Official Policy
Music CMS Channel Development External Cooperation Policy
This policy establishes the framework for music CMS channel development cooperation with iMerl Network, defining rights, obligations, authorization standards, and compliance requirements for all partners.
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Article 1: This policy is formulated to regulate the music CMS channel development cooperation business of iMerl Network (hereinafter referred to as 'Party A' or 'iMerl'), clarify the rights and obligations of both parties, and ensure compliant operation of music copyrights.
Article 2: iMerl Network is a YouTube CMS content service provider with qualifications to operate the YouTube Content ID management system. It also possesses global music distribution capabilities for international digital service providers (DSPs) including Apple Music and Spotify, and has independently developed an AI music creation system.
Article 3: This policy applies to all partners (hereinafter referred to as 'Party B' or 'Partner') establishing music CMS channel development cooperation with iMerl Network, including but not limited to music labels, independent musicians, music content creators, and related institutions.
Article 4: Both parties shall adhere to the principles of equality, mutual benefit, and good-faith cooperation, jointly maintain music copyright order, and promote the healthy development of the music industry.
Chapter 2: Cooperation Content and Authorization Scope
Article 5: Music CMS channel development cooperation includes but is not limited to:
(1) Creation and operation management of YouTube CMS channels;
(2) Registration, management, and copyright claims of music assets through the YouTube Content ID system;
(3) Digital distribution of music works on global DSP platforms;
(4) Creation, distribution, and revenue management of AI music content.
(1) Creation and operation management of YouTube CMS channels;
(2) Registration, management, and copyright claims of music assets through the YouTube Content ID system;
(3) Digital distribution of music works on global DSP platforms;
(4) Creation, distribution, and revenue management of AI music content.
Article 6: During the cooperation period, iMerl is responsible for providing partners with full-process services including CMS channel creation, Content ID asset registration, copyright monitoring, and revenue settlement.
Chapter 3: Music Work Authorization Standards
Article 7: Authorization of Human-Created Music Works
All music works independently completed by human creators (excluding AI-assisted or AI-generated content), including but not limited to sound recordings, musical compositions, and music videos, must be exclusively authorized to iMerl Network. Partners shall not authorize, transfer, or provide any rights to such works to any third party in any form.
All music works independently completed by human creators (excluding AI-assisted or AI-generated content), including but not limited to sound recordings, musical compositions, and music videos, must be exclusively authorized to iMerl Network. Partners shall not authorize, transfer, or provide any rights to such works to any third party in any form.
Article 8: Content ID Creation and Management
For exclusively authorized human-created music works, iMerl Network shall have full authority to create music assets and reference files in the YouTube Content ID system and conduct copyright claims and revenue management. Partners shall not create relevant Content ID assets themselves or through any third party.
For exclusively authorized human-created music works, iMerl Network shall have full authority to create music assets and reference files in the YouTube Content ID system and conduct copyright claims and revenue management. Partners shall not create relevant Content ID assets themselves or through any third party.
Article 9: Authorization of AI and AI-Assisted Music Works
All music works created wholly or partially with artificial intelligence technology (including fully AI-generated and AI-assisted human creation) must be distributed globally through iMerl Network, through distribution channels including but not limited to Apple Music, Spotify, and other major international DSP platforms.
All music works created wholly or partially with artificial intelligence technology (including fully AI-generated and AI-assisted human creation) must be distributed globally through iMerl Network, through distribution channels including but not limited to Apple Music, Spotify, and other major international DSP platforms.
Article 10: Use of AI Music Creation System
All AI music or AI-assisted music works must be created using the AI music creation system provided by iMerl Network. Partners shall not use any third-party AI music generation tools to create AI music works intended for distribution through iMerl Network.
All AI music or AI-assisted music works must be created using the AI music creation system provided by iMerl Network. Partners shall not use any third-party AI music generation tools to create AI music works intended for distribution through iMerl Network.
Chapter 4: Partner Obligations
Article 11: Partners shall ensure that all submitted music works have complete and lawful copyright and related rights, free from any rights defects or third-party rights disputes.
Article 12: Partners shall provide iMerl with a complete and accurate music track list and high-quality audio files (recommended format: WAV) at the commencement of cooperation.
Article 13: Partners shall actively cooperate with iMerl in Content ID asset creation, copyright claims, and dispute resolution.
Article 14: Partners shall comply with the relevant policies and regulations of the YouTube CMS platform and major DSP platforms to ensure compliant content operations.
Chapter 5: Revenue Distribution and Settlement
Article 15: All music copyright revenues generated during the cooperation period (including but not limited to YouTube advertising revenue sharing, Content ID copyright claim revenue, DSP platform streaming revenue, etc.) shall be collected by iMerl Network and distributed in accordance with the distribution ratio specified in the cooperation agreement.
Article 16: iMerl Network shall provide partners with monthly revenue statements to ensure transparent and accurate settlement.
Chapter 6: Breach of Contract Handling
Article 17: Material Breach Circumstances
The following circumstances constitute material breach by the Partner:
(1) Authorizing, transferring, or providing exclusively authorized human-created music works to any third party in any form without iMerl Network's written consent;
(2) Creating or managing music assets in the YouTube Content ID system, whether directly or through a third party, that should be managed by iMerl, without iMerl Network's written consent;
(3) Distributing AI or AI-assisted music works through any channel or platform other than iMerl, without iMerl Network's written consent;
(4) Using any third-party AI tool other than iMerl Network's AI music creation system to create AI music works intended for distribution through iMerl;
(5) Using music works during the cooperation that are not authorized by iMerl Network or fall outside the scope of cooperation.
The following circumstances constitute material breach by the Partner:
(1) Authorizing, transferring, or providing exclusively authorized human-created music works to any third party in any form without iMerl Network's written consent;
(2) Creating or managing music assets in the YouTube Content ID system, whether directly or through a third party, that should be managed by iMerl, without iMerl Network's written consent;
(3) Distributing AI or AI-assisted music works through any channel or platform other than iMerl, without iMerl Network's written consent;
(4) Using any third-party AI tool other than iMerl Network's AI music creation system to create AI music works intended for distribution through iMerl;
(5) Using music works during the cooperation that are not authorized by iMerl Network or fall outside the scope of cooperation.
Article 18: Breach Remedies
In the event of material breach as specified in Article 17, iMerl Network shall have the right to take one or more of the following measures:
(1) Withhold payment of all fees due to the breaching party for the current period and all subsequent periods;
(2) Immediately terminate the cooperation relationship and revoke relevant CMS channel permissions;
(3) Revoke all created Content ID assets and related copyright claims;
(4) Pursue legal liability against the breaching party, including but not limited to claiming compensation for all losses caused to iMerl Network.
In the event of material breach as specified in Article 17, iMerl Network shall have the right to take one or more of the following measures:
(1) Withhold payment of all fees due to the breaching party for the current period and all subsequent periods;
(2) Immediately terminate the cooperation relationship and revoke relevant CMS channel permissions;
(3) Revoke all created Content ID assets and related copyright claims;
(4) Pursue legal liability against the breaching party, including but not limited to claiming compensation for all losses caused to iMerl Network.
Chapter 7: Confidentiality
Article 19: Both parties shall maintain strict confidentiality of the other party's trade secrets, technical information, customer information, and other confidential information learned during the cooperation, and shall not disclose such information to any third party without the other party's written consent.
Article 20: This confidentiality obligation shall survive the termination of the cooperation.
Chapter 8: Cooperation Term and Termination
Article 21: The cooperation term shall be as specified in the specific cooperation agreement signed by both parties.
Article 22: Except for termination due to breach as specified in Article 18, either party wishing to terminate the cooperation early shall provide thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party.
Chapter 9: Supplementary Provisions
Article 23: This policy serves as the basic policy framework for iMerl Network's music CMS channel development cooperation. Specific cooperation terms shall be governed by the formal cooperation agreement signed by both parties.
Article 24: iMerl Network reserves the right to revise and interpret this policy. Partners shall be promptly notified of any revised policy.
Article 25: This policy shall take effect from the date of issuance.
iMerl Network
Date: 2026 / 07 / 24