# Beat Licensing Explained | BeatBoard

Beat licensing is a legal agreement where a music producer grants an artist permission to record vocals over an instrumental track and distribute the song for commercial use. Beat licenses are divided into non-exclusive leases (where multiple artists can license the same beat) and exclusive rights (where the beat is removed from the marketplace after sale).

## License Types
1. **Basic MP3 Lease** ($19.99): MP3 file, up to 100,000 streams, music video, 1 commercial use
2. **Premium WAV Lease** ($39.99): WAV file, up to 500,000 streams, music video, 2 commercial uses
3. **Unlimited Trackout Lease** ($79.99): Trackout stems + WAV, unlimited streams, unlimited commercial use
4. **Exclusive License** (from $199): Full ownership transfer, beat removed from marketplace, unlimited everything

## What Rights Do I Get?
- All leases include: distribution to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, SoundCloud
- All leases include: music video production rights
- All leases include: performance rights (live shows)
- Exclusive includes: full ownership, radio rights, no limits

## Frequently Asked Questions
**Can I use a leased beat for Spotify?** Yes, all BeatBoard leases include commercial streaming rights starting at 100,000 streams for the Basic MP3 Lease.

**What's the difference between leasing and buying exclusive?** A lease lets multiple artists use the beat. An exclusive license transfers full ownership and removes the beat from the marketplace.

**Do I keep the rights to my beats as a producer?** Yes, producers retain copyright. Lease licenses grant usage rights, not ownership transfer.

**What files do I get?** Lease gives untagged MP3 + WAV. Standard gives WAV. Exclusive gives WAV + stems (individual tracks).

**How long does delivery take?** Instantly — download your licensed files immediately after purchase.

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Learn more about [beat licensing on BeatBoard](https://beat-board.com/how-it-works).