Category · 15 articles
Rights
Metadata, copyright, infringement, and the rights work that keeps a catalog healthy.
- Appeals Policy for Assets Flagged as Violative by Hitskope1 min
This article refers to cases where your asset has been flagged as violative by Hitskope. If a DSP or other third party flagged the asset, follow the procedure in the notification email you received. I…
- Are fraud royalties and data displayed in the catalog?1 min
Fraud royalties are withheld from all runs. You cannot view them in your account. You will be notified if any asset is reported for a rights issue or taken down for violating YouTube's monetization po…
- Avoiding & Addressing YouTube Copyright Strikes2 min
Receiving a strike against your YouTube channel has serious consequences if the strike is valid and you can't get it removed. Refer to our Copyright Strike Policy for full details. Understand how and…
- Distributing Cover Songs and Remixes through Hitskope6 min
To distribute a cover song, all of the following must be met: The original song must have been previously released to the public. The cover recording must be a new performance of the original composit…
- Filing a DMCA Counter Notification4 min
If Hitskope received a DMCA notification for one of your assets and you believe the takedown request is without basis, you can send a DMCA Counter-Notification (CN) directly to the claimant's email. C…
- How to Avoid 3rd Party Copyright Infringements on my Account?2 min
Cover versions and remixes that use 3rd party sound recordings must be licensed by the copyright owners. DSPs expect you to verify that all sound recordings are properly licensed before distribution.…
- How to Set Streaming, Download, and UGC Rights For Your Release2 min
Streaming, download, and UGC rights can differ from track to track. Some tracks may stream but cannot be sold as downloads. Others may allow downloads but not streaming. With Release Rights, you defin…
- How to Use Phonetic Metadata in Hitskope1 min
Listeners search by sound, not spelling. When your releases use non-Roman scripts—Japanese, Korean, Ukrainian—phonetic metadata helps fans find you. Add phonetic metadata for: - Artist Names - Track T…
- Reporting copyright infringement to DSPs1 min
If your content is infringed on a DSP, submit a claim directly: - Spotify: https://support.spotify.com/us/report-content/ - YouTube: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2807622 - Apple Music/iTu…
- Royalties Withheld from your Statement6 min
When Hitskope identifies rights infringement or violations of DSP Terms of Use after distribution, we: 1. Notify you and identify the specific assets related to the potential violation. 2. Indicate th…
- Submitting copyright violations to Hitskope1 min
If you found an asset distributed by Hitskope that violates your copyright, fill out this form. Most cases resolve in under 72 hours. Some take up to 7 days if the uploader is slow to respond. We take…
- Track Origin & Track Properties8 min
In this article: 1. Description of the key track copyright fields: 1. Track Origin (API name: TrackType) 2. Track Properties (API name: TrackProperties) 2. Their relevance for distribution: 1. What li…
- Unauthorized Content for UGC DSPs (Facebook, Lickd, Snap, TikTok & YouTube CID)3 min
Not all sound recordings belong on user-generated content (UGC) platforms: - Facebook Audio Library & Rights Manager (includes Instagram) - Lickd - Snap - TikTok - YouTube Content ID These platforms u…
- What is Artificial Streaming and How To Avoid It4 min
Hitskope shares monthly artificial streaming (AS) reports from DSPs with clients. These reports include all data needed to monitor AS, take preventive action, and eliminate it. Artificial streams are…
- What to do If you receive a Copyright Violation Notice3 min
A copyright Violation Notice (or a "DMCA takedown") is a legal claim that occurs when a 3rd party reports Hitskope of infringing content in your catalog. The reporter can be the Claimant (Artists, the…