Video Distribution Agreement

UPDATED November 2025

This Distribution Agreement and Terms of Service (this “Agreement”) is a binding legal agreement between you (the artist / rights-holder / entity submitting content) and ANS Enterprise LLC, a company incorporated under the laws of the State of Wyoming, United States of America, having its registered office at 30N Gould St, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA, doing business as ANS Music (hereinafter referred to as “ANS Music”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). This Agreement governs your use of ANS Music’s digital video distribution and VEVO-channel distribution services — including but not limited to the distribution of your audiovisual works (music videos), synchronization of audio/video, Content ID / fingerprinting, monetization, global distribution to video streaming platforms, video stores and other DSPs (collectively, our “Service”). If you are entering into this Agreement on behalf of an artist, group, record label, company or any other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you are duly authorized to bind such entity to the terms of this Agreement. In such case the term “you” (or “your”) shall refer to that entity and all persons represented by you. By clicking “Accept” (or similar affirmative action), you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to be legally bound by all the terms and conditions in this Agreement. This Agreement becomes effective as of the date you click to accept (the “Effective Date”). ANS Music does not take any copyright ownership or proprietary interest in your music or videos. We only receive a limited license to distribute, monetize, protect and manage your audiovisual content as described herein. You confirm and warrant that you own (or otherwise have full legal control of) all necessary rights — including master recording rights, composition rights, publishing rights, synchronization rights, performance rights, artwork/video rights — in order to grant ANS Music the license required for distribution, streaming, and monetization.

Quick Summary
  • Exclusive worldwide digital distribution
  • You keep 70% of Net Receipts
  • 3-year term + automatic 2-year renewals
  • Monthly reports, monthly payouts
  • UGC/Content ID monetization included

01PURPOSE

The purpose of this Agreement is to define and establish an exclusive professional relationship between the Contractor and ANS Music for the global digital distribution, monetization, rights administration, and promotional management of the Contractor’s video content (“Video Content”). This Agreement outlines the responsibilities, rights, and obligations of both parties for the worldwide exploitation and management of the Video Content through ANS Music’s distribution network.

2.1 Exclusive Appointment

The Contractor hereby appoints ANS Music as the sole and exclusive digital distribution and licensing partner for all of the Contractor’s video-based musical content delivered under this Agreement.

This exclusive appointment grants ANS Music the exclusive right to:

throughout the applicable Term and Territory specified in this Agreement.

1.2 Platforms Covered

Under this exclusive appointment, ANS Music shall have the sole and exclusive right to deliver, distribute, monetize, and manage the Contractor’s Video Content across any and all video-enabled digital service providers (DSPs), including but not limited to:

This coverage extends globally, subject to DSP availability and regional platform policies.

1.3 Types of Video Content Covered

This Agreement applies to all music-related audiovisual assets submitted by the Contractor to ANS Music, including but not limited to:

All such content delivered to ANS Music shall be collectively referred to as the “Video Content.”

1.4 Expansion to New Services

The Contractor agrees that ANS Music shall have the authority to expand distribution of the Video Content to:

without requiring additional approvals from the Contractor, provided that such platforms are commercially reasonable and align with the objectives of this Agreement.

1.5 Exclusivity & Restrictions

The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that:

Violation of this exclusivity clause will be considered a material breach, and ANS Music reserves the right to:

at its sole discretion, in the event of such breach.

02TERM AND TERRITORY

2.1 Initial Term

This Agreement shall become effective as of the Effective Date and shall remain in full force and effect for an initial period of three (3) years (the “Initial Term”), unless earlier terminated in accordance with the termination provisions set forth herein.

2.2 Automatic Renewal

Upon expiration of the Initial Term, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive two (2) year renewal periods (each, an “Extended Term”), under the same terms and conditions, unless either Party provides written notice of non-renewal at least ninety (90) calendar days prior to the end of the then-current Term.

2.3 Notice of Termination

Either Party may issue a notice of non-renewal or early termination as permitted under the provisions of this Agreement. All such notices must be delivered in writing, either:

in accordance with the procedures outlined in the “Notices” section of this Agreement.

2.4 Territory

The rights granted to ANS Music under this Agreement shall apply to the entire world (the “Territory”), without territorial limitation. ANS Music shall have the unrestricted right to distribute, exploit, monetize, and manage the Contractor’s Video Content in all countries and regions where digital video services are legally operational and commercially viable.

2.5 Legal Jurisdiction

The Parties agree that any claim, dispute, or legal action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the State of Wyoming, USA, and shall be governed by the laws of Wyoming, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

03RIGHTS GRANTED

3.1 Exclusive Rights to ANS Music

During the Term of this Agreement, the Contractor hereby grants ANS Music an exclusive, irrevocable, transferable, worldwide license to distribute, monetize, administer, promote, and manage all Video Content submitted by the Contractor across any and all eligible Digital Service Providers (“DSPs”), affiliated platforms, and authorized partner networks approved by ANS Music. This license includes, without limitation, all rights required to exploit the Video Content globally through digital platforms, Content ID systems, and video-based monetization technologies.

3.2 Digital Distribution Rights

ANS Music shall have the exclusive right to:

These rights include all technical, administrative, and operational tasks required to ensure proper delivery and availability worldwide.

3.3 Monetization and Advertising Rights

ANS Music shall have the unrestricted right to:

ANS Music shall have full administrative access to incorporate monetization strategies across all supported platforms.

3.4 Promotional and Editorial Rights

The Contractor grants ANS Music the right to:

All promotional use shall be aligned with industry standards and intended to enhance content performance.

3.5 User-Generated Content (UGC) Rights

ANS Music shall have exclusive authority to manage the Contractor’s Video Content on all UGC-enabled platforms, including:

ANS Music may implement policies that optimize revenue and protect intellectual property.

3.6 Metadata and Asset Management

ANS Music shall have the right to:

Metadata optimization may be performed to improve searchability, editorial eligibility, and distribution accuracy.

3.7 Sub-Licensing

ANS Music may sublicense the Video Content to:

for the purposes of:

All sublicenses shall be limited to operational use only.

3.8 Limitation of Rights

Notwithstanding the rights granted herein, ANS Music shall not:

All ownership of the original Video Content remains with the Contractor.

04DELIVERY

4.1 Delivery Method

The Contractor agrees to deliver all Video Content exclusively through the ANS Backstage portal, or through any alternative delivery method expressly approved in writing by ANS Music (including secured FTP delivery or metadata/API integration).

Each delivery must include:

Failure to provide complete delivery materials may delay distribution.

4.2 Technical Specifications

All Video Content must meet ANS Music’s and DSPs’ minimum technical and quality-control specifications, including but not limited to:

Video:
Audio:

Videos that fail QC (technical or editorial) may be rejected by DSPs or VEVO and require re-submission.

4.3 Metadata Requirements

Each submitted video must include accurate and complete metadata, including but not limited to:

ANS Music reserves the right to edit, optimize, correct, or reformat metadata to comply with DSP editorial policies and technical requirements.

4.4 Deadlines and Commercial Release

The Contractor must deliver all required assets at least seven (7) business days prior to the intended commercial release date.
For premium releases, editorial submissions, or VEVO promotional planning, delivery at least fourteen (14) days in advance is strongly recommended.

ANS Music shall not be liable for:

4.5 Prohibited Elements

The Contractor agrees that all submitted videos shall not contain any of the following unless expressly approved in writing by ANS Music:

Such elements violate DSP delivery requirements and may result in automatic rejection.

4.6 Non-Compliant Delivery

If any submitted content fails to meet the technical, editorial, or metadata standards of ANS Music or its partnered DSPs:

1. ANS Music will notify the Contractor within a reasonable period.
2. The Contractor must correct and resubmit the video within five (5) business days.
5. Continued non-compliance may result in:

If ANS Music is required to perform reformatting, encoding corrections, or file repairs due to Contractor error, any associated costs may be deducted from the Contractor’s next royalty statement, following written notice.

05FINANCIAL TERMS

ANS Music shall pay the Contractor seventy percent (70%) of the Net Revenue generated from the monetization of the Contractor’s Video Content across all supported platforms.
ANS Music shall retain thirty percent (30%) as its service fee for distribution, delivery, rights management, VEVO/YT CMS operations, analytics, DSP compliance, reporting, and administrative overhead.

5.2 Definition of Net Revenue

“Net Revenue” refers to the confirmed, cleared, and reported earnings received by ANS Music from partnered DSPs, after deduction of:

Net Revenue reflects the actual amount credited to ANS Music as reported in the official DSP statements and excludes any unreported, estimated, or pending earnings.

5.3 Statement & Reporting

Statements shall be deemed accurate unless disputed under Clause 5.7.

5.4 Payment Schedule

Payments to the Contractor will be made on a Net-90 basis.

This means royalties earned in a given calendar month will be paid by the 10th business day of the fourth month following the month in which the revenue was generated.

Example:

ANS Music is not liable for delays caused by DSPs, banks, or payment processors.

5.5 Minimum Threshold & Payout Method

Payments will be processed once the Contractor’s account balance reaches a minimum payout threshold of USD $50 (or the equivalent in local currency).

Approved payment methods include:

All transfer fees, currency conversion fees, banking fees, or intermediary charges are borne by the Contractor unless such fees are charged directly to ANS Music by its own payment gateway.

5.6 Royalty Statements and Payment Process

Both Parties agree that:

ANS Music will remit royalties automatically based on reported earnings.

5.7 Disputes and Adjustments

The Contractor must report any disputes or discrepancies relating to a royalty statement within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving the statement.
If no objection is raised within that timeframe, the statement shall be deemed final, accepted, and binding.

ANS Music reserves the right to:

Any adjustments will reflect in the following month’s royalty cycle.

06 TAKEDOWN & OWNERSHIP CLAIMS

6.1 Right to Request Takedown

The Contractor may request removal of their Video Content from any DSP during the Term of this Agreement by submitting a formal written takedown request to ANS Music with at least two (2) calendar days’ prior notice. ANS Music will process the takedown within a commercially reasonable timeframe, subject to DSP-specific operational policies and technical limitations.
Note: Certain DSPs, such as VEVO, may impose fixed takedown windows or content retention periods of up to thirty (30) days. ANS Music shall not be held liable for delays caused by DSP procedures.

6.2 Ownership Disputes

If ANS Music receives any copyright infringement notice, ownership claim, or legal dispute regarding the Contractor’s Video Content, the affected content may be immediately flagged, demonetized, blocked, or removed from public access. ANS Music may also report the issue through applicable rights management systems (e.g., YouTube CMS, Facebook Rights Manager) and withhold royalties until the dispute is fully resolved.

6.3 Documentation Requirement

In the event of a dispute, the Contractor must provide valid ownership documentation within two (2) business days of notification. Accepted documentation includes split sheets, contracts, copyright certificates, contributor agreements, or government-issued identification. Failure to provide such proof may result in suspension of the content, withholding of royalties, or escalation of the matter to the claimant.

6.4 Platform Liability Protection

ANS Music shall not be held liable for any DSP-imposed penalties, demonetization, content strikes, takedowns, or account restrictions arising from inaccurate metadata, disputed ownership, unauthorized samples, delayed Contractor responses, or third-party claims. Any associated losses, fines, or legal liabilities may be charged back to the Contractor at ANS Music’s discretion.

6.5 Fraudulent Takedown Attempts

If the Contractor is found to have misrepresented ownership, submitted fraudulent takedown requests, or uploaded unauthorized content, ANS Music may immediately terminate this Agreement, freeze or forfeit unpaid royalties, and hold the Contractor liable for damages, settlements, or third-party claims resulting from such actions.

07 FRAUD & VIOLATIONS

7.1 Zero Tolerance Policy

ANS Music enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of fraudulent activity, platform manipulation, or violations of DSP rules. Any such action may result in immediate suspension, royalty withholding, or termination of this Agreement at ANS Music’s sole discretion.

Any fraudulent activity or manipulation may result in instant account suspension without prior notice.

7.2 Prohibited Activities

The Contractor agrees not to engage in, encourage, or facilitate any of the following prohibited actions:

Violations of DSP rules may cause permanent removal of your content and legal penalties imposed by the platforms.

7.3 Immediate Violation Response (Strict Enforcement)

If any violation, copyright strike, or DSP enforcement action occurs, the Contractor must:

Failure to provide required ownership proof within 2 days may result in immediate account suspension, royalty freeze, or full termination of services.

7.4 Right to Withhold Payments

If ANS Music identifies or suspects fraudulent behavior, suspicious traffic, or non-compliant activity, it may withhold royalty payments for up to six (6) months during an internal investigation. If fraud is confirmed, all disputed or invalid earnings will be permanently forfeited, and further penalties may apply.

Fraudulent earnings will be forfeited permanently and may trigger legal action.

7.5 Platform Enforcement Liability

If any DSP (such as YouTube, VEVO, Facebook, or others) issues penalties, strikes, demonetization, content blocks, or CMS restrictions due to the Contractor’s actions, ANS Music reserves the right to:

DSP penalties caused by the Contractor will be fully charged to the Contractor, including damages and legal costs.

08 TERMINATION & BREACH

8.1 Termination by Either Party

Either Party may terminate this Agreement for any reason by providing ninety (90) calendar days’ prior written notice to the other Party. Notices must be delivered via email or registered communication to the official addresses set out in the Signature Block. Distribution of Video Content may continue during the notice period and will remain subject to all terms of this Agreement.

8.2 Immediate Termination for Cause

ANS Music reserves the right to immediately terminate this Agreement, without prior notice, if the Contractor:

ANS Music may terminate services immediately for cause. Immediate termination may include content removal, royalty withholding, account suspension, and legal escalation.

8.3 Early Termination by Contractor

If the Contractor elects to terminate this Agreement during the Initial Term or any Extended Term without cause, the Contractor agrees to pay a one-time administrative termination fee of USD $200. ANS Music may deduct this fee from any pending or future royalty payments.

Early termination without cause will incur a USD $200 administrative fee which may be automatically deducted from your payouts.

8.4 Effects of Termination

Upon termination (for any reason):

Content removal from DSPs may be subject to platform retention windows and procedures; ANS Music is not liable for platform-imposed delays.

8.5 No Refunds

No refunds will be issued for services performed, submission fees, metadata processing, content delivery, or any administrative work completed by ANS Music prior to the effective date of termination.

All fees, services rendered, and prior work completed by ANS Music are non-refundable.

8.6 Survival of Clauses

The following provisions shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement and remain in full force and effect:

09 WARRANTIES & INDEMNIFICATION

9.1 Contractor Warranties

The Contractor represents and warrants that:

9.2 Indemnification by Contractor

The Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ANS Music, its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, and platform partners from any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, legal fees, and costs arising from:

ANS Music shall have the right to:

9.3 Indemnification Procedure

In the event of any third-party claim, ANS Music will notify the Contractor in writing and may:

10 CONFIDENTIALITY & DATA PRIVACY

10.1 Confidential Information

Each Party agrees to keep strictly confidential and proprietary any non-public business, financial, strategic, technical, or operational information received from the other Party in connection with this Agreement. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to:

Neither Party shall disclose Confidential Information to any third party without the prior written consent of the disclosing Party, except as required by applicable law, court order, or a competent regulatory authority—provided the receiving Party gives prompt notice to the disclosing Party when legally permitted to do so.

10.2 Exceptions

The confidentiality obligations set forth in this Section shall not apply to information that the receiving Party can demonstrate by competent evidence that:

10.3 Data Processing Consent

The Contractor hereby consents to ANS Music collecting, storing, processing, and transmitting personal and professional data as reasonably necessary to perform the services described in this Agreement, including but not limited to:

ANS Music will process such data for distribution, reporting, payments, compliance, rights management, and related administrative purposes. ANS Music commits to handle all data in a commercially reasonable, secure manner and in compliance with applicable U.S. federal and state data privacy laws, and relevant international standards (including GDPR) where applicable.

10.4 Data Security

ANS Music will implement commercially reasonable technical, organizational, and administrative safeguards to protect personal data and content assets against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Such measures may include encrypted storage and transmission, secure file delivery systems, access controls, role-based permissions, and regular security assessments. Despite commercially reasonable protections, ANS Music cannot guarantee absolute security and is not liable for breaches resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control.

10.5 Duration of Confidentiality

The confidentiality obligations under this Section shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years. After this period, ANS Music may archive, anonymize, or securely delete retained data unless required to retain records longer due to legal, regulatory, tax, or audit obligations.

12 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

11.1 No Indirect Damages

To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, neither Party shall be liable to the other for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages—including but not limited to loss of revenue, profits, data, goodwill, business interruption, or anticipated earnings—arising out of or relating to this Agreement, even if the Party has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11.2 Platform & Third-Party Limitations

ANS Music shall not be held liable for any damages, losses, penalties, or delays resulting from actions or technical conditions outside its control, including but not limited to:

11.3 Liability Cap

The total cumulative liability of ANS Music to the Contractor, whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, shall not exceed the total amount of royalties paid to the Contractor by ANS Music during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

11.4 No Liability for Unforeseeable Events

Neither Party shall be liable for delays or failure to perform obligations under this Agreement due to Force Majeure events, which include but are not limited to:

During such events, affected obligations will be temporarily suspended and resume as soon as reasonably possible, with both Parties acting in good faith.

12 LEGAL JURISDICTION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

12.1 Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, USA, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

12.2 Jurisdiction and Venue

The Parties agree that any legal actions, disputes, or claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Wyoming, USA. Each Party irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of such courts and waives any objections regarding improper venue or forum non conveniens.

12.3 International Enforcement

This Agreement shall be enforceable internationally to the fullest extent applicable under global intellectual property treaties, including the Berne Convention, the WIPO Copyright Treaty, and other relevant international frameworks.

12.4 Dispute Resolution

Prior to initiating formal legal proceedings, the Parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute through good-faith negotiations for a period of thirty (30) calendar days. If the dispute is not resolved within this negotiation period, either Party may pursue legal action in accordance with the jurisdiction and venue specified in this Section.

13 THIRD-PARTY OBLIGATIONS

13.1 Responsibility for Underlying Rights

The Contractor affirms that all Video Content submitted to ANS Music for distribution is either fully owned or properly licensed by the Contractor, including all underlying visual and audio elements. The Contractor guarantees that no part of the submitted content infringes upon the rights of any third party. This includes, but is not limited to:

13.2 Licensing and Clearances

The Contractor shall be exclusively responsible for:

ANS Music shall not be liable for any third-party disputes, unpaid royalty claims, or legal actions resulting from unlicensed or improperly cleared content submitted by the Contractor.

13.3 Indemnification

The Contractor agrees to fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ANS Music and its distribution partners from any legal claims, financial damages, penalties, or reputational harm arising from:

In such circumstances, ANS Music reserves the right to:

13.4 Collaborative Credits

The Contractor agrees to provide accurate and complete credits for all third-party contributors within the metadata provided to ANS Music. ANS Music shall have the right to publish, include, or display such credits across supported DSPs and partner platforms in accordance with platform guidelines and editorial standards.

14 NOTICES

The Parties agree that email shall serve as the primary and sufficient method for delivering all notices, requests, consents, approvals, claims, demands, and any other communications required or permitted under this Agreement (“Notice”). All Notices must be sent to the email addresses listed below:

A Notice sent by email shall be deemed officially given and received on the date of transmission, provided that the sender does not receive an automated bounce-back, delivery failure, or error message indicating non-delivery. If a Notice is sent outside of normal business hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the recipient’s local time), it shall be considered received on the next business day.

Each Party is solely responsible for maintaining an active, valid email address for receipt of Notices. If a Party changes its designated email address, it must promptly notify the other Party. Failure to update email information shall not excuse any missed or undelivered Notice.

15Definitions

Unless otherwise stated, the following terms shall have the meanings assigned below:

ANS Music
Refers to ANS Enterprise LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company operating as ANS Music for global video distribution and rights management services.
Contractor
The individual, artist, label, or legal entity entering into this Agreement with ANS Music, holding ownership or authorized control over the submitted Video Content.
Video Content
Includes all audiovisual materials submitted under this Agreement, including official music videos, lyric videos, live or studio recordings, visualizers, behind-the-scenes footage, and any promotional or music-related video assets.
DSPs / Digital Service Providers
Third-party video platforms approved by ANS Music for distribution, such as VEVO, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Boomplay, TIDAL, and other current or future video-enabled platforms.
Net Revenue
Gross revenue received by ANS Music from DSPs, after deduction of applicable platform commissions, taxes, banking/processing fees, technical delivery costs, and third-party distribution expenses.
Effective Date
The date on which this Agreement is signed or electronically accepted by the Contractor, from which all terms and obligations become legally binding.
Term
The active duration of this Agreement, as defined in the Term and Territory section, including any automatic renewal periods.

ANS Music reserves the right to offer customized terms, pricing structures, royalty splits, and service conditions based on catalog size, release volume, artist profile, or individually negotiated agreements. Any such customized agreements shall be documented in writing and shall supersede conflicting provisions of this Agreement for the applicable Contractor.