Artist Terms

1. INTRODUCTION

These Artist Terms ("Artist Terms") form a binding agreement between you ("Artist," "you," or "your") and EXVERSIO, a sole proprietorship (eenmanszaak) registered in the Netherlands ("EXVERSIO," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your use of the Service as a content creator.

By creating an Artist account, uploading Content, or accepting any payout, you agree to be bound by these Artist Terms.

If you do not agree to these Artist Terms, you may not upload Content to the Service or receive payouts.

2. ELIGIBILITY AND ACCOUNT

2.1 Eligibility

To become an Artist on EXVERSIO, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have the full legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
• Be the rightful owner of the Content you upload, or have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to upload it (see Section 4)
• Successfully complete Stripe Connect onboarding, including identity verification (KYC) and provision of valid payout details
• Comply with all applicable laws in your country of residence and the Netherlands

2.2 Artist Verification

We may, at our reasonable discretion, request additional information to verify your identity, ownership of an artist name or alias, or rights to specific Content. We may suspend uploads or payouts pending verification.

2.3 One Account Per Artist

Each Artist may operate one active Artist account. Operating multiple accounts to circumvent platform rules, manipulate fan or revenue metrics, or evade prior account actions is prohibited and grounds for termination.

3. CONTENT YOU UPLOAD

3.1 What You Can Upload

You may upload audio Content (including but not limited to unreleased tracks, demos, alternative versions, instrumentals, and exclusive recordings) that you wish to make available to your Fans through subscription access.

3.2 Content Standards

You agree not to upload Content that:

• Infringes the copyright, trademark, publicity, privacy, or other rights of any third party
• Contains samples, beats, instrumentals, vocals, or other elements you have not properly licensed or cleared
• Includes featured artists, collaborators, or session musicians who have not consented to its release on the Service
• Contains hate speech, incitement to violence, terrorist content, or content depicting child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
• Is unlawful, defamatory, or violates Dutch or applicable foreign law
• Contains malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Misrepresents your identity, including impersonating another artist

We reserve the right to remove any Content that violates these standards, with or without notice. Repeated or serious violations may result in account suspension or termination.

3.3 Pre-Existing Recording and Distribution Agreements

You are solely responsible for ensuring that uploading Content to EXVERSIO does not breach any existing recording contract, distribution agreement, label deal, publishing agreement, or other contractual obligation you have. If in doubt, consult your manager or legal counsel before uploading.

4. RIGHTS AND WARRANTIES

4.1 Your Representations and Warranties

By uploading Content, you represent and warrant that:

(a) Ownership and Rights. You are the sole owner of the Content, or you hold all rights, licenses, consents, and permissions necessary to upload, host, stream, and monetize the Content on the Service. This includes (without limitation):

• Master recording rights
• Underlying composition (publishing) rights, OR a documented license to commercialize the recording on a streaming platform
• Sample clearance for any third-party samples used in the Content
• Beat licensing that explicitly permits commercial subscription-based streaming (a standard non-exclusive lease may be insufficient — verify your license)
• Written consent from any featured artists, vocalists, instrumentalists, or other contributors
• Permissions for any interpolations, replays, or covers of third-party works

(b) No Infringement. The Content does not and will not infringe the intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights of any third party.

(c) No Conflicting Agreements. Uploading the Content does not breach any agreement you have with a label, distributor, publisher, manager, or other third party.

(d) Accurate Information. All information you provide to us, including identity, payout details, and rights claims, is true, accurate, and current.

(e) Authorized Uploader. If you upload Content on behalf of an artist or group, you have authority to do so and to bind that artist or group to these Artist Terms.

(f) Collective Rights Management Organizations (BUMA/Stemra, Sena, and equivalents).

(i) Disclosure. You will inform EXVERSIO whether you are a registered member of any collective rights management organization ("CRMO"), including but not limited to BUMA/Stemra, Sena (Netherlands), GEMA (Germany), PRS (UK), ASCAP/BMI/SESAC (US), or any equivalent organization in your country of residence or operation. You will keep this information current and notify EXVERSIO of any change in CRMO membership status.

(ii) Per-Track Status. For each track you upload to the Service, you confirm one of the following:

(a) The underlying composition and recording are not registered with any CRMO and you, as the sole or co-rights holder, grant EXVERSIO the license described in Section 4.2 directly; or

(b) The work is registered with a CRMO and you, as the rights holder, authorize EXVERSIO to stream the work to subscribers under these Artist Terms. You acknowledge that this direct license may be in addition to, or in lieu of, any blanket license EXVERSIO holds with the relevant CRMO; or

(c) You have received written confirmation from your publisher, label, or CRMO that streaming on EXVERSIO is permitted under your existing arrangements.

(iii) Self-Reporting. You are solely responsible for declaring any income received through EXVERSIO to your CRMO, publisher, or label, where required by your membership terms or contractual obligations. EXVERSIO does not report your earnings to CRMOs on your behalf and provides no advice on your reporting obligations.

(iv) CRMO Claims. If a CRMO, publisher, or other rights collective claims royalties from EXVERSIO based on Content you have uploaded, you agree to:

(a) Cooperate with EXVERSIO in evaluating and responding to the claim;

(b) Indemnify EXVERSIO for the amount of any royalties, fees, penalties, or interest assessed in respect of your Content, in accordance with Section 9; and

(c) Authorize EXVERSIO to set off such amounts against your pending or future payouts in accordance with Section 9.3.

(v) Future Licensing. EXVERSIO may, at its discretion, enter into blanket licenses with CRMOs in the future. If and when such licenses are executed, EXVERSIO may amend these Artist Terms with appropriate notice (Section 14) to reflect the resulting arrangements, including any adjustment to revenue share or payout calculation needed to fund such licenses.

These warranties survive termination of your account.

4.2 License You Grant to EXVERSIO

By uploading Content, you grant EXVERSIO a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

• Host, store, and back up the Content on our infrastructure
• Stream the Content to authorized Fans of your subscription
• Generate and stream short audio previews (for marketing and discovery)
• Display Content metadata (track name, artwork, your artist name) within the Service and in promotional materials related to the Service
• Use anonymized aggregate data about Content performance for platform analytics

This license persists for as long as the Content remains on the Service and terminates within a reasonable period after you remove the Content or your account is closed, except where retention is required for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or backup integrity.

4.3 No Other Rights Granted

You retain all ownership of your Content. EXVERSIO does not claim ownership of any Content. Nothing in these Artist Terms transfers copyright, master rights, publishing rights, or any other ownership interest to EXVERSIO.

5. PAYOUTS AND REVENUE

5.1 Revenue Share

EXVERSIO operates on a revenue-share model:

• Standard split: 80% to Artist, 20% platform fee
• Founding artist split: 90% to Artist, 10% platform fee, for Artists invited and accepted into the founding cohort during the launch period

The applicable revenue share is set on your account by EXVERSIO and visible in your Creator Dashboard. EXVERSIO reserves the right to change the standard revenue share for new Artists with at least 60 days' written notice; existing Artists' splits remain unchanged unless you accept revised terms.

5.2 Payout Calculation

Your share is calculated based on the invoice subtotal (excluding VAT) of each successful subscription payment from your Fans. Refunds, chargebacks, and reversals reduce your earnings accordingly.

5.3 Payment Processing

Payouts are processed through Stripe Connect. To receive payouts, you must:

• Complete Stripe Connect Express onboarding
• Provide valid identity verification (KYC) and bank account details
• Maintain a Stripe Connected Account in good standing

You are bound by the Stripe Connected Account Agreement. EXVERSIO is not a party to that agreement and is not responsible for Stripe's processing of your payouts.

5.4 Payout Schedule

Payouts are transferred automatically to your Stripe Connected Account upon each successful Fan invoice payment. Stripe may apply standard payout schedules and reserves to your Connected Account; please refer to Stripe's terms for details.

5.5 Withholding and Reversal

We may withhold, delay, or reverse payouts in the following circumstances:

• A pending or unresolved infringement claim, dispute, or legal proceeding involving your Content
• Suspected fraud, chargebacks, or violations of these Artist Terms
• A refund or chargeback issued to a Fan
• A pending or assessed claim from a collective rights management organization (such as BUMA/Stemra) attributable to your Content
• A legal obligation requiring withholding (court order, regulatory requirement)
• Indemnification obligations under Section 9 below

5.6 Tax Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

• Reporting all income received through EXVERSIO to the relevant tax authorities
• Paying any income tax, social contributions, or business tax owed
• Maintaining proper records of your earnings

EXVERSIO does not withhold income tax on your payouts. We will collect VAT on subscription transactions and remit it to the appropriate authority. We may issue annual earnings statements but provide no tax advice. Consult a tax advisor if you are unsure of your obligations.

5.7 Pricing Control

You set your own monthly subscription price within the limits permitted by the Service. The current platform minimum is €4.99 per month. EXVERSIO may adjust this minimum from time to time with reasonable notice; changes apply to new prices you set after the change, and we will not retroactively increase or decrease prices for existing subscribers. You may change your price at any time within the permitted range, but changes apply only to new subscribers; existing subscribers retain their original price until they cancel and resubscribe, in accordance with applicable consumer protection law.

6. PROMOTION AND PROFILE

6.1 Your Artist Profile

You are responsible for the content of your public Artist profile, including artist name, biography, profile image, genre, and any other public-facing information. This information must be accurate and not infringe third-party rights.

6.2 Marketing License

You grant EXVERSIO a limited license to use your artist name, profile image, and Content metadata for the purposes of:

• Operating the Service
• Marketing and promoting the Service (including social media, advertising, and editorial content) — provided that any such use is consistent with your status as an Artist on the Service and does not falsely imply your endorsement of unrelated products

You may revoke this marketing license by closing your account, after which we will cease new marketing uses within a reasonable timeframe.

6.3 No Endorsement

EXVERSIO does not endorse any individual Artist or Content. Featuring an Artist on the Service or in marketing does not constitute endorsement.

7. CONTENT REMOVAL AND ACCOUNT TERMINATION

7.1 Removal by You

You may remove Content from your Artist profile at any time. Once removed, Fans will lose access to that Content immediately. Past payouts for periods during which the Content was available are not refunded.

7.2 Removal by EXVERSIO

We may remove Content or suspend your account, with or without notice, in the following circumstances:

• Receipt of a valid copyright or other infringement notice (see Terms of Service Section 7B)
• Violation of these Artist Terms or the Terms of Service
• Suspected fraud, manipulation of metrics, or chargeback abuse
• Court order or regulatory requirement
• Your Stripe Connected Account being suspended or closed

We aim to give reasonable notice before removal where feasible, but may act immediately in cases involving copyright infringement, fraud, or legal compulsion.

7.3 Effect of Account Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to the Creator Dashboard ends
• Active subscriptions to your profile are cancelled at the end of the current billing period (or earlier if required by law)
• Pending payouts are processed in accordance with Section 5.5, subject to any retained funds for indemnity, chargeback risk, or pending claims
• The license you granted to EXVERSIO under Section 4.2 terminates within a reasonable period, except for backup and legal-compliance retention

7.4 Effect on Fans

Fans who subscribed during the period your Content was available retain no claim against EXVERSIO if your Content is removed, except as required by mandatory consumer protection law. EXVERSIO may, at its discretion, offer affected Fans a credit or refund.

8. CONTENT PROTECTION

You acknowledge that EXVERSIO applies technical measures and operational logging to protect Content (as described in Terms of Service Section 7A). You agree:

• Not to circumvent these measures
• Not to upload Content with the intent to leak, redistribute, or undermine the platform's protection
• To cooperate in investigations of suspected leaks or piracy involving your Content

You are entitled, on reasonable request, to relevant logs and information that may help you pursue claims against persons leaking your Content.

9. INDEMNIFICATION BY ARTIST

9.1 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless EXVERSIO, its founder, employees, agents, and successors from and against any claims, demands, lawsuits, damages, liabilities, settlements, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

(a) Any breach of your representations and warranties in Section 4.1

(b) Any infringement or alleged infringement of a third party's intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights by your Content

(c) Any claim by a featured artist, producer, sample owner, label, publisher, or other third party relating to your Content

(d) Any claim by a collective rights management organization (such as BUMA/Stemra, Sena, or equivalent) for royalties, fees, penalties, or interest based on your Content

(e) Your breach of these Artist Terms or the Terms of Service

(f) Your violation of applicable law in connection with your use of the Service

9.2 Defense and Settlement

EXVERSIO reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us. You agree to cooperate with such defense.

We will not settle a claim subject to your indemnification without your prior written consent (not unreasonably withheld), except where the settlement involves no admission of fault on your part and is fully covered financially.

9.3 Right of Set-Off

EXVERSIO may set off any amounts owed to you under these Artist Terms (including pending payouts) against any indemnification obligation, judgment, settlement, or chargeback liability you owe.

9.4 Limits Under Dutch Law

Nothing in this Section 9 is intended to require indemnification beyond what is permissible under mandatory Dutch law. To the extent any indemnification obligation is limited or unenforceable under Dutch law, it shall be reduced to the maximum extent permitted.

10. DISCLAIMERS

10.1 Service "As Is"

The Service is provided to you on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability, specific levels of fan acquisition, specific revenue, or any particular outcome from your participation.

10.2 No Guarantees

We make no representations or warranties about:

• The number of Fans you will acquire
• The amount of revenue you will generate
• The retention or behavior of your Fans
• The performance of any specific Content
• The availability of specific features in the future

10.3 No Fiduciary or Employment Relationship

You are an independent content creator, not an employee, partner, joint venturer, or agent of EXVERSIO. Nothing in these Artist Terms creates an employment, agency, or fiduciary relationship.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, EXVERSIO's total liability to you, in aggregate, for all claims arising out of or related to these Artist Terms or the Service shall not exceed the greater of:

• The total platform fees retained by EXVERSIO from your account in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or
• €500

EXVERSIO shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits, lost fan revenue, lost data, or reputational harm, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Nothing in these Artist Terms limits or excludes liability that cannot be limited or excluded under mandatory Dutch law (including liability for gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or death and personal injury).

12. TERM AND TERMINATION

12.1 Term

These Artist Terms remain in effect for as long as you maintain an Artist account on the Service.

12.2 Termination by You

You may terminate these Artist Terms at any time by closing your Artist account through your Creator Dashboard or by contacting legal@exversio.com. Termination takes effect at the end of the current billing period for active Fan subscriptions, unless required earlier by law.

12.3 Termination by EXVERSIO

We may terminate these Artist Terms and your Artist account at any time, with or without cause, with reasonable notice. We may terminate immediately and without notice for material breach (including infringement claims, fraud, or repeated rule violations).

12.4 Survival

The following provisions survive termination: Sections 4.1 (warranties), 4.3 (no rights granted), 5.5 (withholding), 5.6 (tax), 9 (indemnification), 10 (disclaimers), 11 (limitation of liability), 13 (governing law), and any other provision that by its nature should survive.

13. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Artist Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute shall first be raised at legal@exversio.com and addressed in good faith. Unresolved disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

14. CHANGES TO THESE ARTIST TERMS

We may update these Artist Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated to active Artists by email at least 30 days before they take effect. By continuing to use the Service after changes take effect, you accept the revised Artist Terms. If you do not accept the changes, you may terminate your account before they take effect.

15. MISCELLANEOUS

15.1 Severability

If any provision of these Artist Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in effect.

15.2 Entire Agreement

These Artist Terms, together with the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and EXVERSIO regarding your participation as an Artist.

15.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Artist Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Artist Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Artist Terms to a successor in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all of our assets, with notice to you.

15.5 Language

These Artist Terms are originally drafted in English. Translations may be provided for convenience; in case of conflict, the English version prevails.

16. CONTACT

For questions about these Artist Terms or your Artist account:

EXVERSIO
General: hello@exversio.com
Legal: legal@exversio.com
Copyright: copyright@exversio.com
Privacy: privacy@exversio.com