Legal & Compliance

1. Terms of Service

The legal agreement between Gazata Media and customers.

2. Music Distribution Terms

Specific terms for artists using distribution services.

3. Artist Distribution Agreement

Rights, responsibilities, and royalty terms for artists.

4. Royalty Payment Policy

Explains payment thresholds, schedules, and methods.

5. Privacy Policy

POPIA and GDPR compliant privacy practices.

6. Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and tracking on our website.

7. Refund Policy

Refund eligibility for each service category.

8. Copyright Policy

Ownership, licensing, and infringement guidelines.

9. DMCA / Copyright Complaints

Procedure for submitting and handling copyright complaints.

10. Acceptable Use Policy

Prohibited activities on our platform and services.

12. Artist Onboarding Agreement

What artists must provide before work commences.

13. Payment & Invoicing Policy

Deposit requirements, accepted methods, and late payment terms.

14. Radio Promotion Disclaimer

Airplay is not guaranteed — submission only.

15. Social Media Promotion Terms

Scope, content approval, and limitations of social media campaigns.

16. Dispute Resolution Policy

Step-by-step process before escalating to legal proceedings.

17. Artist Code of Conduct

Professional behaviour expected when Gazata Media represents you.

18. Data Deletion & Account Closure Policy

How to close your account and request removal of your data.

19. Third-Party Platform Disclaimer

Liability waiver for decisions made by streaming and social platforms.

11. Service Level Agreement

Expected turnaround times and service commitments.