How Exclusive Terms Work On BeatPass
Unlike the standard non-exclusive license, BeatPass exclusive purchases are configured per track. Before you buy, the Exclusive License Terms preview shows the rights attached to that specific offer. The preview can define:- Publishing split between the producer and the buyer.
- Producer royalty percentage, if any.
- Territory and governing law.
- Distribution, streaming, video, broadcast, and live-performance permissions.
- Content ID permission.
- File delivery, including whether stems or other formats are included.
If a track does not load a custom exclusive configuration, the current default preview shows worldwide territory, a 20/80 producer-to-buyer publishing split, 3% producer royalty, broad distribution and performance rights, Content ID permission, and delivery of WAV, WAV Tagged, MP3 320, and stems.
What Exclusive Usually Changes
- Future buyers cannot license the beat after your purchase succeeds.
- The preview can grant broader rights for Content ID, broadcast, sync, and large performances.
- The file package can be larger than a standard download.
- BeatPass generates an exclusive certificate tied to your purchase.
What You Should Check Before You Buy
Review the preview for:- The exact file list.
- Whether Content ID is allowed.
- Any publishing split or royalty term.
- Whether the offer grants the sync, broadcast, or live rights you need.
- Whether the license is marked non-transferable.
What Happens After You Buy
When you complete an exclusive purchase:- BeatPass records the purchase and generates the exclusive certificate.
- The track is marked sold for future buyers.
- The rights and files from the preview become the terms attached to your purchase.
- Any non-exclusive licenses issued before your purchase remain valid for those earlier users.
Existing Non-Exclusive Licenses
If other artists downloaded the beat before your exclusive purchase:- They can continue using the beat under their non-exclusive terms.
- Your exclusive rights apply to future licensing only.
- This is standard practice in the music industry and in BeatPass’s current download flow.
What Exclusive Does Not Automatically Mean
- It does not mean every track has identical files or identical legal rights.
- It does not automatically remove the producer’s publishing share or royalty terms.
- It does not let you resell the beat or the license itself.
- It does not turn older legal downloads into infringement.
Common Questions
Can I prevent others from using the beat?
Can I prevent others from using the beat?
You prevent future licensing, but anyone who downloaded before your purchase keeps their non-exclusive rights.
Are stems always included?
Are stems always included?
Not automatically. Many BeatPass exclusive offers use the current default file package that includes stems, but the preview on the track controls the exact file delivery for that purchase.
Can I use Content ID with every exclusive purchase?
Can I use Content ID with every exclusive purchase?
Only if the exclusive preview and certificate allow it. The current default exclusive terms do, but producers can configure a different offer.
Can I resell the beat after buying it exclusively?
Can I resell the beat after buying it exclusively?
No. Exclusive licensing gives you the rights described in the purchase terms. It does not let you relist the beat itself as your own product.
Do I still need to read the preview if I trust the producer?
Do I still need to read the preview if I trust the producer?
Yes. The preview is the quickest way to confirm the actual file list, publishing split, Content ID permission, and usage rights attached to that track.
Need Help?
If you have questions or need assistance, contact the support team at contact@beatpass.ca or visit the Contact Support page.Related Guides
Purchasing Exclusive
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Usage Rights
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