Licence clarity

Exclusive vs non-exclusive song licensing

A non-exclusive licence usually lets more than one artist or buyer use a song under the allowed terms. Exclusive rights are different because the buyer may expect to be the only party able to use or release that version in the agreed way.

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A simple explanation of two common permission routes.

A non-exclusive licence usually lets more than one artist or buyer use a song under the allowed terms. Exclusive rights are different because the buyer may expect to be the only party able to use or release that version in the agreed way.

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Creator identityWhat is a MusiBee4 Hive?Your Hive is your songwriter publishing space on MusiBee4. Publishing evidenceWhat is Proof of Publishing?A record of what existed, who published it, and when it was recorded. Locked song versionsWhat is version locking?Buyers and artists license the version that was actually offered. 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

Can I publish a song elsewhere?

Creators may publish elsewhere, but if exclusive rights are later offered or sold, other public or commercial availability may need to be reviewed.

Does MusiBee4 decide legal terms for every situation?

No. MusiBee4 provides platform structure and records. Creators and buyers should understand the agreement they are entering.