Once I download a track, can I use it multiple times?

What you'll learn here

• When you can reuse a song
• How project-based licensing works
• What changes after cancellation

How project-based licensing works

Soundstripe licenses are project-based, not track-based.

This means:

• You can reuse the same track across multiple projects, as long as each project is properly licensed

• Each project must have its own license

• Licensing is tied to how and where the music is used, not just the download itself

Projects can be licensed through an active subscription or through a single-use license, depending on your needs.

Reusing tracks while your subscription is active

While your subscription is active:

• You may license the same track for multiple projects
• Each project must be registered separately and receive its own license
• For YouTube projects, each video requires its own clearance code
  • Clearance codes cannot be reused across multiple videos or projects

This ensures every use is properly documented and protected.

What happens after cancellation

After your subscription ends:

• Existing licensed projects remain fully covered
• You do not lose rights to work you already created or published
• You cannot use previously licensed tracks for new projects
• You cannot generate new YouTube clearance codes

To use Soundstripe music in new projects after cancellation, you'll need to resubscribe or purchase a single-use license.

Using a single-use license

A single-use license covers one specific project.

With a single-use license:

• The track is licensed for one defined project and approved distribution scope

• Reusing the same track in a new project requires a new license, either through a subscription or another single-use purchase

Single-use licenses are a good option for creators who no longer need a subscription but want to license music for a specific project.

Important reminders

• One project = one license
• One YouTube video = one clearance code

Need help?

If you're unsure whether a reuse scenario is covered — or whether you need a new license or clearance code — our support team is happy to help you confirm before you publish