Music is the difference between a slideshow and a real reel. But marketplaces are strict — licence violations lead to listing suspensions. Here are the rules of thumb.
No matter how short the sample: commercial tracks without a separate licence trigger Content ID hits. On Instagram/TikTok that leads to muting at best and an account suspension at worst. On marketplaces the listing is rejected.
Royalty-free means: licensed once, usable as often as you like. GEMA-free means: no GEMA fee due in Germany. Both have to come together for the track to be safe for marketplaces.
A curated pool from Mubert/Epidemic Sound Standard plus specially composed tracks. All royalty-free and cleared for commercial marketplace use.
From Pro yes, with a licence confirmation. Responsibility for the rights lies with you.
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