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ARTIST SUBMISSION AGREEMENT
Version: 1.0Effective Date: 3 August 2026Last Updated: 3 August 2026
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION, ELIGIBILITY & ACCEPTANCE
1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Aureon Music Group Artist Submission Agreement ("Agreement").
This Agreement governs the submission of music, recordings, lyrics, compositions, artwork, videos, biographies, promotional materials, and any other creative works ("Submissions") to Aureon Music Group ("Aureon", "we", "our", or "us") for review, evaluation, or potential commercial collaboration.
By submitting any material to Aureon, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by this Agreement.
2. PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT
The purpose of this Agreement is to:
Establish a fair submission process;
Protect both artists and Aureon;
Clarify ownership of submitted material;
Explain how submissions are reviewed;
Avoid misunderstandings regarding unsolicited submissions;
Define the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
This Agreement does not create a recording contract, publishing agreement, employment relationship, agency relationship, partnership, or joint venture.
3. WHO MAY SUBMIT
Submissions may be made by:
Individual artists;
Bands;
Producers;
Songwriters;
Composers;
DJs;
Vocalists;
Managers acting with authority;
Publishers acting with authority;
Other authorised rights holders.
Anyone submitting material on behalf of another person or organisation confirms that they have the legal authority to do so.
4. ELIGIBILITY
To submit material to Aureon, you must:
Be at least 18 years of age; or
Have the consent of a parent or legal guardian where legally required;
Have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement;
Possess the necessary rights to the submitted material;
Comply with Aureon's Terms of Use and other applicable policies.
Aureon may request reasonable evidence of eligibility where appropriate.
5. TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS
Artists may submit original creative works including, but not limited to:
Songs;
Demo recordings;
Master recordings;
Instrumentals;
Lyrics;
Musical compositions;
Albums;
EPs;
Music videos;
Performance videos;
Artist biographies;
Press kits;
Promotional photographs;
Artwork;
Branding materials;
Other creative content requested or accepted by Aureon.
Submission of material does not guarantee that it will be reviewed.
6. ORIGINALITY REQUIREMENT
Unless expressly stated otherwise, all submitted material must be original or submitted with the full authority of the relevant rights holders.
You must not knowingly submit material that:
Infringes copyright;
Infringes trademarks;
Misappropriates another person's work;
Violates confidentiality obligations;
Breaches any applicable law or contractual obligation.
Aureon reserves the right to reject any submission that does not satisfy these requirements.
7. NO OBLIGATION TO SUBMIT
Submission of material to Aureon is entirely voluntary.
You are under no obligation to submit your work, and Aureon is under no obligation to accept or review any submission.
You remain responsible for deciding whether to submit your material.
8. ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT
By submitting any material to Aureon, you acknowledge and agree that:
This Agreement governs your submission;
Aureon may review your submission in accordance with this Agreement;
You have the authority to enter into this Agreement;
The information you provide is accurate;
You have read Aureon's applicable legal policies.
If you do not agree to this Agreement, you must not submit material to Aureon.
9. NO RECORDING OR PUBLISHING AGREEMENT
Submission of material does not mean that:
You have been signed as an Aureon artist;
Aureon has accepted your work;
Aureon will distribute your music;
Aureon will negotiate with you;
Aureon will offer you a recording agreement;
Aureon will offer you a publishing agreement;
Aureon will offer you any commercial opportunity.
Any future business relationship must be documented in a separate written agreement signed by both parties.
10. NO EMPLOYMENT OR AGENCY RELATIONSHIP
Nothing in this Agreement creates:
Employment;
Agency;
Partnership;
Joint venture;
Fiduciary relationship;
Exclusive representation.
Both parties remain independent.
11. NO CONFIDENTIAL RELATIONSHIP
Unless Aureon expressly agrees otherwise in writing before a submission is made, submissions are not received in confidence.
By submitting material, you acknowledge that:
Aureon may already possess similar ideas, concepts, melodies, lyrics, styles, themes, or projects;
Aureon receives numerous submissions from different artists;
No confidential, fiduciary, or trust relationship is created solely because a submission has been made.
If you require confidentiality, you should not submit material unless a separate written confidentiality agreement has first been executed by Aureon.
12. NO EXPECTATION OF COMPENSATION
Submitting material does not entitle you to:
Payment;
Royalties;
Reimbursement of expenses;
Compensation for evaluation;
Reimbursement of production costs;
Any other financial benefit.
Compensation arises only where expressly provided in a separate written agreement signed by Aureon.
13. INDEPENDENT DEVELOPMENT
You acknowledge that Aureon, its artists, producers, songwriters, employees, contractors, licensors, and business partners may independently create or already possess works that are similar in concept, style, genre, theme, structure, or expression to material you submit.
Submission of material does not prevent Aureon from:
Developing similar concepts independently;
Working with other artists;
Releasing similar works;
Pursuing existing creative projects.
No inference of copying or misuse shall arise solely because similarities exist between your submission and another work.
14. COMPLIANCE WITH PLATFORM POLICIES
All submissions remain subject to Aureon's:
Terms of Use;
Privacy Policy;
Copyright Policy;
AI Music Policy;
Acceptable Use Policy;
Community Guidelines;
Any other applicable legal agreements.
Where multiple agreements apply, they shall be interpreted consistently.
15. INTERNATIONAL SUBMISSIONS
Aureon accepts submissions from artists located in multiple countries.
Artists are responsible for ensuring that:
Their submission complies with applicable local laws;
They possess all necessary rights;
They have authority to submit the material.
Submission of material from outside Ireland does not alter the governing provisions of this Agreement unless otherwise agreed in writing.
16. OUR COMMITMENT TO ARTISTS
Aureon Music Group is committed to providing a fair, respectful, and professional submission process for emerging and established artists alike.
Our objective is to:
Discover exceptional original talent;
Respect creators' rights;
Evaluate submissions objectively;
Promote transparency in our review process;
Build long-term relationships based on trust, creativity, and mutual respect.
While we cannot guarantee that every submission will be reviewed or selected, we value the time, creativity, and passion invested by every artist who chooses to share their work with Aureon.
AUREON MUSIC GROUP
ARTIST SUBMISSION AGREEMENT
SECTION 2 – SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS & OWNERSHIP
17. OVERVIEW
This Section explains the requirements that apply to all submissions made to Aureon Music Group and clarifies ownership of submitted materials.
Artists retain ownership of their original works unless and until different rights are transferred under a separate written agreement signed by both the artist and Aureon.
Submitting material to Aureon grants only the limited rights described in this Agreement for the purpose of evaluating the submission.
18. ELIGIBLE SUBMISSIONS
Artists may submit original creative works including, but not limited to:
Demo recordings;
Master recordings;
Individual songs;
Albums;
EPs;
Instrumentals;
Lyrics;
Musical compositions;
Vocal recordings;
Music videos;
Live performance recordings;
Artist biographies;
Press kits;
Promotional photographs;
Artwork;
Branding concepts;
Other materials requested or accepted by Aureon.
Aureon may reject submissions that fall outside the categories accepted at the time of submission.
19. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All submissions must:
Be complete enough to allow meaningful evaluation;
Be submitted using Aureon's approved submission process where applicable;
Include accurate contact information;
Include sufficient information to identify the artist;
Comply with this Agreement and Aureon's other applicable policies.
Aureon may specify additional technical or administrative requirements from time to time.
20. ORIGINAL WORKS
Unless expressly disclosed otherwise, you represent that the submitted material:
Is original;
Has not been unlawfully copied;
Does not knowingly infringe the rights of any third party;
Has been created or lawfully acquired by you;
Is submitted with all necessary permissions.
If your submission incorporates third-party material, you must have all rights and permissions necessary for Aureon to review the submission.
21. THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS
If any submission includes material owned or controlled by another person or organisation, you represent that you have obtained all necessary:
Licences;
Permissions;
Consents;
Releases;
Approvals.
Examples include rights relating to:
Co-writers;
Producers;
Session musicians;
Vocalists;
Featured artists;
Publishers;
Record labels;
Visual artists;
Photographers.
Failure to obtain necessary permissions may result in rejection of the submission.
22. AI-GENERATED CONTENT DISCLOSURE
If Artificial Intelligence has been used in the creation of any submitted material, you must disclose that use where reasonably requested by Aureon.
This includes, where applicable:
AI-generated vocals;
AI-generated instrumentals;
AI-assisted lyrics;
AI-generated artwork;
AI-assisted videos;
Other AI-generated creative elements.
Submission of AI-assisted material does not guarantee acceptance, and Aureon reserves the right to request further information regarding the tools, processes, or permissions involved.
23. RETENTION OF OWNERSHIP
Except where expressly agreed in a separate written agreement, you retain ownership of your submitted material.
Submission alone does not transfer to Aureon:
Copyright;
Publishing rights;
Master recording ownership;
Performer rights;
Trademark rights;
Moral rights;
Other Intellectual Property Rights.
Ownership remains with the applicable rights holder unless formally assigned.
24. LIMITED EVALUATION LICENCE
By submitting material to Aureon, you grant Aureon a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, non-transferable licence to:
Receive the submission;
Store the submission;
Copy the submission as reasonably necessary;
Review the submission;
Evaluate the submission internally;
Share the submission with authorised Aureon personnel, contractors, advisers, or decision-makers involved in the evaluation process.
This licence exists solely for the purpose of evaluating the submission and does not authorise commercial exploitation.
25. NO COMMERCIAL USE WITHOUT AGREEMENT
Aureon will not commercially exploit your submitted material solely because it has been submitted.
No commercial rights are granted to Aureon unless both parties subsequently enter into a separate written agreement covering matters such as:
Recording;
Distribution;
Publishing;
Licensing;
Synchronisation;
Artist management;
Commercial collaboration.
26. STORAGE OF SUBMISSIONS
Aureon may retain submitted material for a reasonable period to:
Complete internal evaluations;
Maintain submission records;
Respond to enquiries;
Resolve disputes;
Comply with legal obligations;
Protect Aureon's legitimate business interests.
Aureon is not obliged to retain submissions indefinitely.
27. RETURN OF MATERIALS
Unless Aureon expressly agrees otherwise, submitted materials will not be returned.
Artists are responsible for retaining their own copies of all submitted materials before making a submission.
Aureon accepts no responsibility for loss of original materials submitted electronically or otherwise.
28. NO OBLIGATION TO REVIEW
Aureon receives a significant number of submissions and cannot guarantee that every submission will be reviewed.
Aureon reserves the right to:
Decline to review a submission;
Prioritise submissions;
Close submissions temporarily;
Reject submissions that do not comply with this Agreement.
Failure to review a submission does not imply any opinion regarding its quality or commercial potential.
29. NO OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK
Unless Aureon expressly agrees otherwise, Aureon is under no obligation to:
Provide feedback;
Explain evaluation decisions;
Offer recommendations;
Identify reasons for rejection;
Suggest improvements.
Any feedback voluntarily provided by Aureon is offered as a courtesy only.
30. UNSOLICITED SUBMISSIONS
Unless Aureon expressly invites submissions through an approved submission process, unsolicited submissions are made entirely at the sender's own risk.
Submission of unsolicited material does not:
Create contractual obligations;
Create confidentiality obligations;
Restrict Aureon's future creative activities;
Give rise to any expectation of compensation.
31. SIMILAR IDEAS
You acknowledge that Aureon may already possess or later develop works that are similar to your submission in terms of:
Musical style;
Genre;
Theme;
Lyrics;
Chord progressions;
Rhythms;
Production techniques;
Concepts;
Titles;
General artistic direction.
The existence of similarities alone does not establish copying or infringement.
32. MORAL RIGHTS
Nothing in this Agreement requires you to waive any moral rights that cannot lawfully be waived under applicable law.
Where moral rights may be waived by law, any waiver will only be effective if expressly agreed in a separate written agreement.
33. CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL
Artists should not submit confidential business information, trade secrets, or commercially sensitive material unless Aureon has first agreed in writing to receive such information under an appropriate confidentiality agreement.
Aureon assumes no responsibility for protecting unsolicited confidential information submitted without such an agreement.
34. WITHDRAWAL OF SUBMISSIONS
Before a commercial agreement is entered into, you may request that Aureon cease evaluating a submission.
Aureon may retain copies where reasonably necessary to:
Maintain business records;
Resolve disputes;
Demonstrate independent development;
Comply with legal obligations;
Protect its legitimate legal interests.
Withdrawal of a submission does not require Aureon to delete records where retention is lawful and reasonably necessary.
35. OUR COMMITMENT TO FAIR EVALUATION
Aureon Music Group values originality, creativity, and artistic integrity.
Our submission process is designed to:
Respect artists' ownership of their work;
Evaluate submissions fairly and professionally;
Protect both artists and Aureon from misunderstandings;
Encourage transparent communication;
Provide a clear legal framework for the submission and evaluation of creative works.
We remain committed to discovering exceptional talent while ensuring that submissions are handled responsibly, respectfully, and in accordance with this Agreement.
AUREON MUSIC GROUP
ARTIST SUBMISSION AGREEMENT
SECTION 3 – REVIEW PROCESS & NO OBLIGATION
36. OVERVIEW
Aureon Music Group receives submissions from artists, producers, songwriters, composers, managers, and other creators from around the world.
To ensure a fair and efficient process, all submissions are reviewed in accordance with Aureon's internal evaluation procedures.
Submission of material does not create any obligation for Aureon to review, respond to, negotiate, sign, publish, distribute, or otherwise commercially exploit the submitted work.
37. REVIEW PROCESS
Where Aureon elects to review a submission, the review may include consideration of factors such as:
Musical originality;
Artistic identity;
Vocal performance;
Songwriting quality;
Production quality;
Commercial potential;
Brand compatibility;
Market positioning;
Audience suitability;
Catalogue strategy;
Technical quality;
Other creative or business considerations.
Aureon retains sole discretion regarding how submissions are evaluated.
38. INTERNAL EVALUATION
Submissions may be reviewed by authorised persons within Aureon, including:
A&R representatives;
Producers;
Creative directors;
Executives;
Licensing personnel;
Marketing specialists;
Legal advisers;
External consultants engaged by Aureon where appropriate.
Aureon may use internal review processes that are confidential and proprietary.
39. NO GUARANTEE OF REVIEW
Aureon receives a significant volume of submissions.
Accordingly, Aureon does not guarantee that:
Every submission will be reviewed;
Every submission will receive equal consideration;
Every submission will be listened to in full;
Every submission will receive a response.
Submissions may be prioritised according to Aureon's business needs and creative strategy.
40. NO REVIEW TIMELINE
Aureon does not guarantee any specific timeframe for reviewing submissions.
Review periods may vary depending on factors including:
Submission volume;
Internal production schedules;
Artist development priorities;
Commercial planning;
Available resources.
Aureon is under no obligation to complete a review within any particular period.
41. NO OBLIGATION TO RESPOND
Unless Aureon expressly agrees otherwise, Aureon is under no obligation to:
Acknowledge receipt of a submission;
Confirm that a submission has been reviewed;
Respond to enquiries regarding review status;
Explain evaluation decisions;
Provide artistic feedback;
Offer recommendations.
A lack of response should not be interpreted as either acceptance or rejection.
42. NO OBLIGATION TO OFFER A CONTRACT
Submission of material does not create any obligation for Aureon to:
Offer a recording agreement;
Offer a publishing agreement;
Offer a distribution agreement;
Offer a licensing agreement;
Offer management representation;
Offer investment;
Offer employment;
Enter into commercial negotiations.
Any future business relationship will arise only through a separate written agreement signed by both parties.
43. NO EXPECTATION OF COMPENSATION
Artists acknowledge that Aureon's evaluation of submitted material is provided without charge.
Submission of material does not entitle the submitting party to:
Evaluation fees;
Royalties;
Compensation;
Expenses;
Reimbursement;
Development funding;
Other financial consideration.
Payment obligations arise only under a separate written agreement.
44. INDEPENDENT DEVELOPMENT
Aureon, its artists, employees, producers, composers, songwriters, contractors, licensors, and business partners continually develop original creative works.
Accordingly, Aureon may independently create or acquire works that are similar to submitted material.
Such similarities may relate to:
Genre;
Theme;
Subject matter;
Musical style;
Chord progressions;
Rhythms;
Song structure;
Production techniques;
General artistic concepts.
The existence of similarities does not, by itself, establish copying, infringement, or misuse.
45. NO CONFIDENTIAL RELATIONSHIP
Unless Aureon has entered into a separate written confidentiality agreement before receiving the submission, no confidential relationship is created by submitting material.
Artists acknowledge that:
Aureon receives numerous submissions from different sources;
Similar ideas may already exist within Aureon's catalogue or development pipeline;
Aureon must remain free to pursue its own creative projects.
46. NO FIDUCIARY DUTY
Submission of material does not create:
A fiduciary relationship;
A trustee relationship;
An agency relationship;
A partnership;
A joint venture;
An employment relationship.
Both parties remain entirely independent unless a subsequent written agreement provides otherwise.
47. COMMUNICATION DURING REVIEW
Where Aureon chooses to communicate with an artist regarding a submission, such communications may include:
Requests for additional information;
Requests for higher-quality recordings;
Requests for supporting documentation;
Invitations to meetings;
Requests for proof of ownership;
Preliminary discussions.
Such communications do not constitute acceptance of the submission or a commitment to enter into any future agreement.
48. REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
Aureon may request additional material where it believes further evaluation is appropriate.
Examples include:
Alternative mixes;
Instrumentals;
Stems;
Live performances;
Performance videos;
Artist biographies;
Press photographs;
Publishing information;
Copyright documentation.
Submission of additional material remains subject to this Agreement.
49. ARTIST RESPONSIBILITIES DURING REVIEW
During the review process, artists are responsible for:
Providing accurate information;
Responding honestly to Aureon's enquiries;
Maintaining ownership of their work;
Informing Aureon of any changes to rights ownership;
Informing Aureon if the material becomes subject to another agreement.
Failure to provide accurate information may affect Aureon's ability to evaluate the submission.
50. WITHDRAWAL OF A SUBMISSION
Before any commercial agreement is executed, an artist may request that Aureon discontinue its review of a submission.
Aureon may retain copies of submitted material where reasonably necessary to:
Maintain business records;
Demonstrate independent development;
Resolve disputes;
Comply with legal obligations;
Protect its legitimate legal interests.
51. REJECTION OF SUBMISSIONS
Aureon may reject any submission at its sole discretion, including where:
The submission does not meet Aureon's creative objectives;
Rights ownership is unclear;
The submission is incomplete;
Technical quality is inadequate;
The submission breaches this Agreement;
The submission presents legal or commercial risks.
Aureon is not required to provide reasons for rejection.
52. FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
A rejection of a submission does not prevent an artist from submitting different original material in the future, provided that the artist continues to comply with Aureon's submission procedures and policies.
Aureon reserves the right to establish submission windows, invitation-only programmes, or eligibility criteria for future submissions.
53. OUR COMMITMENT TO FAIR AND PROFESSIONAL REVIEW
Aureon Music Group is committed to evaluating submissions with professionalism, integrity, and respect for the creative efforts of every artist.
Our review process is designed to:
Identify exceptional talent;
Treat artists fairly;
Protect the rights of all parties;
Preserve Aureon's creative independence;
Ensure transparent expectations regarding the submission process.
While we cannot promise that every submission will lead to an opportunity, we value the trust placed in us by artists who choose to share their work, and we remain committed to administering our review process responsibly and consistently.
AUREON MUSIC GROUP
ARTIST SUBMISSION AGREEMENT
SECTION 4 – REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES & INDEMNITY
54. OVERVIEW
This Section sets out the representations, warranties, and indemnity obligations that apply to all submissions made to Aureon Music Group.
These provisions are intended to protect both the submitting artist and Aureon by ensuring that submitted material is lawfully owned, properly authorised, and suitable for evaluation.
55. ARTIST REPRESENTATIONS
By submitting any material to Aureon, you represent that:
You have read and understood this Agreement;
You have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement;
You are authorised to submit the material;
The information you provide is accurate and complete;
You are acting honestly and in good faith.
If you submit material on behalf of another individual or organisation, you represent that you have the legal authority to do so.
56. OWNERSHIP WARRANTY
You warrant that:
You own the submitted material; or
You possess all rights, licences, permissions, and authorities necessary to submit the material to Aureon for evaluation.
You further warrant that Aureon's review of the submission in accordance with this Agreement will not infringe the rights of any third party.
57. ORIGINALITY WARRANTY
Unless expressly disclosed in writing before submission, you warrant that the submitted material:
Is original;
Has not been unlawfully copied;
Does not knowingly infringe copyright;
Does not knowingly infringe trademarks;
Does not knowingly infringe database rights;
Does not knowingly infringe publicity, image, or personality rights;
Does not violate any contractual obligation owed to another person.
58. THIRD-PARTY PERMISSIONS
Where the submitted material includes contributions from third parties, you warrant that you have obtained all necessary:
Licences;
Consents;
Assignments;
Releases;
Permissions;
Approvals.
This includes permissions relating to:
Co-writers;
Producers;
Session musicians;
Vocalists;
Featured artists;
Publishers;
Record labels;
Visual artists;
Photographers;
Videographers.
59. AI DISCLOSURE WARRANTY
Where Artificial Intelligence has been used in creating any part of the submitted material, you warrant that:
Any AI use complies with applicable law;
You possess any necessary rights relating to AI-generated elements;
The submission does not infringe the rights of third parties;
You have complied with Aureon's AI Music Policy;
You have accurately disclosed AI use where requested by Aureon.
60. LEGAL COMPLIANCE WARRANTY
You warrant that your submission complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including those relating to:
Copyright;
Intellectual Property;
Privacy;
Data protection;
Consumer protection;
Defamation;
Artificial Intelligence;
Export controls;
Sanctions;
Other applicable legal requirements.
61. NO UNLAWFUL CONTENT
You warrant that your submission does not knowingly contain material that:
Is unlawful;
Is defamatory;
Is fraudulent;
Promotes criminal conduct;
Contains malicious software;
Infringes the rights of others;
Is submitted for an unlawful purpose.
62. NO CONFLICTING AGREEMENTS
You warrant that submission of the material does not breach:
Recording agreements;
Publishing agreements;
Distribution agreements;
Exclusive management agreements;
Employment contracts;
Confidentiality obligations;
Court orders;
Other legally binding obligations.
If any restrictions apply, you must disclose them before submission.
63. CONTINUING ACCURACY
Your representations and warranties continue throughout the period during which Aureon retains your submission for evaluation.
You agree to notify Aureon promptly if any information previously provided becomes inaccurate or materially changes.
64. INDEMNITY
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Aureon, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, successors, and assigns from and against any losses, liabilities, damages, costs, expenses, claims, actions, proceedings, fines, penalties, and reasonable legal fees arising out of or relating to:
Your breach of this Agreement;
Your breach of any representation or warranty;
Any allegation that your submission infringes the Intellectual Property Rights of a third party;
Any unauthorised use of third-party material within your submission;
Any unlawful or fraudulent conduct by you in connection with your submission.
This indemnity applies only to the extent permitted by applicable law.
65. LIMITATION OF AUREON'S LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Aureon shall not be liable for:
The rejection of a submission;
Failure to review a submission;
Delays in the review process;
Loss of commercial opportunity;
Loss of anticipated profits;
Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising solely from the submission process.
Nothing in this Agreement excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law, including liability for fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, death, or personal injury caused by negligence.
66. NO WARRANTY BY AUREON
Aureon makes no representation or warranty that:
A submission will be reviewed;
Feedback will be provided;
A contract will be offered;
Commercial opportunities will arise;
A submission will meet Aureon's commercial objectives;
A submission will remain under consideration for any particular period.
The submission process is provided on an "as available" basis.
67. FORCE MAJEURE
Aureon shall not be responsible for delays or failures in performing its obligations under this Agreement where caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including:
Natural disasters;
Fire;
Flood;
Pandemic;
War;
Terrorism;
Government action;
Industrial disputes;
Power failures;
Internet outages;
Cybersecurity incidents;
Failure of third-party service providers.
Performance shall resume as soon as reasonably practicable after the relevant event has ceased.
68. SURVIVAL
The following provisions shall survive the termination, withdrawal, or completion of the submission process to the extent necessary to give them effect:
Ownership;
Intellectual Property Rights;
Confidentiality provisions (where applicable);
Representations and warranties;
Indemnity;
Limitation of liability;
Governing law;
Jurisdiction;
Any provision intended by its nature to survive.
69. NO WAIVER
Failure or delay by Aureon to exercise any right under this Agreement shall not constitute:
A waiver of that right;
Acceptance of any breach;
Consent to future conduct;
A waiver of future enforcement.
Any waiver must be made expressly in writing by an authorised representative of Aureon.
70. OUR COMMITMENT TO FAIR DEALING
Aureon Music Group values integrity, professionalism, and mutual respect in every artist relationship.
These representations, warranties, and indemnity provisions are intended to:
Protect artists' original work;
Promote transparent submissions;
Reduce legal uncertainty;
Protect Aureon and its artists from third-party claims;
Encourage responsible participation in the submission process.
By ensuring that submissions are made lawfully and honestly, we can focus on discovering exceptional talent while maintaining a fair and trusted environment for everyone involved.
AUREON MUSIC GROUP
ARTIST SUBMISSION AGREEMENT
SECTION 5 – CONFIDENTIALITY & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
71. OVERVIEW
This Section explains how Aureon Music Group manages confidentiality and Intellectual Property in relation to artist submissions.
Aureon respects the rights of creators and recognises that original music and creative works represent valuable intellectual property. At the same time, Aureon receives numerous submissions and develops music independently through its own artists, producers, songwriters, and creative partners.
This Section seeks to protect both parties by clearly defining their respective rights and obligations.
72. OWNERSHIP OF SUBMITTED MATERIAL
Except where expressly transferred under a separate written agreement signed by both parties, all Intellectual Property Rights in submitted material remain the property of the submitting artist or the applicable rights holder.
Submission of material to Aureon does not transfer:
Copyright;
Publishing rights;
Master recording ownership;
Performer rights;
Moral rights;
Trademark rights;
Design rights;
Database rights;
Other Intellectual Property Rights.
Ownership remains with the relevant rights holder unless expressly assigned in writing.
73. LIMITED EVALUATION LICENCE
By submitting material, you grant Aureon a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, non-transferable licence solely to:
Receive the submission;
Store the submission;
Copy the submission where reasonably necessary;
Review the submission;
Evaluate the submission internally;
Share the submission with authorised Aureon personnel, contractors, advisers, or decision-makers involved in the evaluation process.
This licence exists only for evaluation purposes and does not authorise commercial exploitation of the submitted material.
74. NO TRANSFER OF RIGHTS
Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted as:
Assigning ownership to Aureon;
Granting Aureon publishing rights;
Granting Aureon distribution rights;
Granting Aureon recording rights;
Granting Aureon merchandising rights;
Granting Aureon synchronisation rights.
Any commercial rights granted to Aureon must be contained in a separate written agreement signed by both parties.
75. CONFIDENTIALITY OF SUBMISSIONS
Unless Aureon expressly agrees otherwise in writing before receiving the submission, submissions are not provided on a confidential basis.
Artists acknowledge that:
Aureon receives numerous submissions from multiple sources;
Similar ideas may already exist within Aureon's catalogue;
Aureon cannot agree to treat unsolicited submissions as confidential;
No confidential relationship arises solely because material has been submitted.
If confidentiality is required, a separate written Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) or confidentiality agreement must be executed before any confidential information is disclosed.
76. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY AUREON
If Aureon provides confidential information to an artist during discussions or negotiations, the artist agrees to keep that information confidential unless:
Disclosure is authorised in writing by Aureon;
Disclosure is required by applicable law;
The information becomes publicly available through no fault of the artist;
The information was already lawfully known to the artist before disclosure.
This obligation survives the end of discussions for so long as the information remains confidential.
77. UNSOLICITED CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Artists should not submit:
Business plans;
Marketing strategies;
Financial information;
Trade secrets;
Unreleased commercial strategies;
Proprietary technology;
Other confidential information
unless Aureon has first agreed in writing to receive such information under an appropriate confidentiality agreement.
Aureon accepts no responsibility for protecting unsolicited confidential information submitted without such an agreement.
78. INDEPENDENT DEVELOPMENT
Artists acknowledge that Aureon, its artists, producers, employees, contractors, and creative partners may independently create, acquire, develop, or license works that are similar to submitted material.
Accordingly:
Similarity alone does not establish copying;
Similarity alone does not establish misuse of confidential information;
Similarity alone does not establish copyright infringement.
Artists waive any claim based solely upon the existence of similarities between their submission and independently developed works.
Nothing in this clause limits any rights the artist may have where actual copyright infringement is established by applicable law.
79. MORAL RIGHTS
Nothing in this Agreement requires an artist to waive any moral rights that cannot lawfully be waived under applicable law.
Where moral rights may lawfully be waived, no waiver shall occur unless expressly agreed in a separate written agreement.
80. TRADEMARKS AND BRANDING
Submission of material does not grant Aureon any ownership of:
Artist names;
Logos;
Trademarks;
Stage names;
Brand identities;
Domain names;
Social media accounts.
Any future use of an artist's branding shall be governed by a separate written agreement.
81. THIRD-PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Artists remain responsible for ensuring that submitted material does not unlawfully use or incorporate:
Third-party music;
Samples;
Artwork;
Photographs;
Videos;
Trademarks;
Logos;
Literary works;
Other protected Intellectual Property.
Aureon's review of submitted material does not constitute verification that all necessary rights have been obtained.
82. AI-GENERATED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Where Artificial Intelligence has been used in creating submitted material, the artist remains responsible for ensuring that:
They possess all necessary rights;
The submission complies with Aureon's AI Music Policy;
The submission does not unlawfully infringe third-party rights;
Appropriate disclosures have been made where requested.
Aureon reserves the right to request additional information regarding AI-assisted submissions.
83. RECORD RETENTION
Aureon may retain copies of submitted material where reasonably necessary to:
Maintain submission records;
Complete internal evaluations;
Resolve disputes;
Demonstrate independent development;
Comply with legal obligations;
Protect its legitimate business interests.
Retention of copies does not affect ownership of the submitted material.
84. FUTURE COMMERCIAL AGREEMENTS
If Aureon wishes to commercially exploit submitted material, the parties must first enter into a separate written agreement covering, where applicable:
Recording rights;
Publishing rights;
Distribution rights;
Synchronisation rights;
Royalties;
Revenue sharing;
Ownership;
Licensing;
Creative control.
No commercial rights arise solely from the submission process.
85. PROTECTION OF AUREON'S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Nothing in this Agreement grants artists any ownership of Aureon's Intellectual Property, including:
Aureon trademarks;
Logos;
Software;
Platform technology;
Business processes;
Branding;
Marketing materials;
Website content;
Proprietary systems.
All such rights remain the exclusive property of Aureon or its licensors.
86. SURVIVAL OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
The provisions relating to:
Ownership;
Intellectual Property Rights;
Confidentiality;
Independent development;
Record retention;
Limitation of rights;
shall survive the conclusion, withdrawal, or termination of the submission process to the extent necessary to give them effect.
87. OUR COMMITMENT TO RESPECTING CREATIVITY
Aureon Music Group is committed to building relationships with artists based on trust, transparency, and respect for creative ownership.
We recognise that every submission represents significant time, effort, and artistic vision. Our goal is to evaluate submissions fairly while ensuring that:
Artists retain ownership of their original works unless they choose otherwise through a separate agreement;
Confidentiality expectations are clearly understood;
Intellectual Property Rights are respected;
Independent creativity is protected on both sides;
Future commercial relationships are built on clear and mutually agreed contractual terms.
By maintaining these principles, Aureon aims to provide a professional submission process that protects creators while enabling the discovery and development of exceptional new talent.
AUREON MUSIC GROUP
ARTIST SUBMISSION AGREEMENT
SECTION 6 – GENERAL PROVISIONS & CONTACT INFORMATION
88. OVERVIEW
This Section sets out the general legal provisions governing this Artist Submission Agreement and explains how artists may contact Aureon Music Group regarding submissions, evaluation enquiries, or related matters.
These provisions are intended to ensure clarity, fairness, and consistency throughout the artist submission process.
89. SUBMISSION ENQUIRIES
Artists who have questions regarding the submission process, submission requirements, or this Agreement may contact Aureon through the contact details published on the Platform.
Submission enquiries may include:
Submission procedures;
Technical requirements;
Rights ownership questions;
Licensing enquiries;
Artist onboarding;
General submission guidance.
Submission enquiries do not guarantee that Aureon will review, prioritise, or respond to any particular submission.
90. COMMUNICATIONS
Aureon may communicate with artists regarding submissions through:
Email;
The Aureon artist portal;
Website notifications;
Mobile application notifications;
Other communication methods made available by Aureon.
Artists are responsible for ensuring that their contact information remains accurate and current.
Aureon is not responsible for missed communications resulting from outdated contact details or technical issues outside its reasonable control.
91. NO PARTNERSHIP OR AGENCY
Nothing contained in this Agreement creates:
An employment relationship;
A partnership;
A joint venture;
An agency relationship;
A fiduciary relationship;
An exclusive representation arrangement.
Each party remains an independent contracting party unless otherwise agreed in a separate written agreement.
92. ASSIGNMENT
Aureon may assign, transfer, or delegate its rights or obligations under this Agreement as part of:
A corporate restructuring;
A merger;
An acquisition;
The sale of business assets;
Another lawful business transaction.
Artists may not assign or transfer their rights or obligations under this Agreement without Aureon's prior written consent.
93. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Artist Submission Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Aureon and the submitting artist regarding the submission and evaluation of creative works.
It supersedes any previous oral or written discussions relating solely to the submission process, unless a separate written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
Nothing in this Agreement overrides:
Recording Agreements;
Publishing Agreements;
Distribution Agreements;
Commercial Licensing Agreements;
Other written contracts signed by both parties.
94. CHANGES TO THIS AGREEMENT
Aureon may amend this Artist Submission Agreement from time to time to reflect:
Changes in applicable law;
Industry standards;
Business operations;
Platform functionality;
Artist services;
Technological developments.
Where material changes are made, Aureon will provide reasonable notice where required by applicable law.
Updated versions will include:
Version number;
Effective Date;
Last Updated date.
Continued submission of material following the effective date of an updated Agreement constitutes acceptance of the revised terms where permitted by applicable law.
95. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable:
The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect;
The affected provision shall be interpreted or modified only to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable where permitted by law.
96. NO WAIVER
Failure or delay by Aureon to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute:
A waiver of any right;
Acceptance of any breach;
Permission for continued conduct;
A waiver of future enforcement.
Any waiver must be expressly made in writing by an authorised representative of Aureon.
97. GOVERNING LAW
Unless mandatory local law requires otherwise, this Artist Submission Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ireland, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Nothing in this Agreement limits any mandatory statutory rights available under applicable law that cannot lawfully be excluded.
98. JURISDICTION
Subject to mandatory legal requirements, any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of Ireland.
Nothing in this Section prevents Aureon from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in any competent jurisdiction where necessary to protect its Intellectual Property Rights or enforce this Agreement.
99. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER POLICIES
This Artist Submission Agreement should be read together with Aureon's:
Terms of Use;
Privacy Policy;
Cookie Policy;
Copyright Policy;
DMCA Policy;
AI Music Policy;
Acceptable Use Policy;
Creator Licence Agreement;
Commercial Licensing Agreement;
Community Guidelines;
Any applicable Recording Agreement, Publishing Agreement, or Distribution Agreement.
Where another written agreement expressly governs a specific commercial relationship, that agreement shall prevail to the extent of any inconsistency.
100. INTERNATIONAL SUBMISSIONS
Aureon welcomes submissions from artists around the world.
Artists remain responsible for ensuring that:
Their submissions comply with applicable local laws;
They possess all necessary rights and permissions;
Their submissions do not breach obligations owed to third parties.
Submission from outside Ireland does not alter the governing law of this Agreement unless expressly agreed in writing.
101. CONTACT INFORMATION
For all artist submission enquiries, licensing questions, or legal matters relating to submissions, please contact Aureon using the following channels:
Artist Relationsinfo@aureonmusic.com
A&R Departmentinfo@aureonmusic.com
Licensing Departmentinfo@aureonmusic.com
Legal Departmentinfo@aureonmusic.com
General Supportinfo@aureonmusic.com
Websitehttps://www.aureonmusic.com
Aureon may update these contact details from time to time. The latest contact information will always be available on the Aureon Platform.
102. DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Document TitleAureon Music Group Artist Submission Agreement
Version1.0
Effective Date3 August 2026
Last Updated3 August 2026
Applies ToThis Agreement applies to all artists, producers, songwriters, composers, managers, publishers, rights holders, and any other person or organisation submitting creative works to Aureon Music Group for review or evaluation.
103. OUR COMMITMENT TO EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS
Aureon Music Group was founded on the belief that exceptional music deserves a professional opportunity to be heard.
Our submission process is designed to:
Treat every artist with fairness and respect;
Protect creators' intellectual property;
Provide a transparent and legally clear evaluation process;
Encourage originality and artistic excellence;
Build lasting relationships founded on trust, professionalism, and mutual respect.
While we cannot guarantee that every submission will result in a commercial opportunity, we appreciate the confidence artists place in Aureon by sharing their creative work with us.
We remain committed to discovering, developing, and supporting outstanding talent while protecting the rights and interests of both artists and Aureon Music Group.
End of Aureon Music Group Artist Submission Agreement
Version: 1.0Effective Date: 3 August 2026Governing Law: Republic of Ireland (subject to mandatory consumer protection, intellectual property, and other non-excludable legal rights applicable in relevant jurisdictions).