01

Introduction

Single Audio Private Limited and its brand Single Audio Distribution provide worldwide music publishing administration and royalty collection services for:

Songwriters
Composers
Lyricists
Music publishers
Record labels
Producers
Independent artists
Music rights holders
Distribution companies
Catalog owners

This service is designed for copyright owners and publishing rightsholders who own or control publishing rights in musical works, lyrics, melodies, and compositions.

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Important Service Notice

Publishing Service Only — This Service IS
  • A music publishing royalty collection service
  • A rights management and royalty administration service
  • A publishing rights management solution
This Service is NOT
  • A music distribution service
  • A music delivery service
  • A streaming upload service
How to Distribute Music

Users may distribute music through: Third-party distributors, Record labels, Digital aggregators, Independent delivery services. Single Audio Distribution only manages and collects publishing-related royalties connected to eligible musical works.

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Global Publishing Royalty Collection

Single Audio Distribution may collect publishing royalties from global digital platforms and music services, including:

Spotify
Apple Music
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
SoundCloud
Amazon Music
YouTube Music
Deezer
Pandora
TIDAL
Audiomack
Boomplay
JioSaavn
Gaana
Wynk Music
Additional DSPs, social platforms, UGC platforms, performance organizations, and international royalty sources worldwide
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Types of Royalties Collected

1
Mechanical Royalties
Collected when compositions are: Streamed, Downloaded, Reproduced digitally, Distributed through DSPs.
2
Performance Royalties
Collected when music is: Publicly performed, Streamed online, Broadcast digitally, Played on social media platforms.
3
Publishing Royalties
Collected for: Lyrics, Melody compositions, Songwriting ownership, Composition exploitation.
4
YouTube Publishing Revenue
Collected from: Music usage on videos, User-generated content, Monetized content using compositions.
5
Social Media Royalties
Collected from: Facebook music usage, Instagram music usage, TikTok music usage, Short-form content integrations.
05

Rights Holder Eligibility Policy

Eligible Users
  • Songwriters
  • Composers
  • Music publishers
  • Independent artists
  • Record labels
  • Publishing companies
  • Catalog administrators
  • Copyright owners
Ownership Requirement — Users must legally own or control
  • Publishing rights
  • Composition rights
  • Lyric rights
  • Songwriting rights
  • Co-publishing rights
  • Administration rights
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Publishing Rights Policy

Required Rights Ownership

Users submitting compositions to Single Audio Distribution must: Own 100% rights, OR Control authorized publishing shares, OR Have legal authorization from all co-writers and rights holders.

Co-Writer Splits

Where multiple writers exist: Royalty splits must be accurately declared. Percentage ownership must total 100%. All contributors should be properly credited.

Example Split Sheet
Writer A 50%
Writer B 30%
Publisher 20%
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Revenue Share Policy

Publishing Administration Commission
Rights Holders 80%
Single Audio Distribution (Administration & Collection Fee) 20%

Royalty Collection Sources

Revenue may be collected from:

Streaming services
Social media platforms
Video platforms
Mechanical licensing
Performance rights organizations
International collection societies
Publishing partnerships
User-generated content monetization
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Publishing Registration Policy

Information Required

Users may be required to provide:

Song title
ISRC codes
ISWC codes where available
Writer names
Publisher information
Ownership percentages
Release information
Copyright registration details
Distributor information
Territory ownership information

Metadata Accuracy

Users are responsible for: Correct spelling, Accurate songwriter credits, Correct ownership splits, Proper release matching.

Incorrect Metadata May

Delay royalty collection, Cause royalty conflicts, Result in rejected registrations.

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Royalty Collection & Payment Policy

Collection Process

Single Audio Distribution may:

Register musical works
Match compositions to recordings
Track music usage globally
Collect royalties from eligible sources
Process royalty reports
Payment Timing

Royalty payments depend on: Platform reporting schedules, Collection society timelines, International processing periods, Rights verification procedures. Publishing royalties may take several months to process depending on territory and reporting cycles.

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Copyright & Legal Compliance Policy

Copyright Ownership

Users must guarantee that: Submitted works are original or properly licensed, No unauthorized samples are included, No copyright infringement exists.

Legal Responsibility

Users remain legally responsible for: Ownership claims, Rights disputes, Copyright conflicts, Licensing obligations.

False Claims May Result In

Account suspension, Royalty withholding, Legal disputes, Removal of registrations.

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YouTube & Social Platform Publishing Policy

YouTube Publishing Collection — Single Audio Distribution may collect publishing royalties generated from
  • Music usage on YouTube videos
  • Monetized creator videos
  • Composition usage through Content ID systems
Social Platform Usage — Publishing royalties may also be generated through
  • Facebook music libraries
  • Instagram Reels
  • TikTok videos
  • Short-form video usage
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International Royalty Collection Policy

Worldwide Collection

Single Audio Distribution may work with:

Collection societies
Publishing administrators
Sub-publishers
Digital licensing systems
International royalty partners
Territory Limitations

Royalty availability may vary depending on: Country, Platform licensing, Rights availability, Collection agreements, Local copyright laws.

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Prohibited Content & Restrictions

Users may not register:

Public domain works falsely claimed as original
Unauthorized cover songs without publishing rights
Infringing samples
Copyrighted melodies without permission
Fraudulent ownership claims
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Royalty Dispute Policy

Ownership Disputes

In the event of disputes: Royalty payments may be temporarily withheld, Additional documentation may be requested, Conflicting claims may require legal resolution.

Required Documentation

Users may need to provide:

Split sheets
Publishing agreements
Copyright registrations
Government-issued identification
Licensing agreements
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Account & Security Policy

Users are responsible for:

Maintaining secure account access
Providing accurate contact information
Updating payment details
Protecting account credentials

Accounts may be suspended for:

Fraudulent activity
False ownership claims
Copyright abuse
Manipulated reporting
Policy violations
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Publishing Administration Workflow

1
Create an Account
Rights holders register with Single Audio Distribution.
2
Submit Publishing Information
Users provide: Song data, Writer splits, Ownership information, Release details.
3
Rights Verification
Single Audio Distribution may review: Ownership claims, Metadata accuracy, Rights documentation.
4
Registration & Tracking
Works may be registered and tracked across global royalty systems.
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Royalty Collection
Royalties are collected from eligible global music platforms and licensing systems.
6
Royalty Distribution
Collected royalties are processed and paid according to the revenue-share agreement.
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Final Policy Statement

By using Single Audio Private Limited and Single Audio Distribution, users agree to:

Submit only authorized musical works
Maintain accurate ownership information
Respect copyright laws
Accept international royalty processing timelines
Comply with publishing registration requirements
Accept royalty verification procedures
Follow all platform and publishing regulations
Platform Rights

Single Audio Distribution reserves the right to review, reject, suspend, remove, or withhold registrations, royalties, or accounts that violate copyright law, publishing regulations, platform rules, or company policies.

Authorized Works Only Accurate Ownership Copyright Compliance Global Royalty Standards