EXHIBIT A TO CONTENT LICENSE AGREEMENT – ANS MUSIC (Full Adaptation)

As an ANS MUSIC partner, we want to inform you of our video delivery and platform compliance policies. These guidelines apply to all content distributed via VEVO, YouTube, Facebook, and other DSPs under ANS MUSIC. These policies may differ from your previous YouTube practices. ANS MUSIC reserves the right to modify or update these standards in accordance with DSP compliance requirements and industry standards.

 

THE FOLLOWING ARE ANS MUSIC’S POLICIES WITH RESPECT TO VIDEO CONTENT DELIVERY:

• ANS MUSIC acts as your video distribution partner to VEVO and other DSPs. VEVO is the primary platform for your official music video content. All content must be distributed through VEVO when eligible.

• OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEOS SHOULD NOT INCLUDE:

      ■ Chyrons (Scrolling or Still)
■ Beginning/End Slates
■ Countdown Clocks
■ Album/Single In-Store Dates
■ External links, including:
● Facebook
● Instagram
● Tiktok
● Twitter
● Official/Unofficial Band Pages
● iTunes/Amazon
● any eCommerce partner

• PSEUDO VIDEOS (AUDIO-ONLY VISUALS) MUST:

      ■ Should have the word “(Audio)” following the title if only audio is playing against a still image(s)
■ Should have the word “(Audio + Lyrics)” OR “(Official Lyric Video)” following the title if audio and moving lyrics are displayed
■ Should not contain links to:
● Facebook
● Instagram
● X (formally known as Twitter)
● Official/Unofficial Band Pages
● iTunes/Amazon
● any eCommerce partner

      ■ ANS Music will amend titles if need be

• Premium: content is defined as any piece of video content cleared for commercial use (has an ISRC). Simply put, “premium” video provides value to fans and is engaging, intimate, or shows the artist’s personality or story.

      ■ Professionally produced video content only:
● 1080p HD, 4K or higher
● Compelling interview or behind-the-scenes footage
● TV/Film production value
■ This does not include:

          ● Raw, unedited webcam footage
● Raw, unedited iPhone camera footage (even if it’s HD)
● Improperly lit video footage
● Improperly mic’d video footage
● User-generated content
● AI-generated content (audio and/or video).

• ANS Music will not accept the same video for use across different channels on YouTube

     ○ If you want a video to appear on multiple channels across YouTube, Vevo recommends that you “playlist” or “Like” that video into the channel of your choice (please contact content@ansmusiclimited.com for assistance)
○ Variations on a single music video (example: “Director’s Cut”) are permitted.

Multiple copies of the same video across different YouTube channels causes asplitting of its audience and creates two or more less popular videos in search. Itis better for there to be one official copy on YouTube so that view counts aren’t split.

● Embedding, commenting, rating and mobile settings on all videos will always be set to “Allow”; regardless of their previous settings. We understand there may be cultural reasons why certain features should not be available so please raise any concerns with the Content Operations team.

● No attached promotions within the video itself: Vevo will not accept any videos that contain promotional ads (no pre, mid, or post roll, bumpers, logos, end cards, bugs/chyrons, or lower third overlays). Only traditional, naturally integrated Product Placements within the videos itself will be accepted.

● Video containing “explicit” content should be brought to the attention of the Label Relations and/or Content Operations team. These videos will still be delivered and displayed on YouTube, however, YouTube may decide to flag and demonetize the video if it violates their content standards, or the YouTube community’s feedback may cause the video to be age-gated or even removed entirely. (http://www.youtube.com/t/community_guidelines).

 

 

 

• FILE DELIVERY FORMAT: All music videos must follow these technical standards:

HD Videos

        ■ Video:

                  ● Compression Type: H.264 or ProRes
● File Format: .mov or .mp4
● Dimensions: 1920×1080 (preferred) or higher
● Frame Rate: Native (No less than 23.98)
● Bit Rate: 20mbps (Minimum 7500 kb/s, if necessary)
● File must be de-‐ Interlaced (Please, no Interlacing)
● Multi-‐ pass encoding is preferred
● Do not use frame re-‐ ordering in your encoding settings
● Do not include front or end slates, title or end cards, etc.

        ■ Audio:

                  ● Format: AAC
● Channels: Stereo (L R)
● Sample Rate: 44.100 kHz
● Bit Rate: 320 kbps CBR

2/4k Videos

        ■ Video:

                  ● Compression Type: H.264 or ProRes (Recommended)
● File Format: mov or mp4
● Aspect Ratio: 16:9, 1.85.1, 2:1, 2.35.1, 2.39.1, or 2.4:1
● Dimension Format: 1440p, 2160p, or similar native (depending on the aspect ratio)
● Frame Rate: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, or 60
● Bit Rate: 30mbps (2K) / 60mbps (4K)

        ■ Audio:

                  ● Format: LPCM
● Channels: Stereo (L R)
● Sample Rate: 48kHz

Vertical Videos:

        ■ Video:

                  ● Compression Type: H.264 or ProRes
● File Format: .mov or .mp4
● Dimensions: 1080×1920 (preferred)
● Frame Rate: Native (No less than 23.98)
● Bit Rate: 20 mbps (Minimum 7500 kb/s, if necessary)

        ■ Audio:

                  ● Format: AAC
● Channels: Stereo (L R)
● Sample Rate: 44.100 kHz
● Bit Rate: 320 kbps CBR

Thumbnails:

                  ● In order for images to display properly across the Vevo platform, please deliver 1920×1080 thumbnails/VICs. This includes videos of different dimensions or aspect ratios. Thumbnails are mandatory for delivery.
● Must be clean and professional

File Naming Convention:

                  ● Format: ArtistName_Title_Version.mov
● Use underscores (_) in place of spaces
● Do not use special characters (!@#$%^&*)

Captions:

                  ● Captions must be delivered via feed in a TTML format.

Delivery Method:

VEVO YOUTUBE CHANNEL CREATION:

To create a VEVO channel, ANS MUSIC requires:

                  ● Content Providers should submit new channel creation requests in Vevo Backstage.
● Each request must include the following:
○ Artist Name
○ Your name, content provider name, label name, and email address
○ Requested YT Vevo Channel Name -‐ ‐ must be equal to or less than 20 characters including the Vevo suffix, using Letters A-‐ Z and/or Numbers 0-‐ 9
■ For example, JohnMayerVEVO

                  ● If the channel name requested is not available, we’ll ask that you choose a new name.
● Once a YouTube Channel name has been created, it cannot be changed.

Delivery Issues:

                  ● The Content Operations and Engineering Teams will continually monitor video delivery. Should you experience issues delivering your content, please email support@ansmusiclimited.com (with video ISRC) and one of our team members will respond as soon as possible.

Artist profile and YouTube channel updates:

                  ● Please direct any content-related requests/issues to support@ansmusiclimited.com. Examples include any other updates can be made via Vevo Backstage
○ Disabling comments on YouTube videos
○ Pinning and liking comments

EMBEDS, REGIONAL RELEASES, CAPTIONS:

REPLACEMENTS:

MONETIZATION & FINANCIAL REPORTING:

Revenue reports will include: