License Types
Non-Exclusive License
Standard subscription download license. Multiple artists can legally use the same beat.
Exclusive License
One-time purchase for a track that offers an exclusive option. Future buyers are blocked after purchase.
Quick Comparison
| Question | Non-Exclusive | Exclusive |
|---|---|---|
| How you get it | Download an eligible beat while your paid plan is active | Buy the exclusive option on a track that offers one |
| Who else can use the beat | Multiple artists can hold valid licenses | No new buyers after purchase, but older valid non-exclusive licenses remain valid |
| Scope of use | One original musical work per download | Check the track’s exclusive preview and certificate |
| Files delivered | BeatPass delivers the track’s downloadable audio file and a certificate | Check the offer preview for the exact file list |
| Content ID | Not allowed | Allowed only if the exclusive terms say so |
| Live performances | Up to 50 attendees per event | Check the exclusive terms; current default terms do not add a fixed cap |
| Film, TV, broadcast, commercials, games | Not allowed | Check the exclusive terms; current default terms can allow them |
What Both Paths Have In Common
- The license is issued to the BeatPass account and email used for the download or purchase.
- BeatPass stores verification details so you can prove the license later.
- You cannot resell or redistribute the beat itself as a standalone product.
- You are licensing use rights from the producer, not buying the right to relist the beat however you want.
Which Page Should You Read Next?
Non-Exclusive Terms
See the current standard subscription license rules.
Exclusive Terms
Learn how per-track exclusive offers work on BeatPass.
Usage Rights
Compare common use cases like streaming, live shows, and Content ID.