Downloads & Licensing

Understand how BeatPass downloads, license certificates, audio fingerprinting, and exclusive purchases work.

BeatPass lets you use tracks in two main ways:

• Download a track under a standard non-exclusive license when your account has download access
• Buy an exclusive license for eligible tracks through one-time secure card checkout

This section explains what happens in the current product, including when licenses appear, where to find them, and what the platform verifies publicly.

Your license certificate is generated automatically when you download a track. You can find it on the track page or in Your library → Licenses.

License types

Non-exclusive license

Standard BeatPass download license for eligible users. Multiple artists can license the same beat, and attribution is required.

Exclusive license

One-time purchase for eligible tracks. After purchase, no new non-exclusive licenses are issued for that beat.

Fast comparison

Topic	Non-exclusive	Exclusive
How you get it	Download an eligible track	Select Buy Exclusive on an eligible track
Other artists can still use the beat	Yes	No new licenses after purchase
Attribution required	Yes	Check the certificate terms
Content ID registration	No	Allowed under current default terms
Large live performances	No, capped at 50 attendees	Allowed under current default terms
Film/TV/broadcast/commercial/video games	Not allowed	Allowed under current default terms
Transferable	No	Not by default

The exact exclusive terms come from the license preview and the certificate generated for that purchase. Do not assume every track uses the same custom terms forever.

How the current flow works

1. Choose a track

   On the track page, use Download for standard access or Buy Exclusive when an instant exclusive offer is available.

2. BeatPass checks access

   Downloads require login, valid download access, and a current subscription state. Sold-exclusive tracks are blocked for everyone except the exclusive buyer and the track owner.

3. Your audio or purchase completes

   Standard downloads deliver the track file and generate a license certificate automatically. Exclusive purchases use secure card checkout and generate an exclusive license on success.

4. Find your license

   Open your certificate from the post-download flow, the track page, or Your library → Licenses.

5. Verify when needed

   Every license can be checked on the public verification page using its unique link.

What is included today

Standard track downloads

The current standard download flow downloads the track file and generates your license certificate automatically. You can access it from the track page or Your library → Licenses.

Exclusive purchases

On successful purchase, BeatPass generates the exclusive license, marks the beat as sold, prepares the original uploaded WAV for download, and stores the license in Your library → Licenses. The final deliverables are defined by the license preview and certificate for that track.

Audio fingerprinting

The collapsible BeatPass ID section brings together licensing, Sample-Safe status, AI disclosure when available, promised deliverables, and the verified fingerprint. Existing certificate access remains available even if an older track has incomplete fingerprint information.

Where to go next

How Downloads Work

Step-by-step behavior for download access, download completion, and certificate availability.

License Certificates

What the certificate shows and how to access it.

Exclusive Licenses

How exclusive terms and checkout work.

Verifying Licenses

How the public verification page works.

Need Help?

If you have questions or need assistance, contact the support team at [e-mail] or visit the Contact Support page.

Related

BeatPassID

Learn how fingerprint data enriches license certificates.

Releasing Music

Turn your licensed beat into a finished release.

Content ID Claims

Handle claims and disputes with the certificate and verification link.

FAQ

Common questions about downloads and licensing.