At Indiefy, we strive to provide the best possible service to all our artists and users. To achieve this, it is essential that every release complies with our guidelines and terms of use.
Sometimes we detect suspicious activities or practices that do not comply with our policies. To maintain quality standards and protect both artists and the platform, we have implemented a strike system.
A strike is a disciplinary warning applied when a user commits a serious violation of our terms and conditions. Below, we explain the most common cases in which strikes are generated:
1. Copyright Rejection
When a user submits a song that clearly belongs to another artist, our systems detect it through databases and verification tools.
In this case, the content is rejected, and a strike is applied to the responsible user.
2. Copyright Claim
A release may be approved, but later another user could file a claim alleging ownership of the work.
In these cases, our team reviews the information, and if the accused artist cannot provide valid proof of ownership, a strike will be applied.
If you have legitimate evidence that the content belongs to you, you may appeal the claim.
3. AI-Generated Content
At Indiefy, we do not accept content created entirely with artificial intelligence. It is acceptable to use these tools as support for lyrics or instrumentals, but the interpretation must always be human.
If a release does not include real artist participation, it will be rejected and a strike will be applied.
4. Invalid Featuring
A featuring can only include artists who actually participated in the song. For example, you cannot upload a release and add a famous artist as a collaborator if they did not participate in the recording.
In this case, the content will be rejected, and a strike will be applied.
5. Multiple Reopenings of a Release
If a release reaches three reopenings due to not meeting the requirements, it will be permanently rejected.
This does not generate a strike, but it does result in the rejection of the release. That is why it is very important to carefully review the reopening reasons and make the necessary corrections on time.
6. Artificial Streams
Music stores may report suspicious activity such as using paid services to inflate streams or being added to fraudulent playlists.
In these cases, a strike will be applied immediately, as this damages both the artist’s credibility and relationships with the stores.
We recommend monitoring your analytics closely and avoiding any stream growth services, as they are artificial and do not reflect real growth.
Important Information about Strikes
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Strikes cannot be removed and will always remain on your account.
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If you reach three strikes, your account will be permanently banned.
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After the first strike, your account will be automatically frozen. To unfreeze it, you must contact our support team at: support@indiefy.com.
The best way to protect your account is to avoid strikes altogether by following the guidelines and ensuring your music complies with our standards.