Effective Date: [Upon registration]
Operator: Kirill Kasatskiy (Toronto, Canada)
Contact Email: connect@vanguardnetwork.org
Jurisdiction: Ontario, Canada
This Agreement is intended to help the Artist promote and publish their music through professional distribution and marketing channels provided by Vanguard ("the Operator").
Unlike the general Event Content License Agreement (which covers only promotional and editorial use for community events), this Agreement covers commercial use: official publication on streaming platforms, digital stores, compilations, and monetized channels.
The goal of this Agreement is to:
- Support the Artist in reaching wider audiences through official releases
- Provide access to Vanguard’s resources, label accounts, and distribution infrastructure
- Ensure transparent revenue sharing between the Artist and the Operator
- Enable coordinated promotion, marketing, and content management for the benefit of both parties
By entering into this Agreement, the Artist delegates the management of their tracks to Vanguard, including preparation of uploads, cover artwork, descriptions, and release metadata.
The Artist grants the Operator an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license to distribute, administer, and manage the Work for commercial release. This includes:
- Uploads and delivery to digital service providers (DSPs)
- Administration of metadata, ISRC/UPC codes, cover art, and release descriptions
- Promotion and marketing activities connected with the release
- Re-delivery, takedowns, or transfers of the Work as required by DSPs
During the Term, the Artist will not authorize any third party to distribute or monetize the same master recording(s) without the Operator’s prior written consent.
The parties acknowledge that most DSPs require a single distributor per ISRC/UPC; duplicate deliveries may cause takedowns or monetization conflicts.
For the purpose of distribution and promotion, the Operator may use:
- Vanguard’s official label accounts on streaming platforms and digital stores
- Jointly managed accounts created specifically for the release
- The Artist’s own accounts (with prior written consent)
The Artist authorizes the Operator to administer uploads, metadata, descriptions, and promotional settings to ensure consistent quality and visibility of the release.
- The Artist retains full copyright and authorship of the original Work
- The Operator shall be credited as "Vanguard Network" or similar branding in connection with the release
Revenue generated from monetized use of the Work (e.g., via streaming royalties, paid downloads, advertisements) shall generally be split as follows:
| Party | Share |
| Performer / Artist (representing all contributors) | 75% |
| Vanguard (Operator) | 25% |
- The Artist represents themselves and all contributors (e.g., co-authors, producers, beatmakers) involved in the creation of the Work.
- This structure is indicative. If different revenue shares are required, they must be confirmed in a separate agreement or addendum.
- The Operator may deduct direct, properly documented distribution and promotion expenses prior to revenue sharing.
- Payouts will be processed quarterly, provided the Participant’s cumulative balance reaches a minimum of $1000 USD.
- The Operator shall provide revenue statements and payment via PayPal, bank transfer, or other mutually agreed payment systems (e.g., Wise, crypto, or local providers).
6.1 Term. This Agreement is entered into for a period of one (1) year starting from the Effective Date.
6.2 Auto-Renewal. The Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one-year periods unless either party provides written notice of termination at least thirty (30) days prior to the renewal date.
6.3 Termination for Convenience. After the first ninety (90) days, either party may terminate this Agreement with thirty (30) days’ written notice. This allows completion of active campaigns and proper withdrawal of releases from DSPs.
6.4 Termination for Cause. A materially breaching party must cure the breach within ten (10) days of written notice. If not cured, the non-breaching party may terminate immediately.
6.5 Catalogue Continuity.*Works already released under this Agreement shall remain live until properly taken down. Upon Artist’s written request after termination, the Operator shall initiate takedown of such Works from DSPs. No new derivative works or promotional uses shall be created without renewal.
6.6 Royalty Tail. The Operator may continue to collect and account for royalties for up to twelve (12) months after termination to cover delayed DSP/partner payments, with final settlement to the Artist.
6.7 Exclusivity Freeze. During the Term, the Artist shall not authorize any third party to distribute or monetize the same master recordings without the Operator’s written consent.
7.1 Initiation. Upon termination or Artist request, the Operator shall initiate takedown of the Work from DSPs within five (5) business days.
7.2 Timelines. The parties acknowledge that DSPs may take up to thirty (30) days to fully process removals.
7.3 Re-Release / Transfer. If the Artist transitions to another distributor, both parties shall coordinate to preserve ISRCs where possible and issue new UPCs as required, avoiding duplicates and ensuring proper takedown after the new release goes live.
7.4 Access & Credentials. Upon termination, the Operator shall provide the Artist with available release metadata (ISRCs, UPCs, artwork, descriptions) necessary for transfer.
The Operator may suspend or remove a release if required by law, DSP policies, DMCA or copyright claims, fraud detection, or other legitimate reasons. The Operator shall notify the Artist and act in good faith to resolve the situation.
The Artist confirms:
- They are the legal author of the Work or authorized to license it on behalf of all contributors
- The Work does not infringe any third-party rights
- All revenue participants have been disclosed and agreed to this structure
In case of disputes, both parties agree to resolve matters in good faith. The jurisdiction shall be Ontario, Canada.
Both parties agree to the above terms. Signed electronically or by written confirmation.
Questions or concerns?
Email: connect@vanguardnetwork.org