License

License A - The Media Producer License

The blanket "media producer license" covers any usage in which you, the purchaser are combining the music with graphics, video, or sound elements to create any media product/ production that is clear and distinct from the music itself. This includes content for tv, film, web, multimedia, podcasting, radio shows, embedding in video games and most other applications. You can use it over and over, in as many projects as you see fit, for life. You may record the music in one or more such productions, and one or more times, of any length, in any such production. Stockmusic.net and all related music and sounds are owned by Digital Sound Media, a division of REM Publishing Inc. This license is between Digital Sound Media and the purchaser. This is the default license when you purchase music from Stockmusic.net.

The rights granted include:

1. Mechanical rights

The right to re-record, duplicate and release the music as part of your production in whatever medium you choose (e.g. video tape, film, CD ROM, DVD, digital formats), whether now known or hereinafter devised.

If the music is used in software such a video game application or other software product, the music must be "embedded" so that the end user of the software or video game is unable to extract or use the music on its own.

2. Synchronization rights

The right to use the music as a soundtrack "synced" with visual images as part of your production, and to exploit such production in whatever medium you choose (e.g. video tape, film, CD ROM, DVD, digital formats), whether now known or hereinafter devised.

3. Public Performance rights

The right to use the music as part of the public viewing, broadcast or other exploitation of your production (including but not limited to tv shows, videos, dvds, web sites, podcasts, multimedia presentations, and films), in any medium now known or hereinafter devised.

Note: It is standard within the industry that a producer generally does not have to pay any performance royalties to organizations such as ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN, but they are expected to include cue sheet information with their production so that the broadcaster's fees are distributed appropriately amongst contributing composers. We have included cue sheet information with every track for your convenience and also provide a cue sheet submission system on Stockmusic.net. Details about performance royalties may differ from country to country. Please contact the appropriate performing rights organization in your country if you have questions about performance royalties for a specific usage in a specific country. To find out more about your responsibilities for submitting cue sheets click here.

GUARANTEE:

Stockmusic.net guarantees that it owns and controls the rights represented herein with respect to the recordings and the musical compositions in each of the Represented Tracks and has and will hold throughout the Territory and during the Term the above listed rights to exploit the Represented Tracks as contemplated herein. Licensor shall indemnify and hold Licensee harmless from any and all claims, liabilities and costs, losses, damages or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of any breach or failure of any covenants or warranties made by Licensor herein.

YOU THE PURCHASER MAY:

1. Use the music without restriction for the lifetime of the purchaser, within different or various works or projects as you see fit, provided however with respect to any production in which you incorporate the music, as described above, you may exploit such music in the production in perpetuity.
2. Broadcast the music (as part of your production) over any public or private medium that complies with FCC guidelines.
3. Transfer the music to any medium necessary (video, film, reel to reel, digital, etc.) to complete your production project, and exploit the production in any and all media now known or hereafter devised
4. For audio-only projects you must voice over the music in intervals of 30 seconds or less.
5. Use the music themes for any visual productions (film, video, internet etc.) in their entire length and these productions may be duplicated without restriction.

LIMITATIONS

These tracks may not be resold as part of other music or audio-related collections, in part or in whole. They may not be used or resold as a commodity except as part of a media production that is clearly unique and distinct from the track itself. Tracks may not be copied or duplicated except for use in the licensee's productions and must only be used by the person to whom the license was given. Tracks may not be traded or exploited for profit or any other reason. Stockmusic.net/ Digital Sound Media maintains all intellectual property rights with regard to the marketing and sales of all tracks and any infringement thereof is punishable by law. With respect to music embodied within a motion picture, film, tv production, video, or other similar production, subject to payment of the license fee, in the event of any breach of this Agreement by you, other than with respect to exceeding the scope of the granted rights, Stockmusic.net's sole remedy shall be the recovery of money damages, and it shall not have the right to terminate or rescind this Agreement or to enjoin or restrain the use of or the exhibition, distribution, advertising or exploitation of your production.

YOU THE PURCHASER MAY NOT:

1. Change the music so as to make it unrecognizable or so as to create a derivative work which constitutes a separate musical entity that is distinct from the original, without the written consent of the owners. You may, however, edit and mix the music to fit your production, add effects and/or digital or analog processing to enhance or alter the music as is consistent with typical editing techniques so as to customize or fit the music to your particular production.
2. Claim ownership or authorship of the music represented under this agreement.
3. Transfer, share or sub-lease this license agreement with any other party; provided however, the foregoing is not intended to restrict your ability to transfer, lease, license or otherwise assign the music as embodied within your production.
4. Sell the music contained herein outright to any other individual or party (although the music can be sold as part of your production, which is a clear and distinct product from the music itself.)

This is a legal agreement between you, the end user, and Stockmusic.net/ Digital Sound Media, a division of REM Publishing Ltd.

TERM

For the lifetime of the purchaser; provided however, you may continue to use the music in your production in perpetuity.

TERRITORY

The world.

- Click here - to download a PDF copy of the "Media Producer" license agreement.

License B - Public Performance License

The "public performance license" allows use of the music for on hold/ background music, music in an office, restaurant, retail environments, institutions or other public places. This option is available at checkout only when you purchase music from the "on hold" or "retail/ restaurant" sections of the site. You pay once for the music, and can use it forever as an on hold message, or as background music in a public location. In the United States you will never have to pay anything to organizations such as ASCAP, BMI etc. because at Stockmusic.net we split the license fees with the composers directly. We have a direct license with all composers. The direct license is honored in most other countries, however in a minority of countries, performing rights organizations do not honor direct licenses, and the collection of fees is more like a tax. The performing rights organization will charge a restaurant or retail location regardless of the wishes or agreements of the composers or any direct license made. If you are using music for on-hold, retail, restaurant or public background usage outside of America, please check with your performing rights organization for specific details. For a list of PRO's worldwide, click here.

LIMITATIONS

The Represented Tracks may not be resold as part of other music or audio-related collections, in part or in whole. They may not be used or resold as a commodity except as part of a media production that is clearly unique and distinct from the track itself. Tracks may not be copied or duplicated except for use in the licensee's productions and must only be used by the person to whom the license was given. Tracks may not be traded or exploited for profit or any other reason. Digital Sound Media maintains all intellectual property rights with regard to the marketing and sales of all tracks and any infringement thereof is punishable by law.

YOU THE PURCHASER MAY NOT:

1. Re-record or change the music in any way without the written consent of the owners. (You may, however, edit the music to fit your needs.)
2. Claim ownership or authorship of the music represented under this agreement.
3. Transfer, share or sub-lease this license agreement with any other party. Every business location or separate business entity must purchase a separate license.
4. Sell the music contained herein outright to any other individual or party. (Although the music can be sold as part of your production, which is a clear and distinct product from the music itself.)

TERM

This license agreement is effective for the lifetime of the purchaser.

TERRITORY

The world.

- Click here - to download a PDF copy of the "Public Performance " license agreement.

Extended Licensing

Extended licensing allows you to duplicate the music itself and resell it on CDs, MP3's or other digital formats, as corporate giveaways, gifts, or bundled with your products or devices. Extended licensing is available in your cart under "Usage" at checkout and you may choose from any of the following extended licenses:

Extended licensing - Per Track:
Extended A) Duplicate up to 1000 track copies=$0.10 per track: Cost $100.00
Extended B) Duplicate up to 5000 track copies=$0.08 per track: Cost $400.00
Extended C) Duplicate up to 10000 track copies=$0.06 per track: Cost $600.00
Extended D) Duplicate up to 50000 track copies=$0.05 per track: Cost $2500.00
[In the cart area beside the track under "license type", tracks will have the above options available in the pulldown menu]

Extended licensing - Per Collection:
Extended E) Duplicate up to 1000 copies=$0.50 per collection copy: Cost $500.00
Extended F) Duplicate up to 5000 copies=$0.45 per collection copy: Cost $2250.00
Extended G) Duplicate up to 10000 copies=$0.30 per collection copy: Cost $3000.00
Extended H) Duplicate up to 50000 copies=$0.25 per collection copy: Cost $12500.00

Simply add the track or collection to your cart. In your cart you will have the option to change the type of license from the default "Blanket License" underneath "Usage", to the desired extended license. If you require a license that is not mentioned or covered by any of our available licenses we would be happy to create a custom license for you. Please contact us.

Using Stock Music on Youtube Videos

YOUTUBE content creators, please note the following carefully:

1. You are FULLY covered by the Stockmusic.net blanket "media producer" license to use Stockmusic.net music in your videos. Don't let any third parties try to extort money from you, as some of our customers have been recently approached by persons or organizations posing as the copyright owners.
2. Please ensure that somewhere in your Youtube video description (the text that describes your video when you submit it) you have the following line: "Royalty free music licensed by www.stockmusic.net". Otherwise the Youtube copyright police may come after you. In the event that you are challenged on this issue, simply provide a copy of your Stockmusic.net receipt, or contact us and we will be happy to provide further documentation for you.