My Music Was Released Without My Consent. What Should I Do?

Here’s what you can do to resolve this kind of situation effectively: 

Contact The People Involved

The first step is to reach out to the parties involved in the creation of the release (e.g. collaborators, producers) anyone who had access to the recordings at some point. Identify who proceeded with the distribution and ask them to remove the release from the platforms. Very often this is the result of miscommunication or lack of clarity in contractual agreements. Resolving the issue internally is, in most cases, the best approach. 

File A Claim

If internal resolution isn’t possible, you’ll need to file a claim directly with the streaming platforms where the music was released. Most platforms have dedicated contact forms for such claims. Here’s a quick access to the main shops: 

• Spotify: Contact Form
• Apple Music: Contact Form
• Deezer: Contact Form

Once your claim is submitted, the store will contact the distributor responsible for the release. You don't need to file a claim with all the stores. Generally, one claim is enough for the distributor to take action.  

Have Your Documents Ready

The store may require you to provide some documentation in order to verify the track's ownership, so make sure you have everything ready before filing a claim. If you cannot provide sufficient evidence, unfortunately there’s no guarantee that your claim will succeed. To avoid such situations:

• Always establish a clear and detailed contract with all collaborators before the release is distributed.
• Always make sure to keep a copy of all the necessary documents, licensing agreements, proof of ownership, or contracts.

If you notice that an unauthorized distribution of your music was done through our services, please follow the steps above. We cannot take any action unless a formal claim has been filled.

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