Legal Agreement Between You and Pubdish
Please read these terms carefully before using our services. By creating an account, you agree to be bound by these terms.
By accessing or using Pubdish's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Content Policy, and DMCA Policy.
These Terms constitute a legally binding contract between you and Pubdish. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
Pubdish is a music distribution platform providing the following services:
Distribution to 150+ digital streaming platforms worldwide.
100% of streaming royalties. You retain full ownership.
Detailed analytics on streams, demographics, and earnings.
YouTube Content ID, Facebook Rights Manager, copyright protection.
Requirements for creating and maintaining an account
To use Pubdish's services, you must:
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password. Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication when available.
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account, whether authorized or unauthorized. Notify us immediately of any security breach.
Each account is for individual or single entity use only. Sharing accounts or creating multiple accounts is prohibited.
To comply with legal requirements (KYC/AML) and process royalty payments, you must complete identity verification by providing:
Note: All identity documents are securely stored and managed by our official CMS partner, Audicient, which collaborates with Pubdish to distribute music for artists and labels. Users must complete eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) verification through Audicient before uploading or distributing music. See our Privacy Policy for details on data protection.
Ownership, licenses, and responsibilities for your music
You own your music. Pubdish does not claim any ownership rights to the music, recordings, artwork, or other content you upload. You retain all copyrights, master rights, and publishing rights to your work.
We act solely as your distribution agent. You keep 100% of your royalties (minus platform fees collected by streaming services, not by us).
By uploading content to Pubdish, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:
Distribute your music to streaming platforms and digital stores worldwide
Store, reproduce, and transmit your content as necessary for service delivery
Use your artist name, likeness, and artwork for promotional purposes related to distribution
Encode, transcode, and format your audio files to meet platform requirements
This license terminates when you remove your content from Pubdish, except for content that has already been distributed to third-party platforms.
You represent and warrant that for all content you submit:
If you submit content that infringes on others' rights or violates these Terms:
How and when you receive your earnings
No upfront fees. No subscription charges. No hidden costs.
Pubdish operates on a zero-cost model. You don't pay anything to distribute your music. We only succeed when you succeed.
Pubdish offers different revenue sharing models for Artists and Labels to best support your growth:
Platform fees: Streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.) deduct their own fees before paying distributors. These are industry-standard and not controlled by Pubdish. Your percentage is calculated from the net revenue we receive.
Your first payment will be processed 3 months after you begin earning revenue. This initial period allows streaming platforms to report and settle their payments to us.
Example: If you earn your first streams in January, you'll receive your first payment at the end of April.
After your first payment, you'll receive monthly payments at the end of the following month. Revenue earned in one month is paid out at the end of the next month.
Example: Streams earned in May will be paid to you at the end of June.
Pubdish pays all royalties directly to your PayPal account. You must provide a valid PayPal email address in your account settings to receive payments.
Minimum payout: $50 USD
Payments are only processed when your balance reaches at least $50 USD. If your earnings are below this threshold, they will roll over to the next payment period until the minimum is reached.
Payments may be delayed if:
Pubdish reserves the right to withhold payments if:
If your account is terminated for violations, all outstanding royalties will be forfeited and not paid out.
You are responsible for all taxes on your earnings. Pubdish may be required to report your income to tax authorities based on your location. You must:
The following activities are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate termination:
Content that infringes others' intellectual property rights.
Music created using AI composition tools or AI vocals.
Using bots or artificial means to inflate streams.
Uploading the same track multiple times.
Impersonating other artists or using false credentials.
Hacking or exploiting vulnerabilities in our systems.
All content on Pubdish—including design, logo, software, and text—is owned by Pubdish and protected by copyright and trademark laws.
You retain 100% ownership of your music. We provide YouTube Content ID, DMCA Takedown Services, and Rights Management tools to protect your work.
Pubdish complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. See our DMCA Policy for details.
By using Pubdish, you represent and warrant that you:
PUBDISH PROVIDES SERVICES "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES. We do not guarantee uninterrupted service, specific streaming numbers, or platform availability.
IMPORTANT:
This section limits Pubdish's liability to you.
PUBDISH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
Pubdish's total liability shall not exceed the greater of $100 USD or your total royalties paid in the 12 months preceding the claim.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Pubdish from any claims arising from:
If someone sues Pubdish because of something you did, you are responsible for defending us and covering all costs.
You may terminate your account at any time through account settings or by contacting support.
We may suspend or terminate accounts immediately for:
Contact us at [email protected] (Subject: "Dispute Resolution - [Your Name]"). We commit to resolving disputes within 30 days.
These Terms are governed by the laws of Vietnam. Any disputes will be resolved in courts located in Da Nang, Vietnam.
If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration per VIAC rules in Da Nang, Vietnam. The arbitrator's decision is final.
Disputes will be resolved on an individual basis only, not as class action or representative proceeding.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Content Policy, and DMCA Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Pubdish.
Pubdish reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
If any provision is invalid, the remaining provisions remain in full force.
Pubdish is not liable for failures due to circumstances beyond our control.
Contact us:
Legal: [email protected]
Support: [email protected]
90/12 Ha Huy Tap, Thanh Khe
Da Nang, Vietnam
By creating an account, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
Thank you for choosing Pubdish!
Effective Date: February 3, 2026