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2. The Hidden Clause: Music Removal Upon Subscription Lapse

Part 6 • DistroKid Subscription Model and "Leave a Legacy" Fee

This is the critical detail often missed: if the artist stops paying their annual DistroKid subscription, all of their music is removed from all streaming stores. This is a non-negotiable term of service. When your subscription expires, DistroKid ceases to be your distributor, and without an active distributor, your music cannot remain on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, etc. This means your entire catalog, built over years, could disappear overnight if you forget to renew or decide to stop paying.

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In this module: DistroKid Subscription Model and "Leave a Legacy" Fee10 steps
  1. 1DistroKid's Core Business Model: The Annual Subscription
  2. 2The Hidden Clause: Music Removal Upon Subscription Lapse
  3. 3The "Leave a Legacy" Fee: An Insurance Policy
  4. 4Why "Leave a Legacy" is Non-Negotiable for Long-Term Artists
  5. 5The Financial Implications: Balancing Cost and Permanence
  6. 6Strategic Use: Protecting Your Core Catalog
  7. 7The Distributor Change Process: An Alternative to Legacy
  8. 8Monitoring Your Subscription Status
  9. 9The Perpetual Income Stream and DistroKid's Model
  10. 10Your Actionable DistroKid Legacy Strategy