Unlike tickets, editorial hides cannot be fixed by a redelivery or metadata update. For the best possible customer experience, Apple Music and iTunes may hide content from the store for editorial reasons:
1.11. Curated Artist. Content will be hidden using the reason Curated Artist when Apple Music has curated an artist’s page and decided there are sufficient instances of a song or catalog available. If delivering public domain content, send only a version created from the best available source.
1.12. Repeated Submissions. Content will be hidden using the reason Repeated Submissions if multiple copies of the same content and/or audio files are submitted with a slightly different title and/or artist. Do not send duplicate versions of the same content (such as the same album with a rearranged track list, near-identical greatest hits albums, or compilation or holiday albums with similar or identical track lists).
1.13. Misleading. Content will be hidden using the reason Misleading if designed to mislead customers, such as by mimicking popular content, or use of search terms or additional, inaccurate information. This includes but is not limited to using Al in a misleading manner, and using trademarked artist names, album titles, or song titles that are similar or identical to popular culture brands or franchises, such as movies, theater, books, podcasts, social media, studios, and TV shows, titles, or characters. This also applies to trademarked imagery, logos, and fonts associated with those pop culture franchises. This also includes deceptive information in the title, such as "Royalty Free" or "Public Domain."
Sound-alikes, cover versions, or tribute songs that sound very similar to the original, aren't accepted. Recordings that include a similar name, title, or image of a popular artist in the content title or cover art may be hidden for editorial reasons. This content may not violate copyright law, but it can cause customer confusion.
1.14. Cultural Sensitivities. Content will be hidden using the reason Sensitive Material. It is your responsibility to be knowledgable about local regulations and cultural sensitivities. Content must be legal and appropriate for the country or region where cleared.
1.15. Nazi Propaganda. Content will be hidden using the reason Refusal. Content must not depict Nazi symbolism as restricted by the Strafgesetzbuch section 86a if the content is cleared for sale in Germany (DE), Austria (AT), Switzerland (CH), or any other country or region that restricts Nazi propaganda.
If content violating this rule is submitted, your entire catalog may be subject to suspension in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and any other applicable country or region.
1.16. Repetitious Tracks. Content will be hidden using the reason Short Tracks/Snippets if snippets or repetitious tracks are used repeatedly across singles or albums.
1.17. Other Content Not Permitted. Content that falls in any of the below categories of music will be hidden:
Subliminal content
Karaoke music videos and ringtones
Karaoke tracks with lead vocals or vocal versions
Ringtones delivered as tracks on music albums
DJ Mix albums delivered as a single audio file
Advertisement tracks
Live Albums, Alternate Takes, Rare Recordings, Early Recordings, Radio Broadcasts, Interviews, and other albums commonly referred to as “Bootlegs”
1.18. Apple Music and iTunes Terms and Conditions. All music submitted to Apple Music and iTunes is bound by the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions. The Apple Music and iTunes Service may offer interactive features that allow you to submit materials (including links to third-party content) on areas of the Apple Music and iTunes Service accessible and viewable by the public. You agree that any use by you of such features, including any materials submitted by you, shall be your sole responsibility, and shall not infringe upon or violate the rights of any other party. You also agree that these materials will not violate any laws, contribute to or encourage infringing or otherwise unlawful conduct, or otherwise be obscene, objectionable, or in poor taste.