The agreement clearly states that all content must fully comply with applicable national and international laws.
✅ What Does the User Guarantee?
By uploading content, the user declares and guarantees that:
📝 All music files, metadata, artwork, and related materials comply with laws concerning copyright, intellectual property, data protection, and any other applicable regulations in the countries where the content will be distributed.
🚫 The content does not violate any law or regulation, including those concerning illegal, offensive, fraudulent, misleading, pornographic, discriminatory, or hate-inciting material.
🎵 They hold all necessary rights to publish and distribute the content — whether as the original creator, rights holder, or a properly authorized licensee.
📦 What Specific Content Must Be Legally Compliant?
Audio Files:
Must not include unlicensed samples, plagiarized works, or stolen content
Must not contain illegal messages, hate speech, or regionally restricted topics
Metadata (titles, credits, artist names, etc.):
Must be accurate and non-deceptive
Must not impersonate or misrepresent other artists or brands
Images (album art, banners, etc.):
Must not infringe copyrights, trademarks, or image rights
Must follow DSP guidelines and avoid explicit or prohibited imagery
🚨 What Happens If the Content Violates the Law?
If UMW detects — or is notified of — a potential violation:
🛑 The content may be suspended or removed immediately
⚖️ A legal review process may be initiated
📬 The user will be contacted to provide supporting documentation or licenses
❌ In severe cases, the user’s account may be terminated and legal action may be pursued
🧩 Why Is This Important?
Because music distributed online reaches a global audience, and laws vary from country to country.
🌍🎙️ While UMW acts as the distributor, the legal responsibility lies entirely with the user for the material they submit.
🎯 In Summary:
Content Element | Must Be Legally Compliant? ✅ |
🎵 Audio files | ✅ Yes |
📝 Metadata & credits | ✅ Yes |
🖼️ Artwork & visuals | ✅ Yes |
🔗 Licensing documentation | ✅ Yes (must be available) |