AI Credits & Disclosure

UMW allows you to document human contributions, AI-assisted content, and synthetic elements used during the creative process of a release.It identifies how AI was used in audio, composition, lyrics, vocals, instrumentals, artwork, videos, and promotional content before the release completes the review process.

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AI Rights & Responsible Use

UMW Recordings Inc. framework for AI disclosure, ownership, identity protection and responsible content review.

Rights first AI disclosure does not replace ownership.

Identity protection Synthetic and cloned voices may require authorization.

Risk-based review AI use alone is not automatically considered fraud.

Rights & Ownership

AI disclosure does not replace ownership

Declaring the use of artificial intelligence does not, by itself, determine who owns the rights to a work.

Information submitted to UMW does not constitute a legal determination of copyright, authorship, ownership or entitlement.

The person or entity delivering the release remains responsible for ensuring that it owns, controls or has obtained all rights, permissions, licenses and authorizations required for distribution.

Identity Protection

Voice cloning and identity protection

UMW pays particular attention to the use of artificial intelligence involving identity and voice.

Synthetic, cloned or transformed voices must not be used in a misleading manner that causes listeners to believe a real person participated in a recording when they did not.

When a voice can reasonably be associated with an identifiable person, UMW may request evidence of consent, authorization, licensing or other applicable rights before approving distribution.

The technical availability of an artificial intelligence tool does not, by itself, constitute authorization to use another person's identity, voice, image or other protected rights.

Content Integrity

AI is not automatically fraud

Risk-based review

UMW Recordings Inc. does not consider the use of artificial intelligence, by itself, to constitute fraudulent activity.

Review focuses on how the technology was used and whether the release complies with applicable rights and platform requirements.

Impersonation

Unauthorized voice cloning

False identities

Deceptive manipulation

Rights infringement

False or misleading metadata

False contributor credits

Repetitive or mass-generated abusive content

Artificial streaming manipulation

Unauthorized use of intellectual property

Attempts to evade detection systems, review procedures or digital platform policies

UMW Framework

Responsible AI at UMW

Five principles supporting transparent, rights-aware and responsible use of artificial intelligence across music distribution and content operations.

Transparency

Users must provide accurate, complete and non-misleading information about their releases.

Rights

Technology does not eliminate obligations related to intellectual property, image, voice, identity, copyright or other applicable rights.

Accountability

The user delivering the content remains responsible for the release and the information provided to UMW.

Human attribution

Human participants should receive the appropriate credits whenever applicable.

Platform compliance

UMW may adapt its procedures when stores, DSPs, digital platforms or authorities establish new applicable requirements.

AI Music Policy

Responsible AI music distribution.

AI-assisted and AI-generated content is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Eligibility depends on the rights and commercial-use permissions applicable to the content, voice and identity authorization, third-party material, required disclosures, UMW review, and the rules of each applicable DSP. Submission does not guarantee approval, monetization, Content ID eligibility, delivery, or acceptance by any platform.

AI-Assisted AI-Generated Content Case-by-Case Review Rights Required DSP Compliance

Review

AI-assisted content

Eligible for case-by-case review when the required commercial rights and authorizations are in place.

Review

AI-generated content

Reviewed case by case for rights, commercial authorization, disclosure, identity risk and DSP eligibility.

Review

Eligibility review

UMW assesses each submission using rights, disclosure, content characteristics and applicable platform rules.

Rights

Commercial rights

You must own, control or be authorized to use all rights required for the submitted content and assets.

Disclosure

AI use disclosure

Disclose AI-assisted or AI-generated use when required by UMW or the applicable DSP.

DSP Rules

Platform eligibility

Eligibility depends on DSP policies, Content ID requirements, monetization rules and rights-verification standards.

How AI-related releases are reviewed

UMW evaluates AI-assisted and AI-generated content individually. Review focuses on rights, commercial authorization, identity and voice consent, third-party material, disclosure, exclusivity requirements and DSP eligibility.

Commercial Rights Voice & Identity Third-Party Material Disclosure Originality Metadata Content ID Eligibility DSP Requirements Supporting Evidence Human Review

How it works

A structured framework for human, AI-assisted and synthetic music releases.

1. Create your release

Enter your release information normally within UMW Core.

2. Add human contributors

Add artists, composers, lyricists, producers, performers, and other relevant collaborators.

3. Complete the AI Disclosure

Indicate whether artificial intelligence or synthetic technology was used in any of the elements of the launch.

4. Identify the affected component

Select where the intervention took place: audio, voice, composition, lyrics, instrumental, artwork, video, promotional material.

5. Confirm rights

The owner must confirm that they own, control, or have the necessary authorizations to distribute and commercially exploit the submitted content.

6. UMW review

UMW may review the information provided as part of its metadata review, content review, rights verification, quality control, and anti-fraud procedures.

Is it mandatory to declare any use of AI?

Not all uses require the same level of information. A tool used only for minor technical tasks may have different relevance than a voice entirely generated by AI. UMW may request additional information when the use of AI has relevant implications for rights, identity, metadata, attribution, or distribution policies.

Can I distribute music created with artificial intelligence?

Potentially yes, provided the content meets applicable requirements and the user owns or controls the necessary rights. The use of artificial intelligence alone neither guarantees nor prevents distribution.

Should I credit an artificial intelligence tool as a composer?

AI credits serve as transparency information and do not automatically make an artificial intelligence tool an author, composer, performer, or rights holder. Legal and creative roles must be assigned according to the individuals and entities that actually hold them.