Free and Royalty Free Terms

🎧 Beat Usage Terms

This page explains the licensing terms for beats provided by Stacks On Wax. Beats are either labeled as Free or Royalty-Free, and their use depends on the license attached to each.

✅ Free Beats

Beats labeled as “free” on this site are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This means you are free to use the beats as long as you provide proper attribution to the original creator.

You Can:

Use free beats in personal or commercial projects
Modify, sample, remix, or add vocals
Use them in content such as songs, videos, podcasts, or games
Monetize your final work (Spotify, YouTube, TikTok, etc.)

You Cannot:

Resell or redistribute the beat files as-is
Claim the original beat as your own unaltered production
Include free beats in beat packs or libraries

Attribution Requirements:

When using free beats, you must provide proper attribution to Stacks On Wax. You can include the following credit in your project description, metadata, or wherever appropriate:

Beat by Stacks On Wax – www.stacksonwax.com

For more details about the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license, visit the official Creative Commons website.

💼 Royalty-Free Beats

Beats labeled as “royalty-free” are available for purchase or download under a separate licensing model. You pay once and keep lifetime usage rights — with no ongoing royalties.

What You Get:

Lifetime license to use the beat in personal or commercial work
No future royalties owed to the producer
Can be used in monetized releases (Spotify, YouTube, etc.)
Limited or unlimited streams/downloads depending on license tier

For specific terms, license tiers, and pricing, visit the beat store or contact us directly.

All beats are provided as-is without warranty. Use at your own risk. By downloading or purchasing a beat, you agree to these terms.