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TuneLockr Guide \u00b7 Licensing<\/span><\/p>\n

Beat licence: sell an instrumental without losing your rights<\/h1>\n

Define how an instrumental can be used through a licence suitable for the artist\u2019s project, planned distribution and exclusivity level.<\/p>\n

License a beat \u2197<\/a>See the main guide<\/a><\/div>\n

First registration free \u00b7 no bank card required<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Beat licence<\/strong> here refers to a concrete process: identifying the correct rights holders, defining the intended use or evidence required, formalising decisions and keeping the elements that will help understand the agreement later. This method avoids vague promises and reduces misunderstandings between artists, producers, labels, publishers, and users.<\/p>\n

TuneLockr helps creators organise their files, evidence, and permissions. The tool does not replace a collecting society or personalised legal advice. The information below is educational and should be tailored to the project, territory, and any existing contracts.<\/p>\n

Beat licence: the four structuring decisions<\/h2>\n
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Non-exclusive<\/h3>\n

The beatmaker can grant comparable rights to several artists. Usage caps and limitations must be clear.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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Exclusive<\/h3>\n

Exclusivity must define its scope, start date, prior uses, and the fate of already-granted licences.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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Credits and splits<\/h3>\n

The beat licence does not always set out how the final work will be divided. Credits, authorship shares and master revenue must be addressed.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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Delivery of files<\/h3>\n

MP3, WAV, stems and session files allow for different uses. Clearly link the files delivered to the rights granted.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n

Points to watch on beat licences.<\/strong> Don't confuse identification, evidence, ownership, and permission. A code, a deposit, a dated file or a detection documents a specific aspect; no single element answers all questions.<\/div>\n

Implementing a beat licence, step by step<\/h2>\n

1. Map out the people and assets<\/h3>\n

Start by naming the work, the recording, the exact version, and the relevant files. Add the authors, composers, performers, producers, publishers, or relevant representatives. This mapping prevents a decision made about the master from being mistakenly applied to the composition, or vice versa.<\/p>\n

2. Describe the requirement using verifiable parameters<\/h3>\n

Replace general wording with observable parameters: uses, media, territory, duration, exclusivity, volumes, permitted modifications, recipients, and termination conditions. When the project changes, create a new version of the agreement or the record instead of quietly altering the history.<\/p>\n

3. Check existing documents<\/h3>\n

Review contracts, mandates, licences, split sheets, statements, invoices, and relevant exchanges. Prior authorisation, management mandates, or exclusivity may affect your room for manoeuvre. Where important stakes are involved, a professional analysis ensures a reliable interpretation.<\/p>\n

4. Keep an accessible record<\/h3>\n

Archive the final version, attachments, date, identity of the people who validated, and the corresponding files. Use a consistent naming convention and save everything in a location separate from the place of creation.<\/p>\n

Checklist before approval<\/strong><\/p>\n