Original creation and AI use

AI may support creation, but it cannot replace the creator.

NOIRMO accepts AI as a creative aid, but every work must include meaningful human involvement in the creative process.

Accepted creative involvement

Accepted original creation methods

  • Original concept and theme
  • Lyric writing or substantive revision
  • Melody and song-structure revision
  • Personal singing or recording
  • Arrangement revision
  • Mixing, editing, and production
  • Final work selection and curation
Not eligible for listing

Not accepted

  • Lyrics and music generated entirely by AI
  • No substantive revision or production by the creator
  • No demonstrable creative process
  • High similarity to another work
  • Unclear rights provenance
  • Unauthorized use of another person’s voice, melody, lyrics, samples, or materials
  • Deliberately concealing how AI was used
The platform reserves the right to reject listing, suspend sale, or remove a work.