6 Podcast App Contract Gotchas
- Broad Content License: HIGH Platform may claim perpetual, royalty-free license to your content. They can use it anywhere
- Listening Data Collection: MEDIUM Detailed tracking of what you listen to, when, where, and how long. Sold to advertisers
- Creator Payout Thresholds: HIGH Minimum payout thresholds of $50-100. Small creators may never reach withdrawal
- Content Removal Rights: HIGH Platform can remove content for vague "policy violations" without appeal
- Exclusive Distribution Locks: MEDIUM Some features require exclusive distribution. Can't publish same content elsewhere
- Ad Insertion Control: MEDIUM Platform may insert ads into your content without creator consent or revenue share