Here's the break down:
When you buy a Lease license you are allowed to use the beat for 1 release.
You get:
You get the beat untagged in MP3 format.
Examples of what this license type is ideal for:
- a Soundcloud release
- 1 YouTube Video (Non- Monetized)
- a single on itunes
Under this license type you can't:
- publicly perform over the music. Free or paid.
- resell the beat (or give it away)
Under this license type you must:
*Read the full license agreement for additional terms
Here's the full agreement:
"Lease License" Agreement
Please note: The term "Lease" simply refers to a "non-exclusive usage license" "type" being offered for sale and does not imply anything else.
If you have any questions regarding the license please contact before making a purchase.
Master Use. This license type hereby grants the licensee a non-exclusive usage license to make a derivative work and record vocal synchronization to the Composition partly or in its entirety and substantially in its original form ("Master Recording").
Copyrights. John Doe understands and acknowledges that (SF Traxx) retains full copyrights and publishing for the composition entitled: The Beat Title (Contract Preview Only) and furthermore John Doe understands that their purchase serves as acceptance of the terms of this agreement. Additionally, John Doe also acknowledges and understands that their license purchase is for a usage license to make a derivative work using the aforementioned Composition.
Publishing. (SF Traxx) retains full copyrights and publishing for the composition entitled: The Beat Title (Contract Preview Only).
Mechanical Rights. The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive usage license to use the work in Master Recording in the reproduction, duplication, manufacture, and distribution of phonograph records, cassette tapes, compact disc, digital downloads, other miscellaneous audio and digital recordings, and any lifts and versions thereof (collectively, the "Recordings", and individually, a "Recordings") worldwide for up to the pressing or selling a total of (1) Commercial project with Unlimited copies of such Recordings or any combination of such Recordings, condition upon the payment to the Licensor, receipt of which is confirmed. Additionally licensee shall be permitted to distribute Unlimited free internet downloads or streams for non-profit and non-commercial use.
Streaming. This license allows Unlimited (Unlimited) non-monetized audio streams to sites like (Spotify, RDIO, Rhapsody) and is not eligible for monetization on YouTube.
Content id. John Doe understands and acknowledges that SF Traxx is granting John Doe usage rights to track entitled: The Beat Title (Contract Preview Only) and as such John Doe understands and acknowledges that they are permitted to copyright the derivative work but can not and must not claim copyright ownership of the Composition when publishing the derivative work in digital or physical form. Additionally, if John Doe receives a 'Content ID' notification regarding the composition from SF Traxx , John Doe agrees to remove the claim within a reasonable time frame (not to exceed 5 business days upon notification) amicably and promptly to avoid litigation.
Performance Rights. No performance rights are granted under this license type.
Synchronization Rights. The Licensor hereby grants limited synchronization rights for One (1) music video streamed online (Youtube, Vimeo, etc..) and Unlimited non-monetized video streams on that site.
A separate synchronization license will need to be purchased for YouTube Monetization, distribution of video to Television, Film or Video game.
Broadcast Rights. The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee no broadcasting rights.
Credit. Licensee shall acknowledge the original authorship of the Composition appropriately and reasonably in all media and performance formats in writing where possible and vocally otherwise. Additionally Licensee agrees to display a hyperlink to the website SFTraxx.com (to be displayed as "http://sftraxx.com") wherever applicable (eg: Youtube description, Soundcloud Description, etc).
License Modification. Licensee understands that the licensee is bound to the terms stated on the license as of ("Effective Date").
Indemnification. Accordingly, Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold Licensor harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, arising of or resulting from a claimed breach of any of Licensee's representations, warranties or agreements hereunder.
Audio Samples. 3rd party sample clearance is the responsibility of the licensee.
File Delivery. For "Lease" license: The licensee will receive an untagged, high quality stereo mix in MP3 format.
The files associated with your license may be delivered via email and may be delivered in a zipped folder ( in .rar or .zip format) and may require you to download a third party program to extract the files. Programs such as winRAR for Windows and Stuffit for Mac will work.
Chargeback / Fee reversal. In the event that a chargeback or fee reversal has been made, the license issued to the licensee shall be null and void. Additionally, unauthorized usages will face legal action.
Vocal tags. Vocal tags are removed from "Lease License" compositions.
Failure to abide by these terms will void your license.
Assignment. This license is personal to each party and as such is non-transferable. This license expressly forbids reassignment, resale, rental, loan, gift or transfer. Licensee does not have the right to assign this agreement to any third party without the prior consent of the Licensor.
Portfolio Usage. (SF Traxx)reserves the right to use the instrumental for portfolio usages which include the distribution of the instrumental on all mediums. Commercial and Non Profit without notice or payment due to you. (Examples of this include but are not limited to ) - releasing the music as an “Instrumental collection” made available on iTunes, having the composition on Soundcloud, Monetized videos on YouTube, Soundclick or any variation thereof. )
Additionally, *if the instrumental is being displayed for the purposes of promotion and/or portfolio usages and *if there is a "description" text field available, the description text field may display a statement (as a courtesy to the Exclusive license holder) informing the public that the music may be unavailable for license and to contact SF Traxx to confirm the availability of the Instrumental.
Governing Law. This License is governed by and shall be construed under the law of the state of Hawaii (US), without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof. In the event of conflict, licensor and licensee agree to meet with an arbitrator, pursuant to the American Arbitration Association.
Territory. Worldwide.
Term. Executed by the Licensor and the Licensee, to be effective as for all purposes as of the Effective Date first mentioned above.
Any monies received are non-refundable.
(If the license is being purchased on Behalf of someone - please send an email with the Artist(s) name and info. Failure to do so may void the license.)
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Any and all rights not covered in this agreement are reserved.
