Non Exclusive Beat License Agreement – Business / Premium / Basic
This Non Exclusive Beat License Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between [The Seller], hereinafter referred to as the “Seller,” and [The Buyer], hereinafter referred to as the “Buyer.” In exchange for a payment of [Beat Price] and in accordance with the terms stated in this agreement [Term], the parties agree to the terms outlined herein. This Agreement is effective as of [Effective Date].
Introduction
This Agreement outlines the terms under which the Seller grants the Buyer a non-exclusive license to use a copyrighted musical composition, hereinafter referred to as the “Beat,” for the production of a new musical composition, hereinafter referred to as the “New Song.”
Seller’s Warranty
The Seller warrants that the Beat is a copyrighted composition and master recording created by the Seller or properly licensed to the Seller. The Beat does not contain any samples that require third-party copyright clearance or licensing.
Buyer’s Warranty
By entering this Agreement, the Buyer affirms the following:
1- The Buyer has the legal right to enter this Agreement.
2- The New Song created using the Beat will not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
3- The Buyer will comply with all obligations and limitations set out in this Agreement.
Beat Rights Granted to Buyer
The Seller grants the Buyer limited, non-transferable rights to use the Beat for the production of one New Song. The Buyer is authorized to create the New Song by incorporating the Beat along with substantial new elements, including lyrics, instrumental tracks, vocals, samples, or other sounds owned by or properly licensed to the Buyer. Additionally, the Buyer is authorized to use the Beat as standalone music.
Beat Rights Retained by Seller
The Seller retains full copyright ownership of the Beat. The Buyer may not loan, rent, share, upload, or resell the Beat, except as stated in the provisions under the “Permitted Uses Of The Song.”
In accordance with the license granted under this Agreement, the Buyer shall not assign their rights, either wholly or partially, to any third party or successor without obtaining prior written approval from the Seller.
Any prior licenses granted by the Seller to third parties remain in effect according to their individual agreements. This license does not alter the rights previously granted by the Seller to third parties.
Upon the purchase of leasing rights (Non Exclusive Beat License), the Seller retains ownership of the Beat. The Seller may resell the Beat to any other party until exclusive rights (Exclusive Beat License) have been acquired. Should the Seller grant exclusive rights to a third party, the third party is required to honor this Agreement until its termination. The rights granted by the Seller to the Buyer will remain active and enforceable.
Duration
The license provided under this agreement expires automatically [License Duration] after the date of its enforcement.
Permitted Uses of the Beat
The Buyer has full rights to record, alter, mix the Beat in any shape, way, or form (except reselling the Beat). This includes creating derivative works, incorporating the Beat into other compositions, and using the Beat as standalone music. Additionally, the Buyer has the right to commercially release the New Song by any and all means, and to use the Master Recording in the reproduction, duplication, manufacture, and distribution of phonograph records, cassette tapes, compact disks, digital downloads, other miscellaneous audio and digital recordings, and any lifts and versions thereof (collectively referred to as “Recordings”). These rights are granted worldwide, subject to the terms described below:
- Distribution Copies: Example
- Audio Streams: Example
- Video Streams: Example
- Music Videos: Example
- Paid Performances: Example
- Performances (Non Profit) : Example
- Broadcasting Rights: Example
- Number of Radio Stations: Example
| Distribution Copies | Example |
| Audio Streams | Example |
| Video Streams | Example |
| Music Videos | Example |
| Paid Performances | Example |
| Performances (Non Profit) | Example |
| Broadcasting Rights | Example |
| Number of Radio Stations | Example |
Delivery of the Beat
The seller shall deliver the beat in as follows:
E.g: MP3 file
E.g: WAV file
E.g: Tracked out Stems files
Copyright and Royalties
The Buyer is not obligated under this Agreement to remunerate the Seller with royalties or any form of accrued income or dividends derived from the New Song. As a gesture of goodwill, the Buyer agrees, although not obliged, to equitably apportion the copyright ownership of the New Song and the master sound recording as follows:
1- Composition Copyright (Songwriter/Publishing): 50% to the Buyer and 50% to the Seller.
2- Master Sound Recording Copyright: 50% to the Buyer and 50% to the Seller.
Due to the above provision, the Seller may receive income reflecting these percentages. The Seller shall receive income from any source resulting from both copyrights (Seller’s Royalties). The Buyer must share copyright ownership percentages (split sheet) with their record label, aggregator, distributor, and publisher. If the Buyer registers the new song with any worldwide copyright authority (e.g., The Intellectual Property Office) or performing rights organization (e.g. PRS, ASCAP), the Seller’s ownership percentages must be disclosed. The Buyer must forward all seller’s royalties to the Seller and inform relevant parties to do the same. Any alternate agreements must be in writing prior to publishing the sound recording.
Seller Credit
The Buyer agrees to credit the Seller in all media releases and on the metadata and packaging or promotion of the New Song as follows: Produced by [ The Seller’s Name ]
Acceptance of this Agreement
This Agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales. If a violation of this Agreement occurs, the parties commit to resolving the issue via Mediation before moving into court proceedings.
By agreeing to the license terms, you agree to be mutually bound by the terms of this Agreement.
