Terms &
Conditions

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Acceptance of Terms

By accessing PaidProducer.com, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age, have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions in full. Your continued use of the site following any updates to these terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and anyone else who accesses or uses the site, regardless of whether they access the site through a web browser, mobile device, or any other means.

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Educational Purpose Only

PaidProducer.com is a free, publicly accessible educational resource designed to provide general information about music industry royalties, revenue streams, and business practices available to music producers and songwriters. All content on this site is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on this site is intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, legal advice, financial advice, accounting advice, tax advice, or any other form of professional advice. The information provided is general in nature and may not apply to your specific circumstances.

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Not Legal or Financial Advice

The information on PaidProducer.com reflects the general understanding of music industry practices, royalty structures, and registration processes as of the time of publication. This information is not a substitute for qualified legal, financial, or professional advice tailored to your individual situation.

Before making any decisions regarding contracts, royalty registrations, business structures, or financial matters related to your music career, you should consult with a qualified music attorney, certified public accountant, or other licensed professional as appropriate.

doingwell, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from reliance on the information provided on this site without seeking appropriate professional guidance.

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Accuracy of Information

While doingwell, LLC makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on PaidProducer.com is accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information on the site.

The music industry is subject to frequent changes in law, regulation, platform terms, royalty rates, and business practices. This includes but is not limited to:

• Statutory mechanical royalty rates set by the Copyright Royalty Board, which adjust annually under the current Phonorecords IV settlement
• Platform-specific per-stream payout rates, which fluctuate based on subscriber counts, geographic distribution, and platform revenue
• Terms, fees, and commission structures of third-party services including PROs, publishing administrators, distributors, and marketplaces
• Registration requirements and processes of performing rights organizations, The Mechanical Licensing Collective, SoundExchange, and other entities
• Legal and regulatory requirements under US copyright law and international agreements

Any rates, figures, or estimates referenced on this site should be independently verified before being relied upon for any financial, legal, or business purpose. doingwell, LLC accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies or outdated information that may appear on the site.

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Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, doingwell, LLC, its members, managers, employees, contractors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of, or inability to use, this website or any content herein
• Any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information provided on this site
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content
• Any interruption, suspension, or termination of the website
• Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Any third-party content, services, or links referenced on the site
• Any financial loss, lost royalties, missed registrations, or contractual harm resulting from use of or reliance on the site's content

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, doingwell, LLC's liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. In no event shall the total liability of doingwell, LLC to you for any claim exceed one hundred US dollars ($100.00).

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Intellectual Property

All original content on PaidProducer.com — including but not limited to text, copy, educational materials, site structure, calculators, and design elements — is the intellectual property of doingwell, LLC and is protected under applicable US and international copyright law.

You are permitted to access and use the content on this site for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes only. You may not:

• Reproduce, copy, distribute, or republish any substantial portion of the site's content without prior written permission from doingwell, LLC
• Use the content to create competing products or services, including other educational websites or courses, without express written consent
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices from any content on the site
• Scrape, data-mine, or systematically extract content from the site by automated means

For licensing inquiries or permission requests, please contact us using the information in Section 13 below.

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Third-Party Links and Resources

PaidProducer.com contains links to third-party websites, platforms, organizations, and services including but not limited to ASCAP, BMI, The MLC, SoundExchange, Songtrust, BeatStars, and various distributors and label portals. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

doingwell, LLC has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, terms of service, or practices of any third-party sites or services. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of, affiliation with, or sponsorship by doingwell, LLC. We are not affiliated with, employed by, or compensated by any of the third-party organizations referenced on this site unless explicitly disclosed.

You access third-party websites at your own risk and should review their respective terms and privacy policies before engaging with them.

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Advertising

PaidProducer.com displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and similar third-party advertising networks. These advertising networks may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve advertisements based on your browsing activity and interests.

doingwell, LLC does not endorse any advertiser or product appearing on the site. Advertisers do not influence the editorial content, information, or educational materials published on PaidProducer.com. The presence of an advertisement does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by doingwell, LLC of the advertised product, service, or organization.

For information about how advertising-related data is collected and used, please review our Privacy Policy.

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Email Newsletter

PaidProducer.com offers a free email newsletter. By subscribing, you agree to the following:

• You are voluntarily providing your email address and consent to receive the PaidProducer newsletter
• You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email
• Your email address will be stored with our third-party email marketing provider and used solely for newsletter communications
• We will not sell, rent, or share your email address with unaffiliated third parties for their marketing purposes
• Subscribing to the newsletter does not create any contractual, advisory, or professional relationship between you and doingwell, LLC beyond the newsletter service itself

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the newsletter at any time without notice. Past issues remain the intellectual property of doingwell, LLC.

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User Conduct

By using PaidProducer.com, you agree not to:

• Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site, servers, or networks connected to the site
• Transmit any material that is defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the site
• Use automated tools to access, scrape, or index the site's content without express written permission
• Impersonate doingwell, LLC or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

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Calculator and Estimator Disclaimers

PaidProducer.com provides interactive calculators designed to help producers estimate potential royalty earnings, recoupment timelines, and revenue projections. These tools are provided for illustrative and educational purposes only.

All calculator outputs are estimates based on publicly available industry averages, approximate per-stream rates, and general royalty formulas. Actual results will vary based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to:

• The geographic distribution of your listeners and the applicable per-stream rates in each market
• The specific terms of your distribution, label, and publishing agreements
• The specific PRO you are affiliated with and their applicable royalty calculation methodology
• Platform-specific royalty pool sizes, which fluctuate monthly
• The percentage of premium vs. free-tier listeners in your audience
• Processing timelines and distribution periods of the applicable collection societies

doingwell, LLC makes no guarantee that actual royalties received will match or approximate calculator outputs. These tools are not financial planning instruments and should not be used as the basis for any financial, business, or contractual decision without independent verification and professional guidance.

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Changes to These Terms

doingwell, LLC reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to the site. Your continued use of PaidProducer.com following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms and Conditions periodically to stay informed of any updates. The date at the bottom of this page reflects the most recent revision.

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Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which doingwell, LLC is organized, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of PaidProducer.com shall first be subject to good faith negotiation between the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 30 days, it shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in the jurisdiction of doingwell, LLC's principal place of business. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm pending arbitration.

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Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

doingwell, LLC
Operator of PaidProducer.com
Email: [email protected]

For general inquiries about the site's content, please use the same contact email with the subject line "Site Inquiry."