Content Guidelines

These guidelines apply to all producers who upload content to BeatPass. Following these rules helps maintain a safe, high-quality platform for everyone.

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Content Requirements

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You Must Own the Rights

Every beat you upload must be:

• Original work that you created
• Yours to license — You must have the rights to grant licenses to others
• Free of third-party claims — No uncleared samples, stolen loops, or copyrighted material

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Audio Quality Standards

For the best experience for users and to maintain platform quality:

• Upload in lossless formats only (WAV or FLAC required — compressed formats like MP3 are not accepted)
• Ensure audio is properly mixed and mastered
• Avoid clipping, distortion, or excessive noise
• Check your files play correctly before publishing

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Metadata Accuracy

Accurate metadata helps users discover your beats:

• Title — Use a clear, descriptive title
• Genre — Select the most accurate primary genre
• BPM — Enter the correct tempo
• Key — Specify the musical key if known
• Tags — Add relevant tags that describe your beat

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Prohibited Content

The following content is not allowed on BeatPass:

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Copyright Violations

• Beats containing uncleared samples from other songs
• Content that infringes on trademarks or copyrights
• Re-uploads of beats you’ve already sold exclusively

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Harmful Content

• Content promoting violence, hate, or discrimination
• Beats with explicit lyrics that aren’t properly labeled
• Content that harasses or threatens individuals

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Misleading Content

• Beats uploaded under false claims of ownership
• Duplicate uploads of the same beat under different names
• Content designed to manipulate play counts or rankings

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Illegal Content

• Content that violates local or international laws
• Content that promotes illegal activities
• Material that exploits or endangers anyone

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Sample Clearance

If your beat contains samples:

1. Clear all samples before uploading
2. Ensure you have written permission from the copyright holder
3. Be prepared to provide proof of clearance if requested

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What Counts as a Sample?

• Portions of other songs (vocals, melodies, drums)
• Loops or sounds from sample packs that restrict licensing
• Recreations that are substantially similar to existing works

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Royalty-Free and Licensed Sounds

You may use:

• Royalty-free sample packs that allow commercial licensing
• Sounds from libraries you’ve legitimately purchased
• Original recordings you’ve created yourself

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Exclusive Availability

When you upload a beat to BeatPass:

• You can also sell it on other platforms (it’s non-exclusive to BeatPass)
• If you sell the beat exclusively to someone outside BeatPass, you must remove it from the platform
• Once a beat is sold exclusively through BeatPass, it’s automatically removed from general availability

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Enforcement

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What Happens If You Violate These Guidelines

1. First violation — Content may be removed with a warning
2. Repeated violations — Upload privileges may be restricted
3. Serious violations — Account may be suspended or terminated

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DMCA Takedowns

If we receive a valid DMCA notice about your content:

• The content will be removed
• You’ll be notified and can submit a counter-notice if you believe the removal was a mistake
• Repeated DMCA takedowns can result in account termination

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Reporting Violations

If you see content that violates these guidelines:

• Email: [email protected]
• Include the beat title, producer name, and reason for the report

We review all reports and take appropriate action.

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Questions?

If you’re unsure whether your content meets these guidelines, contact us at [email protected] before uploading.