Keep your certificate accessible in https://open.beatpass.ca/library/licenses. It is the fastest way to prove your rights if a platform or distributor asks questions later.
Before you release
Make sure you have:- The downloaded beat on your device
- A finished song created from that beat
- Access to the correct license certificate
- The correct producer credit if you are using a standard non-exclusive license
Release checklist
Create your finished song
A standard BeatPass non-exclusive license covers one original musical work you create with the beat. Release your finished song, not the standalone instrumental.
Check the license terms
Confirm whether you are working under a standard non-exclusive license or an exclusive purchase. The certificate tells you what is allowed.
Credit the producer when required
Standard non-exclusive licenses require attribution in this format: Produced by [Producer Name].
Upload through your distributor of choice
Use the distributor you already trust and keep the certificate ready in case they request proof of license.
What you can release under each license
| Capability | Non-exclusive | Exclusive |
|---|---|---|
| Release a finished song to streaming platforms | Yes | Yes |
| Monetize the finished song online | Yes | Yes |
| Use the beat for one original musical work per license | Yes | Not limited the same way in the standard terms |
| Register the beat in Content ID | No | Allowed under current default terms |
| Use in film, TV, commercials, broadcast, or video games | No | Allowed under current default terms |
| Perform at events over 50 attendees | No | Allowed under current default terms |
Exclusive terms still come from the final certificate for that purchase. If you are using an exclusive license, read that document before assuming anything beyond the current default model.
Common mistakes to avoid
Releasing the beat by itself
Releasing the beat by itself
Standard BeatPass licenses are for songs you create with the beat. They do not let you release or redistribute the raw instrumental by itself.
Skipping producer credit on a non-exclusive release
Skipping producer credit on a non-exclusive release
Attribution is part of the current standard non-exclusive terms. Treat it as required, not optional.
Trying to register Content ID on a non-exclusive beat
Trying to register Content ID on a non-exclusive beat
The current standard non-exclusive license does not allow Content ID registration for the beat.
Using one standard download for multiple songs
Using one standard download for multiple songs
The current standard non-exclusive license covers one original musical work. If you want to use the same beat for a different song, generate a separate license.
If a platform questions your release
Go to Library -> Licenses, find the right certificate, and share:- The license certificate
- The license UUID
- The public verification URL
Related
Content ID Claims
What to do if a release gets flagged.
License Certificates
Learn what the certificate shows and why it matters.
Verifying Licenses
Share a public verification page when you need quick proof.
FAQ
More common questions about release use cases.