License Agreement

Introduction

This License Agreement ("Agreement") governs the use of musical content, beats, and related materials ("Content") purchased or licensed through the Youth Music HQ Private Limited (operating as Beatswap) platform. By purchasing or licensing Content, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

This Agreement works in conjunction with our Terms of Service and Beatswap Marketplace Code of Conduct. Violations of this Agreement may result in account suspension or termination.

License Types

Basic License

  • Non-exclusive use of the Content
  • Limited to one commercial release
  • Maximum of 2,500 physical copies
  • Maximum of 10,000 digital downloads
  • Credit required: "Produced by [Producer Name]"
  • No resale or redistribution rights

Premium License

  • Non-exclusive use of the Content
  • Unlimited commercial releases
  • Unlimited physical and digital copies
  • Credit required: "Produced by [Producer Name]"
  • No resale or redistribution rights
  • Use in multiple projects allowed

Exclusive License

  • Exclusive use of the Content
  • Producer removes Content from platform
  • Unlimited commercial releases
  • Unlimited physical and digital copies
  • Credit required: "Produced by [Producer Name]"
  • Resale rights may be included (varies by producer)

Permitted Uses

Commercial Use

  • Recording and releasing music
  • Live performances and streaming
  • Radio and television broadcasts
  • Film, television, and video game soundtracks
  • Advertising and promotional materials

Non-Commercial Use

  • Personal listening and practice
  • Educational purposes
  • Demo recordings (non-commercial)
  • Social media content (non-monetized)

Prohibited Uses

The following uses are strictly prohibited and may result in immediate license termination and legal action:

  • Reselling, redistributing, or transferring the Content to third parties
  • Creating derivative works without explicit permission
  • Using Content in pornographic, defamatory, or illegal materials
  • Claiming ownership or authorship of the Content
  • Using Content in violation of our Code of Conduct
  • Sharing Content with unauthorized users
  • Using Content in AI training or machine learning systems

Attribution Requirements

All uses of licensed Content must include proper attribution to the original producer. The specific attribution format will be provided with your license purchase.

Standard Attribution Format:

"Produced by [Producer Name]" or "Beat by [Producer Name]"

License Duration and Territory

Duration

Basic and Premium licenses are perpetual for the life of the recording. Exclusive licenses are perpetual and may include additional terms regarding the producer's rights.

Territory

All licenses are worldwide unless otherwise specified in the individual license terms.

Royalties and Revenue Sharing

The terms of royalties and revenue sharing vary by license type and producer agreement:

  • Basic License: No royalties owed to producer
  • Premium License: No royalties owed to producer
  • Exclusive License: May include royalty sharing terms (varies by producer)
  • Publishing Rights: May be included in exclusive licenses

License Transfer and Assignment

Licenses are non-transferable and non-assignable unless explicitly stated in the license terms. You may not sell, transfer, or assign your rights under this Agreement to any third party.

Termination

This license may be terminated under the following circumstances:

  • Violation of any terms of this Agreement
  • Violation of our Terms of Service or Code of Conduct
  • Failure to provide proper attribution
  • Unauthorized use or distribution of Content
  • Legal action by copyright holders

Upon termination, you must immediately cease all use of the Content and destroy any copies in your possession.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from this Agreement will be resolved through our internal dispute resolution process. If resolution cannot be reached, disputes may be subject to binding arbitration in accordance with our Terms of Service.

Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of India and is subject to our Terms of Service and Beatswap Marketplace Code of Conduct.

Contact Information

For questions about licensing or to report violations:

Licensing Support: licensing@beatswap.com

General Support: support@beatswap.com

Legal Inquiries: legal@beatswap.com

Address: Kingston Tower, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Related Documents

This License Agreement should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Beatswap Marketplace Code of Conduct. All documents are available on our platform and may be updated from time to time.

Last Updated: 11/19/2025