: We may listen to, evaluate, and discuss your submission internally. If we are not interested, we are under no obligation to explain our decision or provide feedback.

Demo submissions are treated confidentially and will not be shared publicly without your consent.

Upon acceptance to the label and signing a separate Artist Agreement, you grant VibeValley a non-exclusive, worldwide, sublicensable license to:

• Reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, and communicate your Content (audio recordings, artwork, metadata) to the public.
• Deliver your Content to Digital Service Providers (DSPs) such as Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and others.
• Assign ISRC codes to your tracks for identification and royalty tracking purposes.
• Use your name, likeness, and biographical information for promotional purposes related to your releases.

*This license is limited to the specific recordings submitted through our platform. You retain ownership of your underlying copyrights and compositions at all times.

ISRC Assignment: VibeValley assigns ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) codes to tracks distributed through our platform. These codes are registered under our official IFPI registrant code (SE8AP).

Portability: You generally own your masters. If you choose to leave VibeValley, you may transfer your ISRC codes to another distributor to preserve your streaming history. We will not block valid transfer requests, provided your account is in good standing.

Metadata Accuracy: You are responsible for providing accurate metadata (titles, credits, release dates).

Administrative Defaults: To streamline distribution and legal metadata handling, all releases distributed via the Service will list "VibeValley Records" in the Copyright (©) and Phonographic Copyright (℗) fields.

Ownership Unaffected: This listing is strictly for administrative and aggregation purposes. It does NOT constitute a transfer of ownership. You retain full copyright ownership of your underlying composition and sound recording as detailed in your Artist Agreement.

You agree NOT to submit content that:

• Infringes on any third-party intellectual property rights (copyrights, trademarks, etc.)
• Contains uncleared samples without proper licensing documentation
• Promotes illegal activities, hate speech, or violence
• Contains content that is defamatory, obscene, or harmful
• Misrepresents authorship, credits, or other metadata

AI-Generated Content: If your release contains AI-generated elements (vocals, instrumentals, artwork), you must disclose this during submission and provide proof of licensing rights.

Revenue Share: Artists receive 65% of Net Receipts from streaming and download revenue. VibeValley retains 35% for distribution, administration, and platform services.

No Upfront Fees: There is no cost to sign with VibeValley.

Payouts: Revenue is paid out according to the schedule agreed upon in your specific Artist Agreement (typically quarterly).

Payment processing times may vary based on DSP reporting schedules.

Initial Term: The distribution agreement remains in effect for the term specified in your Artist Agreement (typically 1-3 years per release).

Termination by You: You may request removal of your content with 30 days written notice. Note that removal from all DSPs may take additional time based on platform policies.

Termination by Us: We reserve the right to terminate your account and remove content if you breach these Terms, provide fraudulent information, or engage in activities harmful to the platform or other users.

Upon termination, outstanding royalties will be paid according to the standard payout schedule. ISRC codes assigned to your recordings may be carried over to your new distributor.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VibeValley, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your breach of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights (including intellectual property)
• Any content you submit through the platform
• Your negligent or wrongful conduct

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sweden, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation first. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to the courts of Stockholm, Sweden.

Nothing in these Terms limits your statutory rights as a consumer under applicable law.