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Licensing
Understand the way our music is licensed, what’s allowed, and the simple rules that define how it can be used.
Our music is pre-cleared for Content Creators and educators to use in many form-factors.
This page explains how our music can be used and what uses require a custom license.
You’ll also find clear examples of permitted and prohibited uses, so you can confidently plan your project and ensure copyright safety.
Allowed uses
The standard license allows you to use music in the specified UGC, providing attribution as indicated in the download page. Monetization is allowed, and the music is safe from copyright claims.
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Use in YouTube videos
Create and monetize creator videos.
Creator Content
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Use in Twitch streams
Stream live or publish VODs without copyright strikes.
Creator Content
3
Use on social platforms
Post videos on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or Snapchat.
Social Media
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Use in student projects
Create educational or academic video projects.
Education
Custom license
A custom license is required for uses that go beyond standard creator content. Contact us to learn more about custom licensing terms.
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Secure exclusive rights
License a track exclusively for a brand or product launch.
Exclusive Rights
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Broadcast on television
Use music in TV ads, programs, or broadcast media.
Broadcast / TV Licensing
3
Distribute films professionally
License music for films released in festivals or on streaming platforms.
Film Distribution
4
Integrate music into products or services
Use music inside apps, SaaS platforms, or enterprise tools.
White-label & Enterprise Use
5
Other
Any other use not specifically allowed (included in prohibited uses or not) is subject to being cleared and licensed.
Other
Prohibited uses
These are uses that are prohibited —including but not limited to— under the standard license because the music becomes a core asset, commercial deliverable, or redistributed product.
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Bundle music in client work
Deliver a paid client project where music is part of the final asset.
Commercial & Client Delivery
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Use in advertisements or promotions
Include music in paid ads or brand campaigns.
Commercial & Client Delivery
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Use in series, short-films, movies or documentaries
Include our music in a movie.
Media Distribution
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Use in games, apps, or interactive media
Add music as part of a game, app, or interactive experience.
Media Distribution
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Re-upload music as standalone tracks or compilations
Upload videos with tracks or mixes as music-focused content.
Redistribution & Resale
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Redistribute on streaming platforms
Release music on Spotify, Apple Music, or similar services.
Redistribution & Resale
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Sell, sublicense, or claim ownership
Sell tracks, include them in paid packs, or claim rights.
Redistribution & Resale
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Create music libraries or sound packs
Offer our music as royalty-free assets.
Redistribution & Resale
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Include music in templates or reusable kits
Use music in templates, themes, or reusable assets.
Redistribution & Resale
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Register music in copyright claim tools
Add our music to YouTube's Content ID systems.
Rights Enforcement