Beat Lease / Non-Exclusive License
Grants a buyer limited rights to use a producer's beat, while the producer retains ownership and can resell it.
When it's used
Whenever a producer sells a beat online without giving up ownership — the standard model for most beat sales.
Key terms it should cover
- License tier (MP3, WAV, trackout/stems) and what's included
- Usage rights: distributed copies, stream cap, monetization
- Term length (stream/copy cap or perpetual)
- Producer credit requirement
- Explicit non-exclusive statement
- Price and payment terms
Who signs
The producer (licensor) and the buyer/artist (licensee).
How Mercury handles this
Auto-generated at point of sale — buyer completes checkout and the PDF is filed with buyer name, tier, and date. No manual drafting.
Not legal advice. These are educational summaries and templated agreements. For high-value or unusual deals, always consult a qualified entertainment lawyer.