At MusicHub, we understand the importance of protecting your artistic work and stopping other's from stealing it and uploading it as their own. This is not an uncommon thing in the music industry. For this reason, we've introduced the MusicHub Upload Certificate.
So, what does the Upload Certificate actually certify and what isn't covered by it?
As you may guess from the name, with this new feature you certify that a specific audio file was uploaded to MusicHub at a specific point in time. It does not certify copyright ownership of the contents of the file itself. MusicHub does not guarantee that the Upload Certificate created will be accepted as evidence to prove the copyright or the time of creation of a recording.
Is the MusicHub Upload Certificate free?
MusicHub reserves the right to charge a fee for the use of the Upload Certificate tool. If MusicHub makes use of this right, it will inform you about the amount of the remuneration before uploading a recording to the Upload Certificate.
What should I consider before using the Upload Certificate?
As always, the specific terms and conditions relating to the feature should be read. Additionally, you may only use the Upload Certificate for your recordings and have to gather consent from all involved in the recording.
How do I use the Upload Certificate?
Simply go navigate to the Tracks tab, where all of the songs you've uploaded to MusicHub are stored. There you will see an icon, similar to how there is an icon for adding lyrics to a song:
When you click on it the certificate will be downloaded and saved as: YYYYMMDD-trackname-uploadcertificate.
Disclaimer
Because this is a BETA feature, it will not immediately be available to GEMA members.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact customer support.