Big Oats Music - Royalty Hub Terms and Conditions

1. Purpose and Scope of Services

By subscribing to a Big Oats Music Royalty Hub plan, you authorize Big Oats Music to provide comprehensive administrative services covering both your musical compositions (publishing rights) and master recordings (sound recording rights). Our responsibilities include, but are not limited to, global registration with collection societies, royalty tracking and collection, income distribution, metadata management, and the licensing of your works for synchronization, mechanical reproduction, public performance, and digital use. Big Oats Music will not claim ownership over your copyrights; instead, we act solely as your administrative partner under the terms outlined below.

2. Grant of Rights

You grant Big Oats Music the exclusive worldwide right to administer and represent the rights you own or control in both your musical compositions and master recordings. This includes the authority to register your works with performance rights organizations (PROs), mechanical rights agencies, and digital databases; issue and manage licenses for uses such as reproduction, distribution, synchronization, and public performance; collect and distribute royalties; identify and recover unclaimed income; and handle third-party disputes related to your rights. This grant is strictly for administration purposes. Big Oats Music does not and will not acquire any ownership of your copyrights unless separately agreed in writing.

3. Term, Cancellation, and Termination

This Agreement begins upon the activation of your subscription and remains in effect on a month-to-month or annual basis, depending on your selected plan. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled before the next billing cycle. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account dashboard or by written request to our team. Services will remain active until the end of the current billing period. If payment fails or if you breach any terms of this Agreement, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate services immediately. We may also terminate this Agreement at our discretion with a 15-day written notice. Following any cancellation or termination, Big Oats Music will retain the right to collect outstanding royalties on your behalf from any uses that occurred during your active subscription period, for up to three (3) additional months.

4. Global Coverage

All services provided under this Agreement apply worldwide. Big Oats Music will pursue royalty collection and administration across all applicable territories, including North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, and Australia, through direct and third-party sub-publisher partnerships where necessary.

5. Fees, Royalties, and Commission Structure

You will be billed monthly or yearly based on your selected plan:

Standard – $14.99/month (or $149.99 yearly): You receive 85% of publishing and master royalties. Big Oats Music retains a 15% commission.

VIP – $39.99/month (or $399.99 yearly): You receive 85% of publishing and master royalties. Big Oats Music retains a 15% commission.

You retain 100% of streaming royalties paid directly to you via your distributor (e.g., DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby). We do not collect or commission DSP master revenue that is already accounted for by your distribution platform.

Big Oats Music does not interfere with the Writer’s Share of performance royalties paid directly to you by your PRO (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, etc.). We will only collect and administer the Publisher’s Share and related master-use royalties on your behalf. Royalty payments are issued quarterly, within 30 days of the end of each calendar quarter. Payments will be sent electronically (via PayPal, ACH, or similar methods).

6. Your Obligations

By enrolling, you confirm that you own or control all rights to the musical works and recordings you submit, including any necessary sample clearances and co-writer approvals. You are responsible for ensuring that all splits, credits, and rights information provided to Big Oats Music are accurate and up to date. You agree not to enter into conflicting agreements or assign the same rights to any other party during the active term of this Agreement without first notifying Big Oats Music in writing.

7. Ownership, Copyright, and Legal Responsibility

You retain 100% ownership of your musical compositions and master recordings. Big Oats Music does not acquire any copyright ownership through this Agreement. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Big Oats Music, its employees, agents, and partners, from any claims, disputes, or losses arising from copyright infringement, third-party claims, co-writer issues, or unauthorized use related to the content you submit for administration.

8. Data Security and Privacy

Big Oats Music uses secure and encrypted systems (including collection society platforms and licensed third-party services) to store, manage, and transmit your data. We do not sell, lease, or misuse your personal or creative data. You have the right to access, modify, or delete your account information at any time. We comply with all applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). In the event of a data breach or unauthorized access, you will be notified promptly in accordance with legal requirements.

9. Legal Jurisdiction

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes, claims, or legal proceedings arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be handled exclusively in the courts located in San Diego County, California.

10. Entire Agreement

This Terms of Service agreement reflects the complete and exclusive understanding between you and Big Oats Music. It supersedes any previous written or verbal agreements. Changes to this agreement can be made at any time by Big Oats Music if a written notification is sent out with it.

By subscribing to a Royalty Hub plan, you confirm your acceptance of these Terms of Service.