Licensing

Licensing FAQ

Pick the licence that fits your project. Every beat comes with a licence PDF, and that PDF is the full agreement.

The five licences
Non exclusive

MP3 lease

  • MP3 file only
  • Up to [10,000] streams
  • Good for demos and smaller releases
  • Must credit [prod. Vikwynbeat]
  • Vikwyn maintains full ownership
Non exclusive

Basic WAV lease

  • WAV file
  • Up to [50,000] streams
  • Higher quality for recording and release
  • Must credit [prod. Vikwynbeat]
  • Vikwyn maintains full ownership
  • Non exclusive

    WAV and MP3 lease

    • Both files
    • Up to [100,000] streams
    • [One] music video included
  • Must credit [prod. Vikwynbeat]
  • Vikwyn maintains full ownership
  • One buyer only

    Exclusive stem

    • Stems, WAV and MP3
    • Unlimited streams
    • Must credit [prod. Vikwynbeat]
    One buyer only

    Total buyout

    • Everything in Exclusive stem
    • [Full ownership of the beat transfers to you]
    • Beat is removed from the store
    Choosing a licence
    What is a licence?

    It is the written permission that lets you use a beat in your own song. You own your vocals and lyrics. Vikwynbeat maintains the ownership when taking a lease licence, except where you purchase a total buyout you own the total rights to the beat. This means you won't be sharing any royalties in the future.

    What is the difference between a lease and an exclusive?

    A lease is non exclusive, so the same beat can be sold to other artists, within the limits of each licence. An exclusive means you are the only buyer, and the beat is taken off the store the moment you pay. So as your total buyout.

    Which licence should I choose?

    For a demo or a first release, an MP3 or Basic WAV lease is enough. If you plan a full release with a video, the WAV and MP3 lease fits. If you want the beat to be yours alone, choose Exclusive stem. If you want to own it outright, choose Total buyout.

    What files do I get?

    MP3 lease gives you the MP3. Basic WAV lease gives you the WAV. WAV and MP3 lease gives you both. The exclusive options also include the stems, and every purchase includes your licence PDF.

    Buying and downloads
    How do I get my files after paying?

    You get an email with your download links within minutes. The same links sit in your account under My Account, Downloads. Check your spam folder if the email is missing.

    What if I lose my files or the link stops working?

    Log into your account and download again. Links last [30 days] and allow [5] downloads. After that, message support with your order number and we will reset them.

    Can I get a refund?

    Digital files cannot be returned once downloaded, so all sales are final. If a file is damaged or wrong, contact support and we will replace it.

    Using your beat
    Can I earn money from a song made with a leased beat?

    Yes, up to the stream limit on your licence. When you reach it, upgrade to a higher licence or to an exclusive before you go past it.

    Do I need to credit the producer?

    Yes. Put "Prod. by Vikwynbeat" in your song title or description on every platform where the song appears.

    Can I register the song with Content ID or a similar claim system?

    Not with a lease, because other artists may hold the same beat and claims would hit their songs. With an exclusive or buyout, you can [confirm with Vikwynbeat].

    Can I resell the beat or upload it as a type beat?

    No. A licence lets you use the beat inside your own song only. You cannot sell, share or upload the beat on its own.

    Exclusives and sold out beats
    What does "Sold out" mean on a beat?

    Someone bought the exclusive or the buyout, so the beat is off the market for everyone else. Leases sold before that stay valid for their owners [confirm with Vikwynbeat].

    Can I upgrade my lease to an exclusive later?

    Contact support. If the beat is still available, we will quote you a price [confirm how it is calculated].

    Still unsure which licence you need?

    Message support and we will point you to the right one before you buy.