What happens to my licenses if I cancel my subscription plan?
Learn what you can and can't do with your licensed music after your subscription ends.
What you'll learn here
- What happens to your licenses after cancellation
- What you can and can't do without an active subscription
- Where and how licensed music can be used
What happens to your licensed projects
Any licensed project you created while your subscription was active remains fully licensed for that specific project — even after you cancel your subscription. That means:
- Your existing videos, podcasts, and published projects stay covered permanently.
- You do not lose rights to projects you already created or posted.
What you cannot do after your subscription ends
Once your subscription ends, you will no longer be able to:
- Download new tracks from the Soundstripe library.
- Generate new licenses for new projects.
- Use previously downloaded music in new projects that were not licensed during your active subscription.
To use Soundstripe music in new work after your subscription ends, you will need to either:
- Resubscribe, or
- Purchase a single-use license for that music.
Important broadcasting note
If a project containing licensed music is distributed on TV, streaming platforms, or other broadcast channels, you may need to provide a cue sheet. A cue sheet is a document that logs the music used in your project, which performing rights organizations (PROs) use to ensure the correct royalties are paid to rights holders.
If you have questions about how these terms apply to your project, reach out to our support team — we are glad to help you figure out your next steps.