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Music Rights Management

Protect your content and avoid copyright issues with proper music licensing

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Uscreen doesn't employ any automated takedowns for music violations, and rather, we expect you to manage music licensing on your end.

There are several options to help you manage music licensing for your videos and incorporate music legally and effectively.

📝 NOTE: Being behind a paywall doesn't exempt your content from music licensing requirements. As a content creator, you're responsible for securing proper rights for any music used in your videos.

Royalty-Free Music (Recommended)

Incorporate music that's explicitly labeled as royalty-free from reputable sources. Many platforms offer tracks that can be used in commercial projects without ongoing licensing fees.

Sample Sources

💡 TIP: Some royalty-free music may require attribution for commercial use. You can include this in the video description or add a link to the artist's or origin's page to fulfill attribution requirements.


Music Licensing Platforms

Services like Soundstripe, Pond5, or Artlist offer licensed songs specifically for creators. These platforms have secured rights to songs they can license for use in your videos.

ℹ️ INFO: They typically offer subscription plans that give you access to their entire library, with clear terms about how and where you can use the music.

Benefits

  • Legal clarity with proper licensing documentation

  • High-quality, professionally produced tracks

  • Wide variety of genres and moods

  • Regular updates with new music


Playlist Links in Video Descriptions

Instead of embedding music directly in your video, you can include a link to a playlist in your video description. This approach separates your content from the music, avoiding licensing issues altogether.

How It Works

  • Create or find a playlist on a streaming service

  • Add the playlist link to your video description

  • Instruct viewers to play the music separately while watching your content

  • You avoid music licensing concerns since you're not distributing the music


Music Integration Feature

Let your members play their own music from apps like Spotify or Apple Music while watching your videos in your mobile app. This feature gives viewers complete control over their soundtrack experience.

ℹ️ INFO: The Music Integration feature lets your viewers use their own music while watching your content, eliminating music licensing concerns for you.

How It Works

  • Viewers can play music from their preferred music streaming service

  • You avoid music licensing issues entirely

  • Available on iOS and Android apps (version 3.23 or later)


Multiple Audio Tracks

Upload different audio versions to a single video, giving your viewers flexibility to choose their preferred audio experience. This is ideal for fitness, meditation, or instructional videos where some viewers might prefer music while others want just the instructor's voice.

Benefits

  • Provides viewer choice without requiring separate video uploads

  • Maintains content organization

  • Reduces storage needs compared to uploading multiple versions

💡 TIP: Make it a habit to check the specific license terms of royalty-free music. Some still require attribution or have usage limitations.


Why Music Licensing Matters

Proper music licensing is crucial for:

  • Avoiding copyright strikes on OTT apps like FireTV and Apple TV

  • Preventing your app submissions from being rejected

  • Protecting your business from legal issues

  • Maintaining professional content standards


FAQs

Can Uscreen tell if I'm using copyrighted music?

While Uscreen doesn't actively scan for music violations, your content may still be flagged by third-party platforms (like FireTV, Apple TV, or social media) if you distribute there.

Do I need licensing for background music in my videos?

As much as possible, any music used in your videos requires proper licensing unless it's explicitly royalty-free or in the public domain.

What if my video contains music with existing copyrights?

You'll need to either obtain proper licensing for that music, replace it with licensed or royalty-free music, or remove the music entirely.

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