Using purchased music
Depending on the artist’s price, download for free or make a purchase. Before sharing the file or changing the music, check what the artist has allowed.How artists choose usage terms
Open Sales in Edit Track, answer the questions, and save. For new uploads, they appear in the sales area of More options. First decide whether people may share the file. If you allow sharing, choose whether they may use it to earn money and publish changed versions.Initially, sharing the file requires separate permission. Enabling sharing first allows unchanged copies for purposes other than making money or promoting a business. You must separately choose to allow business use or published remixes. Copyright remains with the rights holders.People must always credit the artist and the source
People must name the artist and include a link to the music’s source and the usage terms. They must also indicate if they changed the music.Allowing sharing includes sending a copy of the audio file or uploading it to another site. It does not just mean sharing a link to the track page.May people send the audio file to others or upload it elsewhere?
No. They must ask me for permission. Downloading does not also allow sending the file to others or uploading it to another site.Yes, within limits I'll set. People may send the file to others or upload it elsewhere. Choose separately below whether they may use it for business or publish changed versions.May people use this music to earn money or promote a business?
No. They must ask separately for those uses. This does not allow uses intended to earn money or promote a business, such as reselling the audio or using it in advertising. Making something available for free does not necessarily remove its business purpose.Yes. They may earn money or promote a business with it. This includes reselling the audio or using it in content that earns money. Also check the next setting before changing the music or combining it with video.May people change or remix the music and publish the result?
No. They may only share the music without changing it. Publishing an edited version or remix requires separate permission. Combining the music with moving images also counts as changing it.Yes. They may publish edited versions or remixes. They may publish their changes without having to let others reuse the result. Your choice above about earning money or promoting a business still applies.Yes, if others can also reuse their remix in the same ways. Anyone publishing a remix must let others share it and publish further changes. Their remix must also follow your choice about allowing people to earn money or promote a business with it.What it means to let others reuse a remix
Suppose you allow published remixes on the condition that others can reuse them too. A person who remixes your music must not stop others from sharing that remix or making and publishing further remixes.If your original permits earning money, the remix must permit that too. If your original excludes business use, the remix keeps that restriction. The remixer still keeps copyright in their own contribution.DJ performances and publishing mixes are different
A purchase does not clear every venue or online publication. For DJ performances, check the permissions required for your venue and region. Publishing a recorded mix, releasing a remix, or using music in a video requires checking both the selected usage terms and the destination platform’s rules.For a mix with several tracks, check each track’s terms. Permission to share unchanged music does not automatically allow synchronizing it with video or publishing an adapted mix. If unsure, ask the rights holders about your specific use.Sales and additional permissions are separate
When the artist enables downloads, their pricing determines whether you can download for free or must pay. A free download does not automatically allow sharing or remixing. Allowing remixes does not automatically enable free downloads.Additional permissions are not limited to buyers. Recipients may share the files under the selected terms, and those who receive them also receive the permissions. Asking other people not to use it to earn money does not stop the rights holder from selling their own music.Before changing the terms
Changing the terms does not withdraw permissions already granted. People who received the music under earlier terms may continue using it while complying with them. The page shows the current terms; keep the applicable terms with the track details.Even for original music, check that you can grant these permissions when collaborators or a rights-management company are involved. This setting cannot replace other rights holders’ permission for covers or remixes.