Aureon Music Group Legal Centre

Trademark Policy

Version 1.0Last updated 3 August 2026

AUREON MUSIC GROUP

TRADEMARK POLICY

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

SECTION 1 – TRADEMARK OWNERSHIP & PERMITTED USE

1. INTRODUCTION

Aureon Music Group ("Aureon", "we", "our", or "us") values and protects the trademarks, brands, logos, artist identities, and other distinctive signs associated with our business and the artists we represent.

This Trademark Policy explains:

Ownership of Aureon's trademarks and brand assets;

How our trademarks may and may not be used;

The responsibilities of users regarding trademark rights;

The circumstances in which Aureon may authorise use of its trademarks.

This Policy applies to all users of the Aureon Platform, including listeners, creators, artists, commercial licensees, enterprise customers, business partners, developers, advertisers, and visitors.

2. PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY

The purpose of this Trademark Policy is to:

Protect Aureon's brand identity;

Protect the brands of Aureon's artists;

Prevent consumer confusion;

Preserve the goodwill associated with Aureon's trademarks;

Promote lawful and accurate use of trademarks;

Prevent unauthorised commercial exploitation.

This Policy should be read together with Aureon's:

Commercial Licensing Agreement;

Creator Licence Agreement;

Acceptable Use Policy;

Community Guidelines;

Other applicable legal agreements.

3. TRADEMARK OWNERSHIP

Unless expressly stated otherwise, all trademarks used on the Aureon Platform remain the exclusive property of:

Aureon Music Group;

Aureon's affiliated companies;

Aureon's licensors;

The relevant artist;

Other applicable trademark owners.

Nothing contained within the Platform transfers ownership of any trademark to users.

4. TRADEMARKS COVERED BY THIS POLICY

This Policy applies to, without limitation:

Company names;

Business names;

Product names;

Service names;

Artist names;

Stage names;

Album names;

Event names;

Logos;

Symbols;

Word marks;

Device marks;

Service marks;

Slogans;

Taglines;

Trade dress;

Brand colours;

Visual identities;

Domain names used as source identifiers;

Other distinctive brand elements recognised under applicable trademark laws.

Protection applies whether or not a mark is formally registered, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

5. ARTIST NAMES AND IDENTITIES

Artist names, stage names, logos, and associated branding used by Aureon artists are valuable commercial assets.

Unless expressly authorised in writing, users must not use Aureon artist identities in a manner that:

Suggests endorsement;

Suggests affiliation;

Suggests sponsorship;

Causes consumer confusion;

Misrepresents commercial relationships.

This protection extends to names, logos, signatures, and other distinctive branding associated with Aureon's artists.

6. LOGOS AND BRANDING

All Aureon logos and visual branding remain the exclusive property of Aureon or the relevant rights holder.

Users must not:

Modify Aureon logos;

Remove branding elements;

Create confusingly similar logos;

Use Aureon branding in a misleading manner;

Reproduce logos for commercial purposes without permission.

Authorised branding use must comply with any applicable brand guidelines issued by Aureon.

7. GOODWILL

All goodwill arising from the use of Aureon's trademarks belongs exclusively to Aureon or the applicable trademark owner.

Any authorised use of Aureon's trademarks shall benefit Aureon and shall not create any ownership interest in favour of the user.

8. PERMITTED DESCRIPTIVE USE

Nothing in this Policy prevents lawful descriptive or nominative use of Aureon's trademarks where permitted by applicable law.

Examples may include:

Referring to Aureon as the provider of a service;

Accurately identifying Aureon music used under a valid licence;

Truthfully describing compatibility with Aureon services;

News reporting;

Commentary;

Criticism;

Academic discussion.

Such use must not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation where none exists.

9. AUTHORISED COMMERCIAL USE

Commercial use of Aureon's trademarks requires Aureon's prior written permission.

Examples of authorised use may include:

Licensed promotional campaigns;

Approved advertising;

Co-branded partnerships;

Authorised merchandise;

Sponsorship arrangements;

Marketing campaigns conducted under written agreement.

Any authorised use must comply with the terms of the applicable agreement.

10. LICENCE TO USE TRADEMARKS

Where Aureon expressly grants permission to use its trademarks, such permission:

Is limited to the rights expressly granted;

Is non-exclusive unless stated otherwise;

Is revocable in accordance with the applicable agreement;

Does not transfer ownership;

Must be exercised in accordance with Aureon's brand guidelines where applicable.

No implied licence shall arise from use of the Platform or from silence on Aureon's part.

11. QUALITY CONTROL

Where Aureon authorises use of its trademarks, Aureon may require reasonable quality control measures to protect the reputation and goodwill associated with its brands.

Users granted trademark permissions agree to comply with reasonable brand standards specified by Aureon.

Failure to comply may result in withdrawal of the permission.

12. DOMAIN NAMES AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Unless expressly authorised in writing, users must not register or use domain names, usernames, or social media identifiers that:

Incorporate Aureon's trademarks;

Incorporate Aureon artist names;

Are confusingly similar to Aureon's brands;

Suggest an official relationship with Aureon.

This restriction applies regardless of the top-level domain or social media platform used.

13. NO IMPLIED ENDORSEMENT

Use of Aureon's trademarks must never imply that Aureon:

Endorses a product;

Sponsors a service;

Approves an individual;

Supports a political position;

Has entered into a commercial relationship where none exists.

Users are responsible for avoiding any representation that could reasonably mislead the public.

14. INTERNATIONAL TRADEMARK RIGHTS

Aureon seeks to protect its trademarks internationally in accordance with applicable laws.

Trademark protection may arise through:

Registered trademarks;

Common law rights;

Passing off;

Unfair competition laws;

International treaties;

Other applicable legal protections.

The scope of protection may vary depending on the jurisdiction.

15. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

Except for the limited permissions expressly granted under this Policy or another written agreement, Aureon reserves all rights relating to its trademarks and branding.

Nothing in this Policy shall be interpreted as granting any ownership, licence, or other proprietary interest in Aureon's trademarks beyond those expressly provided.

16. OUR COMMITMENT TO BRAND INTEGRITY

Aureon Music Group believes that strong brands help audiences identify authentic music, trusted services, and genuine creative partnerships.

Our Trademark Policy is designed to:

Protect the reputation of Aureon and its artists;

Prevent consumer confusion;

Encourage accurate and responsible brand use;

Support fair competition;

Preserve the value of the goodwill associated with our trademarks.

By respecting trademarks and brand identity, we help ensure that artists, listeners, creators, and commercial partners can engage with confidence in an authentic and trusted music ecosystem.

AUREON MUSIC GROUP

TRADEMARK POLICY

SECTION 2 – PROHIBITED USES & REPORTING INFRINGEMENT

17. OVERVIEW

Aureon Music Group is committed to protecting its trademarks, brand identity, artist identities, and the goodwill associated with its business.

This Section explains activities that are prohibited without Aureon's prior written authorisation and outlines how trademark concerns may be reported.

These restrictions apply whether the conduct occurs on or off the Aureon Platform where it affects Aureon's rights or the rights of its artists, licensors, business partners, or users.

18. UNAUTHORISED USE OF TRADEMARKS

Unless expressly authorised in writing, users must not use Aureon's trademarks, logos, artist names, or other protected branding in a manner that:

Suggests endorsement;

Suggests sponsorship;

Suggests affiliation;

Causes consumer confusion;

Misrepresents a commercial relationship;

Damages Aureon's reputation or goodwill.

Authorisation must be obtained before any commercial use.

19. FALSE ENDORSEMENT

Users must not state or imply that:

Aureon endorses a product or service;

Aureon sponsors a person or organisation;

Aureon has approved content that it has not approved;

An Aureon artist supports a product, organisation, or cause without permission;

A commercial relationship exists where none exists.

Any representation likely to mislead consumers regarding affiliation or endorsement is prohibited.

20. IMPERSONATION

Users must not impersonate or falsely represent:

Aureon Music Group;

Aureon employees;

Aureon artists;

Record labels represented by Aureon;

Business partners;

Commercial licensees;

Rights holders.

This includes creating misleading websites, social media accounts, email addresses, profiles, or marketing materials.

21. COUNTERFEIT GOODS

Users must not manufacture, advertise, distribute, sell, or promote counterfeit goods that use Aureon's trademarks or artist branding.

Examples include:

Counterfeit merchandise;

Fake apparel;

Unauthorised accessories;

Fake promotional materials;

Counterfeit music products;

Packaging designed to imitate official Aureon products.

Such conduct may result in immediate enforcement action.

22. UNAUTHORISED MERCHANDISE

Unless authorised in writing, users must not produce or sell merchandise bearing:

Aureon trademarks;

Aureon logos;

Artist names;

Artist logos;

Album artwork;

Tour branding;

Other protected brand assets.

Commercial merchandise rights remain with Aureon or the applicable rights holder.

23. DOMAIN NAME MISUSE

Users must not register, acquire, use, or transfer domain names that:

Incorporate Aureon's trademarks;

Incorporate Aureon artist names;

Are confusingly similar to Aureon's brands;

Are intended to mislead consumers;

Divert internet traffic unfairly.

This includes cybersquatting and other abusive domain registration practices.

24. SOCIAL MEDIA MISUSE

Users must not create or operate social media accounts that falsely appear to represent:

Aureon;

Aureon artists;

Official Aureon departments;

Official Aureon events;

Aureon products or services.

Fan accounts are generally permitted provided they clearly identify themselves as unofficial and do not create a likelihood of consumer confusion.

25. MODIFICATION OF TRADEMARKS

Users must not:

Alter Aureon logos;

Remove branding elements;

Combine Aureon trademarks with other brands in a misleading manner;

Create confusingly similar marks;

Modify artist logos without permission.

Any authorised branding must remain consistent with Aureon's published brand guidelines where applicable.

26. TRADEMARK DILUTION

Users must not use Aureon's trademarks in a manner likely to:

Dilute their distinctiveness;

Tarnish their reputation;

Damage associated goodwill;

Weaken consumer recognition.

This applies even where there is no direct competition or likelihood of confusion, to the extent recognised under applicable law.

27. MISLEADING ADVERTISING

Users must not use Aureon's trademarks in advertising that:

Is deceptive;

Is misleading;

Makes false commercial claims;

Misrepresents licensing rights;

Misrepresents endorsement;

Misrepresents product origin.

Advertising using Aureon's trademarks must always be truthful and properly authorised.

28. USE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Users must not use Aureon's trademarks, artist names, or logos in connection with Artificial Intelligence in a manner that:

Suggests official AI products where none exist;

Creates misleading AI-generated branding;

Produces fake endorsements;

Misrepresents AI-generated content as official Aureon material;

Violates Aureon's AI Music Policy.

Commercial AI use involving Aureon's trademarks requires prior written authorisation.

29. REPORTING TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT

If you believe that Aureon's trademarks or the trademarks of an Aureon artist have been used without authorisation, you are encouraged to notify Aureon promptly.

Trademark reports should, where possible, include:

A description of the alleged infringement;

Identification of the relevant trademark;

URLs or locations of the alleged infringement;

Supporting documents or screenshots;

Contact information for the reporting party;

Any additional information that may assist the investigation.

30. GOOD FAITH REPORTING

Trademark complaints must be submitted honestly and in good faith.

Knowingly submitting:

False trademark complaints;

Fraudulent claims;

Malicious reports;

Misleading evidence;

may itself constitute a breach of Aureon's policies and may result in enforcement action.

31. REVIEW OF REPORTS

Upon receiving a trademark complaint, Aureon may:

Review the reported material;

Examine relevant account information;

Request additional documentation;

Contact the reporting party;

Contact the user alleged to have infringed the trademark where appropriate;

Consult legal advisers or trademark specialists.

Submission of a complaint does not automatically result in removal of content or enforcement action.

32. TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE MEASURES

Where reasonably necessary while a complaint is under review, Aureon may:

Restrict visibility of content;

Temporarily remove branding;

Suspend relevant listings;

Restrict commercial activity;

Suspend associated accounts where appropriate.

Such measures are precautionary and do not necessarily constitute a final determination.

33. COOPERATION WITH RIGHTS HOLDERS

Aureon may cooperate with:

Trademark owners;

Artists;

Licensees;

Legal representatives;

Marketplace operators;

Domain registrars;

Social media platforms;

Courts;

Regulatory authorities;

Other competent organisations.

Such cooperation may include exchanging information reasonably necessary to investigate or resolve trademark disputes where permitted by applicable law.

34. REPEAT TRADEMARK VIOLATIONS

Users who repeatedly infringe trademark rights may be subject to progressively stronger enforcement measures, including:

Warnings;

Removal of content;

Suspension of commercial privileges;

Suspension of Creator accounts;

Permanent account termination;

Revocation of licences;

Legal proceedings where appropriate.

35. RESERVATION OF LEGAL RIGHTS

Nothing in this Policy limits Aureon's ability to pursue remedies available under applicable law, including:

Injunctive relief;

Damages;

Recovery of profits where available;

Delivery up or destruction of infringing goods where permitted;

Recovery of reasonable legal costs where permitted by law;

Other statutory or equitable remedies.

These remedies are cumulative and may be exercised independently or together.

36. OUR COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING BRANDS

Aureon Music Group recognises that trademarks represent trust, quality, reputation, and the identity of the artists and services behind them.

By protecting our trademarks and respecting the rights of others, we help to:

Prevent consumer confusion;

Safeguard artists' identities;

Preserve brand integrity;

Support fair competition;

Promote confidence in the Aureon Platform.

We encourage all users to respect intellectual property, use trademarks responsibly, and report genuine concerns in good faith so that together we can maintain a trusted global music ecosystem.

AUREON MUSIC GROUP

TRADEMARK POLICY

SECTION 3 – ENFORCEMENT, GENERAL PROVISIONS & CONTACT INFORMATION

37. OVERVIEW

Aureon Music Group is committed to protecting its trademarks, artist brands, commercial reputation, and the goodwill associated with its products and services.

This Section explains how Aureon may enforce its trademark rights, the general legal provisions applicable to this Policy, and how users may contact Aureon regarding trademark-related matters.

Nothing in this Policy limits Aureon's rights under applicable trademark laws, unfair competition laws, contract, or other legal frameworks.

38. INVESTIGATION OF SUSPECTED INFRINGEMENT

Where Aureon reasonably believes that its trademarks, or the trademarks of its artists or licensors, are being used without authorisation, Aureon may investigate the matter.

An investigation may include:

Reviewing the reported content;

Reviewing account activity;

Reviewing commercial listings;

Reviewing publicly available information;

Requesting additional information from the relevant parties;

Consulting trademark specialists or legal advisers;

Preserving evidence where reasonably necessary.

Users are expected to cooperate reasonably with any investigation relating to alleged trademark misuse.

39. ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS

Where Aureon reasonably determines that this Trademark Policy or applicable trademark laws have been breached, Aureon may take one or more enforcement actions, including:

Issuing warnings;

Requesting correction of unauthorised use;

Removing infringing content;

Removing or disabling branding;

Restricting Platform functionality;

Suspending Creator accounts;

Suspending Commercial Licences;

Suspending Enterprise services where permitted by contract;

Permanently terminating user accounts;

Refusing future access to Aureon services.

The enforcement action taken will depend on the seriousness and circumstances of the infringement.

40. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTIES

Where appropriate, Aureon may notify third parties of alleged trademark infringement, including:

Domain name registrars;

Website hosting providers;

Social media platforms;

Online marketplaces;

Search engine providers;

Advertising platforms;

Payment processors;

Distribution partners.

Such notifications may request the removal, restriction, or transfer of infringing material where permitted by applicable law.

41. LEGAL REMEDIES

Nothing in this Policy limits Aureon's right to pursue remedies available under applicable law, including:

Injunctive relief;

Interim or interlocutory relief;

Damages;

An account of profits where available;

Delivery up or destruction of infringing materials where permitted;

Recovery of reasonable legal costs where permitted by law;

Other statutory or equitable remedies.

These remedies are cumulative and may be exercised independently or together.

42. COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES

Where required or permitted by applicable law, Aureon may cooperate with:

Courts;

Law enforcement agencies;

Customs authorities;

Intellectual Property Offices;

Regulatory authorities;

Trademark owners;

Other competent organisations.

Such cooperation may include providing information reasonably necessary to investigate trademark infringement or protect intellectual property rights.

43. RECORD RETENTION

Aureon may retain records relating to trademark complaints, investigations, and enforcement actions, including:

Reports received;

Correspondence;

Supporting evidence;

Investigation records;

Technical logs;

Enforcement decisions;

Appeals.

Records will be retained in accordance with Aureon's Privacy Policy, applicable legal obligations, and legitimate business needs.

44. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

Aureon may amend this Trademark Policy from time to time to reflect:

Changes in applicable law;

Trademark registrations;

Industry standards;

Business operations;

Platform functionality;

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 use of the Platform following the effective date of an updated Policy constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy where permitted by applicable law.

45. GOVERNING LAW

Unless mandatory local law requires otherwise, this Trademark Policy 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 Policy limits any mandatory statutory rights or remedies available under applicable trademark or consumer protection laws.

46. JURISDICTION

Subject to mandatory legal requirements, any dispute arising out of or relating to this Trademark Policy 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 trademarks, goodwill, or other Intellectual Property Rights.

47. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER POLICIES

This Trademark Policy should be read together with Aureon's:

Acceptable Use Policy;

DMCA Policy;

AI Music Policy;

Commercial Licensing Agreement;

Creator Licence Agreement;

Community Guidelines;

Cookie Policy;

Any applicable Enterprise Agreement.

Where another written agreement expressly governs trademark use for a particular relationship, that agreement shall prevail to the extent of any inconsistency.

48. SEVERABILITY

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

The remaining provisions shall remain 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.

49. NO WAIVER

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

A waiver of that right;

Acceptance of any infringement;

Permission for continued unauthorised use;

A waiver of future enforcement.

Any waiver must be made expressly in writing by an authorised representative of Aureon.

50. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions regarding this Trademark Policy or wish to report suspected trademark infringement, please contact Aureon using the appropriate channel.

Trademark & Brand Protectioninfo@aureonmusic.com

Legal Departmentinfo@aureonmusic.com

Commercial Licensinginfo@aureonmusic.com

General Supportinfo@aureonmusic.com

Websitehttps://www.aureonmusic.com

Aureon may update these contact details from time to time. The most current contact information will always be available on the Aureon Platform.

51. DOCUMENT INFORMATION

Document TitleAureon Music Group Trademark Policy

Version1.0

Effective Date3 August 2026

Last Updated3 August 2026

Applies ToThis Policy applies to all users of the Aureon Platform, including listeners, artists, creators, commercial licensees, enterprise customers, developers, business partners, advertisers, and visitors.

52. OUR COMMITMENT TO BRAND PROTECTION

Aureon Music Group believes that strong brands are built through creativity, trust, and consistent quality.

Our trademarks identify the source of our music, services, artists, and products, and they represent the reputation we have earned with our community and commercial partners.

By protecting our trademarks, we aim to:

Safeguard the identity of Aureon and its artists;

Prevent consumer confusion;

Promote fair competition;

Preserve the goodwill associated with our brands;

Support a trusted global music marketplace.

We encourage every member of the Aureon community to respect trademark rights, use brand assets responsibly, and help us maintain the integrity of the Aureon name for artists, listeners, creators, and businesses around the world.

End of Aureon Music Group Trademark Policy

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