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📁 What Is a “File” or “Music” According to the Agreement?

Under the legal and operational framework of the agreement with UMW Recordings, Inc.

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Written by Valentina Rios
Updated over a week ago

🧠 What Does a “File” or “Music” Include?

According to the agreement, a file or music may consist of:

  • 🎧 Audio files in any format (WAV, MP3, FLAC, AAC, etc.)

  • 🎬 Music videos or any related audiovisual content

  • 🎨 Image files used for cover art, promotional banners, or visual branding

  • 🔔 Ringtones, loops, samples, or short audio elements

  • 📝 Metadata including track title, artist name, composer, ISRC, UPC, genre, lyrics, language, etc.

  • 📄 Contextual or editorial data such as credits, publishing rights, and release dates


⚙️ Why Is This Definition Important?

This broad definition ensures that:

✅ Every component needed for proper distribution, promotion, and protection of your content is covered
✅ UMW can effectively manage not only the audio, but also the artwork, metadata, and legal rights associated with your release
✅ Your content is professionally prepared and ready for all major DSPs (Digital Service Providers)


📌 Important to Note:

  • All uploaded files must be original, high-quality, and compliant with UMW and DSP technical/legal standards

  • By uploading, the user declares ownership or authorization to use and distribute the content

  • All files become part of the user’s active catalog within the UMW ecosystem


🎯 In Summary:

Element Treated as “File or Music”

Examples 📌

🎧 Audio

Songs, demos, loops, samples, instrumentals

🎬 Video

Music videos, visualizers, lyric videos

🎨 Images

Album covers, banners, promotional graphics

🔔 Ringtones

Mobile tones, intros, sound bites

📝 Metadata

Title, ISRC, composer, genre, lyrics, credits

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