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01

What is Desiwood and how does it work?

Desiwood is a premier digital music distribution platform that delivers your tracks to 150+ global stores, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, and Instagram. You upload your tracks, we distribute them worldwide, and we collect your royalties for you.

02

What exact audio format and quality do I need to upload?

To ensure your music is accepted by global platforms, your tracks must be in uncompressed WAV or FLAC format (16-bit, 44.1 kHz or higher). Standard MP3 or MP4 files are strictly rejected by streaming stores.

03

What are the strict rules for the Album Cover Art?

Your artwork must be a perfect square image with a minimum size of 3000 x 3000 pixels (JPEG or PNG). It must not be blurry and cannot contain any social media handles, website URLs, pricing, or logos of other brands.

04

Do you provide ISRC and UPC codes for my releases?

Yes, Desiwood automatically generates and assigns ISRC and UPC codes to all your releases to ensure they are tracked correctly. These codes are provided completely free of charge with absolutely no extra fees.

05

Do I keep my copyrights and how is royalty calculated?

Absolutely. You retain 100% ownership, master rights, and copyrights of your music. Desiwood never claims ownership of your intellectual property. Your royalty earnings are calculated and paid securely based on the percentage specified in your signed distribution agreement.

06

How long does it take for my music to go live on stores?

Our moderation team reviews your release within 24 to 48 hours. Once approved, it typically takes 3 to 7 business days to appear on all major platforms. We highly recommend uploading your music at least 14 days before your release date.

07

When and how can I withdraw my royalty payments?

Royalty payments are processed on a Quarterly Basis and updated on your dashboard in the first week of the respective cycle:
March (for Oct to Dec earnings)
June (for Jan to Mar earnings)
September (for Apr to Jun earnings)
December (for Jul to Sep earnings)
Once your dashboard balance reaches the minimum threshold of $100 USD or €100 Euro, you can manually request a withdrawal to your registered Bank Account or UPI.

08

Does Desiwood offer YouTube Content ID?

Yes. Eligible original releases can be enrolled in YouTube Content ID. This system scans YouTube and automatically monetizes any videos uploaded by other users that feature your music, sending the revenue straight to your account.

09

Can I distribute cover songs, AI-generated music, or tracks with sampled beats?

To distribute a cover song, you need a mechanical license. If you use someone else's beats, you must have a valid leasing agreement. Please note that AI-generated music, unauthorized copyrighted material, or remixes without permission will be strictly rejected.

10

Can I remove my music from stores after it goes live?

Yes, your music can be removed from streaming platforms. However, all takedown requests are processed strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in your distribution agreement.

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