Terms & Conditions

4.1 Free Use License for Private Content Creators (YouTube Attribution License)

This section outlines the terms under which private, individual content creators may use the Artist's music for free on YouTube.

4.2 Conditional Grant of Rights

Subject to strict adherence to these terms, the Artist grants a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, worldwide, royalty-free license (a conditional grant of rights) to use the music in YouTube videos for free.

4.3 Eligibility & Scope of Use

This Free Use License is strictly limited to private, individual content creators. It is expressly NOT granted to, and the music may NOT be used by, businesses, corporations, organizations, charities, non-profits, or any entity engaged in commercial activity as defined in Chapter 6.

While this license permits use in multiple distinct videos, each individual use of a song within a video requires the display of the Artist's attribution license (as detailed in Section 4.4). The act of copying and pasting the provided attribution text from the Artist's website for a specific video constitutes the grant of a single, non-transferable permission for that specific usage. To use the music in another video, the user must again copy and paste the attribution for that new video.

For absolute clarity, this Free Use License does not apply to any business, corporation, or organization, even if operated by a single individual (e.g., a sole proprietorship, limited company, or partnership). This license is intended solely for genuine personal content creation by individuals not operating as a business entity.

4.4 Required Attribution & Moral Rights

To qualify for free use, the user MUST display the provided attribution license text exactly as it appears on the Artist's website (e.g., on the individual song page) in the description of every YouTube video where the music is used. Licenses can be found at: https://liqwydmusic.com

As the author, the Artist asserts the moral right to be identified under English law (Chapter 4 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988). By using the music under this license, the user explicitly acknowledges and accepts this moral right. Any deviation, omission, or alteration of this attribution constitutes a breach of this license and an infringement of copyright, nullifying consent to use the music.

4.5 Monetization for Private Creators

Private, individual content creators who strictly adhere to the attribution requirements may monetize their YouTube videos through the YouTube Partner Program and retain the royalties earned. This excludes any use not explicitly permitted by these terms or falling under the prohibitions in Chapter 8 or Sections 4.6 and 4.7.

4.6 Restrictions on Use

This Free Use License expressly prohibits any usage falling outside the scope of a private creator's non-commercial content, including but not limited to:

• Brand Deals / Sponsored Content: Use in any video directly sponsored, endorsed, or paid for by a third-party brand or company.
• Advertisements: Use in any form of paid advertising or promotional campaigns.
• Corporate Videos: Use in internal or external videos for any business or organization.
• Resale or Redistribution: Incorporating the music into templates, stock media, or products for resale.
• Commercial Activity: Any use that generates direct revenue for a business or organization.

4.7 Prohibited Content Use

Chapter 8 provides further details on prohibited uses, including:

• Illegal or hateful content.
• Pornographic or explicit content.
• Music that has been illegally downloaded or obtained.

4.8 Synchronization Requirement

Any use of the songs not explicitly permitted by this Free Use License requires the acquisition of a separate Synchronization License (see Chapter 6).

4.9 Enforcement and Material Breach

Any unauthorized use shall be deemed a material breach of these terms. The Artist reserves the right, at his sole and absolute discretion, to revoke any past, current, and future licenses. This may lead to the immediate termination of any license and the pursuit of legal remedies for copyright infringement.

4.10 Catalog Distinctions

Audio Library and Audio Library Plus are separate entities:

• Audio Library: A promotional channel for independent artists; it does not hold exclusive rights.
• Audio Library Plus: A record label (Audio Library Records S.A.S.) that holds exclusivity for the songs it releases.

The Artist is an independent entity and does not own or affiliate with these brands, YouTube, or Google.

4.10.a Independent Releases

Songs released independently by the Artist (found on the Artist's channel and Audio Library) are subject to these Terms and Conditions. It is the user's responsibility to ensure compliance if music is obtained from third-party sources. The Artist is not liable for outdated information on third-party platforms.

4.10.b Label Releases

Songs released by Audio Library Plus are subject to their separate usage policy: https://www.audiolibrary.plus/usage-policy.html

4.10.c Full Discography

A complete list of songs and their respective governing terms can be viewed at: https://liqwydmusic.com/

5.1 Licensing for Creators beyond YouTube

This section outlines the terms under which private, individual content creators may use the Artist's music on platforms other than YouTube, and specifies when a paid synchronization license is required.

5.2 TikTok, Instagram, Facebook Stories/Reels/Posts, and YouTube Shorts

Private, non-commercial, individual content creators may use the Artist's music on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook (within Stories, Reels, or Posts), and YouTube Shorts without obtaining a separate synchronization license, provided the following conditions are strictly met:

Requirements for Free Use:

• The music must be added from the platform's official, licensed audio library during the upload or creation process within the app.
• The audio credit must display the song and Artist name from the platform's library; it must not appear as "original audio" from the uploader's account.
• The content must be for purely personal, non-commercial use by private individuals only.

Platform Blanket Licenses:

These platforms (TikTok, Meta, and YouTube) maintain blanket licenses that permit personal and non-commercial use by individuals. These licenses explicitly DO NOT extend to business entities, commercial activities, or organizational use as defined in Chapter 6.

Commercial Use Exclusion:

Any use of the Artist's music for commercial purposes requires a separate synchronization license from the Artist, regardless of whether the music is sourced from a platform's library. This includes:

• Business Accounts: Content from verified business, brand, or organizational profiles.
• Promotional Content: Any content promoting a product, service, brand, or business, even if posted from a personal account.
• Hired Content Creators: Content created by influencers or agencies when sponsored by a brand, even on personal channels.
• Revenue-Generating Activities: Content that supports commercial operations or attracts clients.

Direct Upload Prohibition:

If the music is downloaded (including via the Artist's free service) and then uploaded directly to these platforms via third-party editing software—rather than using the platform's built-in audio library—a synchronization license is required. The "Free and Personal Use License" does not cover direct file uploads to social media.

Contact for Commercial Licensing:

If use falls under commercial or business activities, a synchronization license must be obtained. Contact the Artist at liqwydmusic@gmail.com.

5.3 Podcasts, Twitch, and Other Platforms

For any use of the Artist's music by private or individual creators on platforms such as Twitch, Facebook (outside of the features mentioned in 5.2), or within Podcasts, a synchronization license is required. Please contact the Artist directly at liqwydmusic@gmail.com to purchase the appropriate license.

6.1 Purpose of this Section

This section outlines the terms under which entities—including but not limited to businesses, companies, corporations, non-profit organizations, governmental bodies, educational institutions, religious institutions, or clubs—must obtain a synchronization license. It further provides the definitive definition of Commercial Use.

6.2 Definition of Commercial Use

"Commercial Use" is defined broadly and includes any use of the Artist's music that directly or indirectly supports, promotes, or advances any business, organization, product, service, or commercial venture. This encompasses, but is not limited to:

• Financial Gain: Any use intended to generate revenue, profit, or monetary compensation, whether directly (e.g., ad revenue) or indirectly (e.g., attracting clients, customers, or donors).
• Business Activities: Use by any business, company, corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or any other for-profit entity in connection with their operations, marketing, branding, or services.
• Organizational Promotion: Use by any organization (including non-profits, governmental bodies, educational/religious institutions, or clubs) intended to promote, advertise, or support their services, products, mission, campaigns, or public image.
• Advertising and Marketing: Use in advertisements, promotional materials, infomercials, corporate videos, presentations, websites, or social media content designed to attract interest in a product, service, brand, or entity.
• Sponsorship or Endorsement: Use in content funded or supported by a commercial sponsor or where the content implicitly or explicitly endorses a product, service, or brand.

6.3 Requirement for Synchronization License

A valid Synchronization License from the Artist must be obtained prior to using the music within the background of any video or audiovisual content by:

• Any entity (including businesses, organizations, governmental bodies, etc.).
• Any individual when such use is for commercial, organizational, or promotional purposes.

This requirement does not apply to purely personal, non-commercial use by private individuals where the content is not created for or on behalf of an entity. This license is required for content intended for any website, social media, broadcasting platform, internal corporate use, or any purpose deemed "Commercial Use" as defined in Section 6.2.

6.4 Scope of Synchronization License

A Synchronization License grants express permission to combine the Artist's musical work(s) with video or other audiovisual media. This license must be secured regardless of:

• The duration of the music used (even brief snippets require a license).
• The size or reach of the platform or audience.
• Whether the content is directly monetized or generates gain through alternative methods (e.g., brand building).
• Whether the use was unintentional or deemed a "mistake."

6.5 Moral Right to be Identified

As the author, the Artist asserts the moral right to be identified under English Law, specifically Chapter 4 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

6.6 Consequences of Unauthorized Use

Unauthorized Commercial Use without a valid Synchronization License constitutes a direct breach of these terms and a copyright infringement. In such cases, the Artist reserves all rights and remedies available under applicable copyright law, including issuing copyright claims/takedown notices, seeking damages (including retroactive license fees and penalties), and pursuing legal action.

7.1 Purpose of this Section

This section outlines the Artist's copyright processes and the role of his third-party Content ID provider in protecting intellectual property.

7.2 Copyright and Licensing Principles

The Artist's music, videos, and logos are protected by worldwide copyright law. As detailed in Chapter 1, usage rights are granted exclusively through formal licenses provided by the Artist, and adherence to these terms is mandatory. It is the sole responsibility of the creator to ensure all necessary permissions and licenses are secured prior to use.

7.3 Authorized Collaborators

The Artist maintains a long-standing collaboration with Audio Library to ensure music licensed through their channels aligns with these terms. If the Artist's music is found on the Audio Library channel, these established terms and conditions apply and must be strictly followed.

7.4 Authorized Partners and Licensing Channels

The Artist explicitly authorizes the following entities only:

• YourVid: Authorized to sell licenses for LiQWYD releases only.
• Audio Library (promotional channel): Authorized to provide free-to-use licenses for private and personal use (non-commercial) only.
• Audio Library Plus (record label): Authorized to sell or provide free-to-use and synchronization licenses for Audio Library Plus releases only.

Unauthorized Sources: Any license obtained from any other website, platform, or channel—or from any source other than this official website (https://liqwydmusic.com)—is deemed illegitimate and invalid. Use of music from unauthorized sources constitutes copyright infringement and may result in copyright strikes, Content ID claims, and legal action.

7.5 Content ID Claims and Compliance

The Artist has partnered with YourVid GmbH to monitor the use of the music across various platforms. YourVid identifies videos using the music without the required attribution licenses and may place a monetary claim on non-compliant content.

To resolve a Content ID claim:

• Review these terms and conditions to confirm full compliance.
• Add the correct attribution license (exactly as specified on the Artist's website) to the video description.
• Contact liqwydmusic@gmail.com once these steps are completed. If the user is in full compliance, the claim will be reviewed and released.

Note for Commercial Entities: As outlined in Chapter 6, businesses or organizations that receive a claim must contact the Artist immediately to obtain a synchronization license. Such use is not eligible for resolution through attribution alone.

7.6 Consequences of Removing Attribution Post-Resolution

Videos are subject to periodic review. If a channel or individual removes the required attribution license after a Content ID claim has been resolved:

• The infringing video(s) will be subject to immediate takedown.
• The responsible party may face legal complications and financial penalties.
• Measures will be taken to prevent future use of the Artist's music by the infringer.

7.7 Limitation of Liability for Unauthorized Content

While the Artist actively works to remove content that misrepresents his music or terms, he cannot be held liable for unauthorized actions beyond his direct control. The Artist disclaims liability for any delays in removing infringing content due to the high volume of music usage across platforms. A delay in enforcement does not constitute a waiver of any rights. Users are encouraged to report infringing content to liqwydmusic@gmail.com.

8.1 Prohibited Content Categories

This chapter outlines specific uses of the Artist's music that are strictly prohibited. Any use of the songs (or any portion thereof) is not permitted if it is in connection with content that is, or may be reasonably considered to be:

• Unlawful or Illegal: Content in violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or international treaties.
• Hate Speech or Discriminatory: Content that promotes, incites, or depicts hatred, discrimination, racism, bigotry, violence, or abuse based on ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.
• Defamatory or Libelous: Content that is false, misleading, or infringes upon the rights of any third party.
• Sexually Explicit or Pornographic: Content containing explicit sexual acts, nudity, or pornographic material.
• Violent or Inciting Violence: Content that promotes terrorism, incites violence, or depicts gratuitous gore or cruelty.
• Partisan Political or Divisive Content: Content that supports or opposes specific political parties, candidates, or leaders, or takes a partisan stance on highly controversial geopolitical conflicts. This includes any content intended to align the Artist with a specific political ideology that may cause division or generate hate toward the Artist.

8.1.b Prohibited Acquisition and Distribution

Use of the songs is strictly prohibited if it involves:

• Unauthorized Acquisition: Obtaining the songs through illegal means, such as using "YouTube to MP3" converters or similar services to extract audio without explicit authorization.
• Unauthorized Distribution: Sharing or making copies of the songs available to third parties via unauthorized channels, including direct file-sharing links, cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox), or platforms like Hypeddit where the music is outside the Artist's direct control.

8.1.c Artistic Integrity and Reputation

Any use detrimental to the reputation or artistic integrity of the music is prohibited, including:

• Degradation of Quality: Reproduction in formats with significantly degraded audio quality (e.g., excessive compression or low bitrates).
• Unauthorized Alterations: Any mixing, re-editing, looping, speed/pitch alterations, re-arrangement, or sampling without the Artist's explicit prior written consent.
• Derogatory Context: Use of the music in any context that is disparaging or harmful to the song's inherent artistic value.

8.2 Material Breach

Any use not explicitly permitted by these terms, or falling under the prohibitions in this chapter, shall be deemed a material breach of these terms. This leads to the immediate termination of any license and the pursuit of all available legal remedies for copyright infringement.

8.3 Unauthorized Derivative Works

For the avoidance of doubt, if any amendments or edits are made to the songs (including changes to tempo, key, sampling, or remixing) without the Artist's explicit prior written consent, 100% of all rights in the resulting unauthorized derivative work (including Publishing, Master, and Moral Rights) shall reside with the Artist.

As the exclusive owner of these rights, the Artist reserves the absolute right to:

• Take full ownership and control of the amended works.
• Remove the infringing version from any platform.
• Distribute, license, monetize, or sell the amended version to any third party.
• Take any other action deemed necessary at the Artist's sole discretion.

9.1 Interpretation

Where these terms use phrases such as "including," "include," "in particular," "for example," or similar expressions, the words following them are illustrative and are not intended to be exhaustive.

9.2 Non-Waiver of Rights

The Artist's failure or delay in taking immediate action against unauthorized use or infringement, or a decision not to pursue a specific instance of infringement, shall not be construed as a waiver of any rights or remedies under these terms or applicable law. Due to the high volume of usage, it is not always feasible to act upon every infringement instantaneously; such delays do not diminish the Artist's right to enforce intellectual property rights at any time.

9.3 Language and Translation Disclaimer

Translations of these terms and policies, including those generated via third-party AI tools, are provided for convenience only. In all legal contexts, the English version remains the definitive and binding document. The Artist is not liable for any errors or inaccuracies in translated content.

9.4 Changes to these Terms and Conditions

The Artist may review, update, and change these terms periodically to protect the music from infringement or to comply with applicable laws. While the Artist will endeavor to notify individuals who have previously provided an email address, many collaborators may not have direct contact with the Artist. Therefore, users are strongly recommended to review these terms periodically to ensure ongoing compliance with the most current guidelines.

9.5 Related Policies

The following policies also apply to the use of the Artist's services:

• Privacy Policy
• Cookies Policy

9.6 Governing Law and Jurisdiction