A royalty-free licence gives permission for a music item to be used for a product (video, toy, game, movie etc.). The licence is valid for the life of that product, with no additional charges.

No. Our music is ‘non-exclusive’, meaning the music is not exclusively available to you - others will also be able to buy a licence for the same music item.

No. Licences for our music are available either from AudioJungle or Pond5. Clicking the 'Buy Now' button on the track page will direct you to the relevant link to purchase a licence.

No. You can't purchase a licence for our music and then sell or distribute the music to others as a stand-alone item. The music must be incorporated into an end product.

You may edit the length of the music to suit your project, or add a spoken voiceover/sound effects, but you cannot add anything else, such as singing or other musical instruments.

It depends on where the licence was purchased from and whether the music has already been downloaded. Please see our refunds page for information.

Yes, provided you don't claim ownership of the music.

YouTube’s Content ID system will occasionally find audio in your video that's also been used by someone else. To clear this notice, you simply need to let YouTube know that you have licensed the music and have the rights to use it. Providing a copy of the licence is the easiest way to do this.

Yes, after purchasing a licence, you can use our music in a TV show or film/movie. Just ensure you purchase the appropriate type of licence that allows broadcast use.

Yes, after purchasing a licence, a music item can be used in a single advert or commercial being broadcast. Just ensure you purchase the appropriate type of licence that allows broadcast use.

Yes, as long as the music is mostly used in the background and the spoken voiceover is the dominant element of the final product.

Yes, as long as the music is mostly used as an intro, or in the background, with the spoken voiceover being the dominant element of the podcast.

Yes, after purchasing a licence, you can use the music item in an individual product, whether distributed physically or digitally online. Just ensure you purchase the correct type of licence that allows for this.

This depends on the type of licence purchased, and where it was purchased from. Pond5 licence details can be found here and AudioJungle here

Yes. If you purchase a licence for a music item on behalf of your client, you can still charge them for creating a product. Please note - the licence would only cover this one project, so you would need to purchase a new licence should you wish to use the same music for a different project.

Yes, but only those who are working on the single product into which the music item is being incorporated.

No, it's not necessary, but always appreciated.

Yes. Click the 'Download Preview' button on the music item page.

Watermarks are included in preview MP3s to protect against unauthorised use. Once a music item has been purchased, the original music will be made available for download.

Yes, your licence will continue to be valid for the life of the product for which it was originally purchased.