Terms & Conditions

www.fastitmusic.in Effective: July 2025 Last Updated: July 2025

Welcome to Fastit Music India

These Terms & Conditions ("Agreement") constitute a legally binding contract between you ("Artist," "Record Label," or "You") and Fastit Music India ("Company," "We," "Us," or "Our"), operated through the website www.fastitmusic.in.

By registering on our platform, submitting any content, or using any of our distribution services, you acknowledge that you have carefully read, fully understood, and unconditionally agree to be bound by all the Terms & Conditions outlined in this Agreement.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must immediately discontinue use of our platform and services.

1. Definitions

For clarity and the purpose of this Agreement, the following terms shall carry the specific meanings defined below:

TermDefinition
ArtistAny individual musician, singer, songwriter, composer, rapper, band, or music group who registers with Fastit Music India for distribution services.
Record LabelAny third-party label entity that partners with Fastit Music India for distribution, aggregation, or related music services.
ContentAll musical compositions, sound recordings, master recordings, cover artwork, music videos, lyrics, metadata, and any associated materials submitted by the Artist or Record Label.
PlatformThe Fastit Music India website (www.fastitmusic.in), its associated dashboards, artist portals, tools, and affiliated services.
DSPsDigital Service Providers — digital music streaming and download platforms including but not limited to YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana, Wynk, Hungama, Instagram/Facebook, TikTok, Resso, and others.
Onboarding SongThe mandatory first song distributed under the Company's onboarding process as described in Condition 1 (Section 3).
Individual SongsSubsequent songs (up to 3) distributed after successful completion of the onboarding process, as described in Condition 2 (Section 4).
RevenueAll income generated from streaming, downloads, sync licensing, content ID claims, and any other monetization of distributed content across all platforms.
Net RevenueGross revenue received by the Company from DSPs minus applicable taxes, platform fees, transaction charges, and statutory deductions.
Minimum & Final PayoutThe one-time, fixed, non-negotiable payment made to the Artist for the Onboarding Song.

2. Eligibility & Registration

2.1 Age Requirement

  • You must be at least 18 years of age to register with Fastit Music India.
  • If you are between 13 and 18 years of age, you must provide verifiable written consent from a parent or legal guardian. The parent/guardian agrees to be bound by these terms on your behalf and assumes full responsibility.
  • Individuals below 13 years of age are not permitted to use our services.

2.2 Registration Information

You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration, including but not limited to:

  • Full legal name (as per ID)
  • Valid and active email
  • Phone number (with WhatsApp)
  • Gov ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter/Passport)
  • Bank account details
  • UPI ID (optional)
  • Artist/Label & social media profiles

2.3 Account Responsibility

  • Each Artist or Record Label may maintain only one (1) account on the platform.
  • You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • Duplicate, fake, or fraudulent accounts will be immediately terminated, and all pending payouts will be permanently forfeited.

2.4 Record Label Registration

Record Labels seeking partnership must provide additional documentation:

  • Business/Company registration certificate
  • GST registration (if applicable)
  • Catalog ownership proof
  • Authorized signatory details and branding assets

2.5 Right to Reject

The Company reserves the absolute right to reject any registration or application at its sole discretion, without providing any reason, and without any obligation or liability to the applicant.

3. Condition 1 — Onboarding Process & First Song Distribution

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR ALL NEW ARTISTS & RECORD LABELS

This condition must be fulfilled before accessing any other services or plans offered by Fastit Music India.

3.1 Mandatory First Song (Onboarding Song)

To join any plan, service, or distribution program offered by Fastit Music India, every new Artist or Record Label is mandatorily requiredto distribute their first song ("Onboarding Song") through the Company as part of the onboarding process.

3.2 Distribution Scope of Onboarding Song

The Onboarding Song shall be distributed by the Company across:

  • The Company's Official YouTube Channel (Fastit Music India or designated channel)
  • All major DSPs and streaming platforms (YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana, Wynk, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and 50+ other global & regional platforms).

Note: The Onboarding Song will be published on the Company's official YouTube Channel as well as on all DSPs under the Company's label name and/or the Artist's name as determined by the Company.

3.3 Complete Transfer of Rights for Onboarding Song

By submitting the Onboarding Song, the Artist or Record Label irrevocably agrees to the following:

a) 100% Rights Transfer Table:

RightTransferred to Company?
Master Recording Rights Yes — 100%
Publishing Rights Yes — 100%
Distribution Rights (Digital & Physical) Yes — 100%
Synchronization (Sync) Rights Yes — 100%
Mechanical Rights Yes — 100%
Performance Rights Yes — 100%
Digital Rights Yes — 100%
Content ID Rights Yes — 100%
Licensing & Sublicensing Rights Yes — 100%
Reproduction & Display Rights Yes — 100%
b) Company Ownership:

The Company shall have complete, exclusive, and perpetual ownership over the Onboarding Song. The Company may monetize, license, sublicense, distribute, reproduce, display, remix, sample, and exploit the Onboarding Song across all platforms, territories, formats, and media — both existing and future — worldwide, in perpetuity.

c) No Future Claims:

The Artist or Record Label shall not claim any future royalties, residual income, backend payments, or additional compensation of any kind beyond the Minimum & Final Payout. The Artist waives all moral rights.

3.4 Minimum & Final Payout for Onboarding Song

AspectDetails
Payment TypeOne-time, fixed, final payout
NegotiabilityNon-negotiable after mutual agreement
AmountCommunicated and mutually agreed upon before submission
Additional Royalties❌ None — No future royalties or revenue sharing
Processing TimeWithin 30-45 business days after successful publication & verification
Payment MethodBank transfer (NEFT/IMPS) or UPI

Clarity: The Minimum & Final Payout is a one-time payment. Once paid, the Artist has no further financial claim on the Onboarding Song, regardless of how much revenue the song generates in the future.

3.5 Purpose of the Onboarding Process

The onboarding process serves content verification, relationship building, evaluation of market viability, official label portfolio growth, and copyright protection.

3.6 Rejection & Timeline

The Company reserves the right to reject onboarding submissions that violate content policies or standards. In case of rejection, another song can be submitted.

StepEstimated Timeline
Song submission & review3-7 business days
Approval or rejection notification2-3 business days after review
Distribution to YouTube & DSPs7-21 business days after approval
Payout processing30-45 business days after publication

4. Condition 2 — Individual Song Distribution, Rights & Revenue Split

Applicable ONLY after successful completion of the Onboarding Process (Condition 1)

Once your onboarding process is completed, you gain access to our premium distribution features.

4.1 Unlocking Individual Song Distribution

Upon successful completion of the onboarding process, the Artist or Record Label becomes eligible to distribute individual songs under significantly more favorable terms.

4.2 Individual Song Quota

The Artist or Record Label shall initially be entitled to distribute up to three (3) individual songs. Each individual song will be distributed across all major DSPs under the Artist's own name/label name.

4.3 Rights Distribution for Individual Songs

PartyRights OwnershipDetails
Artist / Record Label60%The Artist retains 60% of all rights including master recording rights, publishing rights, and creative control.
Fastit Music India40%The Company retains 40% of all rights, granting the Company authority to distribute, monetize, manage, and protect the song.

Artist co-ownership benefits (60%):

  • • Creative control over the song
  • • Right to perform the song live
  • • Right to use in personal, non-monetized media
  • • Primary artist credit recognition

Company rights scope (40%):

  • • Distribution rights across all DSPs
  • • Monetization & revenue collection
  • • Content ID registration and management
  • • Anti-piracy protection & takedown authority

4.4 Revenue Split for Individual Songs

PartyRevenue ShareDetails
Artist / Record Label90%90% of Net Revenue from all platforms
Fastit Music India10%10% retained as distribution & service fee

Net Revenue Calculation:

Net Revenue = Gross Revenue from DSPs — (Applicable Taxes + Platform Fees + Transaction Charges + Statutory Deductions)

4.5 Distribution Platforms for Individual Songs

Platform CategoryPlatforms
StreamingSpotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana, Wynk, Hungama, Resso, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora
Download/PurchaseiTunes, Amazon Music, Google Play Music
Social MediaInstagram/Facebook Audio Library, TikTok, Moj, Josh, Snapchat
Recognition & Content IDShazam, SoundHound, YouTube Content ID

4.6 Beyond the Initial Three Songs

After the initial three individual songs, terms (rights split, revenue share) may be renegotiated based on streaming performance, growth, market demand, and mutual agreement.

5. Condition 3 — Content Originality, Copyright Compliance & Infringement Policy

Zero Tolerance for Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property. Submitting content you do not own will lead to severe penalties.

5.1 Originality Warranty

By submitting any content to Fastit Music India, the Artist or Record Label represents, warrants, and guarantees that:

  • The content is 100% original and solely created by the Artist, or you have obtained all necessary licenses.
  • The content does not violate intellectual property, copyrights, trademarks, or trade secrets of third parties.
  • The content does not contain unauthorized samples, beats, loops, instrumentals, or vocals without written clearances.
  • For covers or remixes, all mechanical licenses, synchronization licenses, and permissions have been obtained.

5.2 Copyright Infringement — Consequences

StrikeAction
1st Copyright Strike⚠️ Content removed from all platforms. Written warning issued. Artist must provide proof of ownership or licensing within 15 days.
2nd Copyright Strike⚠️ Content removed. Account suspended for 30 days. Pending payouts frozen during investigation.
3rd Copyright Strike🚫 Permanent account termination. All pending payouts forfeited. Company reserves the right to pursue legal action for damages.

5.3 Indemnification

The Artist or Record Label agrees to fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Fastit Music India and its affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of copyright infringements or breach of warranties.

5.4 Content Verification & DMCA Counter-Notice

Verification checks do not absolve the Artist of sole responsibility. If a DMCA notice is received, the content is temporarily removed and the Artist has 15 days to submit a counter-notice with supporting evidence.

6. Condition 4 — Exclusivity, Non-Compete & Distribution Restrictions

Protecting the Integrity of Distribution

Exclusivity prevents database/ISRC conflicts and metadata errors on DSPs.

6.1 Exclusive Distribution Through Fastit Music India

Once a song is submitted to and accepted by Fastit Music India for distribution, the Artist or Record Label shall not distribute the same song (or alternate version thereof) through any other distributor, aggregator, or platform during the term of this Agreement.

6.2 Non-Compete Clause

PeriodRestriction
During AgreementThe Artist shall not distribute any song submitted through Fastit Music India via any competing distributor or aggregator.
6 months after terminationThe Artist shall not re-distribute any previously submitted song through any competing service without prior written consent from the Company.
After 6-month periodThe Artist is free to distribute previously submitted individual songs (not the Onboarding Song) through any service, subject to rights obligations.

6.3 Exceptions to Exclusivity

Exclusivity does not apply to: Live performances, personal non-monetized social media posts, physical sales (CDs/vinyl) arranged independently, and entirely new original content never submitted to Fastit Music India.

6.4 Consequences of Exclusivity Violation

Violations will result in a warning to remove the content from competing platforms within 7 days, failing which the Company will issue takedowns, terminate the account, and forfeit pending payouts.

7. Condition 5 — Revenue, Payouts, Payment Schedule & Fraud Policy

Transparent & Fair Payment Practices

Find details about how and when royalties are reported, calculated, and paid.

7.1 Payout Schedule

Revenue payouts shall be processed on a quarterly basis:

QuarterRevenue PeriodPayout Processed By
Q1January — MarchEnd of May
Q2April — JuneEnd of August
Q3July — SeptemberEnd of November
Q4October — DecemberEnd of February (next year)

7.2 Minimum Payout Threshold

ThresholdAmount
Minimum Payout₹500 (INR Five Hundred)

Amounts below ₹500 roll over to the next quarter.

7.3 Payment Methods

MethodDetails
Bank TransferPrimary method (NEFT/IMPS/RTGS)
UPIAvailable for payouts under ₹1,00,000
International WireFor foreign Artists (charges apply)

7.5 Taxes & Statutory Deductions

Tax/DeductionDetails
TDS (Tax Deducted at Source)Deducted from payouts as mandated by the Indian Income Tax Act.
GSTIf applicable, GST shall be borne by the Artist/Record Label.
Income TaxArtists are solely responsible for filing their own income tax returns and reporting income received.

7.7 Fraudulent Streaming Activity — Zero Tolerance Policy

STRICT ACTION AGAINST FAKE STREAMS

Prohibited activities include using bots, click farms, automated tools, or paying for stream manipulation schemes.
SeverityAction
Detected — MinorRevenue from fraudulent streams deducted. Written warning issued.
Detected — ModerateAll payouts frozen pending investigation. Content may be temporarily removed.
Confirmed — Severe🚫 Immediate account termination. All pending payouts permanently forfeited. Permanent ban from the platform. Company may pursue legal action and seek damages.

8. Condition 6 — Termination, Takedown & Post-Termination Obligations

Clear Exit Process & Obligations

Understand the cancellation policy, timescales, and what happens to your content after exit.

8.1 Contract Duration

AspectDetails
Minimum Term1 (one) year from the date of registration
Auto-RenewalYes — automatically renews for successive 1-year periods
Non-Renewal NoticeEither party must provide 30 days' written notice before term end to prevent auto-renewal

8.2 Termination by Artist or Record Label

Upon termination by the Artist, the following rules apply:

AspectPost-Termination Status
Onboarding Song❌ Remains permanent property of Fastit Music India. Cannot be taken down.
Individual Songs — Takedown✅ May be requested. Processed within 15-30 business days.
Individual Songs — 40% RightsRetained by the Company unless a separate buyout agreement is executed.
Pending RevenuePaid within 60 business days if above ₹500; forfeited if below ₹500 (unless requested).
Non-Compete Period6 months post-termination for previously distributed individual songs.

8.3 Termination by Company

The Company may terminate this Agreement immediately if there is a breach, fraud, copyright strikes, or reputational harm:

AspectStatus
Onboarding SongRemains Company property
Individual SongsMay be taken down at Company's discretion
Pending Payouts❌ Forfeited if terminated due to fraud, infringement, or material breach

8.4 Artist-Initiated Takedown of Individual Songs

StepProcess
1Submit formal takedown request via email or platform dashboard.
2Company acknowledges the request within 5 business days.
3Processing & removal from all DSPs: takes 15-30 business days.
4Confirmation of removal sent to the Artist.

Reminder: The Onboarding Song cannot be taken down under any circumstances.

9. Content Guidelines & Quality Standards

9.1 Audio Requirements

SpecificationRequirement
Preferred FormatWAV or FLAC
Minimum Quality16-bit, 44.1 kHz (CD Quality)
Acceptable AlternativeMP3 at minimum 320 kbps
Audio ClarityFree from excessive distortion, clipping, background noise, or artifacts.

9.2 Artwork Requirements

SpecificationRequirement
FormatJPEG or PNG
Minimum Resolution3000 × 3000 pixels (1:1 square aspect ratio)
Prohibited Elements❌ No third-party logos, watermarks, DSP logos, URLs, social handles, pricing info, or blurry/pixelated art.

9.3 Metadata & Prohibited Content

All metadata must be accurate and complete. We prohibit content promoting hate speech, violence, terrorism, child abuse, obscene materials, copyright violations, or undisclosed AI-generated works presented as human-created.

10. Promotional Rights & Marketing

By entering this Agreement, you grant Fastit Music India the right to use the Artist's name, likeness, image, bio, and photographs for promotional purposes across playlists, compilations, reels, and press releases.

The Artist also agrees to credit Fastit Music India as the distributor where appropriate and share promotional content when requested.

11. Limitation of Liability & Disclaimer

No Revenue Guarantee

Fastit Music India does NOT guarantee any specific amount of revenue, streams, downloads, playlist placements, or commercial success.

The Company is not responsible for platform outages, DSP policy changes, mechanical royalty rate shifts, or automatic takedowns by DSPs.

"In no event shall Fastit Music India's total aggregate liability to the Artist exceed the total payouts actually made to the Artist in the 12 months preceding the claim."

Under no circumstances shall We be liable for indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages.

12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Assam, India.

12.3 Dispute Resolution Process

StageProcessTimeline
Stage 1Informal Resolution — Written notice and good faith negotiation.30 days
Stage 2Mediation through a mutually agreed mediator.30 days
Stage 3Binding Arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.As scheduled
Stage 4Litigation in courts specified in Section 12.2.As scheduled

12.4 Class Action Waiver

The Artist agrees that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis only, and not as part of any class, consolidated, or representative action.

13. Amendments & Modifications

Fastit Music India reserves the right to amend or replace these Terms & Conditions at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email, prominent notices on www.fastitmusic.in, or dashboard alerts.

Continued use of the services after changes constitute binding acceptance of the updated Terms & Conditions.

Quick Reference Summary Table

AspectOnboarding Song (1st Song)Individual Songs (Up to 3)
Distribution PlatformsCompany's YouTube Channel + All DSPsAll Major DSPs (50+ Platforms)
Published UnderCompany's Label Name/ChannelArtist's Own Name
Rights Ownership100% Company60% Artist / 40% Company
Revenue ModelOne-Time Fixed Payout90% Artist / 10% Company (Quarterly)
Future Royalties❌ None✅ Yes — Ongoing & Quarterly
Takedown Allowed❌ Never✅ Yes (15-30 business days)
Content IDCompany-controlledCompany-managed, Artist benefits
Creative ControlCompany has full controlArtist retains creative control

14. Contact Information

Contact TypeDetails
Websitewww.fastitmusic.in
General Supportsupport@fastitmusic.in
Legal / T&C Inquirieslegal@fastitmusic.in
Artist Relationsartists@fastitmusic.in
Label Partnershipslabels@fastitmusic.in
Registered OfficeRangamati, Dergaon, Golaghat, Assam, India - 785614
Business HoursMonday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM IST

Acknowledgment & Acceptance

By registering on www.fastitmusic.in, clicking "I Agree," submitting any content, or using any services provided by Fastit Music India, you hereby confirm and acknowledge that:

  • You have read and understood all Terms & Conditions outlined in this Agreement in their entirety.
  • You voluntarily and unconditionally agree to be bound by all terms, conditions, and obligations stated herein.
  • You understand and accept the Onboarding Process (Condition 1), including the complete transfer of rights for the first song and the minimum & final payout structure.
  • You understand and accept the Individual Song Distribution terms (Condition 2), including the 60/40 rights split and 90/10 revenue share.
  • You understand and accept the Copyright, Exclusivity, Payment, and Termination policies (Conditions 3-6).
  • You are legally competent to enter into this Agreement and are not restricted by any other contract or obligation.

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