# Cover My Song > CROWDFUNDED SONG COMMISSIONS Get your song performed. Songwriters post originals. The audience funds a pot. Real musicians perform it — on camera or in the studio. Winner takes th… ## About covermysong.us is an online platform designed to facilitate crowdfunded commissions for original songs, connecting songwriters with musicians. Songwriters post their original compositions, and an audience funds a pot to commission a performance. Professional musicians then claim the commission and deliver a recorded performance, which can range from a TikTok clip or YouTube video to a studio master. The platform strictly requires human musicians and real instruments; AI-generated performances are not accepted. The process begins with a songwriter uploading a demo or score and setting a minimum reserve. Audience members pledge funds, which are authorized on their cards and captured only when the commission's reserve is met. Once funded, musicians can claim the commission, agree to a standardized contract known as "The Deal," and deliver the requested performance. covermysong.us retains a 10% platform fee from the funded pot, with the remainder going to the performing band upon the songwriter's approval of the delivery. Songwriters retain 100% of their composition rights, while the sound recording rights are split 50/50 by default, though this can be negotiated between the parties. All funds are held in escrow until the delivery is approved, ensuring financial security for both parties. If a commission does not meet its reserve within 90 days or if a band fails to deliver an approved performance, pledges are fully refunded to backers. Dispute resolution is handled by covermysong.us based on the terms of "The Deal," which is designed for clarity and easy arbitration. The platform operates entirely online, managing transactions and communications. It emphasizes transparency, fairness, and the promotion of original music performed by human artists, positioning itself as a marketplace for one-off commissioned recordings rather than a record label or PRO. As of the provided information, covermysong.us is in its "scaffolding" phase, with full operational functionality, including sign-ups, posting, pledging, and performing, pending finalization of its legal framework and technical integrations. Machine-readable site briefing (llms.txt · llmstxt.org) for https://covermysong.us, published for AI and LLM readers. ## Pages - [Cover My Song](https://covermysong.us/?p=home): CROWDFUNDED SONG COMMISSIONS Get your song performed. Songwriters post originals. The audience funds a pot. Real musicians perform it — on camera or in the studio. Winner takes th… - [FAQ](https://covermysong.us/?p=faq): FAQ Questions before you sign anything. If something here is unclear or missing, tell us. We'd rather fix the platform than handle a dispute. For songwriters Why can't I post a co… - [How It Works](https://covermysong.us/?p=how-it-works): HOW IT WORKS From song to stage, without the gatekeepers. Cover My Song is a three-sided marketplace. Songwriters post originals they want performed. The audience funds a pot. Rea… - [The Deal](https://covermysong.us/?p=the-deal): THE DEAL · template v0.1 · draft Plain bullets. Both sides sign. No fine print. Every commission is governed by a single, frozen agreement — written so a non-lawyer can read it in… --- ## How this was generated This document is auto-generated by **Luminal CMS — The Vault** from the site's own content and any connected sources, published for AI/LLM readers. - **Sources:** 4 pages · curated About - **Generated:** 2026-07-13 UTC · refreshed weekly - **Format:** llmstxt.org (`llms.txt` = index · `llms-full.txt` = full briefing)