Here's the break down:
When you buy an Exclusive Buyout license you are allowed to use the beat for UNLIMITED releases.
The difference between this license and the other licenses is that you
can use it on unlimited releases, perform publicly to the music and the beat will no longer be available for licensed usage.
You get:
You get the beat untagged in MP3, Uncompressed WAV formats and the Track out stems.
This license type is ideal for:
- Albums
- Mixtapes
- EP's
- Soundcloud releases (monetized or not)
- Multiple YouTube Videos (monetized or not)
- iTunes releases
-etc.
Under this license type you can:
- Publicly perform to the music (free or commercial)
- Sell unlimited units
Under this license type you can't:
- resell the beat (or give it away)
Under this license type you must:
- Display Credit in title: (Beat by SF Traxx / Prod. SF Traxx)
- Honor the leases that have been issued
*Read the full license agreement for additional terms
Please note: The reason this agreement states that the license is "Non
Exclusive" is because the beat you are buying may have been leased
(licensed) non-exclusively to someone else prior to your purchase of the
"Exclusive Buyout."
Here's the full agreement:
"Exclusive Buyout" Agreement
Please note: The term "Exclusive Buyout" simply refers to a "usage license" "type" being offered for sale and does not imply anything else.
Also: Please review the license and adhere to the terms because failure to do so could result in your license being void and the composition being resold.
If you have any questions regarding the license please contact before making a purchase.
Previously issued licenses. By purchasing the "Exclusive Buyout" license type, John Doe acknowledges that possessing an "Exclusive Buyout" license type means that from the date of purchase, no further leases (non-exclusive licenses) of any type will be issued for that exact composition; however, non-exclusive licenses (and their terms) that have been previously issued for the aforementioned composition will remain valid for the duration of their terms and must be honored by the "Exclusive Buyout" license holder.
License Agreement. THIS NON EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT made on {CONTRACT_DATE} ("Effective Date") grants John Doe (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensee") also, if applicable, professionally known as John Doe Music usage rights to the copyrighted musical work entitled The Beat Title (Contract Preview Only) ("Composition") produced by SF Traxx (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensor") as of the date first written above.
Master Use. This license type hereby grants the licensee a single non-exclusive usage license to make a derivative work and/or record vocal synchronization to the Composition partly or in its entirety and substantially in its original form ("Master Recording") on unlimited project releases.
Copyrights. John Doe understands and acknowledges that SF Traxx retains full copyrights and publishing for the composition entitled: The Beat Title (Contract Preview Only) and furthermore John Doe understands that their purchase serves as acceptance of the terms of this agreement. Additionally, John Doe also acknowledges and understands that their license purchase is for a usage license to make a derivative work ("new work") using the aforementioned Composition. ("New Work" examples: A song with vocals added, A video added to the music)
Song registration. John Doe understands and acknowledges that any new work created with the composition entitled: The Beat Title (Contract Preview Only) must be correctly registered with a PRO and commercially released within 1 year (365 Days) from purchase date: {CONTRACT_DATE} ("Effective Date"). For PRO registration: SF Traxx is a registered member of ASCAP. (SFTraxx) IPI NAME NUMBER #752651340 Furthermore, If John Doe has not done so in exactly 1 year (365 Days) from the effective date, SF Traxx reserves the right to revoke this license and make the composition entitled: The Beat Title (Contract Preview Only) available and eligible for licensed purchase.
Publishing. SF Traxx retains full copyrights and publishing for the composition entitled: The Beat Title (Contract Preview Only).
Mechanical Rights. The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a single non-exclusive usage license to use the work in Master Recording in the reproduction, duplication, manufacture, and distribution of phonograph records, cassette tapes, compact disc, digital downloads, other miscellaneous audio and digital recordings, and any lifts and versions thereof (collectively, the "Recordings", and individually, a "Recordings") worldwide for up to the pressing or selling a total of unlimited copies of such Recordings or any combination of such Recordings, condition upon the payment to the Licensor, receipt of which is confirmed. Additionally licensee shall be permitted to distribute unlimited free internet downloads or streams for non-profit and non-commercial use.
Streaming. This license allows unlimited monetized audio streams to sites like (Spotify, RDIO, Rhapsody) and is eligible for monetization on YouTube and other monetization platforms.
Content id. John Doe understands and acknowledges that SF Traxx is granting John Doe usage rights to track entitled: The Beat Title (Contract Preview Only) and as such John Doe understands and acknowledges that they are permitted to copyright the derivative work but cannot and must not claim copyright ownership of the original Composition entitled: The Beat Title (Contract Preview Only) when publishing the derivative work in digital or physical form. Additionally, if John Doe receives a 'Content ID' notification regarding the composition from SF Traxx, John Doe agrees to remove the claim within a reasonable time frame (not to exceed 5 business days upon notification) amicably and promptly to avoid litigation.
Public Performance Rights. The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive license to use the Master Recording in unlimited non-profit performances, shows, or concerts. Licensee John Doe can also receive compensation from performances with this license.
Performance Rights Organization. For PRO registration: SF Traxx is a registered member of ASCAP
IPI NAME NUMBER #752651340
*If you are uncertain on how to properly register your song containing work from SF Traxx - please send an email to sftraxx@gmail.com
Synchronization Rights. The Licensor hereby grants limited synchronization rights for unlimited music videos streamed online (Youtube, Vimeo, etc..) and unlimited non-monetized video streams on that site.
A separate synchronization license will need to be purchased for distribution of video to Television, Film or Video game.
Broadcast Rights. The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee broadcasting rights on unlimited Radio Stations.
Credit. Licensee shall acknowledge the original authorship of the Composition appropriately by displaying "prod. SF Traxx" in the title in all media and performance formats in writing where possible and vocally otherwise. Additionally Licensee agrees to display a hyperlink to the website SFTraxx.com (to be displayed as "https://www.sftraxx.com") wherever applicable (eg: Youtube description, Soundcloud Description, etc).
License Modification. Licensee understands that the licensee is bound to the terms stated on the license as of {CONTRACT_DATE} ("Effective Date").
Indemnification. Accordingly, Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold Licensor harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, arising of or resulting from a claimed breach of any of Licensee's representations, warranties or agreements hereunder.
Audio Samples. 3rd party sample clearance is the responsibility of the licensee. Please send an email if you have any questions regarding sample usage.
File Delivery. For "Exclusive Buyout" license: The licensee will receive (1) untagged, high quality stereo mix in MP3 format, (1) Uncompressed WAV stereo mix and (1) session files folder containing indivdual WAV files often referred to as "Stems" or "Trackout".
The files associated with your license may be delivered via email and may be delivered in a zipped folder ( in .rar or .zip format) and may require you to download a third party program to extract the files. Programs such as winRAR for Windows and Stuffit for Mac will work.
Chargeback / Fee reversal. In the event that a chargeback or fee reversal has been made, the license issued to the licensee shall be null and void. Additionally, unauthorized usages will face legal action.
Vocal tags. Vocal tags are removed from "Exclusive Buyout License" compositions.
Failure to abide by these terms will void your license.
Assignment. This license is personal to each party and as such is non-transferable. This license expressly forbids reassignment, resale, rental, loan, gift or transfer. Licensee does not have the right to assign this agreement to any third party without the prior consent of the Licensor.
Portfolio Usage. SF Traxx reserves the right to use the instrumental for portfolio usages which include the distribution of the instrumental on all mediums. Commercial and Non Profit without notice or payment due to you. (Examples of this include but are not limited to ) - releasing the music as an “Instrumental collection” or single made available on iTunes or having the composition on Soundcloud or Monetized videos on YouTube or Soundclick or any variation thereof. This also includes the selling and/or licensing of the instrumental as a "sound pack", "sound packs" or "sound kits".
Additionally, *if the instrumental is being displayed for the purposes of promotion and/or portfolio usages and *if there is a "description" text field available, the description text field may display a statement (as a courtesy to the Exclusive license holder) informing the public that the music may be unavailable for license and to contact SF Traxx to confirm the availability of the Instrumental.
Governing Law. This License is governed by and shall be construed under the law of the state of Hawaii (US), without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof. In the event of conflict, licensor and licensee agree to meet with an arbitrator, pursuant to the American Arbitration Association.
Territory. Worldwide.
Term. Executed by the Licensor and the Licensee, to be effective as for all purposes as of the Effective Date first mentioned above.
Any monies received are non-refundable.
(If the license is being purchased on Behalf of someone - please send an email with the Artist(s) name and info immediately after purchase. Failure to do so may void the license.)
Comments, Questions or concerns. Send an email to sftraxx [at] gmail.com
Any and all rights not covered in this agreement are reserved.
Please note: The term "Exclusive Buyout" simply refers to a "usage license" "type" being offered for sale and does not imply anything else.
Also: Please review the license and adhere to the terms because failure to do so could result in your license being void and the composition being resold.
If you have any questions regarding the license please contact before making a purchase.
Previously issued licenses. By purchasing the "Exclusive Buyout" license type, John Doe acknowledges that possessing an "Exclusive Buyout" license type means that from the date of purchase, no further leases (non-exclusive licenses) of any type will be issued for that exact composition; however, non-exclusive licenses (and their terms) that have been previously issued for the aforementioned composition will remain valid for the duration of their terms and must be honored by the "Exclusive Buyout" license holder.
License Agreement. THIS NON EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT made on {CONTRACT_DATE} ("Effective Date") grants John Doe (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensee") also, if applicable, professionally known as John Doe Music usage rights to the copyrighted musical work entitled The Beat Title (Contract Preview Only) ("Composition") produced by SF Traxx (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensor") as of the date first written above.
Master Use. This license type hereby grants the licensee a single non-exclusive usage license to make a derivative work and/or record vocal synchronization to the Composition partly or in its entirety and substantially in its original form ("Master Recording") on unlimited project releases.
Copyrights. John Doe understands and acknowledges that SF Traxx retains full copyrights and publishing for the composition entitled: The Beat Title (Contract Preview Only) and furthermore John Doe understands that their purchase serves as acceptance of the terms of this agreement. Additionally, John Doe also acknowledges and understands that their license purchase is for a usage license to make a derivative work ("new work") using the aforementioned Composition. ("New Work" examples: A song with vocals added, A video added to the music)
Song registration. John Doe understands and acknowledges that any new work created with the composition entitled: The Beat Title (Contract Preview Only) must be correctly registered with a PRO and commercially released within 1 year (365 Days) from purchase date: {CONTRACT_DATE} ("Effective Date"). For PRO registration: SF Traxx is a registered member of ASCAP. (SFTraxx) IPI NAME NUMBER #752651340 Furthermore, If John Doe has not done so in exactly 1 year (365 Days) from the effective date, SF Traxx reserves the right to revoke this license and make the composition entitled: The Beat Title (Contract Preview Only) available and eligible for licensed purchase.
Publishing. SF Traxx retains full copyrights and publishing for the composition entitled: The Beat Title (Contract Preview Only).
Mechanical Rights. The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a single non-exclusive usage license to use the work in Master Recording in the reproduction, duplication, manufacture, and distribution of phonograph records, cassette tapes, compact disc, digital downloads, other miscellaneous audio and digital recordings, and any lifts and versions thereof (collectively, the "Recordings", and individually, a "Recordings") worldwide for up to the pressing or selling a total of unlimited copies of such Recordings or any combination of such Recordings, condition upon the payment to the Licensor, receipt of which is confirmed. Additionally licensee shall be permitted to distribute unlimited free internet downloads or streams for non-profit and non-commercial use.
Streaming. This license allows unlimited monetized audio streams to sites like (Spotify, RDIO, Rhapsody) and is eligible for monetization on YouTube and other monetization platforms.
Content id. John Doe understands and acknowledges that SF Traxx is granting John Doe usage rights to track entitled: The Beat Title (Contract Preview Only) and as such John Doe understands and acknowledges that they are permitted to copyright the derivative work but cannot and must not claim copyright ownership of the original Composition entitled: The Beat Title (Contract Preview Only) when publishing the derivative work in digital or physical form. Additionally, if John Doe receives a 'Content ID' notification regarding the composition from SF Traxx, John Doe agrees to remove the claim within a reasonable time frame (not to exceed 5 business days upon notification) amicably and promptly to avoid litigation.
Public Performance Rights. The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive license to use the Master Recording in unlimited non-profit performances, shows, or concerts. Licensee John Doe can also receive compensation from performances with this license.
Performance Rights Organization. For PRO registration: SF Traxx is a registered member of ASCAP
IPI NAME NUMBER #752651340
*If you are uncertain on how to properly register your song containing work from SF Traxx - please send an email to sftraxx@gmail.com
Synchronization Rights. The Licensor hereby grants limited synchronization rights for unlimited music videos streamed online (Youtube, Vimeo, etc..) and unlimited non-monetized video streams on that site.
A separate synchronization license will need to be purchased for distribution of video to Television, Film or Video game.
Broadcast Rights. The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee broadcasting rights on unlimited Radio Stations.
Credit. Licensee shall acknowledge the original authorship of the Composition appropriately by displaying "prod. SF Traxx" in the title in all media and performance formats in writing where possible and vocally otherwise. Additionally Licensee agrees to display a hyperlink to the website SFTraxx.com (to be displayed as "https://www.sftraxx.com") wherever applicable (eg: Youtube description, Soundcloud Description, etc).
License Modification. Licensee understands that the licensee is bound to the terms stated on the license as of {CONTRACT_DATE} ("Effective Date").
Indemnification. Accordingly, Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold Licensor harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, arising of or resulting from a claimed breach of any of Licensee's representations, warranties or agreements hereunder.
Audio Samples. 3rd party sample clearance is the responsibility of the licensee. Please send an email if you have any questions regarding sample usage.
File Delivery. For "Exclusive Buyout" license: The licensee will receive (1) untagged, high quality stereo mix in MP3 format, (1) Uncompressed WAV stereo mix and (1) session files folder containing indivdual WAV files often referred to as "Stems" or "Trackout".
The files associated with your license may be delivered via email and may be delivered in a zipped folder ( in .rar or .zip format) and may require you to download a third party program to extract the files. Programs such as winRAR for Windows and Stuffit for Mac will work.
Chargeback / Fee reversal. In the event that a chargeback or fee reversal has been made, the license issued to the licensee shall be null and void. Additionally, unauthorized usages will face legal action.
Vocal tags. Vocal tags are removed from "Exclusive Buyout License" compositions.
Failure to abide by these terms will void your license.
Assignment. This license is personal to each party and as such is non-transferable. This license expressly forbids reassignment, resale, rental, loan, gift or transfer. Licensee does not have the right to assign this agreement to any third party without the prior consent of the Licensor.
Portfolio Usage. SF Traxx reserves the right to use the instrumental for portfolio usages which include the distribution of the instrumental on all mediums. Commercial and Non Profit without notice or payment due to you. (Examples of this include but are not limited to ) - releasing the music as an “Instrumental collection” or single made available on iTunes or having the composition on Soundcloud or Monetized videos on YouTube or Soundclick or any variation thereof. This also includes the selling and/or licensing of the instrumental as a "sound pack", "sound packs" or "sound kits".
Additionally, *if the instrumental is being displayed for the purposes of promotion and/or portfolio usages and *if there is a "description" text field available, the description text field may display a statement (as a courtesy to the Exclusive license holder) informing the public that the music may be unavailable for license and to contact SF Traxx to confirm the availability of the Instrumental.
Governing Law. This License is governed by and shall be construed under the law of the state of Hawaii (US), without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof. In the event of conflict, licensor and licensee agree to meet with an arbitrator, pursuant to the American Arbitration Association.
Territory. Worldwide.
Term. Executed by the Licensor and the Licensee, to be effective as for all purposes as of the Effective Date first mentioned above.
Any monies received are non-refundable.
(If the license is being purchased on Behalf of someone - please send an email with the Artist(s) name and info immediately after purchase. Failure to do so may void the license.)
Comments, Questions or concerns. Send an email to sftraxx [at] gmail.com
Any and all rights not covered in this agreement are reserved.
