Publishing evidence

What is Proof of Publishing?

Proof of Publishing is a MusiBee4 record for a specific song version. It records creator and work details, locked evidence, file fingerprints, certificate number, version history and a public verification route. It supports the evidence trail but does not replace legal advice, copyright registration or rights administration.

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A record of what existed, who published it, and when it was recorded.

Proof of Publishing is a MusiBee4 record for a specific song version. It records creator and work details, locked evidence, file fingerprints, certificate number, version history and a public verification route. It supports the evidence trail but does not replace legal advice, copyright registration or rights administration.

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Creator identityWhat is a MusiBee4 Hive?Your Hive is your songwriter publishing space on MusiBee4. Locked song versionsWhat is version locking?Buyers and artists license the version that was actually offered. Licence clarityExclusive vs non-exclusive song licensingA simple explanation of two common permission routes. Digital fingerprintsWhat is a SHA-256 song fingerprint?A privacy-safe fingerprint for an exact file or evidence manifest. Trusted timestamp evidenceWhat is an RFC 3161 trusted timestamp?Independent time evidence for a MusiBee4 manifest fingerprint. Public verificationHow to verify a MusiBee4 proof recordEnter the Proof of Publishing number to check the public record.
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Frequently asked questions

Does Proof of Publishing prove copyright ownership?

No. It records evidence connected to a publication/version. It does not decide ownership, authorship, originality or legal outcome.

What is the enhanced certificate?

The enhanced certificate adds independent DigiStamp RFC 3161 timestamp evidence to the MusiBee4 evidence manifest fingerprint.