Non-exclusive licenses are automatically granted when BeatPass subscribers download your beats. These licenses are standardized across the platform — you don’t need to configure anything.
How It Works
When a subscriber downloads your beat:
- They receive an automatic non-exclusive license
- A license certificate is generated with your track’s fingerprint
- You earn a share of subscription revenue based on your plays
- The beat remains available for others to license
What Subscribers Can Do
With a non-exclusive license, the person who downloads your beat can:
| Permission | Details |
|---|
| Create original music | Use your beat in one song per download |
| Release commercially | Distribute on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc. |
| Monetize streams | Earn money from their release |
| Perform live | Play their song at events up to 50 attendees |
| Use in videos | Music videos, social media content |
| Modify the beat | Adjust tempo, key, arrangement |
What Subscribers Must Do
- Credit you — Include “Produced by [Your Name]” in their release
- One project per download — Each download = one song
What Subscribers Cannot Do
| Restriction | Reason |
|---|
| Register for Content ID | Would block other licensees |
| Use in TV/Film/Commercials | Requires exclusive license |
| Perform at events over 50 people | Requires exclusive license |
| Resell the beat | Redistribution not allowed |
| Claim ownership | You remain the owner |
Why These Restrictions?
Non-exclusive licenses allow multiple artists to use the same beat. The restrictions — especially around Content ID — protect everyone:
- Content ID blocks other users — If one person registers your beat with Content ID, it would flag videos and songs from other legitimate licensees
- Large venues need exclusivity — Major performances typically require exclusive rights
These standardized terms ensure fairness and prevent conflicts between licensees who all have valid rights to use your beat.
How You Earn
You earn from non-exclusive licenses through subscription revenue sharing:
- Plays are tracked — Every time someone plays your beat, it’s recorded
- Contribution calculated — Your share is based on your plays relative to total platform plays
- Monthly distribution — Revenue is distributed to producers monthly
This means you earn continuously as your beats get played, not just when they’re downloaded.
What Happens When Someone Buys Exclusive
If someone later purchases exclusive rights to your beat:
- Existing non-exclusive licenses remain valid — Artists who already downloaded keep their rights
- No new non-exclusive licenses — The beat is removed from subscription downloads
- You keep your exclusive sale earnings — Plus any ongoing revenue from existing licenses
Non-exclusive licenses granted before an exclusive sale are never revoked. This is standard in the music industry.
Benefits for Producers
Passive Income
Your beats can be licensed multiple times, generating ongoing revenue through:
- Multiple subscription downloads
- Continuous play-based earnings
- No per-transaction work required
Broader Reach
Non-exclusive licensing means:
- More artists use and promote your beats
- More exposure across streaming platforms
- More potential for viral songs featuring your work
No Negotiation
Everything is automatic:
- No back-and-forth on terms
- No contract signing
- Instant licensing for subscribers
Comparing to Exclusive
| Feature | Non-Exclusive | Exclusive |
|---|
| Your control | None (standardized) | Full control |
| Multiple licensees | Yes | No |
| Revenue model | Revenue sharing | Upfront payment |
| Configuration needed | None | Yes |
| Best for | Volume, passive income | Premium beats, max price |
