CLE RADIO — MUSIC SUBMISSION, BROADCASTING & PROMOTIONAL AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT

Applies to Independent Artists, Record Labels, Music Publishers, Songwriters, Producers, and Authorized Representatives

Effective Date: November 10, 2026
Website: https://cleradio.com

By submitting music to CLE Radio, the submitting party ("Submitter") agrees to the following terms and conditions.

1. Ownership and Authority

Submitter represents and warrants that they own or control, or have obtained all necessary permissions to authorize the broadcasting, streaming, and promotional uses of the submitted sound recordings and underlying musical compositions described in this agreement.

Independent artists, record labels, music publishers, and authorized representatives may submit individual recordings, complete albums, or music catalogs, provided they possess the necessary legal authority.

Submitter represents that the submission and authorized uses do not violate existing recording, publishing, distribution, or other contractual obligations.

2. Purpose of Music Submissions

CLE Radio accepts music submissions solely for promotional consideration.

Submitted music may be considered for:

• Live and automated internet radio airplay.
• Scheduled programming and music rotation.
• Curated playlists and specialty programming.
• Free, on-demand streaming through CLE Radio's music player.
• Artist and album showcases.
• Music charts and promotional features.
• Related promotional announcements.

CLE Radio does not sell submitted music or albums.

Submission does not guarantee acceptance, airplay, streaming availability, chart placement, or promotional coverage.

3. Broadcasting and Streaming Authorization

Submitter grants CLE Radio a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license, to the extent of rights legally owned or controlled by Submitter, to publicly perform and digitally transmit authorized recordings and compositions through CLE Radio's internet radio station, website, and associated streaming services, including Radio.co or successor providers.

This authorization includes live broadcasting, automated programming, repeat broadcasts, scheduled playlists, and free on-demand streaming.

Submitter also authorizes CLE Radio to make the technical copies reasonably necessary to store, process, transmit, and stream approved recordings, to the extent Submitter controls the required rights.

This agreement does not authorize CLE Radio to sell recordings, offer permanent downloads, or commercially distribute music through third-party retail platforms.

4. Royalties and Licensing

Submitter agrees that CLE Radio will not owe Submitter additional direct licensing fees or royalties for uses expressly authorized under this agreement, to the extent Submitter has the legal authority to grant those rights royalty-free.

Submitter represents that any required permissions from recording artists, labels, songwriters, publishers, producers, and other applicable rights holders have been obtained.

This agreement does not waive royalties, statutory rights, collective licensing obligations, or payments owed to third parties that Submitter cannot legally waive or license.

CLE Radio remains responsible for determining and satisfying any independent licensing obligations applicable to its operations.

5. Free Album Streaming

CLE Radio may organize approved recordings into individual artist albums, curated collections, or promotional playlists available for free streaming.

No purchase, payment, or membership is required for visitors to listen to these approved albums.

Inclusion in an album or collection does not transfer ownership of the recordings or compositions to CLE Radio.

CLE Radio may not offer permanent downloads, sell albums, or grant commercial distribution rights to third parties without additional authorization from the applicable rights holders.

6. Record Label and Music Catalog Authorization

Record labels, publishers, and authorized representatives may submit multiple recordings or complete catalogs.

Each submission must identify the recordings covered by the authorization.

Submitter warrants that they possess the necessary rights to authorize each recording and underlying composition for the intended uses.

CLE Radio may request reasonable documentation verifying ownership or licensing authority.

Additional recordings are not automatically covered unless identified and authorized.

7. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Music Policy

CLE Radio accepts traditionally created, AI-assisted, and AI-generated music.

Submitters are not required to disclose AI involvement unless disclosure is required by applicable law or a separate agreement.

Submitter represents and warrants that:

1. They possess the rights and permissions necessary for the authorized uses.
2. The submitted music does not unlawfully infringe copyrights, trademarks, publicity rights, or other protected rights.
3. AI-generated or AI-assisted content complies with applicable laws and the relevant platform's licensing terms.
4. The submission does not contain unauthorized copies of protected recordings or unlawful imitations of identifiable artists' voices.
5. They have the authority to grant the permissions described in this agreement.

CLE Radio may reject or remove music when reasonable concerns arise regarding ownership, authenticity, licensing, or infringement.

8. Worldwide Streaming

Submitter acknowledges that CLE Radio's internet broadcasts and website may be accessible internationally.

The authorization applies worldwide only to the extent Submitter legally controls the relevant rights in each applicable territory.

CLE Radio may restrict access to particular recordings or territories when necessary to address licensing or legal requirements.

9. Promotional Materials

Submitter authorizes CLE Radio to use the following submitted materials in connection with approved broadcasting and promotional activities:

• Artist or band names.
• Record label names.
• Song and album titles.
• Album artwork.
• Artist biographies and approved promotional photographs.
• Artist websites and social media links.

CLE Radio may display these materials on its website, music player, playlists, charts, artist features, and promotional announcements.

This authorization does not permit unrelated endorsements or commercial uses outside the scope of promoting the submitted music and CLE Radio's programming.

10. Artist Ownership

Artists and applicable rights holders retain ownership of their recordings, compositions, artwork, and other protected materials.

This agreement grants CLE Radio only the nonexclusive permissions expressly described.

CLE Radio does not acquire copyright ownership or exclusive distribution rights.

Artists remain free to promote, license, distribute, and sell their music through other authorized channels.

11. Programming and Promotional Discretion

CLE Radio retains sole editorial discretion regarding music acceptance, airplay, scheduling, playlist placement, chart inclusion, promotional features, album presentation, and removal.

Submission does not guarantee airplay, promotion, chart placement, or a minimum number of streams.

CLE Radio may reject, suspend, or remove music at its discretion, subject to applicable law.

12. Withdrawal of Authorization

Submitter may request withdrawal of the authorization by contacting CLE Radio in writing.

CLE Radio will use commercially reasonable efforts to stop new broadcasts and remove affected recordings from its controlled on-demand streaming services within 10 business days after receiving and verifying the request.

Removal may take additional time where third-party services, technical limitations, or applicable legal requirements are involved.

Withdrawal does not retroactively invalidate uses made before the effective withdrawal date.

13. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Submitter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless CLE Radio and its owners, operators, employees, and service providers against third-party claims, damages, liabilities, and reasonable legal expenses arising from Submitter's material breach of their ownership, authority, licensing, or intellectual property representations.

This obligation does not apply to claims arising solely from CLE Radio's unauthorized use of submitted materials outside the rights granted by this agreement.

14. Agreement Acceptance

By checking the agreement acceptance box and submitting music to CLE Radio, Submitter confirms that:

1. They have read and understood this agreement.
2. They agree to its terms and conditions.
3. They own or control the rights necessary to authorize the submitted music.
4. They have obtained all required third-party permissions.
5. They understand that music submissions are for promotional consideration only.
6. They understand that CLE Radio does not sell submitted music or albums.
7. They authorize approved music to be broadcast and made available for free streaming, within the rights they legally control.
8. They understand that submission does not guarantee airplay or promotional placement.
9. They understand that CLE Radio does not acquire ownership of their music.

Acceptance of this agreement is required before music can be submitted to CLE Radio.

CLE RADIO
Cleveland's Home for Smooth Jazz

Music Submission, Broadcasting & Promotional Authorization Agreement

Effective Date: November 10, 2026
Website: https://cleradio.com