What restrictions apply to Soundstripe licenses?

What you'll learn here

• What is not allowed under Soundstripe licenses
• How Soundstripe music can and can't be used in projects

What is not allowed under Soundstripe licenses

To protect artists, rights holders, and customers, Soundstripe licenses include specific usage restrictions.

Prohibited uses

AI & machine learning

• Use Soundstripe music to create, train, or improve artificial intelligence, machine learning models, or similar software or programs

Standalone or redistributable use

• Sell, resell, sublicense, assign, or distribute Soundstripe music on its own, separate from a finished project
• Make Soundstripe music available in a way that allows others to extract, reuse, or redistribute it

Music-first or listening experiences

• Use Soundstripe music to create a music-only or music-forward listening experience, including:
  • Compilations or playlists
  • Experiences where visuals or narration are minimal or secondary (such as still images, basic animations, or simple looping visuals)

Soundstripe music must be meaningfully incorporated into a larger creative project.

Live performances

• Perform Soundstripe music live, including concerts, DJ sets, or public performances

Adult, illegal, or harmful content

• Use Soundstripe music in connection with:
  • Nudity or sexually explicit content
  • Pornographic or adult-oriented content or industries
  • Defamatory, fraudulent, unlawful, or illegal content
  • Depictions of illegal activity, whether direct or implied

Modification and attribution

• Change or alter the language of Soundstripe music
• Remove or obscure any proprietary, copyright, or intellectual property notices

Important to know

Soundstripe licenses are designed for use within completed creative projects, such as videos, podcasts, ads, films, and similar content, not for redistribution or standalone consumption.

If a use case isn't clearly covered, additional licensing or permissions may be required.

Not sure if your project qualifies?

If you're unsure whether your intended use falls within these restrictions, our support team is happy to help you review your project before publishing.