BEAT
LICENSING TERMS

1. GRANT OF LICENSE

Producer (GRLKRASH a/k/a Sonia Gibbs, BMI IPI: 01057188153) 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 based on the purchased license tier:

• MP3 Lease: Up to 2,000 copies, 250,000 audio streams, 1 music video, Radio rights (2 stations)
• WAV Lease: Up to 3,000 copies, 500,000 audio streams, 1 music video, Radio rights (2 stations)
• Stems Lease: Up to 10,000 copies, 1,000,000 audio streams, 1 music video, Radio rights (2 stations)
• Unlimited Lease: Unlimited copies, Unlimited audio streams, 1 music video, Unlimited radio stations

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.)

Licensee agrees that all song registrations (including PRO and publishing administration registrations) must reflect Producer at 50% and Licensee at 50%.

4. CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

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

For publishing and PRO metadata, list Producer as GRLKRASH a/k/a Sonia Gibbs with BMI IPI: 01057188153.

• 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 as GRLKRASH a/k/a Sonia Gibbs, BMI IPI 01057188153, and the required 50/50 split
• Royalty and Distribution Allocation: Licensee may not register or distribute the song with royalty or distribution allocations that differ from Producer 50% and Licensee 50%
• 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 the selected tier's distribution rights, 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

Contact us for exclusive rights inquiries →

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.