INDIE ARTIST CONNECT
A&R MusicExec Consulting Firm  ·  indieartistconnect.com
STRATEGY PARTNER AGREEMENT
Partner Plan — $399/mo
This Strategy Partner Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between Indie Artist Connect ("IAC"), a division of A&R MusicExec Consulting Firm, and the Partner identified below. By completing and digitally signing this Agreement, the Partner agrees to all terms set forth herein. This Agreement is effective upon receipt of the signed copy and initial payment. The Partner Plan grants access to IAC's full service infrastructure for up to 3 artists on your roster.
⚠ Important — Please Read Before Signing

The $399/month Partner Plan membership fee covers your partner account, artist portals, monthly strategy sessions, distribution setup, and all platform services outlined in Section 3.

Single release marketing and promotion campaigns are priced separately and are not included in the monthly membership. Release budgets are quoted per project based on scope, targets, and campaign type. See Section 5 for full details on release budget services and pricing structure.

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Partner Information
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Artist Roster (Up to 3 Artists — Partner Plan)

List each artist you are enrolling under your Partner account. Additional artists beyond 3 require an upgraded plan.

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Artist 1
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Artist 2 (optional)
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Artist 3 (optional)
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Partner Plan — What's Included
IAC Strategy Partner Program
Partner Plan
  • Up to 3 artist portals under your partner account
  • Global distribution access through Sony & The Orchard (via Eternal Echoes)
  • Digital radio and playlist campaign access
  • Full artist onboarding and portal setup by IAC team
  • Monthly 60-min strategy call with IAC advisor
  • Discounted rates on all IAC marketing services
  • Partner dashboard — track all roster activity and campaigns
  • Monthly revenue share statements (delivered by 1st of each month)
  • Backend music rights audit and PRO registration verification
  • Artist bio writing and EPK development for each artist
$399
per month · cancel anytime
Up to 3 artists
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Volume Discounts & Commitment Options

Your base Partner Plan includes 3 artists at $399/mo. As your roster grows, each additional artist is added at a lower per-artist rate. Select your commitment preference and any applicable discounts below.

ROSTER ADD-ON RATES
Roster Size Per Artist / Mo Savings vs. Base Notes
Artists 1–3 $133/artist — Included in base $399/mo plan
Artists 4–6 $99/artist Save 26% Added $99/artist beyond first 3
Artists 7–10 $75/artist Save 44% Added $75/artist for artists 7 through 10
Artists 11+ $55/artist Save 59% Best rate — for established managers scaling up
COMMITMENT & BILLING PREFERENCE
APPLICABLE DISCOUNTS (check all that apply)
All discounts are verified and applied by the IAC team upon account activation. Discounts cannot be combined with upfront annual pricing unless approved in writing by IAC.
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Billing & Payment
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Single Release Budget — Separate from Membership
⚠ Additional Cost — Not Included in $399/mo
This section is critical. The $399/month Partner Plan membership covers your account infrastructure, artist portals, strategy sessions, distribution setup, and platform access. It does not include the cost of marketing and promotion campaigns for individual releases. Each single release campaign is quoted and invoiced separately based on the services selected and the scope of the campaign. The Partner must approve and pay each release budget before any campaign work begins.
Service What's Included Included in $399? Separate Budget
Digital Distribution Setup, submission, and delivery to 150+ DSPs globally via The Orchard ✓ Included —
Artist Portal & Onboarding Portal setup, artist profile, and onboarding session for each roster artist ✓ Included —
Monthly Strategy Call 60-min monthly strategy call with IAC advisor covering roster and campaigns ✓ Included —
Artist Bio & EPK Professional bio writing and EPK development per artist ✓ Included —
Digital Radio Campaign Submission to BDS-tracked digital radio stations, spin monitoring and reporting ✗ Separate Quoted per release
Playlist Pitching Campaign Curated playlist submissions on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal & editorial pitching ✗ Separate Quoted per release
Press Release & Media Written press release, media list distribution, and outlet follow-up ✗ Separate Quoted per release
Social Media Campaign 30-day content strategy, caption writing, and posting schedule for release ✗ Separate Quoted per release
Sync Licensing Pitch Submission of release to film, TV, ad, and gaming sync opportunities ✗ Separate Quoted per release
Full Release Campaign Bundle Radio + Playlist + Press + Social + Sync — coordinated full-service launch ✗ Separate Custom quote
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Terms & Conditions
6.1 Partnership Term. This Agreement commences on the date of first payment and continues on a month-to-month basis. Either party may terminate with 30 days' written notice sent to info@indieartistconnect.com.
6.2 Membership Fee & Renewal. The $399/month Partner Plan fee is billed automatically each month. IAC reserves the right to adjust pricing with 30 days' written notice. Failure to maintain an active payment method may result in immediate suspension of the partner account and all associated artist portals.
6.3 Single Release Budgets — Separate Billing. All single release marketing and promotion campaigns are billed separately from the monthly membership fee. Each campaign requires a written quote approval from the Partner before work begins. Release budgets are non-refundable once a campaign has launched. IAC will provide detailed invoices for each release campaign.
6.4 Cancellation Policy. The Partner may cancel the membership at any time by providing 30 days' written notice. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No prorated refunds are issued for partial months. Any active release campaigns at the time of cancellation will be completed and billed separately per agreed campaign terms.
6.5 Refund Policy. Monthly membership fees are non-refundable once billed. Release campaign budgets are non-refundable once a campaign has been activated. In the event of a billing error, the Partner must notify IAC within 10 business days. Approved refunds will be processed within 14 business days.
6.6 Artist Roster Limit. The Partner Plan supports a maximum of 3 artist portals. Adding artists beyond the plan capacity requires an upgraded partnership tier. IAC will notify the Partner when the roster limit is reached and provide upgrade options.
6.7 Revenue Share. IAC will pay the Partner a revenue share on qualifying artist membership fees generated under the Partner's account. Revenue share amounts and terms are detailed in a separate Revenue Share Addendum provided upon account activation. Payments are issued monthly by the 5th of each month for the prior month's activity.
6.8 Artist Masters & Rights. IAC does not claim ownership of any artist's masters, publishing rights, or intellectual property. All artists under the Partner's roster retain 100% ownership of their creative works at all times. This is non-negotiable and written into every artist agreement.
6.9 Partner Conduct & Representation. The Partner agrees to represent IAC and its services professionally at all times. The Partner may not misrepresent IAC's services, pricing, or capabilities to artists or third parties. Misrepresentation may result in immediate termination of this Agreement without refund.
6.10 Confidentiality. The Partner may have access to IAC's proprietary tools, pricing, artist data, and business methods. The Partner agrees to keep all such information strictly confidential and not disclose it to third parties without IAC's prior written consent.
6.11 Limitation of Liability. IAC is not liable for any lost revenue, missed opportunities, or indirect damages arising from the partnership. IAC's total liability shall not exceed the total membership fees paid in the preceding 3 months.
6.12 Governing Law & Dispute Resolution. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. Disputes shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved within 30 days, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Fulton County, Georgia.
6.13 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any Revenue Share Addendum provided by IAC, constitutes the entire understanding between the parties. Amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties.
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Additional Notes
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Digital Signatures

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