This Transparency Statement is published in accordance with the EU Digital Services Act (Regulation 2022/2065, "DSA"). IWEYmusic qualifies as a small online platform under Article 33(1) DSA and is subject to the lighter obligations applicable to platforms with fewer than 45 million active monthly users in the EU.
Hellström Trading i Göteborg AB operates IWEYmusic.com, an online music distribution and discovery platform that enables independent artists to upload, sell, and receive fan support for original music.
IWEYmusic functions as a hosting service under DSA Article 2(f), providing storage and public access to user-generated audio content (music, recordings, artwork).
As of the publication date of this statement, IWEYmusic is a small platform in its early operational phase. We are not subject to the additional obligations applicable to Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) under DSA Article 33.
IWEYmusic uses a combination of the following methods to identify and address illegal or policy-violating content:
We do not use fully automated moderation systems that make final removal decisions without human review.
When we determine content violates our policies or applicable law, we may take one or more of the following actions:
When we take action against content or an account, we will:
In cases involving ongoing investigations or legal proceedings, we may delay or limit the information provided.
In accordance with DSA Article 20, users have the right to appeal content moderation decisions.
To appeal a moderation decision, contact us at support@iweymusic.com within 30 days of receiving notice of the decision. Include:
We aim to respond to appeals within 10 business days.
Users who remain dissatisfied after exhausting our internal appeal process may refer their dispute to a certified out-of-court dispute settlement body as provided under DSA Article 21. We will engage in good faith with any certified body in Sweden or the EU.
You may lodge a complaint with the Swedish competent authority responsible for DSA oversight. In Sweden, this is the Swedish Press and Broadcasting Authority (Myndigheten för press, radio och tv — MPRT) or another designated national authority as appointed under Article 49 DSA.
IWEYmusic does not currently have formal trusted flagger arrangements. As the platform scales, we will evaluate partnerships with trusted flaggers as defined under DSA Article 22.
We comply with orders from Swedish and EU judicial and administrative authorities requiring us to act against illegal content or provide information about users, in accordance with DSA Articles 9–10.
When permitted by law, we will inform affected users of such orders.
IWEYmusic uses algorithmic recommendation to surface music to listeners. Our recommendation system takes into account:
We do not use profiling for targeted advertising. Recommendation is based solely on in-platform activity. Users can choose to browse by genre or new releases without algorithmic curation.
IWEYmusic does not display third-party advertising and does not use personal data for targeted advertising purposes. We are an ad-free platform.
For all DSA-related enquiries, including from EU member state authorities and the European Commission:
Hellström Trading i Göteborg AB
DSA / Legal: support@iweymusic.com
Platform: www.iweymusic.com
Country of establishment: Sweden
This Transparency Statement will be reviewed and updated annually, or sooner if there are material changes to our moderation practices, platform scale, or regulatory obligations.