Streaming fraud includes, but is not limited to, making repeated plays of your own material (i.e. excessive looping, across multiple devices) and/or engagement with third-party services that claim to guarantee a certain number of streams.
AWAL takes the issue of streaming fraud very seriously and our digital service partners have a zero tolerance policy around any artificial manipulation of streaming numbers. Be sure not to encourage your fans to engage in this practice either, otherwise you might find your music is removed from streaming services.
Spotify, for example, has a clear set of Content Infringement Guidelines and if suspicious streaming activity is detected on your profile, tracks will be removed and any royalties due to you may be withheld.
Our Community Support team will contact you immediately if suspicious streaming activity is detected on your catalogue. We reserve the right to terminate the agreement of any AWAL member found to be engaging in artificial manipulation of streaming numbers.
