Terms of Use

The Terms of Use for YR Group set forth a binding agreement between you, the user, and YR Group, a United Kingdom-based company. By using any of YR Group's services, you accept and agree to comply with these Terms and their accompanying Privacy Policy and any supplemental terms applicable to your interaction with YR Group services.

KEY POINTS OF THE TERMS OF USE:
ELIGIBILITY AND ACCOUNT CREATION

You must be at least 18 years old to use YR Group services or provide proof of your guardian’s consent if under 18. YR Group does not support business accounts; if creating an account on behalf of an entity, you must have authoriSation and agree to the terms on the entity's behalf.

DEFINITIONS
YR GROUP ACCOUNT
: Your user account for accessing YR Group services.
MATERIALS: Any content you submit, including artwork, images, logos, and videos.
METADATA: Information embedded in an audio file to identify content.
RECORDINGS: Audio recordings you upload, including underlying compositions.
STORES: Digital platforms with whom YR Group has agreements for distributing your content.
STORE AGREEMENTS: Agreements with Stores concerning the distribution and use of your content.
SUBSCRIPTION: The various subscription tiers offered by YR Group.
TERM: The period you use YR Group services.
TERRITORY: The applicable region, typically worldwide.
THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS: External services integrated into YR Group services.

GRANT OF RIGHTS
By using YR Group services, you grant non-exclusive rights to distribute, sell, perform, and exploit your Recordings and Materials globally during the Term. YR Group is authorised to collect income from such exploitation, create and use clips, make necessary edits, use your name and likeness, correct Metadata, synchronise your Recordings with visual images, and permit third parties to create remixes and user-generated content. These rights are granted on a royalty-free license basis without transferring ownership to YR Group.

YOUR YR GROUP ACCOUNT
You must create and maintain a YR Group Account with accurate and complete information. You are responsible for all activities under your account and for maintaining its security, including any linked third-party services.

CONCLUSION
By continuing to use YR Group services, you agree to all terms stated in the Agreements. If you disagree with any terms, you must cease using the services. The terms ensure that YR Group can effectively distribute and manage your content while you retain ownership. Maintaining accurate account information and understanding the rights granted to YR Group is essential for compliance.

YOUR MUSIC, MATERIALS, AND INFORMATION
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

When uploading your Recordings, you must also provide associated Materials and Metadata at your expense and in compliant formats required by YR Group.

RESPONSIBILITY
You are solely responsible for all aspects of the Recordings, Materials, and Metadata you submit. YR Group reserves the right to remove any content deemed unsuitable or in breach of guidelines, rules, or agreements.

FAILURE AND ERRORS
YR Group is not responsible for any failure, error, or delay in distribution or removal of content resulting from your failure to comply with instructions or guidelines.

ROYALTIES AND PAYOUTS
ROYALTY DISTRIBUTION

You retain 100% of received royalties from Stores, minus applicable fees and taxes. You are responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions and licenses for your content and for making any required payments to contributors.

ROYALTY SPLITS AND FEES
Users may split royalties with others, with a Commission applied to non-subscription users. YR Group reserves the right to charge a Fee for fraudulent or illegal streaming activity or conduct.

PAYOUT PROCESS
Royalties are credited monthly to your YR Group Account, subject to Store reporting timelines. You can withdraw earnings once a minimum threshold is reached, with payouts typically processed within 1-7 business days.

ACCOUNT ACTIVITY
Failure to withdraw earnings within three years may result in forfeiture. YR Group may withhold payouts for various reasons, including suspected incorrect information or unauthorised account access.

RESTRICTED COUNTRIES
Some countries may be restricted from receiving payouts. YR Group is not liable for such restrictions, and users in restricted countries should not register for YR Group services.

STORES
DISTRIBUTION

Users can choose Stores for their Recordings, with distribution terms governed by Store Agreements. YR Group retains final authority over Store Agreements and accepts no liability for distribution issues or removals.

ROYALTY SPLITS
SUBSCRIPTION REQUIREMENT

Users must have a Subscription to split royalties. Non-subscription users incur a Commission on earned royalties.

SPLIT MANAGEMENT
Users can add and edit royalty splits for new and existing Recordings. All parties involved must accept and confirm splits for them to take effect.

SUBSCRIPTION TERMS
Users with a free trial bound by Subscription Terms. Failure to continue a Subscription may result in limitations on account activity and access to benefits.

These sections detail the responsibilities, rights, and processes related to your music, royalties, and interactions with Stores and other users on the YR Group platform. It's important to understand these terms to ensure compliance and maximise the benefits of using YR Group services. 

PROHIBITED USE
UNLAWFUL PURPOSES

YR Group services may not be used for any unlawful purpose, including but not limited to artificial, infringing, manipulated, or fraudulent activities, or activities intended to harm others or violate the Agreements or any Store Agreement.

CONTENT RESTRICTIONS
Users may not upload Recordings or Materials containing hateful, discriminatory, sexually explicit, or violent content, or content promoting illegal activities, threats, harassment, or impersonation. Content must not infringe on third-party rights or violate any laws or agreements.

THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

YR Group may utilize Third Party Applications, subject to their own terms and conditions. Users agree to abide by the terms of these applications and acknowledge that YR Group is not responsible for their behavior, features, or content.

YOUR USE OF THE YR GROUP SERVICES
LAWFUL USE

Users agree to use YR Group services solely for lawful purposes, complying with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Users must not infringe on intellectual property rights or violate the rights of others, including YR Group employees or contractors.

ACCOUNT SECURITY
Users are responsible for the security of their YR Group Account and must promptly report any unauthorized use. Abusive, fraudulent, or illegal account activity may result in termination of the account.

YOUR LIABILITY AND WARRANTIES
REPRESENTATION

Users warrant that they have the authority to enter into the Agreements and own or are authorized to represent the content they upload. Users must obtain all necessary permissions and licenses for their content and ensure it does not infringe on third-party rights.

PROHIBITED ACTIONS
Users must not engage in actions that damage YR Group's reputation or interfere with its operations. Prohibited actions include distributing, altering, or selling parts of the YR Group Service(s), conducting fraudulent streaming activity, or circumventing technology used by YR Group.

INFRINGEMENT AND REPORTING OF CONTENT
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
YR Group respects intellectual property rights. Users can report any content that infringes on these rights, and YR Group may take necessary action to address infringement without prior notice to the content provider.

These sections outline prohibited activities, user responsibilities, and procedures for addressing copyright infringement on the YR Group platform. Users must comply with these terms to ensure legal and ethical use of the service.

OUR RIGHTS
SERVICE AMENDMENTS

YR Group reserves the right to amend, discontinue, or terminate the provision of the YR Group Service(s) without notice.

CONTENT REJECTION
YR Group may reject or remove any Recordings, Materials, or Metadata from the YR Group Service(s) and/or Stores at its discretion.

OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
OWNERSHIP

YR Group and its affiliates own the YR Group Service(s), including related technology and intellectual property. Users are granted a limited license to use the service in accordance with the Agreements.

TRADEMARK RIGHTS
YR Group's trademarks and brand features are its exclusive property, and users are not granted any rights to use them without permission.

SERVICE LIMITATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

Users acknowledge that technical difficulties or maintenance may cause temporary interruptions in accessing the YR Group Service(s). YR Group may modify or discontinue features with or without notice.

TERM AND TERMINATION
DURATION

The Agreements remain in effect for the specified term.

TERMINATION
Users may terminate their YR Group Account at any time. YR Group may terminate the Agreements or suspend access to the service for any reason, with or without notice.

WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER
SERVICE CONDITIONS

YR Group Service(s) are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind. YR Group disclaims any implied warranties, including satisfactory quality, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
REMEDY

Users' sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the YR Group Service(s) is to stop using it.

LIABILITY
YR Group and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages, including loss of data, business, or profits.

WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER
INDEMNIFICATION

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless YR Group and its affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from breach of warranties or representations.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT SCOPE

The Agreements constitute the entire agreement between the user and YR Group, superseding any prior agreements.

SEVERABILITY AND WAIVER
INVALID PROVISIONS

Invalid provisions shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, and failure to enforce any provision shall not waive the right to enforce it later.

ASSIGNMENT
ASSIGNMENT

YR Group may assign the Agreements without notice, but users may not assign their rights under the Agreements to third parties.

INDEMNIFICATION
RESPONSIBILITY
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless YR Group, its officers, shareholders, employees, contractors, agents, directors, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, and suppliers from damages, losses, claims, and expenses arising from breaches of the Agreements, submitted content, user activities, or violations of laws or third-party rights.

FORCE MAJEURE
DEFINITION

Force majeure events are beyond YR Group's control and include natural disasters, war, terrorism, cyber attacks, and other unforeseen circumstances.

IMPACT
YR Group will notify users of force majeure events and their expected duration. Users affected by such events may cancel their use of the service.

JURISDICTION AND DISPUTE VENUE
GOVERNING LAW

The Agreements are governed by Swedish law, and disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the District Court of Stockholm, Sweden.

EU USERS:
EU users have the option to submit complaints through the EU's Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform if they cannot resolve issues with YR Group. YR Group may choose to resolve complaints through the ODR platform at its discretion.

CHANGES TO THE AGREEMENTS
MODIFICATION

YR Group may make changes to the Agreements without notice. Users are responsible for checking for updates. Material changes may be notified through prominent notices or emails, and continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the changes.

LANGUAGES
In case of conflicts between different language versions of the Agreements, the English version prevails.

CONTACT INFORMATION
For any inquiries regarding the YR Group Service(s) or the Agreements, users can contact Customer Support or email info@theyrgroup.com.