VANTA PRODUCTIONS LLC

EXCLUSIVE BEAT LICENSE AGREEMENT

Effective Date: ______________________

This Exclusive Beat License Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between Vanta Productions LLC (“Producer”) and the purchasing artist, customer, or legal entity (“Licensee”).

By purchasing, accepting, downloading, or using an exclusively licensed Beat from Vanta Productions LLC, Licensee acknowledges that they have had an opportunity to review this Agreement and agrees to its terms.

 

1. DEFINITIONS

“Producer” means Vanta Productions LLC and its authorized representatives.

“Licensee” means the artist, customer, or legal entity purchasing the Exclusive Beat License.

“Beat” means the musical instrumental identified in the applicable purchase record and created, owned, or controlled by Vanta Productions LLC or its authorized producer.

“Song” means a completed musical recording created using the Beat, including vocals, lyrics, performances, arrangements, and other original material added by Licensee.

“Exclusive License” means the exclusive rights granted to Licensee to use the specified Beat according to this Agreement.

 

2. EXCLUSIVE LICENSE GRANT

Subject to full payment and compliance with this Agreement, Vanta Productions LLC grants Licensee an exclusive license to use the specified Beat to create, record, release, distribute, promote, perform, and commercially exploit a completed Song.

The Exclusive License applies only to the specific Beat identified in the applicable purchase record.

Unless otherwise stated in writing, the Exclusive License does not constitute a transfer of copyright ownership in the underlying Beat.

 

3. EXCLUSIVITY

Once the Exclusive License becomes effective, Vanta Productions LLC will no longer offer the specified Beat for new licensing to other customers.

Vanta Productions LLC may remove the Beat from its public catalog and discontinue future non-exclusive sales of that Beat.

The exclusive license does not retroactively cancel valid licenses previously granted to other customers.

 

4. EXISTING LICENSES

If the Beat was previously licensed on a non-exclusive basis, those previously granted licenses remain valid according to their original terms.

Licensee acknowledges that Vanta Productions LLC cannot retroactively revoke rights that were validly granted before the Exclusive License became effective.

Vanta Productions LLC will not knowingly issue new licenses for the Beat after the effective date of the Exclusive License.

 

5. OWNERSHIP OF THE BEAT

Vanta Productions LLC retains ownership and copyright in the underlying Beat unless a separate written copyright assignment states otherwise.

The purchase of an Exclusive License does not automatically transfer the copyright in the Beat to Licensee.

Licensee receives the exclusive licensed rights specifically granted by this Agreement.

Any transfer of copyright ownership must be contained in a separate written agreement signed by an authorized representative of Vanta Productions LLC.

 

6. PERMITTED USE

Licensee may:

  • Record vocals over the Beat;
  • Add original lyrics;
  • Add original instrumentation;
  • Edit, arrange, or modify the Beat;
  • Mix and master the Song;
  • Create a finished commercial recording;
  • Release the finished Song commercially;
  • Distribute the Song through legitimate music distributors;
  • Stream and monetize the Song;
  • Perform the Song publicly;
  • Promote the Song on social media;
  • Use the Song in YouTube and other online content; and
  • Otherwise commercially exploit the finished Song in accordance with this Agreement.

 

7. ONE FINISHED SONG

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the licensed Beat is intended to be used to create one primary finished Song.

Alternate mixes, clean versions, instrumentals, edits, radio edits, remixes, and similar versions of that same Song are permitted when they are substantially based on the same Song.

Creating a separate unrelated Song using the Beat requires written permission from Vanta Productions LLC.

 

8. MASTER RECORDING

Unless otherwise stated in a separate written agreement, Licensee owns the master recording of the completed Song created by Licensee, subject to:

  • Vanta Productions LLC’s retained rights in the underlying Beat;
  • Any applicable songwriting or publishing interests;
  • Any third-party rights; and
  • The terms of this Agreement.

Master-recording ownership is separate from copyright ownership in the underlying musical composition.

 

9. SONGWRITING & PUBLISHING

An Exclusive Beat License does not automatically transfer or establish 100% ownership of the musical composition.

If Vanta Productions LLC or its producer contributes original musical composition to the Song, the parties shall document the applicable songwriting and publishing shares in writing.

Producer/Writer Share: __________ %

Artist/Licensee Share: __________ %

Other Contributor: ______________________________

The parties are encouraged to complete a split sheet before commercial release.

 

10. PRODUCER CREDIT

Licensee agrees to provide reasonable producer credit wherever platform functionality permits.

Recommended credit:

Produced by Vanta Productions

or

Prod. by Vanta Productions

Where possible, producer credit should be included in:

  • Song metadata;
  • Streaming credits;
  • Distributor information;
  • YouTube descriptions;
  • Social media posts; and
  • Promotional materials.

 

11. STEMS & TRACKOUTS

Stems or trackouts are not automatically included unless expressly stated in the applicable purchase record.

If stems are included, the order confirmation, invoice, or separate written agreement should identify them.

Unless specifically included, DAW project files, MIDI files, and session files are not included.

 

12. YOUTUBE & CONTENT CREATOR USE

Licensee may use the completed Song containing the exclusively licensed Beat in:

  • YouTube videos;
  • Social media content;
  • Promotional videos;
  • Interviews;
  • Podcasts;
  • Gaming content; and
  • Other original audiovisual content.

Using the Beat as standalone background music for unrelated commercial projects, advertising campaigns, films, television programs, games, or branded content may require additional written permission unless expressly included in the purchase agreement.

 

13. CONTENT ID & RIGHTS MANAGEMENT

Licensee may register the completed Song with appropriate rights-management services when legally permitted.

However, Licensee may not falsely claim ownership of the underlying Beat or any third-party material.

Licensee may not use Content ID or another rights-management system to knowingly interfere with valid rights previously granted to another properly licensed user.

 

14. PROHIBITED USE

Licensee may not:

  1. Sell or redistribute the Beat as a standalone instrumental.
  2. Resell or sublicense the Beat.
  3. Give the Beat to another artist for independent use.
  4. Upload the Beat by itself to streaming platforms as a standalone release.
  5. Include the Beat in a sample pack or beat pack.
  6. Claim to have created the original Beat personally.
  7. Transfer this Agreement without written permission.
  8. Use copyrighted third-party material without proper authorization.
  9. Claim copyright ownership of Vanta Productions LLC’s underlying Beat unless such ownership has separately been assigned in writing.
  10. Use the Beat for unlawful purposes.

 

15. THIRD-PARTY MATERIAL

If the Beat contains samples, loops, sounds, performances, or other material belonging to third parties, Licensee may be required to comply with applicable third-party licensing requirements.

Vanta Productions LLC will not knowingly grant rights that it does not have authority to grant.

Licensee is responsible for obtaining permission for copyrighted material independently added by Licensee.

 

16. PAYMENT

The Exclusive License becomes effective only after Vanta Productions LLC has received the agreed purchase price in full.

Exclusive License Price: $________________

Purchase Date: ______________________________

Order/Invoice Number: ________________________

 

17. REFUNDS

Because an Exclusive License may require Vanta Productions LLC to remove a Beat from its catalog and discontinue future licensing, exclusive purchases are generally non-refundable after the exclusive rights have been granted, except where required by applicable law or otherwise agreed in writing.

 

18. EFFECTIVE DATE OF EXCLUSIVITY

Exclusivity becomes effective only after:

  1. Full payment has been received;
  2. Licensee has accepted or signed this Agreement; and
  3. Vanta Productions LLC has confirmed the exclusive transaction.

The effective date should be recorded in the purchase record, invoice, or Exclusive License Certificate.

 

19. TERMINATION

Vanta Productions LLC may terminate this Agreement if Licensee materially breaches its terms.

Material breaches may include:

  • Failure to pay;
  • Unauthorized resale;
  • Unauthorized sublicensing;
  • Unauthorized redistribution;
  • Fraudulent ownership claims;
  • Material misuse of the Beat; or
  • Other substantial violations of this Agreement.

Termination does not automatically eliminate rights in a completed Song unless otherwise required by law or stated in a written termination agreement.

 

20. NO GUARANTEE OF COMMERCIAL SUCCESS

Vanta Productions LLC does not guarantee:

  • Streams;
  • Sales;
  • Record-label placements;
  • Chart performance;
  • Viral success;
  • Audience growth;
  • Royalties; or
  • Other commercial results.

The Producer’s responsibility is limited to providing the licensed production and rights described in this Agreement.

 

21. NO IMPLIED RIGHTS

Licensee receives only the rights expressly granted in this Agreement.

Any right not expressly granted remains with the applicable rights holder.

 

22. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

 

23. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the extent permitted by law.

 

24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement and the applicable purchase record constitute the entire agreement between Vanta Productions LLC and Licensee concerning the Exclusive Beat License.

Any modification or additional rights must be agreed to in writing.

 

25. ELECTRONIC ACCEPTANCE

Licensee’s electronic acceptance, purchase, payment, download, receipt, or use of the Beat may constitute acceptance of this Agreement to the extent permitted by applicable law.

 

26. EXCLUSIVE LICENSE RECORD

LICENSEE INFORMATION

Artist/Licensee Name:

 

Legal Name/Business:

 

Email:

 

Phone:

 

BEAT INFORMATION

Beat Title:

 

Producer:
Vanta Productions LLC

Purchase Date:

 

Exclusive Effective Date:

 

Order/Invoice Number:

 

Exclusive License Price:
$___________________________________________

INCLUDED RIGHTS

☐ Exclusive Beat License
☐ Commercial Song Release
☐ Master Recording Rights as stated in Agreement
☐ Stems/Trackouts
☐ YouTube/Online Content Use
☐ Other: ___________________________________

COMPOSITION / PUBLISHING

Producer/Writer Share: ________ %

Artist/Licensee Share: ________ %

Other: ___________________________________

 

VANTA PRODUCTIONS LLC

Authorized Representative:

 

Signature:

 

Date:

 

LICENSEE

Name:

 

Signature:

 

Date:

 

 

VANTA PRODUCTIONS LLC

Exclusive Beat Licensing — Built for Artists Creating Without Limits.