Royalty Free Music License

Here's the license that describes how you can use our music, and is included with all of our CDs

The licence contained with our royalty free music CDs:-

"Notepad Music grants the initial purchaser of this CD a licence to use the recordings within audio/visual productions, and includes all synchronisation and mechanical rights.  This licence is not transferable and is validated by your proof of purchase.  The recordings may not be shared, used as solo items, or incorporated into other music libraries.  All rights remain the property of Notepad Music.  When submitting to Broadcasters, the composer names and track details must also be submitted in the usual way on the Cue Sheet, to enable the Broadcaster to notify the relevant Performance Rights organisation.  This still costs you, as the initial purchaser, nothing.  For further information or licence enquiries, please contact us - we don't bite!"

Briefly - our music is OK to use for:

TV programmes
Radio programmes
TV Commercials
Radio Commercials
Websites
Corporate Videos
Training Videos
Personal Videos
Point-of Sale Videos
Music On Hold

To sum up - we give a synchronisation license to use the music in your own, new audiovisual production. We don't give a public performance license. Public performances must be notified with your local performing rights organisation (PRO), if you aren't sure what a "public performance" is, ask your local PRO (search "performance rights + your country" to find them). Generally if the general public can hear the music (for example through a TV or Radio broadcast) , then it counts as a "performance" and whoever makes that "public performance"' for example the broadcasting TV/radio station will also arrange a PRO license. There are different interpretations around the world, so it's good advice to check with your local PRO for their local terms if you are unsure.

If you're not sure whether your use falls within the licence terms, contact us and we'll advise you.