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Getting Started

StreamSpindle is a SaaS platform that enables independent record labels to launch and monetize branded Roku channels. Labels pay a monthly subscription, upload their catalog via this dashboard, and StreamSpindle distributes it to Roku viewers who can subscribe at $9.99/month or watch ad-supported for free.

The platform handles channel provisioning, content ingestion, stream reporting, royalty calculation, and billing. Labels do not need engineering resources or a direct relationship with Roku.

Account

All plans include a 90-day free trial — card required upfront. No long-term contracts. Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime from the Billing tab.

Revenue

SVOD (subscription): Per $9.99 viewer/month — Roku keeps 20%, StreamSpindle keeps 30% of the remainder, your label keeps $5.59.

AVOD (ad-supported): Your label keeps 65% of net ad revenue. StreamSpindle keeps 35%.

Net income = (SVOD + AVOD revenue) − platform fee − distributor fee − artist royalties. This is the amount you may submit a payout request for.

Disbursement timing: Monthly, 30–45 days after month end, subject to Roku's payment schedule. Only streams over 30 seconds count.

Revenue

StreamSpindle calculates and reports master recording royalties only. Publishing royalties, mechanical royalties, and PRO obligations (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC) are entirely the label's responsibility.

Reference rates (per qualified stream, 30+ seconds):

Monthly statements are generated per period. Acknowledge each statement to lock it. Records retained 7 years. Label plan required for per-track breakdown.

Platform

StreamSpindle channels can only monetize in the four markets where The Roku Channel operates: 🇺🇸 United States · 🇨🇦 Canada · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 🇲🇽 Mexico.

Technical requirements: Video H.264 1080p MP4/MOV up to 4GB · Audio MP3/WAV/FLAC/M4A 320kbps · Episode thumbnail 500×281px JPG (required) · Artist poster 240×360px JPG · Channel banner 2560×1440px JPG.

Quick size reference: Episode/Track — 500×281px · Artist Poster — 240×360px · Channel Banner — 2560×1440px · Category Row Header — 1280×72px. All files must be JPG. Max 10MB per file.

Your Catalog

Go to Connect in the sidebar. Enter your ERN 3.8.2 feed URL and API key from your distributor's portal under API or Delivery Settings. StreamSpindle checks daily and imports new releases as drafts.

Supported: DistroKid · TuneCore · CD Baby · Amuse · AWAL · Empire · The Orchard · any DDEX ERN 3.8.2 service.

Fields imported: ISRC, title, artist, genre, duration, release date, territory rights, parental advisory, P-line/C-line. Duplicate ISRC detection prevents double-imports.

Your Catalog

Go to Upload in the sidebar. Supports video (MP4/MOV up to 4GB), audio (MP3/WAV/FLAC/M4A), and cover art. ISRC is required for per-track royalty reporting on the Label plan.

Before you publish, every track needs three things:

No artwork? Create a free music visualizer at waveform.rocks ↗ — generate a visualizer for your track, screenshot at exactly 500×281px, and export as JPG. Takes about 2 minutes per track.

Account

Manage your plan and cancel from the Billing tab. Subscriptions auto-renew monthly via Stripe. Cancel at least 24 hours before renewal to avoid the next charge. No refunds for partial months. 7 days to resolve payment failures before suspension.

Account

Add and manage your roster from the Artists tab. Starter supports up to 50 artists. Each artist has a royalty split %, territory permissions, and an optional MusicBrainz ID for automatic cover art and genre enrichment. Artist-level territory settings take precedence over all other territory configurations.

Architecture

Account

Use the Request Takedown button in your catalog. Content removed within 24–48 hours. DMCA notices: dmca@streamspindle.com

Still need help?

We respond within one business day.

01 — Acceptance

By accessing or using StreamSpindle at streamspindle.com and any associated subdomains, you confirm that you are authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of the label, company, or entity you represent ("Label"), and that such entity agrees to be bound by these Terms.

If you are an individual acting on behalf of a Label, you represent that you have the legal authority to bind that entity. If you do not have such authority, do not use the Service.

02 — The Service

StreamSpindle is a software-as-a-service platform that enables independent record labels to distribute audio and video content to Roku-connected television devices via branded Roku channels. StreamSpindle provides a label dashboard, Roku channel creation and maintenance, viewer subscription management via Roku Pay, ad-supported distribution, stream analytics, royalty reporting, and DDEX ERN XML ingestion.

StreamSpindle is a technology and distribution platform only. It does not act as a record label, music publisher, performing rights organization, or royalty collection society. StreamSpindle does not collect or distribute artist royalties on behalf of labels.

03 — Eligibility

To use the Service, you must: be at least 18 years of age; be a legally registered business entity or sole proprietor operating as a record label; have the legal right to distribute all content you upload; have valid artist agreements granting you master recording rights sufficient for digital distribution; and not be located in a jurisdiction subject to U.S. export controls or sanctions.

04 — Plans

Starter — $49/mo: Up to 50 artists, Roku channel, SVOD + AVOD monetization, standard analytics.

Label — $149/mo: Everything in Starter plus unlimited artists, royalty tracker, PDF export, DDEX ingestion.

StreamSpindle reserves the right to modify plan pricing with 30 days written notice.

05 — Content

You retain ownership of all content you upload. By uploading, you grant StreamSpindle a non-exclusive, worldwide license to host, distribute, transcode, and display your content on the Roku platform. This license terminates when you remove the content or close your account.

07 — Royalties

A stream qualifies after 30 seconds of continuous playback. StreamSpindle tracks master recording royalties only. Publishing royalties and PRO obligations (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC) are the label's responsibility. Actual per-stream rates are set per artist agreement and configured via the Artists tab.

08 — Reporting

StreamSpindle generates monthly royalty statements accessible from the Royalties tab. Labels must acknowledge each statement to lock it — acknowledgment is permanent and cannot be reversed. Acknowledged statements are retained for a minimum of 7 years. Labels may submit a payout request to their distributor only after acknowledging the relevant statement.

09 — Label Obligations

Labels are solely responsible for calculating and disbursing royalties to all artists and rights holders. Labels must pay artists per their agreements regardless of whether the label has received payment from StreamSpindle.

10 — Takedowns

Labels may request content removal via the Request Takedown button in the catalog. Content will be removed within 24–48 hours. DMCA takedown notices should be submitted to dmca@streamspindle.com with subject line "DMCA Notice." StreamSpindle will respond to valid DMCA notices within 5 business days.

11 — Billing

Subscriptions bill monthly via Stripe and auto-renew until cancelled. Cancel at least 24 hours before renewal. No refunds for partial months. Accounts suspended if payment is not resolved within 7 days of failure. All plan fees are exclusive of applicable taxes.

12 — Revenue Share

SVOD: Roku retains 20% of gross subscription revenue. StreamSpindle retains 30% of the remaining 80%. The Label receives the remainder after distributor fees and artist royalties.

AVOD: Label retains 65% of net ad revenue; StreamSpindle retains 35%.

Revenue disbursements are made monthly, typically 30–45 days after month end. StreamSpindle may withhold disbursements in cases of suspected fraud, unresolved rights disputes, or account suspension.

13 — Privacy

StreamSpindle records all stream events for analytics and royalty reporting. Stream reports and acknowledgment records are retained for a minimum of 7 years. StreamSpindle does not sell Label data to third parties. StreamSpindle may disclose data in response to valid legal process.

14 — Indemnification

The Label agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless StreamSpindle from all claims, damages, and costs arising from: content uploaded by the Label; any artist or rights holder claiming unpaid royalties; breach of these Terms; or violation of any applicable law.

15 — Disclaimer

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. StreamSpindle does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free service, 100% accurate stream data, or that Roku's platform or fee structure will remain unchanged.

16 — Liability

StreamSpindle's total liability shall not exceed subscription fees paid in the twelve months preceding the claim. StreamSpindle is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages including loss of revenue, Roku platform changes, or artist royalty disputes.

17 — Governing Law

These Terms are governed by U.S. law. Disputes shall first be subject to good-faith negotiation, then binding arbitration per the American Arbitration Association rules. The Label waives any right to a jury trial or class action.

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