> ## 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.

# 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.

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

## License types

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Non-exclusive license" icon="users">
    Standard BeatPass download license for eligible users. Multiple artists can license the same beat, and attribution is required.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Exclusive license" icon="crown">
    One-time purchase for eligible tracks. After purchase, no new non-exclusive licenses are issued for that beat.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## 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                                |

<Note>
  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.
</Note>

## How the current flow works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose a track">
    On the track page, use **Download** for standard access or **Buy Exclusive** when an instant exclusive offer is available.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find your license">
    Open your certificate from the post-download flow, the track page, or **Your library** → **Licenses**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify when needed">
    Every license can be checked on the public verification page using its unique link.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What is included today

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Standard track downloads" icon="download" defaultOpen>
    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**.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Exclusive purchases" icon="crown">
    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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Audio fingerprinting" icon="fingerprint">
    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.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Where to go next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="How Downloads Work" icon="download" href="/help/downloads-and-licensing/how-downloads-work">
    Step-by-step behavior for download access, download completion, and certificate availability.
  </Card>

  <Card title="License Certificates" icon="file-lines" href="/help/downloads-and-licensing/license-certificates">
    What the certificate shows and how to access it.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Exclusive Licenses" icon="crown" href="/help/downloads-and-licensing/exclusive-licenses">
    How exclusive terms and checkout work.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Verifying Licenses" icon="shield-halved" href="/help/downloads-and-licensing/verifying-licenses">
    How the public verification page works.
  </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.

## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="BeatPassID" icon="fingerprint" href="/help/downloads-and-licensing/beatpass-id">
    Learn how fingerprint data enriches license certificates.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Releasing Music" icon="rocket" href="/help/downloads-and-licensing/releasing-music">
    Turn your licensed beat into a finished release.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Content ID Claims" icon="shield-halved" href="/help/downloads-and-licensing/content-id-claims">
    Handle claims and disputes with the certificate and verification link.
  </Card>

  <Card title="FAQ" icon="circle-question" href="/help/downloads-and-licensing/faq">
    Common questions about downloads and licensing.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>