Fredoo Beatz

# FREDOO BEATZ ## GLOBAL BEAT LICENSING AGREEMENT **Music Production • Beat Licensing • Copyright Protection** This Beat Licensing Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between **Fredoo Beatz** (“Producer”) and the individual or company purchasing the beat (“Licensee”). **Producer Email:** fredoobeatz@gmail.com **Beat Title:** __________________________ **Artist / Licensee Name:** __________________________ **Purchase Date:** __________________________ **License Type:** Basic / Premium / Unlimited / Exclusive **License Fee:** __________________________ ### 1. Grant of License Upon receipt of the agreed payment, the Producer grants the Licensee a license to use the selected instrumental beat to create, record, distribute, promote, and perform an original song, subject to the restrictions and permissions of the selected license tier. The license is valid only for the beat identified in this Agreement. ### 2. Copyright Ownership Unless expressly transferred through a separate written agreement, the Producer retains ownership of the underlying instrumental composition, beat, and associated production elements owned by the Producer. Purchasing a license does not automatically transfer copyright ownership of the beat to the Licensee. ### 3. License Types **A. Basic License** - Non-exclusive right to use the beat. - Limited distribution and monetization, subject to the agreed license terms. - The Producer may license the same beat to other artists. - File delivery and usage limits must be specified at purchase. **B. Premium License** - Non-exclusive right to use the beat. - Higher distribution and monetization limits than the Basic License, as stated in the purchase terms. - May include WAV, MP3, and track stems if specified. - The Producer may continue licensing the beat to other artists. **C. Unlimited License** - Non-exclusive right to use the beat within the agreed permitted uses and any expressly stated limits. - Distribution, streaming, video, performance, and monetization permissions must be specified in the applicable license schedule. - The Producer may continue licensing the beat to other artists. - “Unlimited” does not mean copyright ownership is transferred. **D. Exclusive License** - The Producer grants the exclusive rights specifically described in a separate signed agreement. - The agreement must state whether the Producer may continue selling or licensing the beat and how prior licenses will be handled. - Copyright ownership is not transferred unless expressly stated in a valid written assignment. - Any publishing, composition, master-recording, or royalty arrangements must be documented separately or expressly included. ### 4. Permitted Uses Subject to the selected license, the Licensee may: - Record vocals over the beat and create a new song. - Distribute the completed song on permitted streaming and digital music platforms. - Promote the completed song on social media. - Perform the completed song live. - Monetize the completed song where the license expressly permits it. ### 5. Prohibited Uses Unless the Producer provides prior written permission, the Licensee shall not: - Resell, redistribute, sublicense, or share the original beat as a standalone instrumental. - Claim sole ownership of the Producer’s underlying beat or composition. - Register the original beat in a way that falsely claims exclusive ownership or blocks other properly licensed users. - Use the beat in unlawful, defamatory, or otherwise prohibited content. - Transfer the license to another person or company without written consent. - Use the beat beyond the permissions or limits of the purchased license. ### 6. Producer Credit Where reasonably possible and required by the selected license, the Licensee shall credit the Producer as: **“Produced by Fredoo Beatz”** Credit should be included in relevant metadata, music descriptions, video descriptions, or other customary credit locations where applicable. Failure to provide credit should be addressed according to the remedy stated in the applicable license terms and applicable law. ### 7. Royalties and Publishing Unless otherwise agreed in writing: - The Producer retains the rights and royalty interests in the underlying musical composition that the Producer owns. - The Licensee retains rights in their own original contributions, subject to third-party rights and any separate agreements. - Songwriting, publishing, producer royalty, and master-recording revenue splits must be agreed upon in writing. - No percentage split is implied by this Agreement unless a specific split is stated and accepted by the parties. **Agreed Producer Publishing Share:** __________% **Agreed Artist Publishing Share:** __________% **Producer Royalty / Master Revenue Share, if applicable:** __________% ### 8. Content ID and Copyright Claims The Licensee shall not knowingly use automated copyright enforcement systems to claim exclusive ownership of a non-exclusive beat or block other authorized licensees. For exclusive licenses, Content ID registration and administration must follow the separate exclusive agreement and account for any valid pre-existing licenses. The parties shall cooperate reasonably to resolve mistaken copyright claims involving properly licensed material. ### 9. Payment and Delivery The license becomes effective when the agreed payment has been received and the Producer has confirmed the license, unless otherwise stated in writing. The Producer shall deliver the files specified in the selected license. Additional revisions, custom production, or file formats may require additional fees. License fees are non-refundable after delivery and commencement of the licensed service, except where required by applicable law or agreed in writing. ### 10. Warranties and Third-Party Materials The Producer represents that the Producer has the authority to grant the rights expressly granted in this Agreement. If the beat contains third-party samples, loops, or other materials, the relevant restrictions and clearance requirements must be disclosed where known. The Licensee is responsible for obtaining any additional permissions required for their intended use unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. ### 11. Term and Termination The license term shall be: **Duration:** Perpetual / Fixed Term: __________________ A perpetual license remains subject to its terms and applicable law. Either party may pursue remedies for a material breach. Where appropriate, the breaching party shall receive written notice and a reasonable opportunity to remedy the breach. Termination does not eliminate payment obligations or other rights and liabilities that accrued before termination. ### 12. Limitation of Liability To the extent permitted by law, neither party shall be liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from this Agreement. Nothing in this clause excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded. ### 13. Governing Law and International Disputes This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of **[insert chosen country and jurisdiction]**. The parties shall first attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiations. If they cannot reach a resolution, the dispute shall be handled by the competent courts or an agreed arbitration process identified in writing, subject to applicable law. ### 14. Electronic Acceptance Payment, electronic signatures, or written acceptance may be used to confirm agreement to these terms where legally valid. The Producer shall provide the Licensee with a copy of the applicable license and its restrictions. **PRODUCER** Name: Fredoo Beatz