# Core Values ## Transparent It comes as no surprise that the music industry isn't transparent, and this creates issues for new and developing artists with the 'how' they should progress in their careers. We will default towards transparency for the user and the community whenever possible. ## Artist-first Ever since the beginning of the streaming revolution, the artist's share of revenue from their music has consistently decreased as middlemen flourished. We believe there is a balance to be struck between the artist and the industry, and this is why we craft no-loss systems wherever possible. ## Community-focused Music is about lifting each other up. We aim to create a creative and supportive community through the promotion of events focused on artists within the ecosystem, soliciting regular feedback from users, and building a platform that helps developing artists as much as established industry players. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://unchained-music.gitbook.io/unchained-music/the-project/core-values.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.