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BEAT LICENSE AGREEMENT

Last Updated: June 9, 2026

This Beat License Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between AKKA_labz ("Licensor") and the licensee ("Licensee" or "Artist"). By downloading, using, or otherwise accessing the beat(s) from AKKA_labz, the Licensee agrees to the following terms and conditions:

1. DEFINITIONS

  • Beat(s): Musical compositions, instrumentals, or productions made available by AKKA_labz.
  • Free License: A non-exclusive license granted for NO commercial use.
  • Commercial License: A non-exclusive, publishing royalty-bearing license allowing commercial exploitation up to the limits of the purchased tier Beat(s) subject to the royalty splits outlined herein.
  • Monetize: To earn revenue from music through streaming platforms, digital downloads, or other commercial uses.
  • Distributors: Platforms such as DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, or similar services used to distribute music to Spotify, Apple Music, etc.

2. FREE LICENSE TERMS

By obtaining a Free License, the Artist is granted the following rights:

Permitted Uses:

  • Create original songs using the Beat(s).
  • Share music videos and other content containing the Beat(s) on social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook).

Restrictions:

  • The Artist may NOT distribute and/or monetize music containing the Beat(s) on streaming platforms or through music distributors (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, etc.) under the Free License.
  • The Artist does NOT own the copyright to the Beat(s).
  • The Beat(s) are licensed, not sold. All copyrights and ownership remain with AKKA_labz, subject to the sole usage rights granted under the Exclusive Tier.

Attribution Requirement: In all public uses of the Beat(s), including social media and YouTube videos, the Artist must credit: Beat by AKKA - AKKA_labz

3. COMMERCIAL LICENSE TERMS

By purchasing a Commercial License, the Artist is granted broader usage rights as follows:

Permitted Uses:

  • All rights granted under the Free License.
  • Full commercial distribution rights, including:
    • Streaming revenue from platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, etc.
    • Digital download sales and monetization through distributors.
    • Monetized streams, music videos, and social media content up to the limits specified by the purchased tier: Basic MP3 (up to 100,000 streams), Premium WAV/Stems (100,000 to 500,000 streams), or Unlimited, as detailed on the user's invoice/receipt.
  • The right to create and sell music containing the Beat(s) for commercial purposes.

Streaming Limit Violations and Upgrades: Upon exceeding the streaming or usage limits specified by the purchased tier, the Licensee must purchase the appropriate upgrade within thirty (30) days. Failure to obtain the upgrade within thirty (30) days constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. In the event of a breach, the Licensor reserves the absolute right to either: (a) issue immediate copyright takedowns to remove the song from all platforms, or (b) legally claim and collect 100% of all Master Recording royalties generated by the song from that date forward, until the upgrade is purchased.

Additional Terms:

  • The Commercial License is non-exclusive, meaning the Beat(s) may be licensed to other artists, unless the Exclusive Tier is purchased, which grants sole usage rights and retires the Beat(s) from further sale.
  • Major Opportunities and Deal Splits: In the event a major opportunity arises (including but not limited to major record label interest, synchronized film/TV/video game placement, or national advertising use), the Artist must inform AKKA_labz before moving forward with the opportunity. If no further negotiations have been made the following terms must be met: (a) Any upfront synchronization fees, licensing fees, or record label signing advances are split evenly, resulting in 50% to the Artist and 50% to AKKA_labz. (b) All mechanical royalties, streaming revenues, and publishing royalties continue to strictly follow the splits outlined in Section 4 of this Agreement.
  • The Artist does NOT own the underlying Beat(s) or copyright. All copyrights remain with AKKA_labz unless explicitly transferred in writing, except that the Exclusive Tier grants the Artist sole commercial usage rights and retires the beat from the market.

4. ROYALTY SPLITS

  • Master Royalties: The Artist shall retain 100% of the Master Recording royalties, except in the event of a material breach of contract as outlined in Section 3. The Licensor waives all rights to backend master distribution revenue only while the Licensee remains in full compliance with the tier streaming limits of this Agreement.
  • Publishing Royalties: The Artist agrees to a 50% / 50% split strictly on all Publishing royalties generated by the underlying Composition. This 50/50 publishing split applies to the final song as well as any previews, snippets, demos, alternative mixes, or edits derived from the recording sessions. For the avoidance of doubt, this split applies to all streams of publishing income, including both Performance Royalties (collected via PROs) and Mechanical Royalties (collected via mechanical licensing agencies).
  • Registration Requirements: The Artist agrees to register the song with their Performance Rights Organization (PRO) and mechanical collection agencies, allocating 50% of the total writer's share and 50% of the total publisher's share to AKKA_labz. The Artist shall utilize the following credentials for registration:
    • Licensor/Producer Name: [Your Legal Name or Registered Writer Name]
    • PRO: [e.g., BMI / ASCAP]
    • IPI / CAE Number: [Your 9 or 10 digit IPI number]
    • Publisher Name: [Your Publisher Name, or "Direct / Self-Published"]

    This information is currently a work in progress. If you wish to distribute a song and this registration information has not yet been provided, please contact akkalabz@gmail.com immediately to obtain the necessary credentials before uploading.

5. GENERAL TERMS

  • Prohibited Uses: The Beat(s) may not be used in hate speech, illegal activity, or material that violates intellectual property laws.
  • Content ID & Audio Fingerprinting: Licensee is strictly prohibited from registering the Beat(s) or the new song with any Content ID system (such as YouTube Content ID), Facebook Rights Manager, or any digital audio fingerprinting service, unless the Licensee has purchased the Exclusive Tier. Unauthorized registration by a non-exclusive licensee creates automated copyright conflicts for other legitimate license holders and will result in an immediate breach of contract. Which may lead to the automatic termination of this license without refund.
  • Non-Transferability / No Assignment: This license is granted exclusively to the Licensee and is strictly non-transferable. The Licensee may not sell, assign, lease, sublicense, or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any of the rights granted herein to any third party—including other artists, producers, or record labels—without the prior express written consent of the Licensor (AKKA_labz). Any unauthorized transfer shall be null and void and will result in the immediate termination of this license.
  • Termination: Violation of these terms may result in immediate termination of the license without refund.
  • Governing Law and Jurisdiction: This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action, suit, or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Bloomington, Indiana, and both parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

6. CONTACT

For questions, commercial opportunities, or custom licensing, please contact: akkalabz@gmail.com

By downloading or using any Beat(s) from AKKA_labz, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this License Agreement.