PAYMEPACK / INDIE ARTIST DAY-ONE CHECKLIST
Proof over promise. Paper before work.

Use this as an operational prompt for one release. Keep a copy with your own
records. Do not send sensitive account credentials or private identifiers by
email.

RELEASE BASICS
[ ] Write down the release title, artist name(s), planned release date and
    distributor or delivery contact.
[ ] Keep the final master, clean/explicit versions and any alternate edits in
    one clearly named folder. Record which file is final.
[ ] Keep the release metadata and the audio file together so names and versions
    can be checked against each other.

OWNERSHIP RECORD
[ ] List the people who contributed to the composition and to the recording.
[ ] Keep the current ownership/split information and any signed approvals in
    the appropriate private records.
[ ] Note any open disagreement or missing approval. Do not guess at a split.
    Ask an entertainment attorney about contracts, splits or publishing terms.

ROYALTY ROUTES
[ ] Track the composition and sound recording separately in your catalog file.
[ ] Make a route checklist for the registrations that may apply to you, such
    as your PRO, The MLC, SoundExchange, your distributor and relevant content
    identification tools. The correct route depends on the work and your role.
[ ] Record each applicable identifier, the account or party responsible for
    registration, the date checked and the next action. Never share passwords.
[ ] Compare submitted metadata with the final release record and note any
    mismatch to resolve.

RELEASE & REPORTING
[ ] Write down the release owner, next handoff, due date and source file for
    each open task.
[ ] Set a review date for campaign activity and choose the benchmark before
    reviewing results.
[ ] Keep source links and dates beside reported numbers. Label estimates and
    illustrations clearly; do not treat them as guaranteed income.
[ ] Clearly disclose every paid creator post or sponsored feature. Do not buy
    streams, followers, views, bot traffic or paid playlist placement.

NEXT REVIEW
Owner: __________________________    Date: __________________________
Next action: _________________________________________________________
Source / proof to attach: _____________________________________________

PayMePack provides operational guidance only, not legal, tax or financial
advice. Revenue examples, when shown, are illustrations and are not promises
or guarantees.