BEAT LICENSING EXPLAINED
Understand non-exclusive lease agreements versus sole exclusive ownership before recording vocals and distributing your music commercially.
Beat Licensing, Explained
Every beat on BeatLam is sold with a clear license. Producers set their own prices and stream limits — you'll see the exact terms on each beat before you pay.
Non-Exclusive Lease (MP3 / WAV)
Release your song on Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok & radio up to the producer's stream limit. The beat stays available to other artists — that's why it's affordable.
Trackout / Stems Lease
Full multitrack stems for professional audio mixing, vocal arrangement, tuning, and radio mastering, with a significantly higher stream cap.
Exclusive Rights
Full ownership transfer. The beat is permanently retired from the marketplace — nobody else can ever lease or purchase it again.
LICENSE COMPARISON MATRIX
| Rights & Deliverables | Basic Lease | Premium Lease | Unlimited Stems | Exclusive Rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Included Audio Files | Tagged MP3 | Untagged WAV + MP3 | WAV + MP3 + Stems ZIP | All Master Files + Stems |
| Commercial Audio Streams | Up to 100,000 | Up to 500,000 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Physical Distribution Copies | Up to 2,500 | Up to 10,000 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Radio Airplay Stations | Non-profit / College | Up to 2 Commercial Stations | Unlimited Commercial | Unlimited Commercial |
| Music Videos | 1 Video (Non-monetized) | 1 Video (Monetized) | Unlimited Videos | Unlimited Videos |
| Live Performance Rights | Non-ticketed | Ticketed up to R50,000 | Unlimited Ticketed Shows | Unlimited Ticketed Shows |
| Beat Deactivated on Marketplace | No (Non-exclusive) | No (Non-exclusive) | No (Non-exclusive) | YES (Permanent 100% Transfer) |
NEED TO REVIEW THE FULL LEGAL CONTRACT?
Read the complete word-for-word legal agreement governing streaming limits, publishing royalties, mechanicals, and synchronization rights.
Frequently Asked Questions — Buying Beats Online
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