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Distribution Agreement

Nexus Tune Official Legal & Compliance Document • Published 2025

This Distribution Agreement and Terms of Service (the "Agreement") is a legally binding agreement between Nexus Tune ("Nexus Tune", "Company", "we", "our", or "us") and the individual, artist, band, record label, publisher, company, rights holder, or other legal entity accepting this Agreement ("User", "Artist", "Label", or "Client").

Nexus Tune is a global digital music technology company providing digital music distribution, music video distribution, publishing administration, rights management, royalty administration, content protection, AI music distribution, YouTube Content ID, Meta Rights Manager, VEVO distribution, Official Artist Channel support, and related digital music services.

By creating an account, purchasing a subscription, clicking "Accept", "I Agree", "Continue", "Register", "Purchase", "Submit", or by uploading any Content through Nexus Tune, you acknowledge that you have carefully read this Agreement and agree to be legally bound by all of its terms and conditions.

If you are entering into this Agreement on behalf of another individual, band, record label, company, publisher, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you possess full legal authority to bind that person or entity to this Agreement.

This Agreement becomes effective immediately upon electronic acceptance.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Nexus Tune does not acquire ownership of your copyrights.

Except for the limited rights expressly granted under this Agreement, you remain the owner of your copyrights, neighbouring rights, and other intellectual property rights.

You must own or otherwise possess all necessary legal rights, permissions, licenses, authorizations, and consents required to distribute every Recording, Composition, Artwork, Metadata, AI-generated element, Sound Recording, Music Video, or any other Content submitted through Nexus Tune.

Submission of Content that infringes another person's intellectual property rights is strictly prohibited.

1. NEXUS TUNE SERVICES

1.1 Distribution Platform

Nexus Tune operates a subscription-based digital distribution platform that enables Users to submit eligible Content for delivery to selected Digital Service Providers ("DSPs") throughout the world.

Services may include, where applicable:

Global Music Distribution, Music Video Distribution, Publishing Administration, Rights Management, Royalty Collection, YouTube Content ID,Meta Rights Manager, Official Artist Channel (OAC), VEVO Distribution, AI Music Distribution, Digital Content Protection, Metadata Management,Promotional Services, Additional services offered by Nexus Tune from time to time.

Availability of any particular service remains subject to the applicable Subscription plan and Nexus Tune policies.

1.2 Eligible Content

Nexus Tune may accept for distribution, subject to its review and applicable platform requirements:

Singles, EPs, Albums, Music Videos,Instrumentals, Podcasts (where supported), Spoken Word Recordings, AI-assisted recordings, AI-generated recordings, Audiovisual Content, Other digital media approved by Nexus Tune.

Nexus Tune reserves the right to refuse any Content in its sole discretion.

1.3 Technical Requirements

Users shall upload Content only in the formats, specifications, resolutions, metadata standards, and technical requirements prescribed by Nexus Tune or the applicable DSP.

Nexus Tune may update such technical requirements from time to time without prior notice.

Failure to comply may delay or prevent distribution.

1.4 Metadata

The User shall provide complete and accurate metadata, including where applicable:

Artist Name, Release Title, Track Title, ISRC, UPC, Genre, Language, Songwriter Information, Composer Information, Producer Credits, Copyright Information, Publishing Information, Explicit Content designation, AI Content disclosure (where applicable), Cover Artwork, Other metadata required by Nexus Tune or DSPs.

The User remains solely responsible for the accuracy of all metadata submitted.

1.5 Distribution Review

Submission of Content does not guarantee acceptance for distribution.

Nexus Tune may review submitted Content for compliance with:

Applicable laws;

DSP requirements;

Copyright policies;

Metadata standards;

AI Music Policy;

Technical specifications;

Fraud prevention measures; and

Internal operational requirements.

Nexus Tune reserves the right to reject, suspend, delay, or remove any Content where reasonably necessary.

2. DIGITAL SERVICE PROVIDERS

2.1 Distribution Network

Nexus Tune may distribute Content to one or more Digital Service Providers, social media platforms, content identification systems, licensing partners, and other digital services.

Distribution partners may include, without limitation:

Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Meta, VEVO, Deezer, Boomplay, Anghami, Pandora, JioSaavn, Gaana ,Wynk , SoundCloud and any current or future distribution partner selected by Nexus Tune.

2.2 Platform Decisions

Each DSP independently determines:

Whether to accept Content;

Release timing;

Territory availability;

Pricing;

Streaming availability;

Editorial support;

Playlist placement;

Monetization;

Promotional opportunities;

Content removal; and

Other operational decisions.

Nexus Tune has no control over such independent decisions and makes no guarantee regarding acceptance or availability of any Content.

2.3 Distribution Territory

Unless otherwise required by applicable law or restricted by Nexus Tune, Content may be distributed on a worldwide basis.

Certain territories or services may become unavailable due to legal, commercial, regulatory, or operational reasons beyond Nexus Tune's control.

2.4 Third-Party Policies

By selecting any DSP, the User agrees to comply with the applicable policies, technical requirements, and operational standards of that DSP.

Failure to comply with DSP requirements may result in rejection, suspension, removal, demonetization, or other enforcement action.

3. USER ACCOUNT

3.1 Registration

To access Nexus Tune Services, the User must create an Account and provide accurate, complete, and current information.

3.2 Account Security

The User is solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials and for all activities conducted through the Account.

Nexus Tune shall not be liable for unauthorized access resulting from the User's failure to protect account credentials.

3.3 Subscription

Access to Nexus Tune Services requires purchase of an applicable Subscription unless otherwise expressly provided.

Subscription benefits vary by plan and are subject to Nexus Tune's published service descriptions.

3.4 Account Verification

Nexus Tune may require identity verification, ownership verification, payment verification, or additional documentation at any time.

Failure to provide requested information may result in suspension or restriction of Services.

GRANT OF RIGHTS, LICENSE & DISTRIBUTION AUTHORIZATION

4. Grant of License

4.1 Limited License

Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the User hereby grants Nexus Tune a worldwide, non-exclusive, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-bearing license, solely to the extent necessary to perform the Services requested by the User.

This license authorizes Nexus Tune to use the Content only for the purpose of providing digital distribution, rights management, publishing administration, royalty administration, monetization, content protection, and other related services.

Nothing contained in this Agreement shall transfer ownership of the User's copyrights or intellectual property to Nexus Tune.

4.2 Distribution Rights

The User authorizes Nexus Tune to:

reproduce the Content;

encode, decode, transcode, compress, encrypt, convert, or otherwise technically modify the Content;

distribute the Content digitally;

make the Content available for streaming and download;

deliver the Content to Digital Service Providers ("DSPs");

distribute future updates, corrections, or metadata modifications;

communicate the Content to the public through authorized services; and

perform any technical process reasonably necessary for digital distribution.

4.3 Metadata License

The User grants Nexus Tune permission to use, reproduce, display, modify, correct, organize, and distribute metadata associated with the Content, including:

Artist Name

Track Title

Album Title

ISRC

UPC

Genre

Language

Release Date

Credits

Composer

Lyricist

Producer

Publisher

Copyright Information

AI Disclosure

Artwork Information

Promotional Text

Biography

Social Links

Nexus Tune may modify metadata where reasonably necessary to comply with DSP technical requirements or applicable law.

4.4 Artwork License

The User grants Nexus Tune a non-exclusive worldwide license to reproduce, display, resize, crop, optimize, convert, and distribute all submitted artwork solely for purposes connected with the Services.

Artwork may be displayed by DSPs, promotional partners, and other authorized digital platforms.

4.5 Promotional License

The User authorizes Nexus Tune to use the following solely for promotional and marketing purposes relating to the distributed Content:

Artist Name

Label Name

Logos

Artwork

Album Covers

Track Titles

Short Audio Clips

Promotional Videos

Press Materials

Biographies

Images

Social Media Links

Such use may include:

Website

Social Media

Press Releases

DSP Promotional Pages

Editorial Submissions

Marketing Campaigns

Industry Presentations

Business Development Activities

No separate compensation shall be payable for such promotional use unless otherwise agreed in writing.

4.6 Publishing Administration

Where Publishing Administration Services are selected by the User or included within the applicable Subscription, the User authorizes Nexus Tune to:

register musical works;

administer publishing rights;

submit information to collection societies;

process publishing royalties;

maintain publishing metadata;

communicate with publishing partners; and

perform other publishing administration activities reasonably necessary to provide the Services.

Nothing herein appoints Nexus Tune as the exclusive music publisher unless expressly agreed in writing.

4.7 Rights Management

The User authorizes Nexus Tune to administer digital rights relating to the Content, including:

copyright administration;

neighboring rights administration where applicable;

digital fingerprinting;

ownership verification;

rights management databases;

platform dispute resolution;

content identification systems; and

digital asset protection.

4.8 YouTube Content ID

Where eligible, Nexus Tune may submit Content to YouTube Content ID or similar content identification systems.

Enrollment remains subject to:

platform eligibility;

ownership verification;

YouTube policies;

technical review; and

Nexus Tune's internal approval procedures.

Nexus Tune does not guarantee acceptance into any Content ID program.

4.9 Meta Rights Manager

Where available, the User authorizes Nexus Tune to submit eligible Content to Meta Rights Manager and related content protection systems operated by Meta Platforms.

Acceptance remains subject to Meta's independent review and eligibility requirements.

4.10 VEVO Distribution

Where the User satisfies applicable eligibility requirements, Nexus Tune may distribute Music Videos to VEVO.

VEVO approval remains entirely within VEVO's discretion.

Submission by Nexus Tune does not guarantee acceptance or publication.

4.11 Official Artist Channel (OAC)

Where supported by the applicable DSP, Nexus Tune may assist Users with Official Artist Channel applications.

Approval remains solely subject to the policies and independent decisions of the relevant platform.

4.12 AI Music Distribution

The User authorizes Nexus Tune to distribute AI-generated or AI-assisted Content where permitted under applicable law, DSP policies, and the Nexus Tune AI Music Policy.

The User remains solely responsible for obtaining all rights, licenses, permissions, and disclosures required for such Content.

4.13 Future Technologies

The license granted under this Agreement extends to future digital distribution technologies, streaming methods, content delivery systems, monetization platforms, and successor technologies reasonably related to the Services.

4.14 Sublicensing

To provide the Services, Nexus Tune may sublicense the rights granted under this Agreement to:

Digital Service Providers;

royalty processors;

publishing partners;

payment providers;

rights management partners;

cloud hosting providers;

content protection providers;

marketing partners; and

other service providers reasonably necessary to perform the Services.

Such sublicenses shall be limited to the purposes of providing Nexus Tune Services.

4.15 Reservation of Rights

Except for the limited rights expressly granted under this Agreement:

all copyrights;

neighboring rights;

trademark rights;

publishing rights;

performer rights;

moral rights (to the extent non-waivable under applicable law); and

all other intellectual property rights,

shall remain the exclusive property of the User or the respective rights holder.

Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be interpreted as an assignment of ownership to Nexus Tune.

USER WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS & CONTENT COMPLIANCE

5. User Warranties and Representations

5.1 Ownership Warranty

The User represents, warrants, and agrees that the User is the sole and lawful owner of, or has obtained all necessary rights, licenses, permissions, approvals, authorizations, and consents required to submit, distribute, publish, monetize, and otherwise exploit the Content through Nexus Tune.

The User further warrants that no additional approval from any third party is required for Nexus Tune to perform the Services contemplated under this Agreement.

5.2 Authority

The User represents that they possess full legal authority and capacity to enter into this Agreement.

Where the User acts on behalf of an artist, record label, company, publisher, or any other legal entity, the User represents and warrants that they have full authority to legally bind such party.

5.3 Copyright Warranty

The User warrants that the submitted Content:

is original or lawfully licensed;

does not infringe any copyright;

does not infringe any neighboring rights;

does not infringe any trademark;

does not infringe any publicity or privacy rights;

does not violate contractual obligations; and

does not violate any applicable law.

5.4 Samples

If the Content contains samples, interpolations, remixes, loops, sound recordings, or other third-party material, the User warrants that all necessary licenses have been obtained before submission.

Nexus Tune shall have no responsibility for obtaining such permissions.

5.5 Cover Songs

The User is solely responsible for obtaining any compulsory licenses, mechanical licenses, synchronization licenses, or other permissions required for the lawful distribution of Cover Songs.

Submission of a Cover Song does not obligate Nexus Tune to verify licensing compliance.

5.6 AI-Generated Content

Where AI-generated or AI-assisted Content is submitted, the User warrants that:

all required rights have been obtained;

no unauthorized voice cloning has been used;

no unauthorized likeness has been used;

no deceptive deepfake content has been created;

all required disclosures have been made; and

the Content complies with the Nexus Tune AI Music Policy and applicable DSP requirements.

5.7 Metadata Accuracy

The User warrants that all submitted metadata is complete, accurate, current, and truthful.

The User shall promptly notify Nexus Tune of any correction required.

The User shall remain solely responsible for any damages arising from inaccurate or misleading metadata.

6. Prohibited Content

The User shall not submit Content that:

infringes intellectual property rights;

contains unlawful material;

promotes terrorism or violent extremism;

contains child sexual abuse material;

contains malicious software or harmful code;

contains fraudulent metadata;

impersonates another artist or rights holder;

violates DSP policies;

violates sanctions or export control laws; or

otherwise violates applicable law.

Nexus Tune reserves the right to refuse, suspend, or remove any Content that, in its reasonable opinion, falls within these categories.

7. Third-Party Rights

The User shall obtain and maintain all permissions necessary from:

featured artists;

session musicians;

producers;

composers;

lyricists;

publishers;

record labels;

photographers;

artwork designers;

videographers; and

any other contributor whose rights may be affected by the distribution of the Content.

Failure to obtain such permissions shall remain solely the responsibility of the User.

8. Compliance with DSP Policies

The User agrees to comply with the operational rules, technical specifications, content policies, monetization requirements, fraud prevention measures, and community guidelines of each applicable Digital Service Provider.

The User acknowledges that DSPs may modify their policies at any time without notice.

9. Fraudulent Activity

The User shall not engage in or encourage:

artificial streaming;

fake plays;

bot-generated traffic;

click farms;

fake followers;

fraudulent playlist activity;

streaming manipulation;

deceptive marketing practices; or

any conduct intended to manipulate royalty payments or platform algorithms.

Any such activity may result in immediate suspension or termination of Services without prior notice.

10. Content Review

Nexus Tune may review any submitted Content before or after distribution.

Such review does not constitute legal verification of ownership or rights and shall not relieve the User of their responsibilities under this Agreement.

Nexus Tune reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reject, suspend, delay, or remove any Content where it reasonably believes that distribution may expose Nexus Tune, its partners, or DSPs to legal, contractual, reputational, or operational risk.

11. Indemnification by User

The User agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Nexus Tune, its directors, officers, employees, contractors, affiliates, licensors, service providers, and distribution partners from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, judgments, settlements, fines, penalties, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to:

any breach of this Agreement by the User;

any infringement of copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or other intellectual property rights;

any ownership dispute relating to the Content;

inaccurate or misleading metadata;

unauthorized use of third-party material;

violation of applicable laws or DSP policies; or

any act or omission of the User in connection with the Services.

This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

12. Reservation of Rights

Nexus Tune reserves the right to:

request additional documentation at any time;

verify ownership or licensing;

suspend or reject Content pending investigation;

withhold distribution or royalty payments where reasonably necessary;

cooperate with law enforcement authorities, courts, DSPs, payment processors, or rights holders; and

take any other action reasonably necessary to protect Nexus Tune, its partners, Users, and the integrity of the Services.

Nothing in this Agreement obligates Nexus Tune to distribute or continue distributing any Content that, in Nexus Tune's reasonable judgment, presents legal, contractual, technical, or reputational risks.

ROYALTIES, PAYMENTS, TAXES & ACCOUNTING

13. Royalty Administration

13.1 Collection of Revenue

Nexus Tune shall use commercially reasonable efforts to collect royalties and other revenues actually reported and paid by Digital Service Providers ("DSPs"), publishing partners, licensing partners, collection societies, and other authorized revenue sources.

The User acknowledges that Nexus Tune has no control over the timing, accuracy, completeness, or payment practices of any third-party revenue source.

Accordingly, Nexus Tune shall not be liable for any delay, reduction, withholding, adjustment, reversal, or non-payment of royalties by any third party.

13.2 Net Revenue

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, royalties payable to the User shall be calculated from the Net Revenue actually received by Nexus Tune.

Net Revenue means the gross amounts received by Nexus Tune less any applicable:

taxes;

withholding taxes;

payment processing fees;

banking charges;

foreign exchange fees;

chargebacks;

refunds;

third-party commissions;

collection costs;

legal deductions; and

other reasonable expenses directly related to revenue collection.

13.3 Royalty Statements

Royalty reports made available through the Nexus Tune Dashboard or otherwise provided by Nexus Tune shall constitute the official royalty statements.

The User acknowledges that reporting schedules depend upon third-party DSP reporting cycles and may vary between platforms.

Nexus Tune does not guarantee monthly, quarterly, or fixed reporting dates.

14. Payment Terms

14.1 Payment Eligibility

Royalty payments shall become payable only after:

Nexus Tune has actually received cleared funds;

applicable verification procedures have been completed;

minimum payout thresholds (if any) have been satisfied;

all required tax documentation has been received; and

no active investigation or dispute affects the relevant revenue.

14.2 Payment Methods

Royalty payments may be made through one or more payment methods designated by Nexus Tune, including but not limited to:

Bank Transfer, Payoneer

Other approved payment providers

Nexus Tune reserves the right to modify available payment methods at any time.

14.3 Payment Threshold

Nexus Tune may establish minimum payout thresholds for operational efficiency.

If the User's royalty balance does not reach the applicable threshold, the balance may be carried forward until the threshold is met.

15. Taxes

The User shall be solely responsible for:

income taxes;

VAT;

GST;

withholding taxes not collected by Nexus Tune;

customs duties (if applicable);

local taxes; and

any other tax obligations arising from royalty payments.

Nexus Tune may withhold taxes where required by applicable law.

The User agrees to provide any tax documentation reasonably requested by Nexus Tune.

16. Currency

Royalty payments may be received and paid in different currencies.

Where currency conversion is required, Nexus Tune or its payment providers may apply the prevailing exchange rate together with applicable banking or conversion charges.

Nexus Tune shall not be responsible for exchange rate fluctuations.

17. Payment Holds

Nexus Tune reserves the right to temporarily withhold any royalty payment where reasonably necessary, including where:

ownership of Content is disputed;

fraudulent activity is suspected;

artificial streaming is detected;

copyright infringement claims are pending;

DSP investigations are ongoing;

payment processors request additional verification;

tax compliance documentation is incomplete; or

Nexus Tune reasonably believes that payment could expose the Company to legal or financial risk.

Any withheld funds may remain on hold until the relevant issue has been resolved to Nexus Tune's reasonable satisfaction.

18. Chargebacks and Reversals

If Nexus Tune is required to refund revenue, repay royalties, satisfy a chargeback, reverse a payment, or reimburse any DSP or third party in relation to the User's Content, Nexus Tune may:

deduct the corresponding amount from future royalty payments;

offset outstanding balances;

recover any overpayment from the User; or

suspend future payments until the matter has been resolved.

19. Subscription Fees

Subscription Fees paid to Nexus Tune are separate from royalty payments.

Subscription Fees are consideration for access to Nexus Tune Services and do not constitute an advance against royalties.

Subscription Fees are governed exclusively by the Nexus Tune Refund & Subscription Policy.

20. No Refund of Subscription Fees

Except where expressly required by mandatory applicable law, all Subscription Fees are final and non-refundable.

The User acknowledges that the purchase of a Subscription grants immediate access to digital services and therefore waives any expectation of a refund except where non-waivable legal rights apply.

21. Accounting Records

Nexus Tune shall maintain accounting records relating to royalty payments in accordance with its internal accounting procedures and applicable legal requirements.

The User acknowledges that Nexus Tune's accounting records, payment confirmations, dashboard reports, transaction logs, and electronic records shall constitute prima facie evidence of royalty calculations unless proven otherwise by clear and convincing evidence.

22. Overpayments

If Nexus Tune mistakenly overpays royalties, the Company may recover the overpaid amount by:

offsetting future royalties;

requesting direct repayment; or

exercising any other legal remedy available under applicable law.

23. Limitation on Royalty Claims

Unless a longer period is required by mandatory applicable law, any claim relating to royalty calculations, payments, accounting, or reporting must be submitted in writing within twelve (12) months from the date the relevant royalty statement was made available.

Failure to submit a timely claim shall constitute a waiver of such claim to the fullest extent permitted by law.

24. No Fiduciary Relationship

Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create a fiduciary relationship between Nexus Tune and the User with respect to royalties, revenues, or payments.

Nexus Tune acts solely as an independent service provider administering payments received from third parties.

25. Financial Compliance

The User agrees to comply with all applicable anti-money laundering, sanctions, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and financial compliance laws.

Nexus Tune reserves the right to suspend payments or terminate Services where reasonably required to comply with such legal obligations.

CONTENT REMOVAL, TERMINATION, SUSPENSION & ENFORCEMENT

26. Content Removal (Takedown Requests)

26.1 Distribution Commitment

By submitting any Content for distribution through Nexus Tune, the User expressly acknowledges and agrees that each distributed release shall remain distributed through Nexus Tune for a minimum commitment period of twenty-four (24) consecutive months from the original release date or distribution date, whichever occurs first.

The User understands that Nexus Tune incurs operational, administrative, licensing, reporting, royalty accounting, compliance, metadata management, and platform maintenance costs in connection with each distributed release.

Accordingly, the User agrees that the minimum distribution commitment is an essential commercial term of this Agreement.

26.2 Early Takedown Requests

The User shall not request the voluntary removal, deletion, takedown, transfer, migration, or withdrawal of any distributed Content before completion of the mandatory twenty-four (24) month distribution commitment.

Where Nexus Tune, in its sole discretion, agrees to process such an early request, the User shall pay a non-refundable administrative Early Takedown Fee of USD $15.00 (Fifteen United States Dollars) per Track before any takedown request is processed.

Payment of the Early Takedown Fee does not obligate Nexus Tune to approve or process the requested takedown.

26.3 Label Transfers

A request to transfer distributed Content to another distributor, label, rights management company, aggregator, or digital service shall be treated as an Early Takedown Request where submitted during the twenty-four (24) month commitment period.

The Early Takedown Fee shall apply to each transferred Track unless otherwise approved in writing by Nexus Tune.

26.4 Emergency Removal

Nexus Tune may immediately suspend, remove, disable, restrict, or refuse distribution of any Content without prior notice where reasonably necessary to:

comply with applicable law;

comply with a court order;

comply with a DSP requirement;

prevent copyright infringement;

prevent fraud;

prevent financial loss;

protect Nexus Tune or third parties;

address security concerns; or

mitigate legal or reputational risk.

Such emergency action shall not entitle the User to any refund, compensation, or damages.

27. Copyright Claims & Infringement

27.1 User Responsibility

The User remains solely responsible for resolving any dispute relating to:

copyright ownership;

neighbouring rights;

publishing rights;

trademark rights;

performer rights;

licensing;

samples;

cover songs;

AI-generated content;

voice cloning; or

any third-party claim affecting the submitted Content.

27.2 Cooperation

Where Nexus Tune requests documents, explanations, licenses, agreements, identity verification, ownership verification, or any other information relating to an infringement claim, the User shall fully cooperate within the time specified by Nexus Tune.

Failure to cooperate may result in suspension of Services, withholding of royalties, removal of Content, or termination of the User's Account.

27.3 Non-Cooperation Fee

Where Nexus Tune is required to spend additional administrative, legal, compliance, or operational resources because the User:

fails to respond;

refuses to cooperate;

repeatedly ignores requests;

submits incomplete documentation; or

otherwise delays the resolution of an infringement, ownership, licensing, or compliance matter,

Nexus Tune reserves the right to charge a non-refundable Compliance Administration Fee of USD $15.00 (Fifteen United States Dollars) per affected Track.

This fee is intended solely to recover administrative costs and does not limit Nexus Tune's right to pursue any additional remedies available under this Agreement or applicable law.

28. Artificial Streaming & Fraud

The User shall not directly or indirectly engage in, purchase, encourage, facilitate, or benefit from:

artificial streaming;

fake plays;

bots;

click farms;

stream manipulation;

fraudulent playlist activity;

fake followers;

fake engagement;

manipulated advertising traffic;

automated listening;

royalty fraud; or

any activity intended to artificially increase performance metrics.

If Nexus Tune reasonably believes such activity has occurred, it may:

suspend distribution;

remove Content;

withhold royalties;

terminate the Account;

recover any resulting losses; and

cooperate with DSPs, payment providers, and law enforcement authorities.

29. Account Suspension

Nexus Tune may suspend all or part of the User's Account immediately, with or without notice, where the User:

breaches this Agreement;

violates any Nexus Tune policy;

violates DSP policies;

submits infringing Content;

engages in fraudulent conduct;

provides false information;

fails verification procedures;

fails to pay applicable fees;

threatens Nexus Tune personnel; or

otherwise exposes Nexus Tune to legal, financial, technical, or reputational risk.

Suspension shall not affect any rights accrued prior to suspension.

30. Termination by Nexus Tune

Nexus Tune may terminate this Agreement or any individual Service at any time where:

the User materially breaches this Agreement;

fraudulent activity is detected;

repeated infringement occurs;

legal or regulatory obligations require termination;

continued provision of Services becomes commercially impracticable; or

termination is reasonably necessary to protect Nexus Tune or its business partners.

Termination shall not affect:

outstanding payment obligations;

accrued fees;

indemnification obligations;

limitation of liability;

dispute resolution provisions; or

any clause intended to survive termination.

31. Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

access to the Nexus Tune Dashboard may be suspended or revoked;

distribution services may cease;

royalties may remain subject to verification and applicable holds;

Content may remain available on DSPs for a reasonable period while takedown requests are processed;

Nexus Tune may retain records as required by law or legitimate business purposes.

Termination shall not create any obligation upon Nexus Tune to refund Subscription Fees or waive any outstanding obligations of the User.

INDEMNIFICATION, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, CONFIDENTIALITY & GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS

32. Indemnification

32.1 User Indemnity

The User agrees to fully defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Nexus Tune, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, distribution partners, payment providers, Digital Service Providers ("DSPs"), successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, actions, proceedings, liabilities, damages, judgments, penalties, settlements, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and legal costs) arising out of or relating to:

any breach of this Agreement;

infringement of any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, publicity right, privacy right, neighboring right, or other intellectual property right;

ownership disputes;

unauthorized samples;

cover song licensing issues;

AI-generated Content disputes;

false metadata;

fraudulent activity;

violation of any applicable law;

violation of DSP policies; or

any act or omission of the User.

This indemnification obligation shall survive termination of this Agreement.

33. Limitation of Liability

33.1 Maximum Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the total cumulative liability of Nexus Tune arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall not exceed the total Subscription Fees actually paid by the User to Nexus Tune during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

33.2 Excluded Damages

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nexus Tune shall not be liable for any:

indirect damages;

consequential damages;

incidental damages;

punitive damages;

exemplary damages;

loss of profits;

loss of revenue;

loss of royalties;

loss of business opportunity;

loss of reputation;

loss of goodwill;

loss of anticipated earnings;

loss of data;

business interruption; or

any similar economic loss,

whether arising in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, statute, or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

33.3 Third-Party Services

Nexus Tune shall not be responsible for:

DSP decisions;

delayed releases;

rejected releases;

removed releases;

monetization decisions;

playlist decisions;

royalty calculations by DSPs;

reporting delays;

payment delays;

technical failures of third parties; or

actions or omissions of any third-party service provider.

34. No Warranty

Except where expressly required by mandatory applicable law, Nexus Tune provides the Services on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis.

Nexus Tune expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to:

merchantability;

fitness for a particular purpose;

non-infringement;

uninterrupted availability;

error-free operation;

compatibility;

commercial success; and

guaranteed revenue.

No oral or written advice given by Nexus Tune shall create any warranty unless expressly stated in a written agreement signed by an authorized representative of Nexus Tune.

35. Confidentiality

The User agrees not to disclose any confidential or proprietary information relating to:

Nexus Tune's internal systems;

pricing structures not publicly disclosed;

operational procedures;

software;

dashboard functionality;

royalty systems;

business strategies;

commercial partnerships; or

any information designated as confidential by Nexus Tune.

This obligation shall survive termination of this Agreement.

36. Data Protection

Nexus Tune shall process personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

The User acknowledges that certain personal data may be processed, transferred, or shared with trusted service providers and Digital Service Providers where reasonably necessary to provide the Services.

37. Assignment

The User may not assign, transfer, sublicense, delegate, or otherwise dispose of any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Nexus Tune.

Nexus Tune may assign, transfer, subcontract, delegate, or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations to an affiliate, successor, purchaser, merger partner, or other entity without obtaining the User's consent.

38. Force Majeure

Nexus Tune shall not be liable for any delay or failure in performing its obligations resulting from events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:

natural disasters;

war;

terrorism;

civil unrest;

pandemics;

epidemics;

labor disputes;

internet failures;

cyberattacks;

governmental actions;

sanctions;

power failures;

failures of Digital Service Providers;

payment processor failures; or

other force majeure events.

Performance shall be suspended for the duration of such event.

39. Waiver

Failure or delay by Nexus Tune in exercising any right or remedy under this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right.

Any waiver shall be effective only if made in writing by an authorized representative of Nexus Tune.

40. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

The invalid provision shall be replaced, where possible, with a valid provision that most closely reflects the original commercial intent.

41. Electronic Records

The User acknowledges and agrees that electronic records maintained by Nexus Tune, including but not limited to:

account registration records;

IP addresses;

timestamps;

dashboard activity;

upload history;

payment records;

electronic communications;

click-wrap acceptance logs; and

system logs,

may be relied upon by Nexus Tune as evidence of the User's actions and acceptance of this Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

42. Compliance with Laws

The User agrees to comply with all applicable:

copyright laws;

tax laws;

sanctions laws;

anti-money laundering (AML) laws;

anti-bribery laws;

anti-corruption laws;

export control regulations;

consumer protection laws; and

any other applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

Nexus Tune reserves the right to suspend or terminate Services where necessary to ensure legal or regulatory compliance.

43. Reserved Rights

Nexus Tune reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:

modify, suspend, discontinue, or replace any Service;

add or remove Digital Service Providers;

update technical requirements;

revise Subscription plans;

introduce new features;

discontinue existing features; or

implement operational, commercial, legal, or security changes,

at any time, with or without prior notice, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

GOVERNING LAW, DISPUTE RESOLUTION & FINAL PROVISIONS

44. Governing Law

This Agreement, together with all disputes, claims, controversies, or causes of action arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Services, or the relationship between the Parties, shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Spain, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Nothing in this Agreement shall deprive any User of mandatory consumer protection rights that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

45. Jurisdiction

Unless otherwise required by mandatory applicable law, the Parties irrevocably agree that the competent courts located in Barcelona, Spain, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

The User expressly waives any objection based upon venue, jurisdiction, or forum non conveniens to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

46. Notices

All legal notices, claims, requests, or communications relating to this Agreement shall be sent to Nexus Tune using the contact details below:

Nexus Tune – Legal Department

Principal Head Office
Carrer del Bruc, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona – 08923, Spain
Legal Email: legal@nexustune.com

Nexus Tune may provide notices to the User by:

email;

dashboard notifications;

website announcements; or

any other reasonable electronic communication method.

Electronic notices shall be deemed received upon transmission unless otherwise required by applicable law.

47. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with the following documents:

Terms & Conditions;

Privacy Policy;

Refund & Subscription Policy;

Cookie Policy;

Copyright & DMCA Policy;

AI Music Policy;

Digital Service Delivery Policy; and

any additional Nexus Tune policies or written amendments,

constitutes the complete and entire agreement between Nexus Tune and the User regarding the Services and supersedes all prior oral or written discussions, negotiations, representations, understandings, or agreements relating to the same subject matter.

48. Amendments

Nexus Tune reserves the right to modify, amend, update, or replace this Agreement at any time to reflect changes in:

applicable laws;

DSP requirements;

technology;

security;

operational practices;

commercial policies; or

business requirements.

The revised version shall become effective upon publication on the Nexus Tune website or dashboard, or on any later effective date specified by Nexus Tune.

Continued use of the Services after the effective date of any amendment constitutes acceptance of the revised Agreement.

49. Survival

The following provisions shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement:

payment obligations;

royalty accounting;

revenue recovery;

indemnification;

confidentiality;

limitation of liability;

intellectual property protections;

dispute resolution;

governing law;

jurisdiction;

audit and compliance rights;

outstanding administrative fees; and

any provision which, by its nature, is intended to survive termination.

50. Headings

Section titles and headings are included solely for convenience and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.

51. Language

This Agreement is executed in the English language.

Any translation is provided solely for convenience. In the event of any inconsistency between the English version and a translated version, the English version shall prevail to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

52. Electronic Acceptance

The User acknowledges that this Agreement is concluded electronically.

By creating an Account, purchasing a Subscription, uploading Content, clicking "I Agree," "Accept," "Continue," "Register," "Purchase," "Submit," or otherwise using the Services, the User expressly agrees to be legally bound by this Agreement.

Electronic acceptance shall constitute a legally binding signature to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

53. No Waiver

No delay or failure by Nexus Tune to exercise any right, remedy, or provision under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of that right.

Any waiver shall be effective only if made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Nexus Tune.

54. Relationship of the Parties

Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating:

a partnership;

joint venture;

agency;

employment relationship;

franchise;

fiduciary relationship; or

any relationship other than that of an independent service provider and an independent customer.

55. Contact Information

For questions relating to this Agreement, please contact:

Nexus Tune Principal Head Office
Carrer del Bruc, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona – 08923, Spain

Website: www.nexustune.com

Support: support@nexustune.com

Legal: legal@nexustune.com

56. Acceptance

BY ACCESSING, REGISTERING FOR, PURCHASING A SUBSCRIPTION TO, OR USING ANY NEXUS TUNE SERVICE, THE USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, AND AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY IT.

IF THE USER DOES NOT AGREE TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE USER MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES.

EXECUTION Nexus Tune

Principal Head Office
Carrer del Bruc, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona – 08923 Spain

Last Updated: 29 June 2026

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