The video has sparked a necessary conversation about creators’ rights in the digital age. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what Spotify’s terms really mean for your work. A deep dive into the terms of service for platforms like YouTube and Apple Music reveals functionally identical clauses. The Question of Payment and Moral RightsThe claim that these terms mean Spotify won’t pay you is also a misinterpretation. Spotify’s terms do ask users to waive these rights for their User Content.