Artificial streaming is a significant problem for the music industry and diminishes the earnings of legitimate artists, labels and distributors. It also contributes to not reflecting genuine user listening and includes any activity that artificially inflates stream counts.
Streaming platforms make use of advanced algorithms to detect and prevent artificial streaming and consequently will remove streams from reporting and payment of royalties.
If we notice that your music is affected by artificial streaming activity, we will reach out to you to inform you about this and we will also initiate a diligent investigation to ensure streams are legitimate, meaning they reflect genuine user listening intent. Corite will always be cautious about content and artists that use illegitimate methods or companies that promise increased streams or playlist placement (since they are likely using illegitimate practices without your knowledge) and we reserve the right to remove specific content or even your entire catalog and permanently ban users that fail to comply with our Terms of use.
If you're in the market for a music promotion service, make sure to do your research before you hire them.
So, all in all, don't put your music at risk!
These public Spotify resources are very clear on the matter:
- Help - Paid 3rd-party services that guarantee streams – Spotify for Artists
- What Is Artificial Streaming? The Latest Episode of The Game Plan Explains – Spotify for Artists
Reach out to us if you have any questions.