License Terms
When you purchase a beat from Karlmann Beats, you receive a license to use that beat according to the terms specified below. Please read these terms carefully before using any purchased beats.
MP3 License
Price: As listed on the website
File Format: MP3 (320kbps)
Usage Rights:
- Non-exclusive rights to use the beat
- Up to 5,000 audio streams (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.)
- Up to 2,000 music video streams (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
- Up to 5,000 radio plays (online or terrestrial)
- Unlimited free downloads
- For-profit live performances allowed
Producer Credit Required: "Produced by Karlmann Beats"
WAV License
Price: As listed on the website
File Format: WAV (Uncompressed) + MP3
Usage Rights:
- Non-exclusive rights to use the beat
- Up to 50,000 audio streams
- Up to 10,000 music video streams
- Up to 10,000 radio plays
- Up to 5,000 paid downloads
- For-profit live performances allowed
- Broadcasting rights included
Producer Credit Required: "Produced by Karlmann Beats"
Unlimited License
Price: As listed on the website
File Format: WAV (Uncompressed) + MP3 + Trackouts/Stems
Usage Rights:
- Non-exclusive rights to use the beat
- Unlimited audio streams
- Unlimited music video streams
- Unlimited radio plays
- Unlimited paid downloads
- For-profit live performances allowed
- Broadcasting rights included
- Synchronization rights for TV, film, and advertising
Producer Credit Required: "Produced by Karlmann Beats"
Exclusive License
Price: As listed on the website
File Format: WAV + MP3 + Trackouts/Stems + Original Project File
Usage Rights:
- Exclusive rights to use the beat (beat will be removed from sale)
- Unlimited audio streams
- Unlimited music video streams
- Unlimited radio plays
- Unlimited paid downloads
- For-profit live performances allowed
- Broadcasting rights included
- Synchronization rights for TV, film, and advertising
- Full ownership of master recording
- Right to modify, remix, and create derivative works
Producer Credit Optional: Credit appreciated but not required
Publishing: 50/50 split on publishing rights
General Terms
1. Credit Requirements
All non-exclusive licenses require producer credit "Produced by Karlmann Beats" in the title or description of your release. For exclusive licenses, credit is appreciated but optional.
2. Prohibited Uses
You may not:
- Resell, redistribute, or lease the beat to third parties
- Claim ownership or authorship of the beat
- Register the beat with any content ID or rights management system
- Use the beat in any way that is illegal, defamatory, or obscene
- Sub-license the beat to others (except as part of a finished recording)
3. Multiple Licenses
Non-exclusive licenses may be sold to multiple customers. If you need exclusive rights, you must purchase an Exclusive License.
4. License Delivery
Upon purchase, you will receive a license agreement via email and in your account dashboard. The license agreement serves as proof of your rights to use the beat.
5. Upgrade Options
You may upgrade your license at any time by paying the difference between your current license and the upgraded license. Contact us for upgrade requests.
6. Copyright
Karlmann Beats retains copyright ownership of all beats unless an Exclusive License is purchased. You own the copyright to your lyrics and vocals, but not the underlying beat composition.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our license terms, please contact us at our contact page.
Last updated: January 2025