Exclusive purchases are separate from subscription download access and currently use Stripe card checkout.
What exclusive changes
Before purchase
The track can still be listed as available for exclusive sale, standard download, or both depending on the producer’s setup.
After purchase
BeatPass marks the track as sold, stores the exclusive certificate, and blocks new non-exclusive licenses for other users.
Non-exclusive vs exclusive
| Topic | Non-exclusive | Exclusive |
|---|---|---|
| Other artists can still license it | Yes | No new licenses after purchase |
| Content ID registration | No | Allowed under current default terms |
| Film/TV/broadcast/commercial/video game use | No | Allowed under current default terms |
| Live performance cap | 50 attendees | No standard cap in current default terms |
| Transferable | No | Not by default |
| Final terms source | Standard certificate | Purchase preview and generated certificate |
What to review before paying
The most important step is reading the exclusive terms preview for that track. That preview is where BeatPass shows the current terms that will be used for the purchase.Under the current default model, the terms can include
- Worldwide territory
- Perpetual duration
- Producer publishing share
20% - Licensee publishing share
80% - Producer revenue royalty
3% - Content ID registration allowed
- Transfer disabled by default
What happens after purchase
The track becomes sold
The track becomes sold
BeatPass marks the track as sold so other users cannot start new standard downloads for it.
Your certificate is generated
Your certificate is generated
The exclusive license is added to Library -> Licenses.
An immediate track download is attempted
An immediate track download is attempted
The success flow attempts to download the track file right away.
Older licenses stay valid
Older licenses stay valid
If other users licensed the beat before the exclusive sale, those earlier licenses remain valid.
Related
Purchasing Exclusive
Step-by-step checkout guide.
What is Exclusive
Deeper explanation of what exclusive rights mean here.
License Certificates
Understand the document generated after purchase.
FAQ
More common questions about exclusive licensing.