Question 1

What does it cost to join?

Accepted Answer

Nothing upfront. TuneUp Distro has no subscription fees — you keep 85% of the royalties we collect and we keep 15%. We earn when you earn. See the pricing page for details.

Question 2

Who can open an account directly?

Accepted Answer

Music artists and YouTube creators can sign up themselves and choose a plan. Labels and influencer partners apply first, and we review each application before issuing a sign-up link.

Question 3

How long does approval take?

Accepted Answer

Release and channel reviews are usually completed within a few business days. Partner applications take longer because they are reviewed manually.

Question 4

How much of my royalties do I keep?

Accepted Answer

85%. We keep 15% of the royalties we collect for you — that is how TuneUp Distro is funded. There are no other fees. Read the full breakdown on the revenue terms page.

Question 5

When do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

Platforms report on a delay, typically one to two months. Once reported revenue is reconciled to your account you can request a bank wire whenever your balance is above the payout minimum.

Question 6

How are payouts sent?

Accepted Answer

By bank wire to an account in your name. You choose your bank and account type when you request the payout, and any intermediary bank fees are shown before you confirm.

Question 7

Do you guarantee earnings?

Accepted Answer

No, and we will never pretend to. Earnings depend on your audience, territory, platform rates and rights. Our estimators are labelled as estimates for that reason.

Question 8

Can I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

There is nothing to refund on fees — we charge no subscriptions or upfront costs. Payouts sent to your bank are final. See our refund policy for details.

Question 9

Do I keep my copyrights?

Accepted Answer

Always. You keep 100% of your masters, channels and catalog. We only administer distribution, monetization and collection on your behalf.

Question 10

Is the deal exclusive?

Accepted Answer

No. You can take your catalog elsewhere. We ask for reasonable notice so pending royalties can be reconciled and paid out cleanly.

Question 11

How does Content ID work?

Accepted Answer

For eligible content we register your rights, monitor for unauthorized uses, handle claims and disputes, and recover UGC revenue that would otherwise go uncollected.

Question 12

How much can I get?

Accepted Answer

Advances range from $100 to $1,000,000. Every offer is reviewed individually against verified earnings history, so an estimator result is indicative rather than an approval.

Question 13

What do I give up?

Accepted Answer

No equity, no ownership, no credit check. The advance is recoupable from a share of your future royalties until the balance clears.

Question 14

Who qualifies?

Accepted Answer

Creators, artists and labels with a consistent, verifiable earnings history through TuneUp or a platform we can validate. Eligibility details are on the eligibility page.

Question 15

Can a label manage several artists?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A Label plan holds an unlimited roster, releases on behalf of signed artists and shows combined royalties in one ledger.

Question 16

Can my manager access my account?

Accepted Answer

Label and partner accounts support team access. Individual creator accounts are single-user, so share access only with people you trust.

Straight answers.

Getting started

Money and payouts

Rights and ownership

Advances

Labels and teams

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