A Guide for Curators on Staying Compliant
As a curator on PlaylistFeed, you are allowed to accept music submissions—but there are strict rules to follow to stay compliant with Spotify’s Terms of Service (ToS) and avoid account penalties.
This article outlines how to accept music correctly, without engaging in prohibited activity such as payola or manipulation.
1. Do Not Sell Playlist Spots
Spotify strictly prohibits selling or charging for playlist placement. This includes:
- Charging artists for a guaranteed spot
- Accepting payment, tips, gifts, or “review fees” with any promise of placement
- Using third-party services to bypass these rules
Violation of this rule may result in your Spotify account being banned.
2. Accept Submissions Through PlaylistFeed Only
PlaylistFeed provides a submission request system that keeps you compliant:
- Artists must request access first
- You manually approve who can submit
- You choose what to add based on quality and fit—not payment
Using this system helps ensure all activity is transparent and based on merit.
3. No Off-Platform Deals
Do not direct users to:
- Pay you through Venmo, PayPal, or any external method
- Message you privately for paid playlisting
- Buy products in exchange for playlist access
Any arrangement that implies pay-for-placement, even indirectly, is a violation.
4. You Can Accept Music—If It’s Based on Fit
You are fully allowed to:
- Review free submissions
- Add music that matches your playlist vibe
- Curate based on sound, genre, and quality—not incentives
5. Keep Everything Transparent
- Clearly state your playlist’s genre and mood
- Only accept music that matches your playlist’s direction
- Avoid misleading users into thinking submission guarantees placement
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