PREMIUM LICENSE TERMS

OiBeats – PREMIUM LICENSE TERMS

These PREMIUM LICENSE TERMS (the “Agreement”) govern the rights granted to any individual or entity (the “Client”, “Licensee”, or “you”) who purchases a PREMIUM LICENSE from OiBeats (the “Producer”, “Licensor”, “we”, or “us”).

By purchasing or otherwise acquiring a PREMIUM LICENSE, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by:

• This Agreement; and
• The OiBeats GENERAL LICENSE TERMS, which apply to all licenses unless expressly modified here.

This page provides a detailed overview of the PREMIUM LICENSE tier. Additional deal‑specific terms may be included in invoices, order confirmations, or separate written agreements. In the event of conflict, a signed custom agreement will prevail for that specific transaction.

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1. GRANT OF LICENSE

• The PREMIUM LICENSE grants the Client the right to use a specific musical composition and sound recording (the “Beat”) for commercial music purposes, subject to defined usage thresholds and restrictions.
• The PREMIUM LICENSE is non‑exclusive, which means:
  • OiBeats may continue to license the Beat to other artists and clients; and
  • OiBeats may, at its discretion, later sell or license the Beat under higher‑tier arrangements (e.g., UNLIMITED or EXCLUSIVE LICENSE), subject to protections for existing licensees.
• The license covers the use of the Beat for the creation and exploitation of your own Song(s) (Beat + your vocals/arrangements). It does not grant ownership of the Beat itself.

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2. SCOPE OF USAGE

Under the PREMIUM LICENSE, and subject to the Streaming Threshold and Restrictions outlined in this Agreement and in the GENERAL LICENSE TERMS, the Client may:

• Record vocals and create one or more Songs using the Beat, provided all Songs remain within the streaming and usage caps defined in Section 3;
• Distribute those Songs worldwide through digital distribution platforms, including but not limited to:
  • Streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.);
  • Digital download stores;
  • Mixtapes, EPs, and albums (where you control the master).
• Monetize the Song(s) across audio streaming and download platforms, subject to the revenue rules described in Sections 3 and 4;
• Produce and release music videos for the Song(s), including lyric videos and official performance videos;
• Perform the Song(s) publicly at live shows, events, or performances, subject to standard local performance licensing managed by venues and PROs.

The PREMIUM LICENSE is designed as a step up from basic/demo tiers and is appropriate for artists who expect a meaningful, but not yet massive, commercial footprint.

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3. STREAMING THRESHOLD & USAGE LIMITS

• The PREMIUM LICENSE permits a cumulative total of approximately 500,000 to 1,500,000 streams for all Song(s) created from the Beat, combined across all platforms (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Audio, etc.).
• The precise stream cap (for example, 500k, 1M, or 1.5M) may be specified on the relevant PREMIUM LICENSE product page or invoice at the time of purchase.
• Within the permitted streaming threshold:
  • The Client retains 100% of master income on those streams/uses;
  • The Client may continue promoting and monetizing the Song(s) normally.
• Once the streaming threshold is exceeded:
  • The Client must either upgrade to an UNLIMITED or EXCLUSIVE LICENSE or accept adjusted revenue participation as set out in Section 4;
  • OiBeats reserves the right to request proof of streaming figures (e.g., platform analytics, distributor reports) in case of good‑faith disputes.

The Client is responsible for monitoring stream counts and usage. Platforms and distributors commonly provide dashboards and reporting tools; see, for example, guidance from aggregators like DIGITAL DISTRIBUTOR DASHBOARDS for reference on how artists typically track their performance.

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4. MASTER REVENUE PARTICIPATION

4.1 WITHIN THE STREAMING THRESHOLD

• Unless otherwise agreed in a separate written agreement:
  • The Client shall retain 100% of master income generated from the Song(s) using the Beat, as long as total usage remains within the defined streaming threshold;
  • OiBeats does not participate in the Client’s master recording revenue within this limit.

4.2 BEYOND THE STREAMING THRESHOLD

• Once the cumulative stream threshold is exceeded:
  • Master revenues generated beyond that threshold may be subject to a 50% Producer / 50% Client master revenue split; or
  • The Client may instead elect to upgrade to an UNLIMITED or EXCLUSIVE LICENSE to avoid ongoing sharing (subject to availability and OiBeats’ approval).
• The method of implementing the 50/50 split (e.g., direct accounting, distributor splits, or periodic settlements) will be agreed in good faith between the Client and OiBeats.
• If no agreement can be reached and the Client refuses to upgrade or share revenue, OiBeats reserves the right to treat such over‑usage as a breach of license terms and seek enforcement or takedown where necessary.

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5. OWNERSHIP

• The Beat remains the sole intellectual property of OiBeats. This includes:
  • The underlying musical composition (melody, harmony, structure); and
  • The instrumental master recording produced by OiBeats.
• The PREMIUM LICENSE grants usage rights only and does not transfer any ownership of:
  • The Beat’s composition; or
  • The Beat’s instrumental master.
• The Client owns:
  • Their lyrics, vocal performances, and additional musical elements they add; and
  • The final Song master recording(s) that incorporate the Beat, subject to OiBeats’ underlying rights in the instrumental and any revenue‑sharing rules stated in this Agreement.

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6. PUBLISHING & PERFORMANCE RIGHTS

6.1 PRO REGISTRATION LIMITATIONS

• The PREMIUM LICENSE does not grant the Client the right to register the Beat as solely owned in any publishing registry or PRO database.
• In many cases under the PREMIUM tier, Clients are not permitted to independently register the Song with PROs showing themselves as the sole composer/publisher of the underlying Beat.
• If the Client wishes to involve PRO registrations and formal publishing splits, they should either:
  • Upgrade to an UNLIMITED or EXCLUSIVE LICENSE; or
  • Discuss custom publishing arrangements with OiBeats in writing.

6.2 OiBeats’ WRITER & PUBLISHER SHARE

• Unless otherwise agreed:
  • OiBeats retains its writer share of the composition; and
  • OiBeats retains or designates the publisher share of the composition to its publishing company or administrator.
• Publishing participation by the Client (beyond their role as lyricist/topliner) may be:
  • Offered via a license upgrade (e.g., UNLIMITED LICENSE); or
  • Negotiated in a custom agreement for specific cases, particularly where the Client or their label insists on formal splits.

For general educational material on songwriting and publishing splits, see the MUSIC PUBLISHING 101 guide from Songtrust.

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7. RESTRICTIONS

The PREMIUM LICENSE gives you significant freedom for standard artist releases, but it does not cover all possible uses. Unless expressly authorized in a separate written agreement, the PREMIUM LICENSE does not permit use of the Beat for:

• Film, television, or video game synchronization where the Beat is used as score, theme, or significant featured music in an audio‑visual production;
• Advertising, branding, or corporate campaigns, including:
  • Commercials (TV, web, radio, out‑of‑home);
  • Brand partnership videos or major sponsored content;
  • Use as a permanent brand sound, corporate anthem, or sonic logo.
• Resale, redistribution, or sublicensing of the Beat by itself, including:
  • Beat packs, sample packs, or presets;
  • Production libraries or template sales.
• Rebranding or claiming authorship of the Beat, including:
  • Listing yourself as producer of the instrumental;
  • Removing or falsifying OiBeats’ producer/composer credit.

For these types of uses, an INDUSTRY/SYNC LICENSE or an EXCLUSIVE LICENSE is normally required.

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8. NON‑EXCLUSIVITY & UPGRADE PATHS

8.1 NON‑EXCLUSIVE NATURE

• The PREMIUM LICENSE is non‑exclusive. Accordingly:
  • The same Beat may be licensed to other artists at the same or different tiers (BASIC, UNLIMITED, etc.);
  • OiBeats retains the right to sell or license the Beat under an EXCLUSIVE LICENSE or HYBRID BUYOUT at a later date.

8.2 EFFECT OF LATER EXCLUSIVE SALE

• If the Beat is later sold exclusively:
  • The Client may continue exploiting Song(s) they lawfully created before the effective date of the exclusive sale, up to the PREMIUM streaming threshold (and subject to any upgraded terms);
  • The Client may not create new Songs using the Beat after an EXCLUSIVE LICENSE takes effect, unless explicitly permitted under a new agreement;
  • Pre‑existing PREMIUM LICENSE rights are grandfathered but remain subject to their usage limits and revenue rules.

8.3 UPGRADE OPTIONS

• Clients may, subject to OiBeats’ approval, upgrade from:
  • PREMIUM to UNLIMITED LICENSE; and/or
  • PREMIUM to EXCLUSIVE LICENSE (or HYBRID BUYOUT), if still available.
• In some cases, OiBeats may offer to credit part of the PREMIUM LICENSE fee toward the upgrade price, at OiBeats’ discretion.

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9. CREDIT

• Where commercially reasonable and consistent with platform requirements, the Client agrees to credit OiBeats as:
  • Produced by OiBeats, or
  • Prod. by OiBeats, or another mutually agreed format.
• Credits should be included:
  • In track metadata for streaming platforms (where available);
  • In video descriptions for music videos (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo);
  • On artwork or liner notes for physical or digital releases.
• Failure to credit does not automatically void the license, but OiBeats may request corrections. Repeated refusal to provide proper credit may be treated as a breach of this Agreement.

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10. TERM & TERRITORY

• Unless terminated earlier due to a material breach of this Agreement, the PREMIUM LICENSE:
  • Is granted in perpetuity for the permitted uses; and
  • Applies on a worldwide basis.
• “In perpetuity” and “worldwide” refer to your licensed right to exploit Song(s) under this Agreement, not a transfer of ownership of the Beat itself.

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11. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

• All rights not expressly granted to the Client in this PREMIUM LICENSE or in the GENERAL LICENSE TERMS are reserved by OiBeats.
• Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted as a transfer of copyright ownership in:
  • The Beat’s composition; or
  • The Beat’s instrumental master recording.
• The PREMIUM LICENSE does not authorize:
  • Resale, rental, or bulk redistribution of the Beat;
  • Use of the Beat as part of a generic library, template, or pack for other creators;
  • Any use that materially misleads listeners about the role of OiBeats as producer/composer.

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12. SUPPORT & CLARIFICATIONS

If you are unsure whether your intended use is covered by the PREMIUM LICENSE, or if you anticipate that your release may exceed the streaming threshold, you should contact OiBeats in advance to discuss possible upgrades or custom arrangements.

• Provide the Beat title or product link;
• Include your order/transaction reference (if available);
• Describe your planned release and promotion strategy (platforms, territories, campaigns).

Contact Channels:

• Logged‑in users: submit a ticket via the USER SUPPORT area.
• Visitors / not logged‑in users: use the public CONTACT FORM.

OiBeats will use reasonable efforts to clarify coverage, suggest upgrades where beneficial, and help you remain compliant while maximizing your release potential under the PREMIUM LICENSE.