Licensing Model

I'm on Free Trial, where can I use Soundverse Generated Music?

In Free Trial, you can use Soundverse for Non Commercial usage. You can’t monetise your creations.

I'm on Creator Subscription (Tier 1), where can I use Soundverse Generated Music without buying any other License?

In Creator Subscription Tier, usage will be Royalty Free.

You can use the audio generated by Soundverse on platforms such as:

YouTube
Vimeo
YouTube Music (For Podcasts)
Podcasts
Audiobooks
Twitch
On Spotify/ Apple Music only as part of Podcasts (Not Music)
Facebook Streams, Ads, Videos
Online Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts etc.
Events as a background track (Not to be performed)
Online Classes
Advertisements
Client Videos
- You are allowed to use it if client video is for internal use, such as presentation, wedding videos.
- You are allowed to use it if client video is going to be distributed to YouTube, Twitch, Vimeo or any other online Video Platform.
- With Custom License of Full Ownership, usage is allowed for outputs that land on TV/ Movies
Website
Metaverse
Anywhere as long as music itself doesn’t become the final output.

I'm on Pro Subscription (Tier 2), where can I use Soundverse Generated Music without buying any other License?

In Pro Subscription Tier, usage will be Royalty Free + Sample Usage.

You can use the audio generated by Soundverse on platforms such as:

YouTube
Vimeo
YouTube Music
Podcasts
Audiobooks
Twitch
Spotify
Apple Music
Amazon Music and other DSPs
Facebook Streams, Ads, Videos
Online Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts etc.
Events as a background track (Not to be performed)
Online Classes
Advertisements
Client Videos
- You are allowed to use it if client video is for internal use, such as presentation, wedding videos.
- You are allowed to use it if client video is going to be distributed to YouTube, Twitch, Vimeo or any other online Video Platform.
- With Custom License of Full Ownership, usage is allowed for outputs that land on TV/ Movies
Website
Metaverse

Can I simply upload Soundverse generated content on Spotify and monetise it?

No. There should always be some human added content along with the generated music. Your final composition can’t have 100% of Soundverse generated content.

What is Royalty Free?

Royalty-free music allows you to incorporate it into your content without recurring royalty payments to the artists or rights holders each time it’s played. However, this doesn’t necessarily cover public performance rights, so there may still be royalty fees when you release it on digital platforms.

I want to Upload music to YouTube, which Subscription Tier supports it?

All the subscription tiers.

I make a meditation podcast where music is borderline the main product along with some human voices. Which Subscription Tier is for me?

All the subscription tiers. You don’t have to buy a Custom License.

I want to use Soundverse's generated music in my composition as a sample, can I do it?

In Pro subscription tier, Yes. In Creator tier, you might want to buy the Custom License to clear the Sample Usage.

Can I distribute Soundverse generated content to Spotify, Apple Music as it is to make money?

No. Human involvement and a right license is required.

What is Custom License?

Custom License gives you more control if you want to monetize the clip, project content or collections, and redistribute them. Unlike Royalty Free usage, here music can be the final active output and not passive (For e.g. added to YouTube or any other video). There are two categories of licenses in Soundverse:

Sample Usage License.
Full Ownership License.

What is Sample Usage - Custom License?

Samples User License- Under this agreement, the users can distribute samples generated by Soundverse as part of a creation. Users with Pro Subscription (Tier 2) have this license by default.
This will cover usage of License in your own creations as long as Sample doesn’t become the final product.
You can use this sample in your own creations. You’re allowed to distribute it to Spotify/ Apple Music, as long as this sample usage doesn’t make 100% of your final track.
By distribution here, we mean you can distribute sample that’s part of your creation. Sample alone can’t be resold or you can’t make Sample Packs and Sell them in a different stores. Those activities are not permitted.

What is Full Ownership - Custom License?

Full Ownership License- Under this license, users will own the audio that is generated. Users can reproduce, perform and re-distribute the sample. The charges for this depends on the subscription tier. We’ve broken down the charges in the next question.

Can you help me understand when do I need a Custom License?

It depends on the subscription tier.

For Free Users:

You can’t buy a license until you’re subscribed.
Free users can use the content for non-commercial usage.

For Pro Subscriber:

Pro subscription tier users have Royalty Free + Sample Usage License to use Soundverse generated sample as part of their content. No extra license is needed.
Pro subscription tier users can buy full ownership of the generated content through Full Ownership Custom License through “Buy Custom License”.

For Creator Subscriber:

Every audio generated is Royalty Free.
Users can buy Sample Usage License + Full Ownership License through “Buy Custom License”

How is the Custom License cost calculated?

For Sample Usage License in Creator Tier:

We calculate the length of unique AI-generated/ processed content either in the clip you export or the content of the arrangement studio.
E.g. Text-to-Music comes under AI-generated content. Voice Recording does not come under AI-generated content.
If a 60-second clip is looped 4 times when exporting (essentially making it 4 minutes), users only pay for 60 seconds. If a song has one minute of unique AI generated/ processed content and three minutes of user recorded/ uploaded content (such as their earlier recordings etc.); you only pay for AI generated/ processed content i.e. one minute.
You do not pay for the total duration of four minutes. Every minute of content costs 4 USD for the Creator Plan.
If AI-generated content is 15 seconds, the user still pays a minimum of 4 USD for the Creator Plan. We’re setting a minimum transaction cost as most of the money from a small transaction goes to the payment provider.
To keep this business model viable, we keep it simple. If you use 60-second audio, and layer recorded content increasing the duration of composition, let’s say for 5 minutes, you still pay for 60 seconds.
For any additional content beyond 60 seconds, calculation will be done on a pro-rata basis. For e.g. For 90 seconds, the Creator user pays 60 seconds (4 USD) + 30 seconds (2 USD) i.e. 6 USD.

For Full Ownership License in Creator Tier:

For 60 seconds it costs 6 USD
For 1 minute 30 seconds it costs 6 USD + 3 USD i.e. 9 USD.
For 2 minutes it costs 12 USD.

For Sample Usage License in Pro Tier:

No charges as this license is already included in this tier.

For Full Ownership License in Pro Tier:

For 60 seconds it costs 5 USD
For 1 minute 30 seconds it costs 5 USD + 2.5 USD i.e. 7.5 USD. (In Creator Tier, is costs 9 USD.)
For 2 minutes it costs 10 USD.

In conclusion, you save more money in Pro Tier, as Sample Usage is already included and Full Ownership costs are lesser.

What counts as the human accompaniment?

With Tier 2, you’re allowed to distribute music to DSPs with human accompaniment.

Human accompaniment could mean, adding vocals to the top, adding recording of a real instrument, changing the arrangement, editing samples etc.

It doesn’t necessary mean human vocals with full blown singing throughout the track. Even chopping of sample, or layering another sample, adding a section, adding an acappella, adding an audio effect (such as reverb, echo, distortion etc.), one shot sample, pitch change, recording another instrument on top- all of these count as human accompaniment. So yes, with a bit of “human” change - you can distribute it.

Our recommendation would be to add as much human creativity as possible to protect it. While we allow the distribution of Soundverse generated content with human accompaniment, rules for DSPs may defer company to company.

What if I don’t buy Custom License and use the music commercially?

Most likely it’ll be taken down in a short time as we monitor content usage on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music. Our systems are capable of detecting the usage of Soundverse’s AI generated content.

It’s worth knowing that Pro Tier covers Sample Usage; and Enterprise Tier covers Sample Usage + Full Ownership.

How does the removal of copyrighted content work?

Here’s how Spotify detects copyrighted content.
Once the copyrighted content is detected on Spotify, it’s reported by our team here.
Once the copyrighted content is detected on Apple Music, it’s reported by our team here
Once the copyrighted content is detected on Amazon, it’s reported by our team here.
Similarly, music can be easily removed from any platform.
Once you’ve bought a custom license, we’ll make sure that your usage is not flagged by our team.

What do the different music rights mean?

Music rights are generally split into several categories: Synchronization rights: The right to add the track to a video or moving image. Mechanical rights: The right to make copies of the audiovisual production including the track. Public performance rights: The right to make the audiovisual production, including the track, available to the public.

My composition uses Soundverse sample, can it be played on TV/ Radio?

If you have the Sample Usage License, then yes.

What are royalties?

Royalties are the sums being paid to songwriters, producers, performing artists and musicians when their music is being played.

Can I perform Soundverse’s Text-to-Music output Live?

If you’ve bought the custom license, then yes. You have all the rights to perform or redistribute.

What is Enterprise Tier and who is it for?

Enterprise Tier is best suited for Marketing Agencies, Studios, Start Ups, Advertising Studios, Creator Companies or SMEs who have high token requirements and need all the licenses.

Simply write to sales@soundverse.ai and our sales team would happily assist you.

What are the benefits of Enterprise Tier?

It covers all the usage licenses, specially it gives you the full rights to the content usage. Whether you want to make a copy of the generated content and sell it, or simply play it at Times Square for this amazing advertisement that you’ve created - it’s all covered. (Just let us know if you do such a fantastic thing because we love to know how beautifully Soundverse is being used.)

How much does Enterprise Tier cost?

It totally depends on the use-case and your token requirements. We can customize a plan for you from 4,000 tokens to 10 million tokens - just let us know!)

How do I get a Enterprise Tier?

Simply write to sales@soundverse.ai and our sales team would happily assist you.

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