What Is a License Certificate?
A license certificate is an official document that proves someone has the right to use your beat. It includes:- License ID — Unique identifier for the license
- Track information — Beat title, your name, release date, BPM
- License type — Non-exclusive or exclusive
- License terms — What the licensee can do
- Audio fingerprint — Cryptographic proof of the specific audio file
- Verification URL — Public link to verify authenticity
Audio Fingerprinting
Each certificate includes BeatPassID fingerprinting technology:What It Does
- Creates a unique digital “fingerprint” of your beat’s audio
- Stores the fingerprint securely on BeatPass servers
- Allows anyone to verify a license is authentic
- Helps protect against unauthorized use
Fingerprint Details
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint Hash | Unique cryptographic hash of your audio |
| Algorithm | ChromaPrint v1.5.1 |
| Security Level | Enterprise Grade |
| Fingerprinted Date | When the fingerprint was created |
Certificate Contents
For Non-Exclusive Licenses
Non-exclusive certificates include standardized terms:- License type: Non-Exclusive
- Territory: Worldwide
- Duration: Perpetual
- Projects allowed: One per download
- Attribution: Required
- Content ID: Not allowed
- Governing law: Canadian jurisdiction
For Exclusive Licenses
Exclusive certificates include your custom terms:- License type: Exclusive
- Publishing split (your configured percentages)
- Territory (your configured region)
- Governing law (your configured country)
- Usage rights (distribution, streaming, video, etc.)
- Files delivered
- Producer royalty percentage
The terms shown on exclusive certificates are exactly what you configured when setting up the license. They’re locked in at the time of purchase.
How Licensees Access Certificates
Licensees can access their certificates from:- My Licenses — In their library sidebar
- After download — Immediately after downloading your beat
- Beat page — From the track they licensed
- View online — See the full certificate in their browser
- Download PDF — Print or save for their records
- Share verification link — Prove their license to third parties
Verification
Anyone can verify a license certificate:- Visit the verification URL on the certificate
- BeatPass confirms whether the license is valid
- Shows the license details and status
- Record labels verify artist licenses
- Distributors confirm rights
- Third parties check authenticity
- Detect fraudulent claims
As a Producer, You Can See
In your My Licenses section (under Your Library), you can see:- All licenses granted for your beats
- Who the licensee is (name, not email)
- License type (non-exclusive or exclusive)
- When the license was issued
- License status (active, expired, revoked)
Why Certificates Matter
For You (Producer)
- Proof of terms — Documents exactly what rights you granted
- Legal protection — Clear record if disputes arise
- Track licensing — See who has licensed your beats
For Licensees
- Proof of rights — Documents their permission to use your beat
- Professional credibility — Can show labels and distributors
- Clear terms — Know exactly what they can do
Certificate Status
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Active | License is valid and in effect |
| Expired | License has passed expiration (rare for BeatPass) |
| Revoked | License was cancelled due to violation |
BeatPass non-exclusive licenses are perpetual — they don’t expire. Exclusive license duration depends on your configured terms (typically also perpetual).