> ## 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.

# Releasing Music with Licensed Beats

> A practical guide to releasing a finished song that uses a BeatPass-licensed beat.

Once you have a licensed beat, the next step is releasing your finished song correctly. This page covers the BeatPass license rules to keep in mind before you distribute.

<Note>
  Keep your certificate accessible in **Your library** → **Licenses**. It is the fastest way to prove your rights if a platform or distributor asks questions.
</Note>

## Before You Release

Make sure you have:

* The downloaded beat on your device
* A finished song created from that beat
* Access to the correct license certificate
* The correct producer credit if you are using a standard non-exclusive license

## Release Checklist

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your finished song">
    A standard non-exclusive license covers one original musical work you create with the beat. Release your finished song, not the standalone instrumental.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check the license terms">
    Confirm whether you are working under a standard non-exclusive license or an exclusive purchase. The certificate tells you what is allowed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Credit the producer when required">
    Standard non-exclusive licenses require attribution in this format: **Produced by \[Producer Name]**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload through your distributor">
    Use the distributor you already trust and keep the certificate ready in case they request proof of license.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Keep the verification link handy">
    If a platform questions the release, share the certificate or the public verification URL tied to that license UUID.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What You Can Release Under Each License

| Capability                                              | Non-exclusive | Exclusive                   |
| ------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- | --------------------------- |
| Release a finished song to streaming platforms          | Yes           | Yes                         |
| Monetise the finished song online                       | Yes           | Yes                         |
| One original musical work per license                   | Yes           | Not limited the same way    |
| Register the beat in Content ID                         | No            | Allowed under default terms |
| Use in film, TV, commercials, broadcast, or video games | No            | Allowed under default terms |
| Perform at events over 50 attendees                     | No            | Allowed under default terms |

<Note>
  Exclusive terms come from the final certificate for your purchase. Read that document before assuming anything beyond the default model.
</Note>

## Common Mistakes to Avoid

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Releasing the beat by itself" icon="circle-xmark" defaultOpen>
    Standard licenses are for songs you create with the beat. They do not let you release or redistribute the raw instrumental.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Skipping producer credit" icon="signature">
    Attribution is part of the standard non-exclusive terms. Treat it as required, not optional.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Registering Content ID on a non-exclusive beat" icon="shield-halved">
    The standard non-exclusive license does not allow Content ID registration for the beat.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Using one license for multiple songs" icon="copy">
    The standard non-exclusive license covers one original musical work. BeatPass maintains one active license per user-track pair, so the same downloaded beat should be used for one song.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## If a Platform Questions Your Release

Open **Your library** → **Licenses**, find the right certificate, and share:

* The license certificate (printable or PDF)
* The license UUID
* The public verification URL

## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Content ID Claims" icon="shield-halved" href="/help/downloads-and-licensing/content-id-claims">
    What to do if a release gets flagged.
  </Card>

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

  <Card title="Verifying Licenses" icon="shield-halved" href="/help/downloads-and-licensing/verifying-licenses">
    Share a public verification page when you need quick proof.
  </Card>

  <Card title="FAQ" icon="circle-question" href="/help/downloads-and-licensing/faq">
    More common questions about release use cases.
  </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.