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Licensing Agreement

BEAT LEASE AGREEMENT

 

This Beat Lease Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on this day, ________ (Date) by and between:

Producer: Riffy Beats ("Producer") & Licensee ("Artist").

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Licensor warrants that it controls the mechanical rights to the copyrighted musical work entitled: ________ ("Beat")

as of and prior to the Effective Date. This Agreement is issued solely for Licensee's use of the Beat pursuant to the terms herein.

 

1. LICENSE TIER PURCHASED

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Basic Lease – Non-exclusive, MP3 format, limited distribution (see terms below).

Premium Lease – Non-exclusive, WAV + track stems, extended distribution and monetization (see terms below).

 

LICENSE TERMS

Basic Lease (Entry-Level)

Best for artists just starting out or those who need affordable beats for mixtapes, social media, or small projects.

Price: $20-$50

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Key Features:

  • Non-exclusive license (Beat can still be leased to others)

  • Limited distribution (up to 100,000 streams)

  • Producer must be credited (“Produced by [Your Name]”)

  • One-year lease term

  • Producer retains 50% publishing

  • File Format: MP3 (320kbps)

  • No track stems included

  • No radio play allowed

  • No TV, film, or sync placements

  • No content ID registration (Artist cannot claim full ownership)

 

Premium Lease (Upgraded Rights)

Best for independent artists who are gaining traction and need more flexibility for commercial releases.

Price: $75-$150

 

Key Features:

  • Non-exclusive license (Beat can still be leased to others)

  • Increased distribution cap (500,000 - 1,000,000 streams)

  • Producer must be credited (“Produced by [Your Name]”)

  • Two-year lease term

  • Producer retains 25-50% publishing (Negotiable)

  • Includes high-quality WAV & track stems

  • File Format: MP3 (320kbps) + WAV (24-bit, high-quality)

  • Can be used in radio, live performances, and small TV placements

  • No content ID registration (Artist cannot claim full ownership)

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2. LICENSE FEE

The Licensee shall pay a one-time license fee as follows, depending on the license tier selected:

 

Basic Lease: $20-$50 (see invoice)

Premium Lease: $75-$200 (see invoice)

Exclusive: $1,000-$3,000 (to be agreed upon)

 

Payment must be made in full for this Agreement to be valid.

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3. DELIVERY OF THE BEAT

 

Licensor agrees to deliver the Beat as high-quality, untagged files in the format corresponding to the purchased tier:

  •  Basic Lease: MP3 file.

  •  Premium Lease: MP3, WAV files, and track stems.

 

Delivery will occur via email to the address provided by Licensee upon payment and after this form is signed and dated.  Basic and Premium Leases: This license is valid for one (1) year from the Effective Date. ​Exclusive Rights: Negotiated separately.

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4. CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

 

Licensee agrees to credit the Producer in all published formats. The credit must appear as: “Produced by Riffy Beats”.  This credit must be included in all metadata, song descriptions, liner notes, and promotional materials.

 

5. OWNERSHIP

 

Licensor retains full ownership of the Beat under Basic and Premium Leases. Exclusive Rights will transfer ownership to Licensee under separate terms. Licensee may not register the Beat or New Song for copyright under Basic or Premium Leases.

 

6. RESTRICTIONS

 

Licensee may not sublicense, resell, or transfer the Beat.  Content ID registration is strictly prohibited under Basic and Premium Leases.

 

7. PUBLISHING RIGHTS

 

For Basic and Premium Leases:

Licensee retains 50% Writer's Share of the New Song.

Licensor retains 50% Writer's Share and 50% Publisher's Share.

 

For Exclusive Rights:  Publishing terms are negotiable and outlined in a separate agreement.

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8 BREACH BY LICENSEE

 

Licensee shall have five (5) business days from its receipt of written notice by Licensor and/or Licensor’s authorized representative to cure any alleged breach of this Agreement by Licensee. Licensee’s failure to cure the alleged breach within five (5) business days shall result in Licensee’s default of its obligations, its breach of this Agreement, and at Licensor’s sole discretion, the termination of Licensee’s rights hereunder. 

 

If Licensee engages in the commercial exploitation and/or sale of the Beat or New Song outside of the manner and amount expressly provided for in this Agreement, Licensee shall be liable to Licensor for monetary damages in an amount equal to any and all monies paid, collected by, or received by Licensee, or any third party on its behalf, in connection with such unauthorized commercial exploitation of the Beat and/or New Song. 

 

Licensee recognizes and agrees that a breach or threatened breach of this Agreement by Licensee give rise to irreparable injury to Licensor, which may not be adequately compensated by damages. Accordingly, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Licensee of the provisions of this Agreement, Licensor may seek and shall be entitled to a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction restraining the Licensee from violating the provisions of this Agreement. Nothing herein shall prohibit Licensor from pursuing any other available legal or 

equitable remedy from such breach or threatened breach, including but not limited to the recovery of damages from the Licensee. The Licensee shall be responsible for all costs, expenses or damages that Licensor incurs as a result of any violation by the Licensee of any provision of this Agreement. Licensee’ obligation shall include court costs, litigation expenses, and reasonable attorneys’ fees. Any breach of the terms herein shall result in immediate termination of this Agreement, and the Licensee will be liable for damages and legal fees.

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9. WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS AND INDEMNIFICATION 

 

Licensee hereby agrees that Licensor has not made any guarantees or promises that the Beat fits the creative use or musical purpose intended or desired by the Licensee. The Beat, its sound recording, and the underlying musical composition embodied therein, are licensed to the Licensee “as is” without warranties of any kind or fitness for a particular purpose. 

 

Licensor warrants and represents that he has the full right and ability to enter into this agreement, and is not under any disability, restriction, or prohibition with respect to the grant of rights hereunder. Licensor warrants that the manufacture, sale, distribution, or other exploitation of the New Song hereunder will not infringe upon or violate any common law or statutory right of any person, firm, or corporation; including, without limitation, contractual rights, copyrights, and right(s) of privacy and publicity and will not constitute libel and/or slander. 

 

Licensee warrants that the manufacture, sale, distribution, or other exploitation of the New Song hereunder will not infringe upon or violate any common law or statutory right of any person, firm, or corporation; including, without limitation, contractual rights, copyrights, and rights of privacy and publicity and will not constitute libel and/or slander. The foregoing notwithstanding, Licensor undertakes no responsibility whatsoever as to any elements added to the New Song by Licensee, and Licensee indemnifies and holds Licensor harmless for any such elements. 

 

Licensor warrants that he did not “sample” (as that term is commonly understood in the recording industry) any copyrighted material or sound recordings belonging to any other person, firm, or corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Owner”) without first having notified Licensee. Licensee shall have no obligation to approve the use of any sample thereof; however, if approved, any payment in connection therewith, including any associated legal clearance costs, shall be borne by Licensee. Knowledge by Licensee that “samples” were used by Licensor which were not affirmatively disclosed by Licensor to Licensee shall shift, in whole or in part, the liability for infringement or violation of the rights of any third party arising from the use of any such “sample” from Licensor to Licensee. 

 

Parties hereto shall indemnify and hold each other harmless from any and all third party claims, liabilities, costs, losses, damages or expenses as are actually incurred by the non-defaulting party and shall hold the non-defaulting party, free, safe, and harmless against and from any and all claims, suits, demands, costs, liabilities, loss, damages, judgments, recoveries, costs, and expenses; (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees), which may be made or brought, paid, or incurred by reason of any breach or claim of breach of the warranties and representations hereunder by the defaulting party, their agents, heirs, successors, assigns and employees, which have been reduced to final judgment; provided that prior to final judgment, arising out of any breach of any representations or warranties of the defaulting party contained in this agreement or any failure by defaulting party to perform any obligations on its part to be performed hereunder the non-defaulting party has given the defaulting party prompt written notice of all claims and the right to participate in the defense with counsel of its choice at its sole expense. In no event shall Licensee be entitled to seek injunctive or any other equitable relief for any breach or non-compliance with any provision of this agreement. 

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10. MISCELLANEOUS

 

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and may only be modified in writing. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Hampshire, USA.

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SIGNATURES

 

Licensor: ___________________________Cory Goulet     Date: ________________

 

Licensee: ___________________________(Name & Artist Name)  Date: ________________

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