CD Baby Exposed : Terms Of Service... (Don't Sign Up Until You Watch This!)

In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, following our eye-opener on TuneCore, I'm now looking towards CDBaby Terms of Service. As an artist and legal expert, I'll decode the contract specifics, highlighting potential traps and key points like non-exclusive agreements, ISRC codes, and what those "I Agree" boxes really entail. This deep dive will unveil hidden clauses that could impact your royalties and rights, drawing from our CDBaby exposed series to question if CDBaby presents similar issues. Through practical insights, I aim to arm you with the knowledge needed to navigate these agreements confidently, ensuring your music and rights are safeguarded in this digital age. Let's dissect, discuss, and demand transparency and fairness in music distribution, making sure artists are fully informed and protected. Don't Sign Up Until You Watch This!

Introduction

CD Baby's Artist Agreement

CD Baby's Terms Of Service

CD Baby's Terms Of Service Last Update

Music Distributor Additional Services

Legally Binding Contract

Non-Exclusivity

Derivative Works

Synchronization

Terminating

Payments

Licensee Records

Offsets

Record Keeping & Auditing

Objections To Accounting

Payment Terms

Your Obligations

Right To Withdraw

Modification. Termination And Effect of Termination

Right Of Removal

Blocking Withdrawal Of Royalties

Additional Representations And Warranties

Indemnification

Limitation Of Liability

Dispute Resolution

No Class Actions

State Of Oregon Laws

Claims

Waiver; Severability

No Third Party Beneficiaries

Notice Email ([email protected])

Conclusion

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