Beatstars Exposed: License Agreement (Non-Exclusive) | Don't Lease A Beat Before You Watch This...

In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle I discusses the legal complexities of using beats with uncleared samples, using the case of UK rapper Ren and producer Kujo as an example. Miss Krystle delves into the nuances of licensing agreements, focusing on non-exclusive licenses from platforms like BeatStars. Key points include understanding the term limits, the importance of reading the terms of service, and the potential pitfalls of using beats "as is." She also highlights the importance of ensuring proper crediting and the risks of potential copyright infringement. Don't Lease A Beat Before You Watch This...

00:00 Intro

01:07 Overview

01:32 Ren & Kujo's "Sick Boi" Dispute

01:52 Reaction To Ren's Copyright Strike & Public Social Media Battle

02:08 "Sick Boi" Licensed Through BeatStars

03:08 BeatStars License Agreement

03:19 BeatStars Licensing Options

04:35 Reviewing Contract

05:11 Non-Exclusive License Agreement

06:07 Non-Exclusive vs Exclusive

06:58 Delivery Of The Beat

08:06 Term (10 Years)

09:44 Use Of The Beat

10:07 Commercial Purposes & Non-Monetized Digital Streaming

10:33 Public Performances

11:30 Synchronizations (Music Videos)

12:34 Downloads

12:50 Restrictions

16:03 Content ID Registration

16:39 Ownership

17:09 Publisher Shares

19:39 As Is Beat

20:36 Recap

22:03 Miss Krystle - Stronger

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