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AUREON MUSIC GROUP

COMMERCIAL LICENSING AGREEMENT

Version: 1.0Effective Date: 3 August 2026Last Updated: 3 August 2026

SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION & ACCEPTANCE

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Aureon Music Group Commercial Licensing Agreement ("Commercial Licence Agreement").

This Agreement governs the licensing of music and related audio content for commercial, corporate, advertising, entertainment, broadcast, and other business purposes through the Aureon Music Group Platform.

The Commercial Licence is intended for organisations and individuals who require rights beyond those available under Aureon's Listener Subscription or Creator Licence.

2. PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT

The purpose of this Agreement is to establish a clear legal framework governing:

Commercial licensing of Aureon's music catalogue;

Rights granted to commercial licensees;

Permitted commercial uses;

Licensing restrictions;

Payment obligations;

Intellectual Property Rights;

Compliance responsibilities;

Enforcement procedures.

This Agreement protects the rights of Aureon's artists while providing businesses with professionally licensed music for legitimate commercial use.

3. WHO THIS AGREEMENT APPLIES TO

This Agreement applies to any individual or organisation that:

Purchases a Commercial Licence;

Uses Licensed Content for commercial purposes;

Acts on behalf of a business or organisation;

Produces commercial content incorporating Licensed Content;

Uses Licensed Content in advertising, marketing, broadcasting, film, television, events, software, or other commercial projects.

This Agreement applies regardless of whether the licence is purchased directly from Aureon or through an authorised reseller or licensing partner.

4. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER AUREON DOCUMENTS

This Commercial Licensing Agreement forms part of Aureon's overall legal framework and should be read together with:

Master Music Licensing Agreement;

AI Music Policy;

Acceptable Use Policy;

Refund & Cancellation Policy;

Community Guidelines;

Any Enterprise Agreement or bespoke licence entered into between Aureon and the Licensee.

Where this Agreement conflicts with Aureon's general Terms of Use in relation to commercial licensing, this Agreement shall prevail for matters relating specifically to the Commercial Licence.

5. COMMERCIAL LICENCE REQUIRED

Any commercial use of Aureon's music requires an appropriate licence.

Commercial activities include, but are not limited to:

Advertising campaigns;

Corporate videos;

Television productions;

Radio productions;

Films;

Documentaries;

Commercial podcasts;

Business websites;

Product demonstrations;

Mobile applications;

Video games;

Retail environments;

Hospitality venues;

Public events;

Client productions.

A Listener Subscription or Creator Licence alone does not authorise these commercial uses unless expressly stated.

6. ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT

By:

Purchasing a Commercial Licence;

Executing a licence agreement with Aureon;

Downloading Licensed Content under a Commercial Licence;

Publishing or distributing content incorporating Licensed Content; or

Otherwise exercising rights granted under this Agreement,

the Licensee confirms that they:

Have read this Agreement;

Understand its terms;

Agree to be legally bound by it;

Will comply with all applicable laws and Aureon policies.

If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use Licensed Content for commercial purposes.

7. AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT

If you are entering into this Agreement on behalf of:

A company;

Partnership;

Government body;

Educational institution;

Charity;

Agency;

Other organisation,

you represent and warrant that you have full legal authority to bind that organisation to this Agreement.

Where such authority does not exist, the individual accepting this Agreement may be personally responsible for any resulting breach.

8. ELIGIBILITY

To obtain a Commercial Licence, the Licensee must:

Be legally capable of entering into binding contracts;

Provide accurate registration and billing information;

Maintain any required Aureon Account where applicable;

Comply with applicable laws;

Comply with this Agreement.

Aureon reserves the right to refuse or revoke licences where eligibility requirements are not satisfied.

9. NO TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP

A Commercial Licence grants only limited rights to use Licensed Content.

Nothing in this Agreement transfers ownership of:

Master recordings;

Musical compositions;

Artist rights;

Publishing rights;

Trademarks;

Intellectual Property Rights.

All ownership remains vested in Aureon and the applicable rights holders.

10. TERRITORIAL SCOPE

Unless expressly stated otherwise in writing, Commercial Licences may authorise use on a:

Local;

National;

Regional; or

Worldwide basis,

depending on the specific licence purchased.

Any territorial limitations applicable to a Commercial Licence will be specified in the relevant licence documentation or order confirmation.

11. TERM OF THE LICENCE

The duration of the Commercial Licence depends on the licence purchased.

Licences may include:

One-time project licences;

Fixed-term licences;

Annual licences;

Perpetual licences where expressly granted;

Enterprise licensing arrangements.

No perpetual licence is granted unless Aureon expressly confirms this in writing.

12. CHANGES TO THIS AGREEMENT

Aureon may amend this Agreement from time to time to reflect:

Changes in law;

Industry developments;

New licensing models;

Technological advances;

Business requirements.

Material changes will apply to future licences and, where legally required, to existing licences only after reasonable notice has been provided.

Each updated version will display:

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Effective Date;

Last Updated date.

13. OUR COMMITMENT TO COMMERCIAL PARTNERS

Aureon Music Group is committed to providing businesses, agencies, broadcasters, filmmakers, developers, and organisations with clear, flexible, and professionally managed music licensing solutions.

Our Commercial Licensing programme is designed to:

Simplify lawful music licensing;

Protect artists and rights holders;

Support innovative commercial projects;

Provide legal certainty for businesses;

Encourage responsible and ethical use of creative works.

We believe that commercial success and artistic integrity can coexist through transparent licensing practices that fairly recognise the value of music and the people who create it.

AUREON MUSIC GROUP

COMMERCIAL LICENSING AGREEMENT

SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS

14. OVERVIEW

For the purposes of this Commercial Licensing Agreement, the following words and expressions have the meanings set out below unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

Words used in the singular include the plural, and words used in the plural include the singular where appropriate.

References to one gender include all genders.

15. "AUREON"

"Aureon," "Aureon Music Group," "we," "our," or "us" means Aureon Music Group, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliated entities, successors, assigns, licensors, and authorised representatives responsible for operating the Aureon Platform and licensing its music catalogue.

16. "LICENSEE"

"Licensee," "you," or "your" means the individual, business, organisation, government body, agency, educational institution, charity, or other legal entity that purchases or receives a Commercial Licence from Aureon.

Where a Commercial Licence is purchased on behalf of an organisation, references to the Licensee include that organisation and its authorised personnel acting within the scope of the licence.

17. "COMMERCIAL LICENCE"

A Commercial Licence means the limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence granted by Aureon authorising specified commercial uses of Licensed Content in accordance with this Agreement and any applicable licence confirmation.

A Commercial Licence grants only those rights expressly stated.

All other rights remain reserved.

18. "LICENSED CONTENT"

Licensed Content means any content made available by Aureon under a Commercial Licence, including:

Sound recordings;

Musical compositions;

Songs;

Instrumental recordings;

Vocal recordings;

Albums;

Audio files;

Music stems where expressly licensed;

Sound effects where provided;

Promotional recordings;

AUREON MUSIC GROUP

COMMERCIAL LICENSING AGREEMENT

SECTION 3 – COMMERCIAL LICENCE TYPES

40. OVERVIEW

Aureon Music Group offers a range of Commercial Licence types to accommodate the diverse needs of businesses, agencies, broadcasters, production companies, software developers, educational institutions, public organisations, and other commercial users.

Each Commercial Licence grants only the rights expressly identified in the applicable licence documentation.

No licence grants unlimited rights unless expressly confirmed by Aureon in a separate written agreement.

41. NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENCE

Unless expressly stated otherwise, all Commercial Licences granted by Aureon are non-exclusive.

This means Aureon may continue to:

License the same Licensed Content to other customers;

Use the Licensed Content itself;

License the Licensed Content worldwide;

Enter into additional licensing agreements with third parties.

The Licensee receives only the limited rights specifically granted under the applicable Commercial Licence.

42. SINGLE PROJECT LICENCE

A Single Project Licence authorises the use of Licensed Content for one specifically identified commercial project.

Examples include:

A single advertisement;

A corporate presentation;

A promotional video;

A product launch campaign;

A documentary;

A training programme;

A single mobile application;

A single website.

The Licensed Content may only be used within the approved project unless Aureon provides written authorisation for additional use.

43. MULTI-PROJECT LICENCE

A Multi-Project Licence permits the Licensee to use Licensed Content across multiple approved commercial projects during the licence period.

The scope of permitted projects, duration, and usage limits will be specified in the applicable licence documentation.

Any use beyond those limits requires an upgraded or separate licence.

44. ADVERTISING LICENCE

An Advertising Licence authorises the use of Licensed Content in commercial advertising campaigns, including:

Television advertisements;

Radio advertisements;

Online advertising;

Social media advertising;

Digital display campaigns;

Product launch campaigns;

Brand awareness campaigns;

Promotional videos.

The Advertising Licence does not automatically include broadcast, cinema, or international rights unless expressly granted.

45. CORPORATE LICENCE

A Corporate Licence authorises businesses to use Licensed Content in connection with their own internal and external commercial activities, including:

Corporate videos;

Company presentations;

Investor communications;

Recruitment campaigns;

Employee training;

Product demonstrations;

Business websites;

Internal communications.

The Corporate Licence is limited to the Licensee's own organisation unless otherwise stated.

46. AGENCY LICENCE

An Agency Licence authorises advertising agencies, marketing agencies, creative studios, production companies, and similar organisations to create commercial content on behalf of clients.

Subject to the applicable licence, the Agency may:

Produce client advertising;

Create branded campaigns;

Develop promotional media;

Produce commercial videos;

Deliver completed projects to clients.

Unless expressly authorised, the Agency may not transfer the underlying Commercial Licence to its clients.

47. BROADCAST LICENCE

A Broadcast Licence authorises the communication of Licensed Content through approved broadcast services, including:

Television;

Radio;

Satellite broadcasting;

Cable broadcasting;

Streaming television services;

Digital broadcast platforms.

The territorial scope, duration, and permitted broadcasters will be specified in the applicable licence.

48. FILM AND DOCUMENTARY LICENCE

A Film & Documentary Licence authorises synchronisation of Licensed Content within:

Feature films;

Short films;

Documentaries;

Educational films;

Corporate documentaries;

Independent productions.

Distribution rights remain subject to the terms of the applicable licence.

49. PODCAST LICENCE

A Podcast Licence authorises Licensed Content to be incorporated into commercial podcast productions, including:

Intro music;

Outro music;

Background music;

Transitional audio;

Promotional podcast content.

Podcast Licences may specify:

Number of episodes;

Duration;

Distribution territories;

Commercial usage rights.

50. SOFTWARE AND APPLICATION LICENCE

A Software Licence authorises Licensed Content to be integrated into:

Mobile applications;

Desktop software;

Interactive applications;

Commercial software products;

Digital platforms.

The licence scope may specify:

Number of installations;

User limits;

Geographic distribution;

Commercial deployment rights.

51. VIDEO GAME LICENCE

A Video Game Licence authorises Licensed Content for use within:

Computer games;

Console games;

Mobile games;

Virtual reality experiences;

Interactive entertainment;

Online games.

Additional rights may be required for downloadable content, sequels, expansions, or derivative game titles.

52. EVENT LICENCE

An Event Licence authorises Licensed Content to be used in connection with approved commercial events, including:

Conferences;

Trade exhibitions;

Product launches;

Award ceremonies;

Corporate events;

Public exhibitions.

An Event Licence does not automatically grant public performance rights where separate licences are required by applicable law.

53. RETAIL AND HOSPITALITY LICENCE

A Retail & Hospitality Licence authorises Licensed Content to be used within approved commercial premises, including:

Retail stores;

Restaurants;

Cafés;

Hotels;

Salons;

Showrooms;

Hospitality venues.

Where applicable law requires separate public performance licences, the Licensee remains responsible for obtaining those licences.

54. EDUCATIONAL COMMERCIAL LICENCE

Educational institutions operating commercial or revenue-generating programmes may obtain an Educational Commercial Licence.

Examples include:

Paid online courses;

Professional training providers;

Commercial educational programmes;

Corporate education services.

Educational Licences do not authorise unrelated commercial exploitation.

55. ENTERPRISE LICENCE

Enterprise Licences are bespoke licensing agreements negotiated individually between Aureon and large organisations.

Enterprise Licences may include:

Worldwide rights;

Multi-brand usage;

Large creative teams;

High-volume productions;

Multiple business divisions;

Custom licensing terms;

Dedicated account management.

Where an Enterprise Agreement exists, it takes precedence over this Commercial Licensing Agreement to the extent of any inconsistency.

56. CUSTOM LICENCES

Where a Licensee requires rights not covered by Aureon's standard Commercial Licences, Aureon may offer a Custom Licence.

Examples include:

Exclusive campaigns;

International product launches;

Special synchronisation rights;

Bespoke production rights;

Government projects;

Museum exhibitions;

Immersive experiences.

Custom Licences are governed by their own written terms.

57. TERRITORIAL LICENCES

Commercial Licences may be issued for specific territories, including:

Local;

Regional;

National;

Continental;

Worldwide.

The territorial scope of each licence will be specified in the applicable licence documentation.

Use outside the authorised territory is prohibited.

58. TERM-BASED LICENCES

Commercial Licences may be granted for:

Single-use projects;

Fixed periods;

Annual licences;

Multi-year licences;

Perpetual licences where expressly granted.

No licence shall be interpreted as perpetual unless Aureon expressly confirms this in writing.

59. MEDIA-SPECIFIC LICENCES

Certain Commercial Licences may limit use to specific media, including:

Television;

Radio;

Cinema;

Digital platforms;

Websites;

Social media;

Mobile applications;

Live events.

Use on media not expressly authorised requires additional licensing.

60. EXCLUSIVE LICENCES

Exclusive licences are available only by separate written agreement.

Unless Aureon expressly grants exclusivity in writing:

All Commercial Licences remain non-exclusive;

Aureon retains the right to license the same Licensed Content to others.

No implication of exclusivity shall arise from pricing, negotiations, or previous dealings.

61. LICENCE CONFIRMATION

Every Commercial Licence is subject to a licence confirmation issued by Aureon, which may specify:

Licensed Content;

Permitted use;

Territory;

Duration;

Media;

Client;

Commercial scope;

Licence fees;

Any special conditions.

The licence confirmation forms part of this Agreement.

62. FUTURE LICENCE TYPES

Aureon may introduce additional Commercial Licence types to address evolving technologies and business requirements, including licences for:

Immersive media;

Augmented reality;

Virtual reality;

Mixed reality;

Interactive experiences;

Emerging digital platforms;

Future media technologies.

Such licences will be governed by the applicable published terms or bespoke written agreements.

63. NO IMPLIED RIGHTS

The purchase of one Commercial Licence does not grant rights available under another licence type.

If a proposed commercial use is not expressly authorised by the applicable licence, the Licensee must obtain additional written authorisation from Aureon before proceeding.

64. OUR COMMITMENT TO COMMERCIAL FLEXIBILITY

Aureon Music Group recognises that commercial projects vary significantly in scope, audience, media, and complexity.

Our Commercial Licensing programme has been designed to provide scalable, transparent, and legally robust licensing solutions that support organisations of every size—from independent businesses and creative agencies to multinational corporations and global media companies.

By offering clearly defined licence types, Aureon seeks to:

Simplify commercial music licensing;

Reduce legal uncertainty;

Protect artists and rights holders;

Support innovation across industries;

Enable businesses to confidently use professionally licensed music in their commercial projects.

AUREON MUSIC GROUP

COMMERCIAL LICENSING AGREEMENT

SECTION 4 – PERMITTED COMMERCIAL USES

65. OVERVIEW

Subject to the applicable Commercial Licence, payment of all required licence fees, and continued compliance with this Agreement, Aureon Music Group grants the Licensee a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use Licensed Content solely for the commercial purposes expressly authorised under the applicable licence.

The rights granted under this Section are limited to the specific scope of the Commercial Licence purchased.

Any use not expressly authorised requires Aureon's prior written approval.

66. GENERAL COMMERCIAL USE

Subject to the applicable Commercial Licence, Licensed Content may be incorporated into original commercial productions created by or for the Licensee.

Examples include:

Marketing campaigns;

Commercial presentations;

Corporate communications;

Promotional media;

Business content;

Product launches;

Sales campaigns.

Licensed Content must form part of an original commercial production and may not be distributed as standalone music.

67. ADVERTISING

Where authorised, Licensed Content may be synchronised with commercial advertising including:

Television advertisements;

Online advertisements;

Social media advertisements;

Radio advertisements;

Digital display campaigns;

Cinema advertising (where licensed);

Product promotions;

Brand awareness campaigns.

Advertising rights are limited to the territories, duration, and media specified in the applicable Commercial Licence.

68. CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

Licensees may use Licensed Content in:

Company presentations;

Corporate videos;

Recruitment campaigns;

Investor relations materials;

Internal communications;

Corporate announcements;

Annual reports containing multimedia;

Employee engagement programmes.

Such use must remain within the scope of the applicable licence.

69. BUSINESS WEBSITES

Licensed Content may be incorporated into commercial websites including:

Home pages;

Landing pages;

Product pages;

Company introduction videos;

Promotional media;

Brand storytelling content.

The Licensee shall ensure that visitors cannot extract, download, or separately access Licensed Content except where expressly authorised.

70. SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

Subject to the Commercial Licence, Licensed Content may be used in commercial content published on platforms including:

YouTube;

Instagram;

Facebook;

TikTok;

LinkedIn;

X (formerly Twitter);

Pinterest;

Snapchat;

Threads;

Other approved digital platforms.

Commercial social media campaigns remain subject to each platform's applicable terms and copyright procedures.

71. FILM AND DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTIONS

Where authorised, Licensed Content may be synchronised with:

Feature films;

Short films;

Documentaries;

Corporate documentaries;

Educational films;

Promotional films.

Distribution rights remain subject to the scope of the applicable Commercial Licence.

72. TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS

Subject to the applicable licence, Licensed Content may be used within:

Television programmes;

Commercial broadcasts;

Television advertisements;

Entertainment programming;

Lifestyle programming;

Educational broadcasts.

Separate broadcast rights may apply depending on the territory and distribution method.

73. RADIO PRODUCTIONS

Where expressly licensed, Licensed Content may be incorporated into:

Radio advertising;

Radio programmes;

Commercial promotions;

Station imaging;

Branded radio content.

Broadcast remains subject to the specific rights granted under the applicable Commercial Licence.

74. PODCASTS

Licensees may use Licensed Content in commercial podcasts, including:

Intro music;

Outro music;

Background music;

Promotional segments;

Branded podcast productions.

Licensed Content must remain integrated into the completed podcast production.

75. MOBILE APPLICATIONS

Where authorised, Licensed Content may be incorporated into:

Mobile applications;

Commercial software;

Customer applications;

Interactive business platforms.

The Commercial Licence may specify installation limits, distribution territories, or user limits.

76. VIDEO GAMES

Subject to the applicable licence, Licensed Content may be synchronised within:

Console games;

PC games;

Mobile games;

Online games;

Interactive entertainment products;

Virtual experiences.

Expansion packs, downloadable content, sequels, or derivative products may require additional licensing.

77. DIGITAL PRODUCTS

Licensed Content may be used within approved digital products including:

Interactive presentations;

Digital exhibitions;

Multimedia experiences;

Business demonstrations;

Commercial kiosks;

Digital catalogues.

Use must remain consistent with the applicable Commercial Licence.

78. RETAIL ENVIRONMENTS

Where authorised, Licensed Content may be used in commercial premises including:

Retail stores;

Showrooms;

Shopping centres;

Demonstration areas;

Product display environments.

Where public performance licences are separately required by law, the Licensee remains responsible for obtaining them.

79. HOSPITALITY

Commercial Licences may permit use within:

Hotels;

Restaurants;

Cafés;

Resorts;

Event venues;

Hospitality lounges.

Nothing in this Agreement removes any obligation to obtain additional public performance licences where required by applicable law.

80. EVENTS

Subject to the applicable Commercial Licence, Licensed Content may be used during:

Corporate events;

Trade exhibitions;

Product launches;

Conferences;

Award ceremonies;

Commercial presentations;

Business networking events.

Event-specific licensing conditions may apply.

81. EDUCATIONAL COMMERCIAL PROGRAMMES

Commercial educational organisations may use Licensed Content within:

Paid online courses;

Professional training programmes;

Commercial seminars;

Educational webinars;

Corporate learning platforms.

Educational use does not authorise unrelated commercial exploitation.

82. CLIENT PROJECTS

Where the Commercial Licence permits agency or production work, the Licensee may create commercial productions for clients.

The completed production may be delivered to the client, provided:

The Commercial Licence expressly authorises client work;

The Licensed Content remains incorporated into the completed production;

The client does not receive independent rights to reuse or extract the Licensed Content.

83. GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION

Where worldwide rights have been purchased, the Licensee may distribute authorised Commercial Projects internationally.

Where territorial restrictions apply, distribution outside the authorised territory is prohibited unless Aureon grants additional rights in writing.

84. MONETISATION

Commercial Projects incorporating Licensed Content may be monetised where authorised by the applicable Commercial Licence.

Permitted monetisation may include:

Advertising revenue;

Product sales;

Subscription services;

Sponsorships;

Brand partnerships;

Corporate marketing;

Commercial promotions.

Monetisation rights are limited to the authorised Commercial Project and do not extend to standalone exploitation of Licensed Content.

85. INTERNAL BUSINESS USE

Businesses may use Licensed Content internally for:

Employee communications;

Staff training;

Internal presentations;

Company meetings;

Corporate events;

Internal educational resources.

Internal use remains subject to the scope of the applicable licence.

86. MODIFICATIONS NECESSARY FOR PRODUCTION

The Licensee may make technical modifications reasonably necessary to synchronise Licensed Content with a Commercial Project, including:

Volume adjustments;

Fades;

Timing edits;

Technical formatting;

File conversions;

Looping where reasonably necessary.

Such modifications must not fundamentally alter the musical work or create derivative musical compositions unless expressly authorised.

87. USE OF FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES

Unless otherwise restricted, the Commercial Licence extends to substantially similar future methods of distributing authorised Commercial Projects, provided that:

The use remains within the commercial purpose originally licensed;

No additional rights are required under the applicable licence;

Applicable laws are observed.

Where future technologies materially expand the commercial exploitation of Licensed Content, Aureon may require additional licensing.

88. NO IMPLIED RIGHTS

The permissions listed in this Section are exhaustive only to the extent expressly granted by the applicable Commercial Licence.

The absence of a prohibition shall not be interpreted as permission.

Any proposed use outside the authorised scope requires Aureon's prior written approval.

89. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

All Commercial Projects incorporating Licensed Content must comply with:

Advertising regulations;

Consumer protection legislation;

Privacy laws;

Broadcasting regulations;

Export control laws;

Competition laws;

Other applicable legal requirements.

Nothing in this Agreement authorises unlawful conduct.

90. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

Except for the rights expressly granted under the applicable Commercial Licence, Aureon reserves all rights relating to Licensed Content, including:

Publishing rights;

Broadcast rights;

Public performance rights;

AI training rights;

Voice cloning rights;

Derivative works;

Future methods of commercial exploitation.

No implied licence is granted.

91. OUR COMMITMENT TO COMMERCIAL LICENSING

Aureon Music Group is committed to providing businesses, agencies, broadcasters, production companies, and commercial organisations with flexible, transparent, and legally reliable music licensing solutions.

Our Commercial Licensing programme is designed to:

Enable lawful commercial use of premium music;

Protect the rights of artists and rights holders;

Reduce legal uncertainty for businesses;

Support innovation across industries;

Ensure that commercial success is achieved through responsible licensing and fair recognition of creative work.

By clearly defining permitted commercial uses, Aureon seeks to build a trusted global licensing ecosystem that benefits both commercial customers and the creators whose music powers their projects.

AUREON MUSIC GROUP

COMMERCIAL LICENSING AGREEMENT

SECTION 5 – PROHIBITED USES

92. OVERVIEW

The Commercial Licence grants limited rights to use Licensed Content only for the purposes expressly authorised by Aureon.

Any use outside the scope of the applicable Commercial Licence is strictly prohibited.

The restrictions contained in this Section protect the rights of Aureon's artists, composers, producers, publishers, licensors, and other rights holders.

Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in:

Immediate suspension or termination of the Commercial Licence;

Revocation of licensing rights;

Removal of Commercial Projects;

Claims for damages;

Injunctive relief;

Other remedies available under applicable law.

93. USE OUTSIDE THE LICENSED SCOPE

The Licensee shall not use Licensed Content in any manner that exceeds the rights expressly granted under the applicable Commercial Licence.

Examples include:

Using Licensed Content in additional projects not covered by the licence;

Expanding distribution beyond the licensed territory;

Continuing use after licence expiry where renewal is required;

Using Licensed Content on media not covered by the licence;

Exceeding audience or campaign limitations specified in the licence.

Additional rights require Aureon's prior written approval.

94. STANDALONE MUSIC DISTRIBUTION

The Licensee shall not distribute Licensed Content as standalone music.

This includes, without limitation:

Uploading tracks to music streaming services;

Selling Licensed Content as audio files;

Offering music downloads;

Publishing music libraries;

Including Licensed Content in stock music catalogues;

Making Licensed Content available independently of an authorised Commercial Project.

95. RESELLING OR SUB-LICENSING

Unless expressly authorised in writing, the Licensee shall not:

Sell Licensed Content;

Re-license Licensed Content;

Sub-license Licensed Content;

Transfer licensing rights;

Rent or lease Licensed Content;

Grant independent usage rights to third parties.

Only Aureon may grant licences relating to its catalogue.

96. UNAUTHORISED CLIENT USE

Where the Licensee creates a Commercial Project for a client, the client receives only the completed production.

Unless expressly authorised by Aureon, the Licensee shall not permit the client to:

Extract Licensed Content;

Reuse Licensed Content in other projects;

Edit Licensed Content independently;

Create derivative productions using Licensed Content.

Separate licensing is required for additional client use.

97. MODIFICATION OF LICENSED CONTENT

Unless expressly authorised by Aureon, the Licensee shall not:

Remix;

Sample;

Rearrange;

Adapt;

Create derivative musical works;

Separate vocals;

Separate instrumentals;

Extract stems;

Replace performances;

Alter the artistic character of Licensed Content.

Reasonable technical edits necessary for synchronisation, timing, fades, or audio levels are permitted where they do not fundamentally alter the musical work.

98. AI, MACHINE LEARNING AND DATA MINING

The Licensee shall not use Licensed Content for:

Artificial intelligence training;

Machine learning;

Neural network training;

Voice cloning;

Dataset creation;

Generative AI systems;

Music generation models;

Audio embeddings;

Data mining;

Large language model training;

Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG);

Computational analysis intended to develop AI systems.

All AI-related rights remain expressly reserved by Aureon unless granted under a separate written agreement.

99. FALSE OWNERSHIP CLAIMS

The Licensee shall not:

Claim ownership of Licensed Content;

Misrepresent authorship;

Hold themselves out as the creator, composer, performer, or producer of Aureon's music.

All ownership remains with Aureon and the applicable rights holders.

100. REMOVAL OF COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

The Licensee shall not remove, alter, conceal, or falsify:

Ownership information;

ISRC codes;

Metadata;

Digital rights management information;

Watermarks;

Licensing identifiers.

101. ILLEGAL OR HARMFUL USE

Licensed Content shall not be used in connection with material that:

Violates applicable law;

Promotes terrorism;

Incites violence;

Encourages criminal conduct;

Facilitates fraud;

Promotes child exploitation;

Contains unlawful hate speech;

Violates international sanctions.

Aureon reserves the right to determine, acting reasonably, whether a use falls within this prohibition.

102. DEFAMATORY OR MISLEADING USE

The Licensee shall not use Licensed Content in a manner that:

Defames any individual or organisation;

Creates a false impression of endorsement by Aureon or its artists;

Misrepresents the origin of the music;

Damages the reputation of Aureon or its artists;

Is deceptive or misleading.

103. USE OF ARTIST IDENTITY

Unless expressly authorised in writing, the Licensee shall not use:

Artist names;

Artist logos;

Artist photographs;

Artist likenesses;

Artist biographies;

Artist signatures;

Artist branding;

to imply sponsorship, endorsement, partnership, or affiliation.

Any authorised attribution must comply with Aureon's branding guidelines where applicable.

104. UNAUTHORISED PUBLIC PERFORMANCE

The Commercial Licence does not automatically include public performance rights.

The Licensee shall not publicly perform Licensed Content where additional licences are required by applicable law without first obtaining those licences.

This may include use in:

Retail premises;

Restaurants;

Hotels;

Nightclubs;

Gyms;

Public venues;

Commercial events.

105. BROADCAST WITHOUT AUTHORISATION

Unless expressly licensed, the Licensee shall not broadcast Licensed Content through:

Television;

Radio;

Satellite;

Cable;

Public streaming channels;

Other broadcast services.

Broadcast rights must be expressly included within the applicable Commercial Licence.

106. EXPORT CONTROL AND SANCTIONS

The Licensee shall not export, transfer, provide access to, or use Licensed Content in violation of:

Export control laws;

Trade sanctions;

International embargoes;

Government restrictions.

Aureon reserves the right to suspend or terminate licences where necessary to comply with applicable legal obligations.

107. SECURITY INTERFERENCE

The Licensee shall not:

Attempt unauthorised access to Aureon's systems;

Reverse engineer Platform software;

Circumvent digital rights management;

Introduce malicious software;

Interfere with Platform security;

Conduct denial-of-service attacks;

Exploit software vulnerabilities.

Responsible disclosure of genuine security vulnerabilities is encouraged through Aureon's designated reporting channels.

108. AUTOMATED ACCESS

Unless expressly authorised by Aureon, the Licensee shall not use:

Bots;

Crawlers;

Automated download tools;

Scrapers;

Automated collection software;

Artificial traffic generation systems;

to access Licensed Content or the Aureon Platform.

109. NO IMPLIED PERMISSION

The absence of an express prohibition shall not be interpreted as granting permission.

Where a proposed commercial use is not expressly authorised by the applicable Commercial Licence, the Licensee must obtain Aureon's prior written approval before proceeding.

110. REPORTING MISUSE

Licensees who become aware of unauthorised use of Licensed Content are encouraged to notify Aureon promptly.

Reports assist Aureon in protecting:

Artists;

Rights holders;

Commercial Licensees;

The integrity of Aureon's licensing ecosystem.

111. CONSEQUENCES OF BREACH

Where Aureon reasonably believes that a Licensee has breached this Agreement, Aureon may, in addition to any other contractual or legal remedy:

Suspend the Commercial Licence;

Terminate the Commercial Licence;

Suspend access to Licensed Content;

Require the removal or cessation of unauthorised use where legally permissible;

Issue copyright infringement notices or takedown requests;

Seek injunctive relief;

Recover unpaid licence fees;

Recover damages and reasonable legal costs where permitted by law;

Report unlawful conduct to competent authorities where appropriate.

The exercise of one remedy does not prevent Aureon from exercising any other available remedy.

112. OUR COMMITMENT TO RESPONSIBLE COMMERCIAL LICENSING

Aureon Music Group is committed to providing businesses with clear and commercially practical licensing solutions while protecting the creative rights of artists, composers, producers, and other rights holders.

These restrictions are intended to:

Prevent misuse of Licensed Content;

Preserve the integrity and value of Aureon's music catalogue;

Provide legal certainty for commercial customers;

Ensure fair compensation for creative works;

Support a sustainable global licensing ecosystem built on respect for intellectual property.

Where uncertainty exists regarding whether a proposed commercial use is permitted, Licensees should obtain written guidance from Aureon before using Licensed Content.

AUREON MUSIC GROUP

COMMERCIAL LICENSING AGREEMENT

SECTION 6 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, FEES, LIABILITY & GENERAL PROVISIONS

113. OVERVIEW

This Section sets out the ownership of Intellectual Property Rights, commercial licence fees, payment obligations, warranties, limitations of liability, indemnities, governing law, and the general legal provisions applicable to every Commercial Licence issued by Aureon Music Group.

These provisions are intended to create a clear allocation of rights and responsibilities between Aureon and the Licensee while protecting the interests of artists, rights holders, and commercial customers.

Nothing in this Agreement excludes or limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law.

114. OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All Intellectual Property Rights relating to Licensed Content remain the exclusive property of Aureon Music Group or the applicable rights holder.

Nothing contained within this Commercial Licence transfers ownership of:

Master recordings;

Musical compositions;

Lyrics;

Artist performances;

Publishing rights;

Trademarks;

Logos;

Artwork;

Brand assets;

Metadata;

Future Intellectual Property Rights recognised by law.

The Commercial Licence grants only the limited rights expressly described in the applicable licence documentation.

115. NO ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS

The Licensee acquires no ownership interest in Licensed Content.

The Licensee shall not:

Claim authorship of Aureon's music;

Assert ownership of any Intellectual Property Rights belonging to Aureon or its artists.

All rights not expressly granted remain reserved by Aureon.

116. LICENCE FEES

Commercial Licence fees are determined by Aureon based on factors including:

Type of project;

Scope of use;

Distribution territory;

Duration of the licence;

Media;

Audience size;

Commercial value;

Number of productions;

Industry sector.

Licence fees will be confirmed before the Commercial Licence becomes effective.

117. PAYMENT TERMS

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

Licence fees are payable in advance;

Full payment must be received before Licensed Content may be used;

No commercial rights arise until payment has been successfully processed.

Where Aureon agrees to staged payments, the licence remains subject to the agreed payment schedule.

118. TAXES

Licence fees are exclusive of applicable taxes unless expressly stated otherwise.

Where legally required, Aureon may collect:

Value Added Tax (VAT);

Goods and Services Tax (GST);

Sales tax;

Digital services taxes;

Other applicable governmental charges.

The Licensee remains responsible for any taxes payable under applicable law.

119. PAYMENT PROCESSING

At launch, Aureon processes commercial payments primarily through Stripe, together with other authorised payment providers where applicable.

Payment processing is subject to the provider's:

Security procedures;

Fraud prevention requirements.

Aureon generally does not store complete payment card details or security codes.

120. LATE PAYMENTS

Where payment becomes overdue, Aureon may:

Suspend the Commercial Licence;

Suspend access to Licensed Content;

Delay delivery of Licensed Content;

Charge interest where permitted by applicable law and agreed in the applicable licence documentation;

Recover reasonable collection costs where permitted by law.

Continued use of Licensed Content during non-payment may constitute copyright infringement in addition to breach of contract.

121. WARRANTIES BY AUREON

Aureon warrants that, to the best of its knowledge and belief:

It has the authority to grant the Commercial Licence;

It will perform its contractual obligations with reasonable care and skill;

It will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide Licensed Content during the licence period.

Except as expressly stated, no additional warranties are provided.

122. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Licensed Content and the Aureon Platform are provided on an "as is"and "as available" basis.

Aureon does not warrant that:

The Platform will operate without interruption;

Every item of Licensed Content will remain permanently available;

Services will be free from errors;

All software will be compatible with every system;

Commercial success will result from use of Licensed Content.

Any implied warranties excluded by applicable law remain unaffected.

123. WARRANTIES BY THE LICENSEE

The Licensee represents and warrants that:

All information provided to Aureon is accurate;

The Licensee has authority to enter into this Agreement;

Licensed Content will be used only within the authorised scope;

The Licensee will comply with all applicable laws;

The Licensee will not knowingly infringe third-party rights;

Commercial Projects will comply with applicable advertising, consumer protection, privacy, and broadcasting laws.

124. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Aureon's total aggregate liability arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall not exceed the greater of:

The total Commercial Licence fees actually paid by the Licensee for the relevant licence; or

EUR €1,000.

This limitation does not apply where liability cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

125. EXCLUDED DAMAGES

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Aureon shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including:

Loss of profits;

Loss of revenue;

Loss of contracts;

Loss of business opportunities;

Loss of reputation;

Loss of goodwill;

Loss of anticipated savings;

Business interruption;

Loss of data.

This exclusion applies even if Aureon has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

126. INDEMNITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Licensee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Aureon, its affiliated companies, artists, directors, officers, employees, contractors, licensors, publishers, successors, and assigns against claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and reasonable legal expenses arising from:

Breach of this Agreement by the Licensee;

Unauthorised use of Licensed Content;

Infringement of third-party rights caused by the Licensee;

Unlawful Commercial Projects;

Fraudulent conduct;

Violation of applicable law;

Negligent or wilful misconduct by the Licensee.

This indemnity applies only to the extent the claim results from the Licensee's acts or omissions.

127. TERMINATION

Aureon may suspend or terminate the Commercial Licence where the Licensee:

Materially breaches this Agreement;

Fails to pay licence fees;

Uses Licensed Content outside the authorised scope;

Infringes Intellectual Property Rights;

Engages in fraud;

Violates applicable laws.

Upon termination:

All rights granted under the Commercial Licence cease unless otherwise expressly stated;

The Licensee must cease any unauthorised future use of Licensed Content;

Accrued payment obligations remain payable.

128. GOVERNING LAW

Unless mandatory local law requires otherwise, this Commercial Licensing Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Ireland, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Nothing in this Agreement deprives consumers or qualifying entities of mandatory statutory rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.

129. JURISDICTION

Subject to mandatory legal rights, the courts of the Republic of Ireland shall have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

Aureon may, however, seek injunctive relief or enforce its Intellectual Property Rights in any competent jurisdiction where infringement occurs.

130. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Commercial Licensing Agreement, together with the documents incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement relating to the Commercial Licence.

These documents include:

Master Music Licensing Agreement;

AI Music Policy;

Refund & Cancellation Policy;

Acceptable Use Policy;

Community Guidelines;

Any signed Enterprise Agreement;

Any written Commercial Licence confirmation.

This Agreement supersedes all previous negotiations, discussions, or understandings relating to the Commercial Licence.

Nothing in this provision excludes liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.

131. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable:

The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect;

The affected provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable where permitted by law.

132. NO WAIVER

Failure or delay by Aureon to exercise any right under this Agreement shall not constitute:

A waiver of that right;

Acceptance of a breach;

A waiver of future enforcement.

Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorised representative of Aureon.

133. ELECTRONIC AGREEMENT

This Agreement may be:

Executed electronically;

Accepted electronically;

Stored electronically;

Enforced electronically,

to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Electronic acceptance has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature where recognised by law.

134. CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions regarding Commercial Licensing may be directed to Aureon using the official contact channels published on the Platform.

At launch, Aureon's primary contacts include:

Commercial Licensinginfo@aureonmusic.com

Business Developmentinfo@aureonmusic.com

Legalinfo@aureonmusic.com

Copyrightinfo@aureonmusic.com

Websitehttps://www.aureonmusic.com

Aureon may update these contact details from time to time.

135. DOCUMENT INFORMATION

Document Title

Aureon Music Group Commercial Licensing Agreement

Version

1.0

Effective Date

3 August 2026

Last Updated

3 August 2026

Applies To

This Agreement applies to all Commercial Licences issued by Aureon Music Group unless superseded by a separately executed Enterprise Agreement or bespoke written licence.

136. ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMMERCIAL LICENCE

By purchasing, accepting, activating, or using a Commercial Licence, the Licensee confirms that they:

Have read this Agreement;

Understand its terms;

Have had the opportunity to obtain independent legal advice if desired;

Agree to be legally bound by its provisions;

Accept responsibility for ensuring that all use of Licensed Content complies with this Agreement and applicable law.

137. OUR COMMITMENT TO COMMERCIAL PARTNERS

Aureon Music Group is committed to building long-term relationships with businesses, agencies, broadcasters, production companies, and organisations through transparent, flexible, and professionally managed music licensing.

Our Commercial Licensing programme is designed to:

Provide legal certainty for commercial users;

Protect the creative rights of artists, composers, producers, and publishers;

Support innovative commercial projects across every industry;

Deliver scalable licensing solutions for organisations of all sizes;

Promote ethical, lawful, and sustainable commercial use of music.

We believe that great music enhances exceptional commercial experiences. By combining premium music with clear licensing standards, Aureon seeks to create lasting value for businesses while ensuring that the creators behind the music receive the recognition and protection they deserve.

End of Aureon Music Group Commercial Licensing Agreement

Version: 1.0Effective Date: 3 August 2026Governing Law: Republic of Ireland (subject to mandatory consumer protection laws and other non-excludable legal rights in applicable jurisdictions)