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Yes, you can! However, we need you to provide us with a license agreement that guarantees you’re allowed to distribute the content digitally.
The license you need to upload depends on what type of sample you are using and where/who you obtained it from.
Our Quality Control is very thorough as we want to contribute to a fairer and transparent music industry, so to avoid any delays please upload real and legal licenses (no fakes, we can tell).
Our Quality Control is very thorough as we want to contribute to a fairer and transparent music industry, so to avoid any delays please upload real and legal licenses (no fakes, we can tell).
If the sample was obtained directly from the original owner
The original owner must provide a valid document that expresses his agreement with the obtainment, use, and commercialization of his Sample, by the artist who intends to distribute it through the platform.
The original owner must provide a valid document that expresses his agreement with the obtainment, use, and commercialization of his Sample, by the artist who intends to distribute it through the platform.
If the sample was obtained from an instrument, either physical or virtual instrument
The license or any other evidence that can demonstrate that the sample has been obtained from an instrument must be presented. Similarly, if applicable, you must present the license that is usually available with the instrument.
The license or any other evidence that can demonstrate that the sample has been obtained from an instrument must be presented. Similarly, if applicable, you must present the license that is usually available with the instrument.
If the sample was obtained through a payment service (per unit or per subscription) such as Splice, Loopmasters, Beatstars, etc.
Proof of payment must be presented for the unit, or the registration of the subscription to said service, as well as evidence that the sample has been obtained through this specific payment service (this can be screenshots, payment confirmations, pdfs, etc). Both proof of payment and evidence of where the sample was obtained are mandatory.
Proof of payment must be presented for the unit, or the registration of the subscription to said service, as well as evidence that the sample has been obtained through this specific payment service (this can be screenshots, payment confirmations, pdfs, etc). Both proof of payment and evidence of where the sample was obtained are mandatory.
Furthermore, when buying samples at these stores, you will be provided with a license agreement upon purchase. Please upload this agreement when submitting your release.
If the sample was obtained through a free legal service
Any valid evidence that could demonstrate that the sample has been obtained through the free service must be presented, and also valid evidence that could prove that the commercialization of the obtained sample is authorized.
Any valid evidence that could demonstrate that the sample has been obtained through the free service must be presented, and also valid evidence that could prove that the commercialization of the obtained sample is authorized.
If the Sample has not been obtained by any of the aforementioned means
It must be justified and in the same way by presenting a document or any evidence that could prove:
- that the use of the Sample is allowed
- that it has been provided by legal means
- that it has been obtained in a legal manner and that it grants permission to the commercialization of the Sample or derivative works
It must be justified and in the same way by presenting a document or any evidence that could prove:
- that the use of the Sample is allowed
- that it has been provided by legal means
- that it has been obtained in a legal manner and that it grants permission to the commercialization of the Sample or derivative works
If the provisions of this policy are not met, then the content involved will not be approved, nor will its distribution be accepted.
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