UMW Recordings, Inc. primarily distributes to Spotify, iTunes, Deezer, Amazon, YouTube Music, and more. Additionally, these stores mean your music will be in top-notch condition.

All genres and sub-genres are accepted across all online stores worldwide.

After submitting your release, it will go through our content review process. The review process at UMW Recordings, Inc. typically takes around 2 business days to review your release. Once approved for release, it will be sent to stores immediately. At that point, it's the responsibility of each store to get it live.

Approximate Turnaround Time (once UMW Recordings, Inc. team has reviewed a release):

Spotify: 2-5 business days

iTunes/Apple Music: 1-2 business days

Amazon Music: 1-3 business days

Deezer: 3-4 business days

iHeartRadio: 1-2 weeks

Tidal: 1-3 business days

TikTok: 5 business days

YouTube Music: 1-2 weeks

You should own the rights to the design and every image or visual element it contains. The design information should be consistent with all the information entered in the metadata of the release.

• Size: 3000 - 5000 pixels (in square format)
• Format: JPG, TIFF, or PNG (max. 36 MB; RGB mode)

When uploading music to all digital platforms, it's important to consider these standard requirements that stores demand.

• As first item.
• Silences in the audio: if silent audio lasts more than 10 seconds.
• Track too short or too long: The minimum duration of a track should be 1 minute.
• Volume too high or too low
• Low audio quality: any audio recorded on cell phones that is difficult to hear will be rejected.
• Avoid these points when distributing your music. This way you can distribute your music without any problem.

Yes, your music is securely stored in the system. We store and back up all the music files you upload, which you can access anytime you need. View your single or album from the MY CATALOG and you can play or download any of the audio tracks you've uploaded (simply right-click and 'save file as'). To download your artwork files, simply right-click on the album cover on the main MY CATALOG screen and right-click 'save file as' to download the full-resolution version.

Yes, of course. Each individual account has unlimited artists and releases you can set up. You'll be responsible for paying royalties to each artist (we'll provide you with reports on your dashboard to do so).

If your artist name is identical to another existing artist, this is a common issue. Contact us and we'll work with Spotify's operations team to separate your music into a new profile. This process can take up to 1-4 days. It's good practice to ensure your artist name is unique!

Your music will go through various stages of processing before being sent to online music stores. INCOMPLETE means you're still setting up your product and haven't yet submitted or paid the distribution fee. You can still make changes at this stage. PENDING means we've received your order and are verifying release data before inputting it into our delivery platform. INGESTED means the product is on our delivery platform and is in the process of being delivered to music stores. DELIVERED means your product has actually been delivered to the stores (note that some stores may take at least 4 days to post content after delivery). Please note that you can't make changes to your product after the PENDING status once you've submitted your release. If you need to make changes (e.g., change the release date

UMW Publishing registers and claims musical works with collective management societies worldwide, and collects publishing royalties on behalf of composers and musical artists whose works are credited to UMW Publishing.

A PRO is an organization responsible for collecting performance royalties on behalf of composers and music publishers. UMW Publishing works closely with PROs to ensure that royalties for copyrighted works are collected and distributed correctly.

You can add beats and complete songs to UMW Publishing. However, these tracks must be distributed first before being added to the publishing.

The ISWC code is a unique and permanent identifier assigned to a musical work by the composer, known as International Standard Musical Work Code. It is essential for identifying and marketing the work, facilitating tracking and royalty collection.

UMW Publishing provides 90% of the revenue generated to artists and composers for the use of their musical works, ensuring fair compensation for their intellectual property.

UMW Publishing gives you the opportunity to protect and monetize your music intellectual property worldwide. By registering your works, you'll have the chance to receive royalties for their use across various media, expanding your reach and generating income for your creative talent.

• Radio and Television
• Website and YouTube
• Phonomechanical Royalties
• In-store
• Song repository

At UMW Publishing, we recognize the critical importance of protecting and authenticating the creative rights of our composers and publishers. However, unlike some distribution platforms, we do not directly assign IPI numbers (International Standard Musical Work Code). Instead, we work closely with major performing rights organizations such as ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC to ensure that our talented creators have access to these IPI numbers.

Once you have registered to submit your tracks to YouTube Content ID, the YouTube Content ID search engine may take up to a month to find all YouTube videos using your sound recordings.

Yes, we will continue to monetize videos that are not part of your whitelisted channel.

Because you are a client, you and others using your music on YouTube will receive a notification from YouTube that UMW Recordings, Inc has claimed your sound recording.

• Artists send us their music for distribution.
• We use our GSDistroPartners system engine to upload the music to YouTube Content ID.
• Content ID constantly analyzes YouTube content for matches with the music we've sent. When submitting your music through GSDistroPartners, be sure to provide accurate information about the songs, including titles, composers, and copyright owners. This will help avoid false claims and make copyright management easier.
• Once your music is in Content ID, it's important to regularly monitor any copyright notices you receive.
• If you have any questions or concerns about copyright claims, feel free to contact our support team.

There are two types of 'rights':

- Sound recording (audio)

- Publishing (Composition)

Artists earn money from their sound recordings in YouTube videos when ads are placed on the videos. The YouTube Content ID service 'monetizes' (identifies and collects revenue) from those sound recordings for you.

Our team is committed to helping you maximize monetization potential on YouTube. We'll work closely with you to meet the requirements to become a YouTube partner, thus opening the door to multiple revenue opportunities.

Monetization on YouTube refers to the ability of music content creators to generate revenue through their videos on the platform. By becoming a member of the YouTube Partner Program (YPP), you can access various revenue sources that allow you to reap rewards for the effort and talent invested in your musical creations.

Eligible: You can submit specific tracks to YouTube for revenue collection that:

• Use only your own material over which you have exclusive rights.
• Use third-party material over which you have exclusive rights.

Ineligible: Tracks cannot be submitted to YouTube for revenue collection that:

• Contain instrumental content that has been previously used in other tracks (such as samples or beats), even if it now has an exclusive license for you.
• Contain any ambient sound effects (such as nature sounds), production loops (such as GarageBand loops)
• Are already monetized on YouTube by another distributor
• You have previously licensed to a third party, exclusively
• Were created solely for use in YouTube videos to exploit Content ID (e.g., music used for end cards)
• Contain clips or speeches from the public domain
• Violation of these guidelines may lead to permanent blocking of your account from this service.

It depends on various factors, such as the frequency of your music's usage. The more people upload and stream your music, the more you can earn from your sound recordings.

If you opt for this service, we will monetize all YouTube videos where others have used your music and where ads have been placed on those videos.

If someone uses your content without permission on YouTube, Content ID will detect the match and notify you. You can then decide how you want to handle the situation, whether by blocking the content, monetizing it, or tracking its usage.

Use properly licensed or royalty-free music: Choose to use music that has the proper license for use on online platforms, allowing you to maintain control over how your content is treated on YouTube.

Communication with distributors: If you're an artist or have music you plan to upload to YouTube, keep open communication with your distributors. Inquire if they offer Content ID exemption options or if they can whitelist your channel.

Privacy settings: Before uploading your content, review the privacy settings on YouTube. By setting your videos as 'Unlisted' or 'Private', you'll have more control over who can view and access your music.

Editing and transformation: Edit your music before uploading it. Changing the speed, pitch, or applying effects can make automatic detection less effective.

Contact YouTube support: If you're having trouble with content identification and believe there's an error, reach out to YouTube support. Provide specific details about your situation and request assistance in resolving the issue.

Use of original music: If you create your own original music, make sure to have records and proof of your authorship. This can be helpful if a rights dispute arises.

Yes, you can benefit from Content ID through UMW Recordings, Inc without having to meet the criteria of 1000 subscribers and 4000 hours of watch time on your channel. Partnering with UMW Recordings, Inc allows you to generate revenue from the use of your music in videos by other creators, regardless of your channel's current size.

In our customer service, we always prioritize. That's why we want to help you solve any type of problem you may encounter. Our customer service team is trained to provide the best guidance and the highest level of attention, in order to provide you with informed, reliable, and friendly assistance, and most importantly, fast.

To delete a release, it's very easy, you just have to go to your account in the "RELEASE" section, select your music, click on the "ACTION" button, click on "TAKEDOWN" & and your release will be taken down.

Contact: deleted@umwrecordingsinc.com

Subject:

Account Deletion

Our schedule is:

Monday 9:00–16:00

Tuesday 9:00–16:00

Wednesday 9:00–16:00

Thursday 9:00–16:00

Friday 9:00–16:00

Saturday closed

Sunday closed

Yes. According to the terms of service of UMW Recordings, Inc, we have a non-exclusive distribution agreement with our artists, which means you can use other distributors if you wish. However, do not release the same release through multiple distributors simultaneously, as this may conflict with your content and online reports.

If you wish to close your account and delete all your music distributed through UMW Recordings, Inc, you must request the option within the platform "CATALOG REMOVAL" We will immediately remove your songs from all music platforms. Your account will remain open until all royalties flow from the sales of your music; This may take "between 6 and 12 months" to collect the final royalty payments from all stores so you get everything you are owed. It's free to keep your account open with us during this time.

We provide services for both artists and record labels.

Technical support via email: Our technical support team is available to assist you in case of issues with your music or distribution on digital stores. We are here to resolve any issues and ensure that your music is available and accessible to your listeners.

"Streaming Fraud: refers to dishonest activity that negatively impacts the music industry, especially in the realm of royalties generated from music streaming. This manipulative practice undermines equity in compensation for legitimate artists by reducing the royalty pool available to them.

To avoid being affected by fraudulent streaming activities, it is crucial to be vigilant and take preventive measures:

"Avoid overly good offers:" Companies that promise a fixed amount of streams or placements should be viewed with caution. Guaranteeing these results is unrealistic and likely indicative of a corrupt company.

"Do not use dubious services:" Avoid using services that seem illegitimate or promise extravagant results. Engaging in such services could jeopardize your music and your reputation as an artist on digital platforms.

"Be cautious of paid playlists:" On Spotify, editorial playlists should not be purchased. Any offer that guarantees you a spot on these playlists is illegal and should be avoided.

"Use legitimate channels:" If you want to promote your music on playlists, make sure to follow proper procedures. For example, Spotify only accepts playlist submissions through its artist platform and spaces cannot be bought.

"Evaluate the authenticity of companies:" Carefully research any company that offers guaranteed results. Using fraudulent services can have a negative impact on your streaming analytics and royalties, as well as affect future releases.

Remember that engaging with illegitimate companies not only affects your earnings and analytics, but can also lead to your music being removed from platforms due to fraudulent activities.

The music industry is taking significant steps to address the challenge of fraudulent streaming:

Detailed reporting: Leading platforms like Spotify are actively responding to the issue. They have introduced measures such as providing distributors with monthly reports detailing artificial streams detected and subsequently removed from royalty calculations and payments.

Music Fights Fraud Alliance: A global alliance called the Music Fights Fraud Alliance has been established. This collaboration brings together companies from different segments of the industry with the unified goal of eliminating fraudulent streaming. The alliance aims to address current challenges and provide concrete solutions for the benefit of artists.

These initiatives demonstrate that the industry is committed to addressing the issue of fraudulent streaming comprehensively and collaboratively.

These are the main aspects that our Quality Control team will evaluate:

1. Misleading metadata:

- Avoid using titles related to movies, TV series, famous characters, and other misleading elements.

2. Genres:

- Refrain from including terms related to genre in metadata, especially in artist names, tracks, and albums. This includes examples like Rock, Pop, Trap, Reggaeton, Latin, Hip-hop, Lo-fi, Electronic, and more.

3. AI-generated or random MIDI audio:

- We do not allow the use of looped samples without genuine artistic purpose, as well as audio generated with patterns of fake content, identical durations, unrelated titles, and generic artwork.

4. Tracks with muted audio or generic noise:

- Avoid using generic audio like white noise or extremely weak sounds.

5. Generic artists:

- Generic artist names like Choir, Orchestra, Singer, or Band are not accepted under any circumstances.

6. Basic musical terms:

- The use of expressions related to instruments (e.g., Guitar, Piano, Drums) and musical concepts or structures (e.g., tracks, time, song, beat) should be avoided.

7. Explicit features:

- Avoid expressions that explicitly refer to specific uses of music, such as “sleep music,” “relaxation music,” “yoga music,” “music for your pet,” and similar.

8. Artwork accuracy:

- When providing artwork, the use of original designs is preferred over generic templates.

9. Ringtones:

- Albums, artists, or titles should not include generic descriptions like tone, alert, ringtone, video game, and similar.

If any kind of Artificial Streaming activity is detected, if a release with this type of content is approved, it will no longer be allowed to publish such material on your platform; therefore, it will be rejected.

Content belonging to the public domain in certain areas may not be published on channels. This decision is made by the channels themselves in order to provide the best possible experience to users and avoid copyright-related issues.

Unfortunately, if this situation arises, at UMW Recordings, Inc, we do not have the capability to intervene to have such content published on these channels.

It's important to note that several leading DSPs (Digital Service Providers), such as "Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube Content ID, YouTube Music, Facebook, TikTok, SoundExchange, AGEDI, Audible Magic, BMAT, "and other similar channels, do not support the publication of this type of content.

What does Validating profile mean?

Validating your profile is a simple process that allows us to confirm your identity and protect the authenticity of the platform's content. This process is unique and mandatory for all users.

If you don't validate your profile, you won't be able to access all the platform's features and your content will have less visibility.

Yes, validating your profile is completely safe. Your information will be handled with the highest confidentiality.

▪Validating your profile allows you to:

▪ Access all the platform's features.

▪ Have greater visibility for your content.

▪ Generate more trust from other users.

▪ Participate in exclusive opportunities.

If you receive an authentication code but did not request it when initiating a login, it could be an indication that someone has attempted to log into your account without your authorization. We recommend that you immediately change your access credentials to UMW Recordings, Inc.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)" is an additional layer of account protection powered by Authy that requires you to send a unique code to a verified email each time you log into your UMW Recordings, Inc. account.

This security feature prevents unauthorized users from accessing your account (even if they have your login credentials), as they will not have access to the authentication code sent to your email.

You should receive your authentication code within seconds. If you are having trouble receiving the code, make sure you have entered the correct email.

▪When logging into your UMW Recordings, Inc. account.

▪When requesting a withdrawal.

▪When changing account information, such as email, password, or stored bank accounts.

UMW Protect" is a new feature added to UMW Recordings, Inc. that allows creators to instantly register the copyrights of their beats, songs, lyrics, instrumentals, riffs, and creative ideas. Using Blockchain technology, UMW Protect establishes an indisputable record of the upload date and time of the file, ensuring secure and lasting protection.

Blockchain Technology" is a tool that allows information to be stored immutably, preventing its loss, modification, or deletion. " At UMW Recordings, Inc.," Blockchain technology is used to generate an indisputable date and time stamp for content uploaded to the platform, ensuring digital proof of authorship.

Copyright is a legal concept that grants creators exclusive rights to their original works of authorship. By protecting your copyrights, you have exclusive control over the use and exploitation of your creations, ensuring that no one else can economically benefit from your work without your permission.

Once you upload your files to the platform and the registration is generated on the blockchain, you will immediately receive the copyright registration certificate in your email. You will be able to download it in " PDF format," which will be valid digital proof according to copyright law.

The " File Unique ID"(FUID) is an irreversible code that represents each of your digital files. Even if the files are slightly modified, the FUID changes completely, ensuring the authenticity and integrity of the content registered on the platform.

umwrecordingsinc.com complies with the requirements set forth by the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works in more than 179 countries. If the author holds this right in one of the signatory countries, it will be symmetrically arranged in all other countries.

This proof is valid for life, plus 70 years after the author's death, and is publicly accessible.

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ARMENIA

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All creations have rights, because they exist (and because they are creative). They are works of the mind, of creativity, even if sometimes they are more concrete (a model, a sculpture, a postcard, a musical piece...). That is intellectual property. Everything points to that first right.

Literary Novels - Poems - Short Stories - Essays - Song Lyrics - Newspaper Articles - Trust Deed - Thesis - Editorials - Pseudonym - Report - Motto - Course Support - Translation - Baseline.

Entertainment Artist Script - Plot - Play - Show Title - Set Design - Choreography - Stage Movement.

Scientific Documentation - Formulations - Plans - Patents - Inventions - Publications - Papers - Theses - Analysis - Demonstrations.

Musician Scores - Soundtracks - Audio Files - Arrangements - Songs - Sound Banks - Compositions - Chords - Chains - Melody - Samples - Tablature.

Computer Technicians Scripts - Algorithms - Databases - Programs - Software - Package of Programs - Mathematical Formulas - Developments - System Plan.

Web Developers Websites - Web Pages - Databases - Images - Logos - Graphics - Forum - Blog - Scripts - Corporate Identity - Content - Architecture - Design - Images - Banner - Campaigns - Games and Contests - Keywords - Registration - Optimization - Texts - Articles - Editorials.

Designers and Photographers Photographs - 2D, 3D Digital Images - Comic Drawings - Painting - Illustrations - Story Boards - Logos - Architectural and Landscape Plans - Models - Video Games.

Marketing Strategic Plans - Story board.

Audiovisual Video Games - Presentations - Mobile Sounds - Films - Short Films - Music Videos - Soundtracks - Cinema - CD-Rom - DVD - Animations.

Business Reports - Brands - Strategies - Presentations - Brochures - Marketing Plans - Administrative Documents - Accounting Documents.

Private Law and Patrimonial Signed Minutes - Contracts - Debt Recognition - Wills - Legacies - Letters - Correspondence.

The most important legal reference to copyright is contained in Article 27.2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948. It states:

Everyone has the right to the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.

However, the principles on which international copyright protection is based are much older. These were first established in the Berne Convention of 1886, which still forms the cornerstone of a comprehensive framework of international law today.

Universal Copyright Convention

Under the auspices of UNESCO, this convention was created to establish a copyright protection system for all nations of the world, capable of guaranteeing respect for individual rights and promoting the development of literature, science, and the arts.

Its most well-known result is the famous symbol ©, which means that a work is protected in its country and therefore in all countries that have signed the Copyright Convention. In addition, this convention establishes rules for effective and adequate protection of copyright, such as the basic rights that guarantee the economic interests of authors and the conditions of protection.

The full text of the convention is available on the UNESCO website in three languages.

The Berne Convention

The basic principles governing the protection of copyright internationally were established in the Berne Convention for the Protection ofLiterary and Artistic Works. Currently signed by 163 countries, the Berne Convention establishes standards such as the national treatment standard, which means that, in all countries, foreign authors benefit from the same rights as national authors.

Rome Convention

The Rome Convention extended copyright protection to related rights: performing artists enjoy rights over their performances, phonogram producers over their recordings, and radio and television organizations over their programs.

The protection provided by this convention varies depending on whether it is provided to performing artists or phonogram producers and broadcasting organizations. For the former, protection includes the possibility of preventing certain uses of their performances without their prior consent and subject to certain conditions, while the latter benefit from the exclusive right to authorize or prohibit.

Beijing Treaty

The Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances concerns the copyright of performing artists in audiovisual performances, which was adopted on June 26, 2012, by the Diplomatic Conference on the Protection of Audiovisual Fixations of the World Intellectual Property Organization in Beijing.

The treaty aims to promote the moral and economic rights of performing artists. This treaty has been signed by 76 countries and has been ratified by Botswana, China, Japan, Slovakia, Syria, and the United Arab Emirates. The treaty will not enter into force until it has been ratified by at least 30 eligible parties.

TRIPS Agreement

In order to harmonize international trade hand in hand with adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights, the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights was created to ensure appropriate standards and principles regarding the availability, scope, and use of intellectual property rights. -related intellectual property rights. The agreement also establishes the means to enforce such rights.

You can consult a summary of the TRIPS agreements on the World Trade Organization website.

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Treaty (WCT)

The WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT) and the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT) were developed in 1996 to adapt copyright protection to the challenges posed by the emergence of the digital world.

The WCT, aimed at introducing copyright law into the digital age, entered into force on March 6, 2002. The WPPT, concerning performances and phonograms, entered into force on May 20, 2002.

The " File Unique ID" with participant information and work title is stored and archived with a timestamp* on a large decentralized and immutable computer network called Blockchain.

For your privacy, UMW Recordings, Inc. does not store the file you used to generate the FUID. " Without the original file used for registration, you will not be able to prove your authorship later on," so we recommend the following:

1- Store it in hardware storage.

2- Store it in at least 2 clouds, for example: OneDrive, Mega, Google Drive, or any cloud of your choice.

Timestamp

A timestamp, also known as a time stamp, is a sequence of characters denoting the time and date (or one of them) when a certain event occurred.

This information is usually presented in a consistent format, allowing easy comparison between two different records and tracking progress over time; the practice of consistently timestamping current data is called time stamping.

Flags are typically used in event tracking; each event is assigned a timestamp.

Eligibility depends on various factors, including the distribution of your music through UMW Recordings, Inc. and monthly revenue generation. Not working with us yet? No problem! We can assess your situation, and if you decide to join us, you'll be able to access all the benefits of UMW Advance. It's time to take the next step toward your musical goals.

UMW Advance prepayment amounts are individual to each artist and can vary significantly. If you have a specific amount in mind for your next project, be sure to let us know. However, amounts can range from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands, depending on factors such as current streaming figures, future sales projections, and initial launch activity.

UMW Advance is designed to provide you with financial flexibility in your music career. You can use the prepayment for a variety of activities that take your music to the next level, such as additional recordings, purchasing tour merchandise, hiring public relations or marketing experts, and more. The goal is to support you in your efforts to advance your career in the way that best suits your musical needs and aspirations.

No,"UMW Advance does not involve a record deal. The goal is to provide artists with resources to maintain their independence. You will retain 100% of your copyright, meaning you won't relinquish your master rights or sign them away as in a traditional record deal. Additionally, you'll still have full control of your creativity and artistic vision.

Need funds for public relations, marketing, recording, and production?"With UMW Advance, you could be eligible to access your future streaming royalties to help finance the next stage of your career.

We'll review your submission" The UMW Advance team will review your application, and if successful, they'll ask for access to some additional data points, such as your Spotify for Artists account, to dive into the numbers.

Offer"We'll reach out to you to provide you with an offer document, outlining the amount and terms of the advance.

Acceptance and Payment"Once you accept the offer, and as long as UMW Recordings, Inc. distributes your catalog, the payment will be in your account within 14 days.

Maintain your registration status"Your advance is recouped against royalty earnings each month until repaid. You can track the progress of your payments in your payments dashboard.

Artists, composers, and collaborators can be credited in the Details and Songs of your release during the upload process.

Main Artist - The main artist of the song or album.

Featured - The featured artist on the song or album. There can be 1 or more featured artists.

Note: The featured artist should be added as a collaborator rather than added to the song title.

Composer - The person(s) who wrote the lyrics and/or music of a song. At least one composer must be credited on your release.

Producer - The person who oversees and directs the production of a sound recording.

Primary Artist - Lyrics - For theatrical performances, i.e., plays, musicals, etc., person who wrote the letter.

Remixer - This role should be reserved for Remixes and should be credited to the person who remixed the specific track.

Possible reasons for music being rejected include

- Too much similar content already in stores (e.g., ambient noise, background noise, nature sounds, instrumentals)

- Poor-quality sound recording (e.g., midi-generated music)

- Poor-quality artwork

- Music remixed from original works that may be protected by copyright infringement (e.g., Lofi versions, slowed down, etc.)

- Suspicion of fraudulent streaming activity

As long as you've given at least 1 - 2 weeks for stores to ingest your release, if you received a notification from us that your release was successfully delivered and can't find it on iTunes or Spotify, please contact us from your dashboard and we'll investigate. Sometimes search indexing on these stores may take some time to update (especially on Fridays, which is global release day!)

For most independent artists, worldwide release will be the default option. UMW Recordings, Inc offers the option to select countries for distribution, which is used if you've signed a local label deal for a specific territory and need to exclude it from your distribution. For example, you've signed a contract with a US record label only, you can use UMW Recordings, Inc to distribute to all countries except the US (where your US record label will distribute on your behalf). If you're entirely independent, keep the global option selected.

Once you've submitted your release for delivery, you won't be able to make any changes through the panel or My Releases pages. However, for simple changes like spelling errors or a change in release date, please reach out to us through the support platform on your dashboard, and we can make the change on your behalf. Some things cannot be changed, such as track order and number, ISRC, UPC, in which case, you'll need to set up a new product.

Certainly, you do " YouTube Content ID," which is a fingerprint identification system that allows you to find your music when used in other people's videos. Therefore, UMW automatically claims a matching video on your behalf. In other words, if you upload a video with background music to YouTube, you'll receive a Content ID notice, indicating that we've correctly submitted your music to Content ID.

If the music is 100% your own original creation, you automatically own the copyright and don't need any license.

It's fine to use copyright-free samples from sample libraries, such as Splice, Sounds, LoopCloud, etc.

Enter the original artist's name in the fields.

Structure your song title as follows: " “Music Title"(feat. Artist 2) [Artist 2 Remix]”. Artist 2 is the remixer.

This will help stores correctly tag the remixer's artist page.

As long as you're recording a song written by someone else, you need to obtain permission from the copyright owners. Obtaining permission involves contacting the copyright owners of each song. When you hire Easy Song Licensing, they handle everything for you.

▪ Easy Song Licensing accepts online payments.

▪ After receiving payment, Easy Song Licensing follows the Compulsory Law to obtain your mechanical license.

▪ Easy Song Licensing licenses never expire.

▪ You'll receive a license proof in your email within 1-2 business days. This attached PDF license is what you'll need to provide as proof that you've legally licensed your songs.

Instead of uploading it to SoundCloud, let us distribute it there so we can monetize your content and pay you for your streams! This is already included in the store selection process; as soon as you start uploading your music, you'll be able to check the SoundCloud option.

Our intelligent copyright protection system can scan revenues from YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and more. Sign up now and start earning with UMW Recordings, Inc.

Once you register your music on our platform, we implement advanced monitoring and detection technologies to identify any unauthorized use. We introduce UMWLOCK " (Ultramultidirectional Lock)", an innovative solution designed to protect your music and safeguard your rights as an artist. With this system, you can prevent unknown individuals from stealing and uploading your music to streaming services without your permission.

To start using " UMWLock" and protect your music, you can visit our official website. Choose a unique plan and follow the provided steps to sign up and start using our platform.

It utilizes encryption and rights verification technology to protect your music. By implementing our system, your music gets locked down and can only be distributed on streaming services with your permission.

▪ When your distributor asks for proof of ownership, they're looking for you to demonstrate the authenticity and legitimacy of your music. This involves proving the origin of your music, whether through your own creation, purchasing beats/samples, or using free elements.

▪ However, there's no guarantee of distribution to Content ID, even if you've provided proof. If your distributor determines that your music can't be distributed to Content ID, this decision is final and is made to ensure the integrity of deliveries to stores.

▪ To comply with this request, you can employ several effective options. Screenshots of your production software (DAW) showing the creative process are a solid way to demonstrate your authorship. If you've purchased beats or samples, providing a link to the provider along with your purchase receipt establishes the legal basis for your use. If you've used free resources, consider adjusting your services to avoid content identification issues in the future.

We have service packages for artists & labels

▪ Package 1 $14.99 Per Year - 100% profits - " UNLIMITED

▪ Package 2 $24.99 Per Year - 100% profits - " UNLIMITED

▪ Package 3 $39.99 Per Year - 100% profits - " UNLIMITED

▪ Package 4 - " For labels

If you've already paid the subscription, just wait a moment!

In just a few minutes, you'll receive an email with login details for your new distribution account. If for some reason you don't receive the email within the next few minutes, please check your spam or junk folder.

If you still can't find it, feel free to contact our support team, and we'll be happy to assist you right away.

Earnings reports and payments are available to you as soon as we receive stats and process earnings from stores and streaming services.

Streaming services usually provide monthly reports and reflect approximately 3 months of sales.

Royalties collection via "Bank Transfer, Payoneer, PayPal

AND WHAT'S MORE!! Not all streaming services report at the same time, as each store and streaming service provides reports and payments on their own schedule. You can access view payments online directly from the platform. When you request a withdrawal, your money will be credited within 1 to 2 business days. To cash out payments, you need to provide updated payment information (including tax information) for each payment period.

If you need to submit a refund request, please contact us.

SUBJECT:

Refund requests?

help@umwrecordingsinc.com

You won't have to pay additional fees. You only pay the annual subscription for the service. We won't remove your releases. We know you don't want surprises when it comes to your music.

Unlike Distrokid.

You have to pay a subscription annually, and if you don't pay the subscription, they remove your music from streaming services once your annual subscription ends.

Absolutely! You can split payments to other accounts from your dashboard for free.

▪ When you infringe on the intellectual property rights of a third party, or violate the publicity or privacy rights of a third party.

▪ It is fraudulent, false, misleading, or deceptive.

▪ Your account has been suspended for ongoing suspicious activity.

▪ We take copyright infringement very seriously and cannot release albums that we determine may violate our terms of service or, worse, infringe on the copyright of another artist's music, which is illegal activity.

▪ Individual uploaded third-party content for which the account was blocked.

For supported currencies, on your first withdrawal, you'll be asked to enter details of your personal bank account. This will be set in the country you specified when you registered your UMW Recordings, Inc account (to change your country, email support). Many countries have specific banking details required to set up your account, and these can differ from region to region. For example, most accounts in "EUR"will require an "IBAN," while in Australia you'll need a "BSB" and an account number. On subsequent withdrawals, you won't need to re-enter your bank details.

When your bank details are successfully submitted, you'll be prompted to enter the amount of your withdrawal and the text reference, and you'll be given a summary of transaction fees. Click send to confirm your transfer, and it will be processed automatically. Payments will arrive in your bank account within "1 to 2 days," sometimes faster.

When you successfully submit a payment, it will be recorded in the "'History'" table, showing a summary of your successful payment. You can download in PDF format all payments will be visible.

Yes. Click on the "'Download report'" button in your payment panel. You can select individual releases or download all releases in a single report. Reports are downloaded in CSV format and can be opened in"Excel or Google Sheets"

UMW Recordings, Inc accepts the following payment methods for all purchases:

▪ PayPal

▪ Credit/Debit Card (all major providers: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)

▪ Upload your releases to UMW. Easy and straightforward

▪ The next day, go to your previous distributor and withdraw those releases.

▪ Make sure to use the same metadata (track titles, album titles, ISRCs, etc.) and audio files you were using with your old distributor. That way, stores (especially Spotify) will try to make sure you don't lose play counts or playlists you're on.

▪ You have these options.

Automatic revenue splits: just tell us who to pay and how much. We handle the rest.

When your release is published, we automatically collect links from digital stores where your music appears.

Sales trend reports are unofficial daily reports showing your streaming stats day by day or week by week. These reports are not tied to sales or revenue. Most services only publish their proper sales reports once a month (or sometimes quarterly) in bulk, which they use for actual royalty payments. It can take "3 to 6 months" from the end of each month to receive final accounting and payments, when you see your account balance updated. Your money will be available for withdrawal as soon as we have it and all royalties are processed.

We provide analytics and statistics tools that allow you to track the performance of your music across various platforms. You'll be able to access playback data, audience insights, geolocation, and more to evaluate the impact of your releases.

Yes,"we offer additional promotional and marketing services to increase the visibility of your music. We can help you create promotion strategies on social media, curated playlists, and launch campaigns to maximize the reach of your music.

Yes,"in addition to distribution, we offer additional services including protection against content theft and advice on digital marketing strategies. We want your music to be safe and promoted in the best possible way.

How is the budget determined for promotional campaigns and ads?

Increase awareness of your latest release, tour, video, and elevate your social profile by chatting with our expert digital marketing team.

EXPAND your audience and CREATE new fans with campaigns across "Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify." We do much more than just hit the 'boost' button. Each campaign utilizes strategic deployment and advanced audience creation expertise. We stay on top of the latest trends to reach your fans, so you can focus on your music.

Check out our packages below and select the one that suits you best from the list. All prices include strategy and ad placement, spending, digital marketing consultation, and end-of-campaign reports. Please note the assets and specifications required that our team needs to start the campaign.

We regularly promote our artists through our playlists and site content, marketing services, and designs.

The process to distribute a video to VEVO involves working with an authorized official distribution partner to work with VEVO. Through our service, we guide you through the submission, review, and approval process of your video so it's available on VEVO and can reach your audience.

Setup Fee

VEVO Channel Setup $30.00

If you already have a channel, add your VEVO channel link and upload your video for $4.99 to all video stores worldwide.

VEVO" is a leading platform in online music video distribution, with a wide audience and strong presence on digital platforms and social networks. Distributing your videos to VEVO gives you the opportunity to reach a global audience, increase visibility for your music, and connect with millions of music enthusiasts.

HD Videos

▪ Video

▪ Compression Type: H.264 or ProRes

▪ File Format: Mov

▪ Dimensions: 1920x1080 (preferred)

▪ Frame Rate: Native (not less than 23.98)

▪ Bitrate: 20mbps (minimum 7500 kb/s, if needed)

▪ File must be deinterlaced (please do not interlace)

▪ Multi-pass encoding preferred

▪ Do not use frame reordering in your encoding settings

▪ Do not include front or end slates, title cards, or end cards, etc.

Audio

▪ Format: AAC

▪ Channels: Stereo (L R)

▪ Sample Rate: 44.100 kHz

▪ Bitrate: 320 kbps CBR

The Channel Update Request service involves managing the request to merge your VEVO channel with this"Authorized Organization (AO)" and adding it as a moderator on any Youtube premieres on your VEVO channel.

AGEDI," the Association for the Management of Intellectual Rights, has as its main mission to protect and manage the public communication and reproduction rights of sound recordings. Its purpose is to ensure that music creators and producers receive fair compensation for the use of their works and to promote legality in the music industry.

AGEDI," benefits music creators and producers by collectively managing their rights, streamlining the licensing process, and ensuring a fair distribution of fees generated by the use of their music. This allows them to focus on their creativity and artistic development.

In the context of AGEDI," public communication encompasses events such as live concerts, radio and television broadcasts, playbacks in public venues, online streams, and any form of dissemination that makes music accessible to the general public, even if not physically present at the venue.

Unauthorized use of protected music can lead to copyright infringements, which could result in legal actions, financial penalties, and the obligation to cease unauthorized use. It's important to obtain the proper licenses to avoid legal issues.

Fees collected by "AGEDI" are distributed equitably among rights holders, namely, phonographic producers and artists. The association uses precise tracking and distribution systems to ensure that each rights holder receives a fair share of the income generated by the use of their music. This distribution is carried out in accordance with current agreements and regulations.

AGEDI" actively works in combating music piracy, collaborating with governmental bodies and enforcing measures to protect intellectual property rights. This may include legal actions against websites or services infringing copyrights, as well as public awareness campaigns to promote the legal use of music.

UMW" offers several roles, including main artist, performer, producer, remixer, composer, lyricist, editorial, presenter, scammer, director, arranger, orchestra and actor. Each role has a specific function when attributing and describing music on the platform.

7 Digital: A digital music distribution platform.

Amazon Music: Amazon's music streaming service, which includes Amazon Music Unlimited and Amazon Prime Music.

Anghami: A music streaming service based in the Middle East and North Africa.

Audible Magic: Possibly refers to the company that provides music recognition technology and content copyright protection.

AWA: A Japanese music streaming service.

Beatport: An electronic music platform that focuses on music for DJs and producers.

BMAT: Possibly refers to a company specializing in music rights management and identification technology.

Boomplay: An African music streaming service.

Claro Música: A music streaming service that operates in Latin America.

Deezer: A global music streaming service with a wide library of songs.

Facebook Rights Manager: Facebook's tool for copyright management and audio and video content protection on the platform.

Gracenote: A company that provides musical metadata information and music identification technology.

iHeart: Possibly refers to iHeartRadio, an online music and radio streaming service.

IMI Mobile: Possibly refers to a mobile technology company.

iTunes Store | Apple Music: Apple's music stores and streaming service.

Jaxsta: Possibly refers to a platform that provides music information and credits.

JioSaavn: An Indian music streaming service.

Joox: A music streaming service in Asia.

KDigital Media: A South Korean music streaming service.

KKBOX: A music streaming service in Asia.

Lickd: Possibly refers to a platform that allows licensing music for video content.

LyricFind: A company specialized in providing licensed song lyrics.

MixCloud: A platform that allows users to upload and stream DJ mixes and radio shows.

NetEase Cloud Music: A Chinese music streaming service.

Pandora: A personalized internet radio service.

Resso: A music streaming service owned by ByteDance (the company behind TikTok).

Rhapsody/Napster: A US-based music streaming service.

Shazam: A music recognition application.

SoundCloud: A music platform that allows artists to upload and share their music.

Soundexchange: A non-profit organization that collects and distributes copyright royalties.

Spotify: One of the most popular music streaming services in the world.

Tencent: A Chinese technology company that operates music streaming services.

Tidal: A high fidelity music streaming service.

TikTok: A popular social media platform focused on short videos and music.

Traxsource: An online store specialized in electronic and dance music.

Twitch: A live streaming platform mainly used for gaming, but also for live music.

Yandex: A Russian company that operates technology and music services.

YouTube Audio Content ID: A YouTube tool for audio content identification and copyright management.

YouTube Music: YouTube's music streaming service.

24-7 Entertainment: A digital music distribution and technology company.

3.DK: Possibly refers to a specific music service or platform.

58pic: Possibly refers to a platform or service related to graphic design or images.

5sing: A Chinese social media platform for music.

Acer: A multinational hardware and electronics corporation.

ACRCloud: A company specialized in audio and music recognition technology.

AGEDI: Possibly refers to a music rights management organization.

Agora: Possibly refers to a specific platform or service.

Air Vanuatu: An airline company based in Vanuatu.

AirAsia: A low-cost airline from Malaysia.

AirAsiaX: A long-distance low-cost airline.

aiyinsitanFM: Possibly refers to a specific radio or music service.

Akazoo: A music streaming and subscription service.

Alibaba: A multinational Chinese conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, retail, and technology.

Alibaba Cloud Computing Co. Ltd.: Alibaba's subsidiary dedicated to cloud computing.

Alibaba Group: The parent company of Alibaba's various businesses.

AliGenie: Alibaba's smart speaker and voice assistant platform.

Alipay: Alibaba's mobile and online payment platform.

Cyworld: A South Korean social networking service.

Daily Yoga: Possibly refers to a fitness or yoga application.

dajiang: Possibly refers to a specific music service or platform.

Dalkom: Possibly refers to a specific music service or platform.

Dance All Day: Possibly refers to a record label or music distributor specializing in dance music.

DanceFight: Possibly refers to a specific platform related to dance.

Daum: A South Korean web portal and online service provider.

Deutsche Telekom Austria and Netherlands: Telecommunications companies operating in Austria and the Netherlands.

Dianyin: Possibly refers to a specific music or entertainment service or platform.

DiGi: A mobile service provider in Malaysia.

Digitally Imported: An online radio platform specializing in electronic music.

DISCO: Possibly refers to a music distribution or promotion service.

Discogs: An online music database and marketplace.

DOOLUU: Possibly refers to a specific music or entertainment service or platform.

Douban Music: A Chinese music streaming and recommendation platform.

doubleTwist: A media management application for Android devices.

Douyin: The Chinese version of TikTok, a short video and music platform.

Dragonfly FM: Possibly refers to a specific radio station or music service.

DroitVision: Possibly refers to a rights management service.

Duanku: Possibly refers to a specific music or entertainment service or platform.

Dubset: A platform that manages music rights for remixes and DJ mixes.

Duitang: A Chinese social network for sharing images and interests.

Echo: Possibly refers to a specific service or platform related to music or voice.

Music: An online music store and subscription service.

Some channels will get this information directly from UMW Recordings, Inc, while others link to lyric provider websites.

Below we detail the channels that support this functionality and the associated letter providers:

Lyric providers: " MusixMatch

Channel: " Spotify, Apple Music / iTunes, FBRM (Instagram and Facebook stories), Tidal, JioSaavn, Amazon, Deezer, Pandora, YouTube Music.

Lyric providers: " LyricFind

Channel: " Deezer, Pandora, YouTube Music.

To avoid possible errors when assigning releases to profiles, we recommend that all End Users complete their artist profile credentials. The option is available for SoundCloud, Apple Music and Spotify in the tab "Catalog/Artist".

Audible Magic has become a trusted partner that acts as an intermediary between rights holders, which include record labels, studios, distributors, publishers and collectives, and various social media platforms, among which are Facebook, SoundCloud, Dailymotion and Twitch.

Channels available with the Audible Magic feed

ViaPath (formerly GTL)

JPAY

Keefe Group

Turnkey Corrections

Broadtime.com

Audible Magic Fingerprinting

Audible Magic Licensing (provides sublicenses to some platforms)

WARM

WARM is a global broadcast monitoring platform that provides artists with valuable information about the broadcasting of their music, indicating when, where, and on what radio stations their songs are played, all at an affordable cost. We provide an online platform that allows our users to search for their music through a search engine and start tracking it immediately.

Rotor

Rotor is your solution for creating amazing music videos, lyric videos, visual tracks, and promotional videos in just minutes, designed to stand out on YouTube, mobile devices, and social networks. Just by uploading your track, selecting clips, choosing a visual style, Rotor intelligently syncs everything to the rhythm of the music. In addition, you can add text to the screen to further personalize your creations.

We have an extensive library of exclusive clips, all beautifully shot and constantly updated with new footage from Rotor. This makes it easy for artists to find the perfect footage to enhance their songs.

ACRCloud offers a wide range of services including automatic content recognition (ACR) of audio and audiovisual material for third-party digital service providers and social network collaborators.

In partnership with leading partners such as ByteDance (TikTok), Deezer, AWA, KKBOX, NetEase Cloud Music and Anghami, ACRCloud provides these allies with valuable services related to copyright compliance and ACR identification.