Zero Tolerance for Copyright Infringement
Pubdish maintains the strictest copyright protection standards. Any violation will result in immediate and permanent consequences with no exceptions.
A single copyright infringement violation will result in immediate and permanent consequences:
Contract Terminated
Immediate account closure
Revenue Forfeited
All funds non-withdrawable
Permanent Ban
Never eligible to rejoin
Content Removed
From all 150+ platforms
Last Updated: January 2026
Pubdish strictly adheres to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
Pubdish respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We comply with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement committed using our service.
Warning: By using Pubdish's distribution services, you acknowledge and agree that you own or have obtained all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to distribute the content you submit. Any false claims or unauthorized distribution will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Strict enforcement - No warnings, no second chances
Your distribution agreement will be terminated immediately upon verification of any copyright infringement. All content will be removed from all platforms within 24 hours.
All outstanding revenue and royalties in your account will be forfeited. You will NOT be able to withdraw any funds. This is non-negotiable.
You will be permanently banned from Pubdish and will never be eligible to reapply or create a new account. Your name/company will be blacklisted.
Pubdish reserves the right to pursue legal action and seek damages. We will cooperate fully with copyright holders in any legal proceedings against infringers.
False copyright claims or attempting to upload content you don't own constitutes fraud. Pubdish will report fraudulent activity to relevant authorities and cooperate with law enforcement investigations. You may face criminal charges in addition to civil liability.
Examples of prohibited content and activities
Distributing cover versions without proper mechanical licenses or permission from the original copyright holder.
Using samples from other artists' works without obtaining proper clearance and licensing.
Using beats, instrumentals, or production from others without permission or proper licensing agreements.
Uploading content and falsely claiming to be another artist or rights holder.
Distributing music that you don't own, didn't create, or don't have explicit written permission to distribute.
Using album artwork, images, or graphics without permission from the creator or copyright holder.
Creating and distributing remixes without obtaining permission from the original artist and rights holders.
If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed
If you are a copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of one, please submit a DMCA takedown notice to us with the following information:
A detailed description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, including registration information if applicable.
Specific URLs or locations on streaming platforms where the infringing content appears, along with artist name, track title, and release information.
Your full name, company name (if applicable), mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
Your physical or electronic signature.
Use our official reporting form
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Pubdish DMCA Agent
90/12 Ha Huy Tap, Thanh Khe
Da Nang, Vietnam, 550000
If you believe your content was wrongly removed
Important: Due to our zero-tolerance policy, counter-notifications are rarely successful. However, if you believe content was removed in error due to misidentification or mistake of fact, you may submit a counter-notification.
To file a counter-notification, you must provide:
Filing a false counter-notification constitutes perjury and may result in criminal prosecution. Even if your counter-notification is accepted, your account termination and revenue forfeiture remain in effect. We reserve the right to deny any counter-notification at our sole discretion.
One violation = Repeat infringer status
Pubdish maintains a strict policy for terminating accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers. Under our one-strike policy, a single verified infringement makes you a "repeat infringer."
We take copyright protection seriously. Protect your career - only distribute content you own or have permission to use.
What you must ensure before distributing content
Before submitting any content to Pubdish for distribution, you are responsible for ensuring:
You own all rights to the master recording or have obtained written permission from all rights holders.
You have obtained mechanical licenses for any cover songs or compositions you didn't write.
All samples used in your music are properly licensed or you own the original recordings.
You own or have permission to use all artwork, images, and visual content associated with your release.
You have written agreements with all featured artists, producers, and contributors.
If applicable, you are not violating any existing distribution or record label agreements.
By submitting content, you certify under penalty of perjury that all of the above are true.
If you have questions about our DMCA policy or copyright procedures, please contact us
Pubdish's zero-tolerance policy means a single copyright infringement will result in immediate account termination, permanent ban, and forfeiture of all revenue. There are no warnings, no appeals, and no exceptions.
Only distribute music you own or have explicit permission to use.
Last Updated: February 2026
Pubdish reserves the right to update this policy at any time without prior notice.