what softbolt
is for.

nine principles. not promises. the operating system.

1. artists keep 90%. ten percent take. flat. forever. no tiers, no add-ons that change the math.
2. no recommendation engine. no "for you." discovery comes from people you can name.
3. one paid subscription = one curator. support any artist, anywhere on softbolt, and your boosts move other listeners.
4. taste is public. if you pay to support a band, your name appears on their page. if you boost a track, the trace stays.
5. artists own their list. export subscribers anytime. take them with you if you leave.
6. indie only. artists must own their masters. no major labels. no distribution deals routing through anyone else.
7. no AI music. human-made, verified through invite.
8. no ads, ever. not banners, not pre-rolls, not the data behind them.
9. small on purpose. we are not chasing scale. we are chasing the right size for music to be a sustainable thing for the people who make it and the people who love it.