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πŸ› οΈ What Rights Does the User Grant to UMW Recordings, Inc.?

By accepting the terms of the agreement, the user (artist, producer, label, or authorized representative)

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Written by Valentina Rios
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βœ… What Types of Rights Are Granted?

The license includes (but is not limited to) the following rights:

πŸ’½ 1. Distribution

  • Deliver your music to digital platforms and streaming services worldwide

  • Make your releases available in online stores, apps, and networks


πŸ” 2. Conversion and Technical Adaptation

  • Convert your audio files into formats required by platforms (MP3, WAV, FLAC, etc.)

  • Create technically optimized versions for global delivery


πŸ“€ 3. Making Available to the Public

  • Offer your content in digital stores, websites, mobile apps, and social media

  • Make it accessible in different countries, currencies, and languages


πŸ“’ 4. Communication and Promotion

  • Use your content in playlists, smartlinks, campaigns, newsletters, and more

  • Promote your music through advertising bundles or featured placements


🧾 5. Reproduction, Hosting, and Storage

  • Store and replicate your content across secure servers

  • Ensure constant availability and proper backup of your files


πŸ’Ό 6. Commercial Exploitation

  • Monetize your music through authorized digital and editorial channels

  • Administer licensing opportunities and secondary revenue sources, if agreed


πŸ“ Where Do These Rights Apply?

All granted rights are exercised within the territory defined in your agreement (whether national, regional, or international), and during the valid term of the license. 🌐


πŸ›‘οΈ Does the User Lose Ownership?

❌ No. You remain the original copyright holder.
This is a limited-use license, giving UMW the right to act on your behalf for distribution and monetization β€” without transferring ownership of your music. ✍️


🎯 In Summary:

Granted Right

What It Allows UMW to Do πŸ“Œ

🎢 Distribution

Deliver your music to digital platforms

πŸ”„ Conversion

Adapt it to platform-specific formats

πŸ“’ Communication/Promotion

Use it in marketing and promo tools

πŸ’° Exploitation

Monetize it legally across approved channels

πŸ—‚οΈ Storage/Hosting

Ensure technical delivery and availability

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