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Terms & Conditions

Welcome to Amunson Audio’s Licensing Library. By participating, you (“Licensor,” “Artist,” or “Collaborator”) agree to these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”), which govern your participation in Amunson Audio, LLC (“Amunson Audio,” “Company,” “Publisher”) programs, services, and any collaborative projects. These Terms incorporate by reference Amunson Audio’s Copyright Policy, Privacy Policy, and any applicable Social Platform Terms of Service(collectively, the “Terms of Service”).

 

By submitting content or otherwise engaging with Amunson Audio, you acknowledge you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not accept them in full, you may not participate in the Licensing Library or related services.

 

 

 

1) Scope, Acceptance & Hierarchy

 

 

1.1 Scope. These Terms govern (a) your participation in the Licensing Library; (b) distribution, licensing, publishing, and monetization of sound recordings, compositions, and related assets (“Content”); and (c) any Collaborative Projectundertaken with Amunson Audio.

1.2 Acceptance. You accept these Terms by submitting Content, clicking “I Agree,” commencing work, or receiving services. If you act for an entity, you represent you have authority to bind that entity.

1.3 Hierarchy. If these Terms conflict with a signed Project Agreement (e.g., split sheet, statement of work, or master agreement), the Project Agreement controls for that project.

 

 

 

2) Key Participation Summary (Plain-English Overview)

 

 

  • Grant of Rights. You grant Amunson Audio a worldwide license to use, distribute, reproduce, perform, display, and monetize Content across streaming, digital platforms, and commercial media (details in §4).

  • Exclusivity. Initial Exclusive Term: five (5) years, followed by an automatic Non-Exclusive Term: five (5) years, unless terminated under §12.

  • Territory. Worldwide.

  • Compensation. You receive a percentage of Net Receipts (defined in §7), paid under the accounting terms in §10.

  • Transparency & Reporting. Quarterly statements issued within 60 days after each calendar quarter (§10).

  • Collaborative Cost-Sharing. On collaborative projects, collaborators share labor and costs for marketing and registration. If the Company advances these, recoupment applies first from royalties (§6).

 

 

This summary is for convenience only. The legally operative details are in the sections below.

 

 

 

3) Definitions

 

 

3.1 Collaborator(s): Any artist, producer, writer, musician, or entity working with the Company on a Collaborative Project.

3.2 Deliverables: Masters, stems, mixes, artwork, videos, marketing assets, metadata, and related materials.

3.3 Distributor: Any distribution or collection partner (e.g., The Orchard) engaged by the Company.

3.4 Gross Receipts: All amounts actually received by the Company attributable to the Content (e.g., streams, downloads, licenses, UGC/Content ID, sync, neighboring rights, public performance, mechanicals, physical sales, and applicable merch if administered by Company).

3.5 Recoupable Costs: Company-advanced costs including Registration Costs and Marketing Costs (defined below), Company labor/services (Exhibit B), Distributor/platform fees, transaction/collection costs, taxes/withholdings, and other Approved Expenses.

3.6 Net Receipts: Gross Receipts minus Recoupable Costs.

3.7 Registration Costs: Copyright filings (sound recording and/or composition), ISRC/UPC assignment, PRO registrations (ASCAP/BMI/SESAC/SOCAN, etc.), mechanical licensing administration, SoundExchange (or international equivalents), split sheets/legal admin to complete the foregoing.

3.8 Marketing Costs: Paid media (social/search/display), creator/UGC fees, content production (photo/video/design/edit), landing pages/EPKs, tools/subscriptions used for promotion, and contracted marketing services.

3.9 Approved Expenses: Any additional expenses pre-approved in writing (email sufficient) or specified in a Project Agreement.

 

 

 

4) Grant of Rights, Exclusivity & Territory

 

 

4.1 License to Company. During the Term, you grant the Company and its designees (including the Distributor) a non-exclusive, worldwide, transferable license to reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, display, adapt, advertise, and monetize the Content and to use your approved name, likeness, logos, and biographical materials to promote the Content.

4.2 Exclusivity. The Content is subject to an Exclusive Term of five (5) years, followed by a Non-Exclusive Term of five (5) years (collectively, the “Term”), unless terminated under §12.

4.3 Territory. Worldwide.

4.4 Ownership. Ownership of masters and compositions follows the Split Sheet/Project Agreement. If designated work-for-hire, rights vest as stated therein; where work-for-hire is unavailable, you assign equivalent rights per that agreement.

4.5 Moral Rights. To the extent permitted by law, you waive (or agree not to assert) moral rights against the Company and its designees.

 

 

 

5) Legal Obligations & Professional Standards (Your Warranties)

 

 

You represent, warrant, and covenant that:

(a) You have full right, title, and authority to enter these Terms and grant the rights herein;

(b) Content is original or properly licensed/cleared; no infringement of third-party IP or rights of publicity/privacy;

(c) Any samples/interpolations/covers are cleared in advance (or disclosed for Company clearance at your expense if agreed);

(d) You will supply accurate splits, credits, and ownership data and keep them updated;

(e) You will provide required tax/KYC documents, banking details, and platform-specific information when requested.

 

Breach may result in removal from programs, suspension of payments, takedowns, and/or legal action.

 

 

 

6) Collaborative Projects: Cost-Sharing, Recoupment & Reimbursement

 

 

6.1 Shared Obligations. In Collaborative Projects, all Collaborators are jointly and severally responsible to equitably share labor and costs for Marketing Costs and Registration Costs.

6.2 Failure to Contribute. If any Collaborator fails or refuses to perform or fund their share, the Company may, at its discretion, step in and advance the required services/funds.

6.3 Recoupment Waterfall (First Paid Back to Company Labor). All Gross Receipts will first be applied to reimburse the Company in this order:

(1) Registration Costs → (2) Marketing Costs → (3) Distributor/collection/transaction fees & taxes/withholding → (4) Company labor/services at Exhibit B rates → (5) Approved Expenses and any other Recoupable Costs → (6) reasonable reserves (if any). The remainder constitutes Net Receipts for distribution under §7 and §10.

6.4 Approvals & Caps. Company may set budgets. Any material overage beyond an approved budget requires written approval (email sufficient).

6.5 Suspension. Company may pause release or payments if splits, tax/KYC, banking, or rights documentation are incomplete, or in case of suspected breach.

 

 

 

7) Revenue Sharing

 

 

7.1 Allocation. Unless otherwise stated in a Project Agreement, Net Receipts are allocated by the applicable master and publishing split sheets and deal terms for each use (e.g., sync, UGC/Content ID).

7.2 Direct Society Payments. Some earnings (e.g., PRO public performance or neighboring rights) may be paid directly to you by societies; sums received by Company are included in statements.

7.3 Covers & Mechanicals. Mechanical licenses (and any required video/lyric rights) must be in place prior to distribution.

 

 

 

8) Registration, Delivery, Metadata & Quality

 

 

8.1 Delivery Standards. You will deliver Masters, artwork, and metadata meeting Distributor/platform specs (see Exhibit C).

8.2 Metadata Accuracy. You agree to accurate, complete metadata (contributors, splits, ISRC/UPC, writer/publisher data, lyrics/flags, credits). Company may correct formatting or obvious errors.

8.3 Distributor Compliance. You will provide documentation required by the Distributor to avoid takedowns/penalties.

 

 

 

9) Marketing, Public Perception & Social Media

 

 

9.1 Marketing Use. You authorize Company to develop and deploy promotional strategies (short-form video, paid ads, creator partnerships, PR placements) consistent with platform rules and law.

9.2 Public Perception. Licensed content may appear in media that attracts both positive and negative feedback. Amunson Audio is not responsible for external perceptions, unauthorized third-party actions, or unforeseen outcomes once content is distributed.

9.3 Well-Being Notice. Licensing can involve legal/financial negotiation, exposure to critique, and brand management. You are encouraged to consult managers, legal counsel, and wellness professionals as needed.

 

 

 

10) Accounting, Payments & Audit

 

 

10.1 Statements. Company will provide quarterly royalty statements within 60 days after each calendar quarter.

10.2 Payment. Payments follow statements, subject to customary transaction minimums/thresholds if stated in your Project Agreement or payment portal; unpaid balances roll forward.

10.3 Reserves. Company may hold a reasonable reserve for chargebacks/returns/fraud for up to two subsequent periods where commercially prudent.

10.4 Audit Right. Once per 12-month period, on 30 days’ written notice, you may audit relevant books at your expense during normal business hours; if an underpayment ≥ 10% is found for the audited period, Company will pay the shortfall and reasonable audit costs.

 

 

 

11) Confidentiality & Disclosures

 

 

You will keep confidential all non-public information exchanged (including financial terms, royalty structures, negotiations, and proprietary processes) and use it solely for the project. Breach may result in legal action.

 

 

 

12) Term, Termination & Transition

 

 

12.1 Term. As set in §4.2 (5-year Exclusive Term + 5-year Non-Exclusive Term), unless terminated earlier.

12.2 Termination for Convenience. Either party may terminate on 90 days’ written notice, subject to continuing obligations (e.g., recoupment and accounting).

12.3 Breach. A non-breaching party may terminate if the breach is not cured within 15 days of notice.

12.4 Transition & Takedowns. Upon termination or expiration, Company will process takedowns within a commercially reasonable period; accrued income will continue to be accounted; Company may retain funds to satisfy Recoupable Costs and reserves.

12.5 Buyback Option. After ten (10) years from initial effective date, the Licensor may request to reclaim rights per the conditions set forth in the applicable Project Agreement (including satisfaction of recoupment and any third-party obligations).

 

 

 

13) Intellectual Property Claims & DMCA

 

 

13.1 Claims Handling. Company may remove/withhold disputed content or funds pending resolution of IP or ownership claims.

13.2 DMCA. Company follows applicable DMCA notice-and-takedown and counter-notice procedures.

 

 

 

14) Taxes, KYC/AML & Withholding

 

 

You must provide valid W-9/W-8 and complete KYC/AML requests. Company may withhold taxes or suspend payments as required by law or compliance controls.

 

 

 

15) Limitation of Liability

 

 

To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither party is liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages. Company’s aggregate liability shall not exceed amounts actually paid by you to Company for the specific project during the 12 months preceding the claim, except for willful misconduct or non-payment of accounted sums.

 

 

 

16) Force Majeure

 

 

Neither party is liable for delay or failure due to causes beyond reasonable control (e.g., natural disasters, platform outages, strikes, war, government actions).

 

 

 

17) Governing Law, Venue & Injunctive Relief

 

 

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin (conflicts principles excluded). The parties consent to exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. Either party may seek injunctive relief for misuse of IP or confidential information. Jury trial is waived to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

 

 

18) Notices

 

 

  • Company: Amunson Audio, LLC, [Address], contact@amunsonaudio.com

  • You: The address/email you provide upon onboarding or in your Project Agreement.

    Email notice is effective upon transmission with proof of send.

 

 

 

 

19) Assignment

 

 

Company may assign these Terms to an affiliate, successor, or acquirer. You may not assign without Company’s prior written consent.

 

 

 

20) Entire Agreement; Amendments; Waiver; Severability

 

 

These Terms (plus incorporated policies and any Project Agreement) are the entire agreement. Amendments must be in writing (including click-through updates) and are effective upon posting or signature. No failure to enforce is a waiver. If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A — Recoupment Waterfall & Revenue Allocation

 

 

Application of Gross Receipts (in order):

A) Registration Costs → B) Marketing Costs → C) Distributor/platform/transaction fees & required taxes/withholding → D) Company labor/services (Exhibit B) → E) Approved Expenses/other Recoupable Costs → F) reasonable reserves (if any) → Net Receipts.

 

Distribution of Net Receipts: Per master and publishing split sheets and any Project Agreement (including terms for sync, UGC/Content ID, and platform-specific monetization).

 

Statements/Payments: Quarterly; within 60 days after quarter-end; reserves may apply; audit right per §10.4.

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EXHIBIT B — Delivery & Technical Specs (Summary)

 

 

  • Audio Masters: WAV, 24/32-bit, 48/96 kHz; no clipping; proper headroom.

  • Artwork: ≥3000×3000 px JPG/PNG; compliant with platform rules.

  • Metadata: ISRC, UPC/EAN (if issued), splits, contributors, credits, lyrics (clean/explicit flags), release date, territories.

  • Video (if applicable): Platform-compliant aspect/duration; captions/subtitles as required.

 

 

 

 

Final Acknowledgment

 

 

By participating in the Amunson Audio Licensing Library, you acknowledge you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms; you accept full responsibility for your submissions and their potential licensing outcomes.

 

Questions? contact@amunsonaudio.com

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