> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.beatpass.ca/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Content ID & Copyright Claims

> What to do if you receive a Content ID or copyright claim on a release that uses a BeatPass-licensed beat.

Claims can happen even when you licensed a beat correctly. This is especially common with non-exclusive licensing, where more than one artist may legally use the same beat.

<Info>
  A claim does not automatically mean your license is invalid. Start by checking your certificate and the public verification link.
</Info>

## Why claims happen

Common causes include:

* Another release using the same beat triggered an automated match
* The producer or another rights party registered related audio with a platform system
* A distributor or platform flagged the release for manual review

## What to gather first

Before you dispute anything, collect:

* Your BeatPass license certificate
* The license UUID
* The public verification URL
* The track title and credited producer name

The easiest place to get that information is **Your library** → **Licenses**.

## How to respond

<Steps>
  <Step title="Confirm the license details">
    Make sure you are looking at the right track and the right certificate.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the public verification page">
    Check that the license still shows as valid.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use the platform or distributor dispute flow">
    Submit the license certificate or verification URL anywhere the platform asks for proof of permission.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Explain the license type clearly">
    Say whether the release uses a standard non-exclusive license or an exclusive purchase.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What the certificate proves

| Certificate detail             | Why it helps                                             |
| ------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **License UUID**               | Identifies the exact certificate                         |
| **Track details**              | Confirms which beat was licensed                         |
| **Licensed user verification** | Connects the license to the holder                       |
| **License type**               | Shows whether the use is standard or exclusive           |
| **Verification URL**           | Lets third parties confirm the certificate independently |

## Non-exclusive vs exclusive in claim situations

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  <Card title="Non-exclusive" icon="users">
    You can dispute claims against your finished song with the certificate, but you cannot register the beat in Content ID under the current standard terms.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Exclusive" icon="crown">
    The current default exclusive terms allow Content ID registration. Use the certificate terms and verification link if a claim still appears.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Good habits that reduce friction

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Keep the certificate easy to find" icon="file-lines" defaultOpen>
    Save the certificate link or PDF with your project files so you can answer claims quickly.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Use the correct producer credit" icon="signature">
    Accurate credits help keep release information consistent with the license terms.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Read the exclusive terms before major releases" icon="crown">
    If you purchased exclusive rights for a major release, check the generated certificate before assuming every right is unlimited in the exact way you want.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## If you still need help

If the platform rejects your documentation or the certificate status looks wrong, use the BeatPass support path in the help center and include:

* The claim details
* The license UUID
* The track involved

## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="License Certificates" icon="file-lines" href="/help/downloads-and-licensing/license-certificates">
    Understand the document you will use in disputes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Verifying Licenses" icon="shield-halved" href="/help/downloads-and-licensing/verifying-licenses">
    Learn what third parties can confirm publicly.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Releasing Music" icon="rocket" href="/help/downloads-and-licensing/releasing-music">
    Prevent avoidable release mistakes before you distribute.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contact Support" icon="headset" href="/help/contact-support">
    Get additional help if a dispute is stuck.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Need Help?

If you have questions or need assistance, contact the support team at [**contact@beatpass.ca**](mailto:contact@beatpass.ca) or visit the [Contact Support](/help/contact-support) page.