> ## 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.
# Terms of Service
> A plain-language summary of the BeatPass Terms of Service agreement.
This page provides a simplified overview of the BeatPass Terms of Service. For the complete, legally binding terms, visit the [official BeatPass Terms of Service](https://open.beatpass.ca/pages/terms-of-service).
This summary is for convenience only. The official Terms of Service govern your use of BeatPass.
## AI Policy Rollout Dates
* **Notice / Effective Date:** 14-May-2026
* **Routine AI Policy Enforcement Begins:** no earlier than 28-May-2026 at 23:59 UTC
BeatPass may still act sooner for urgent copyright claims, fraud, misrepresentation, safety, payment risk, or other legal-risk issues.
## About BeatPass
BeatPass is operated by **Alliance Productions Records Inc.**, doing business as BeatPass.
## The Agreement
By using BeatPass, you agree to the Terms of Service. This applies whether you're a:
* **Producer** — Someone who uploads beats to BeatPass
* **Consumer** — Someone who downloads and licenses beats
## Key Definitions
| Term | Meaning |
| ----------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Beat** | An original musical work uploaded by a producer |
| **Project** | One new song or creative work using a downloaded beat |
| **License** | Permission to use a beat as described in the license terms |
## Ownership
### Producers Keep Their Rights
When you upload a beat to BeatPass:
* You **retain full ownership** of your beat
* Nothing transfers ownership to BeatPass or to consumers
* You authorize BeatPass to operate the platform, make the beat available for licensing, issue license certificates, deliver files, and verify licenses under the applicable BeatPass terms
### What Consumers Get
When you download a beat with a subscription:
* You receive a **non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide license**
* You can use the beat in **one project**
* The license remains valid even after you cancel your subscription
* You **do not** gain ownership of the beat itself
## License Restrictions
Some uses require additional permission or an exclusive license:
* Television, film, or streaming service productions
* Commercials and advertising campaigns
* Video games
* Major brand campaigns
* Using one beat in multiple projects
* AI training, dataset creation, model development, sample-pack creation, or competing library use
## AI Audio and Human-Made Beats
BeatPass is for human-made beats. Producers must make a meaningful human creative contribution to every beat they upload.
* Fully AI-generated beats are not permitted.
* AI may be used for assistive production tasks or limited source elements only when the final beat remains primarily human-made.
* AI samples and generated elements must be commercially licensable through BeatPass.
* Producers must disclose AI use when required and provide Proof of Rights on request.
* BeatPass may review, delist, pause downloads, hold unpaid payouts, or restrict accounts for AI policy violations.
See [AI Audio and Human-Made Content](/help/legal/ai-audio-human-made-content) for the practical policy guide.
## Marketplace Terms
BeatPass also maintains specific policy summaries for major marketplace flows:
* [Producer Upload and Seller Agreement](/help/legal/producer-upload-seller-agreement)
* [Exclusive License Agreement](/help/legal/exclusive-license-agreement)
* [Custom Beat and Beat Request Terms](/help/legal/custom-beat-request-terms)
* [Subscription and Plan Terms](/help/legal/subscription-plan-terms)
* [Non-DMCA Rights and Trust Reports](/help/legal/non-dmca-rights-trust-report-policy)
## Producer Payout Services
Producers must provide accurate payee and bank information and complete the verification required by the payout provider shown in **Finances**. Existing eligible producers may continue receiving payouts through legacy Stripe Connect until their BEATPAY setup becomes active. New and migrated bank payouts use Wise-powered BEATPAY when assigned by BeatPass.
Payout timing depends on the active provider, receiving bank, bank account currency, conversion, and any compliance review. See [BEATPAY Bank Payouts](/help/earnings/beatpay), [Stripe Connect (Legacy)](/help/earnings/stripe-connect), and the [official Privacy Policy](https://open.beatpass.ca/pages/privacy-policy).
## Producer Promotion
BeatPass may promote producers and their beats on its own channels (website and social media). This includes:
* Short clips or full audio from beats
* Cover art, titles, and producer names
* Links to producer profiles
Producers can opt out of promotional use at any time by emailing [contact@beatpass.ca](mailto:contact@beatpass.ca) with the subject "Promo Opt-Out."
BeatPass will not use your beats in third-party paid advertisements without your written consent.
## Content Rules
All content uploaded to BeatPass must:
* Be original work you have the right to upload
* Not infringe on anyone else's copyright
* Not contain illegal, harmful, or offensive material
* Be human-made and not fully AI-generated
* Have verifiable commercial-use rights for any AI samples or AI-generated elements
## DMCA & Copyright
BeatPass respects intellectual property rights and follows the DMCA notice-and-takedown process.
### If Your Work Is Used Without Permission
Send a DMCA notice to **[contact@beatpass.ca](mailto:contact@beatpass.ca)** including:
* Identification of the copyrighted work
* Location of the infringing material on BeatPass
* Your contact information
* A statement of good faith
* Your signature
### If Your Content Was Removed
If you believe your content was removed by mistake, you can submit a counter-notice. See the full Terms of Service for details.
### Repeat Infringers
Accounts with repeated copyright violations may be suspended or terminated.
## Account Termination
BeatPass may terminate accounts that:
* Violate the Terms of Service
* Receive repeated copyright complaints
* Engage in fraudulent activity
## Governing Law
The Terms of Service are governed by the laws of **Quebec** and the applicable federal laws of **Canada**. Courts located in Quebec are the default forum for unresolved disputes, except where consumer-protection or other non-waivable law requires another forum. Arbitration is available only if both parties later agree to it in a separate written agreement — it is not required.