BEAT
LICENSING TERMS

1. GRANT OF LICENSE

Producer (GRLKRASH) grants Licensee a non-exclusive license to use the Instrumental (the "Beat") in the creation of new musical compositions. This license includes the right to use MP3 and/or WAV formats (as specified in your purchase) for recording, distribution, and performance purposes.

2. DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS

Licensee may distribute the Master Recording under the following limits:

• 2,500 units - Physical copies and digital downloads (CDs, vinyl, digital sales)
• 50,000 audio streams - Across all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, etc.)
• 1 music video - For promotional use on YouTube and other video platforms
• Unlimited live performances - Licensee may perform the Master Recording live without restriction
• Radio play - Allowed within the unit and stream limits above

Once any limit is reached, Licensee must either purchase an extended license or cease distribution of the Master Recording. Units and streams are cumulative across all platforms and distribution methods.

3. PUBLISHING RIGHTS

50/50 Publishing Split: Producer and Licensee shall each own 50% of the publishing rights to the composition. This includes:

• Writer's Share: 50% Producer, 50% Licensee
• Publisher's Share: 50% Producer, 50% Licensee

Both parties are entitled to 50% of all publishing income, including but not limited to:

• Mechanical royalties (from sales and streams)
• Performance royalties (from radio, TV, live performances)
• Synchronization fees (for use in film, TV, commercials, etc.)

4. CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

Licensee must credit Producer as "Produced by GRLKRASH"or "Beat by GRLKRASH" in all releases, promotional materials, and metadata. This includes:

• Streaming platform metadata (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.)
• Physical release credits
• Music video credits
• Social media posts promoting the track

Failure to provide proper credit may result in termination of this license.

5. RESTRICTIONS

Licensee agrees to the following restrictions:

• No Resale/Sublease: Licensee may not resell, lease, or sublicense the Beat to any third party
• No Ownership Claims: Licensee may not claim ownership of the Beat itself, only the Master Recording created using the Beat
• No Defamatory Use: Licensee may not use the Beat in a way that is defamatory, illegal, or violates any third-party rights
• PRO Registration: Licensee may not register the Beat with a Performance Rights Organization (PRO) without including Producer's information and the 50/50 split
• No Sample Clearance: If the Beat contains samples, Licensee is responsible for clearing those samples separately

6. TERM

This license is valid for the lifetime of the Master Recording. Upon expiration of distribution rights (2,500 units), Licensee must either:

• Purchase an extended license for additional units
• Purchase an exclusive license (if available)
• Cease all distribution of the Master Recording

11. EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS

This is a non-exclusive license, meaning the Producer may license the same Beat to other artists. If you are interested in purchasing exclusive rights to a beat, please contact us.

Exclusive rights include:

• Full ownership and exclusive use of the Beat
• Unlimited distribution and streams
• 100% publishing rights (or negotiated split)
• Removal of the Beat from the beatstore
• Custom pricing based on the specific beat

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7. TERMINATION

Producer reserves the right to terminate this license immediately if Licensee violates any terms of this agreement. Upon termination:

• Licensee must cease all use and distribution of the Master Recording
• Licensee must remove the Master Recording from all platforms
• No refund will be provided

8. WARRANTIES

Producer warrants: That they have the right to grant this license and that the Beat does not infringe on any third-party rights (except for any samples that require separate clearance).

Licensee warrants: That they will use the Beat in accordance with all terms of this agreement and will not violate any laws or third-party rights.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Producer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Beat. Licensee's sole remedy for any breach of this agreement is termination of the license.

10. GOVERNING LAW

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California, United States. Any disputes arising from this agreement shall be resolved in the courts of California.