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AUDIO DESIGN DESK

Usage Rights

Overview

This document outlines the usage rights and licensing terms for sound content accessed through +Sounds. Each subscription tier includes specific usage rights designed to meet the needs of different types of creators.

General Terms

All sounds available through +Sounds are licensed, not sold. The rights granted are non-exclusive and worldwide for the permitted uses outlined in each tier.
Many sounds in the +Sounds ecosystem are Creative Commons, meaning you can use these sounds as long as you provide attribution. We’ll clearly indicate which files require attribution when you download them. For all other files, attribution is not required and the licensing terms detailed below apply.

Project Threshold

For all tiers, a standard project threshold of $1 million USD applies. Projects with a total budget exceeding this amount require an Enterprise license or a custom licensing agreement. Contact our licensing team for projects above this threshold.

Usage Rights by Tier

Free Tier

  • Permitted Uses:
    • Personal projects
    • Social media content (non-monetized)
    • Online portfolio pieces
    • Student/educational projects
    • Testing and development
  • Limitations:
    • No commercial use
    • No monetization
    • M4A format only
    • Single downloads only

Personal Plan

  • Permitted Uses:
    • All Free tier uses
    • Personal YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other social media content
    • Monetization on ONE channel per social platform (e.g., one YouTube channel)
    • Personal websites and blogs
    • Podcasts with personal monetization
    • Small business content (under $1M project budget)
  • Limitations:
    • Limited to projects under $1M budget
    • Commercial use limited to personal brand/channels
    • Cannot be used for client work or third-party commercial projects

Professional Plan

  • Permitted Uses:
    • All Personal tier uses
    • Monetization on up to FIVE channels per social platform
    • Client work (up to 3 clients’ projects)
    • Commercial productions
    • Digital advertising
    • Streaming VOD content
    • Mobile applications and games
    • Corporate videos
  • Limitations:
    • Limited to projects under $1M budget
    • No broadcast television usage
    • No theatrical release usage
    • Maximum of 3 client projects simultaneously

Enterprise Plan

  • Permitted Uses:
    • All Professional tier uses
    • Unlimited client projects
    • Broadcast television
    • Theatrical releases
    • In-store music
    • Radio broadcasting
    • Wide-scale commercial use
    • Comprehensive coverage for large organizations
  • Limitations:
    • Custom terms based on organization needs

Definition of Terms

“Channel”

A distinct profile, account, or page on a social media platform that publishes content. For example, one YouTube channel, one Instagram account, one TikTok account.

“Client Project”

Any work created specifically for a third party where the sound is incorporated into content owned by the third party.

“Monetization”

Earning revenue from content through advertising, sponsorships, subscription models, or direct sales.

“Project Budget”

The total allocated funds for producing a piece of content, including all production costs, talent fees, and post-production expenses.

Perpetual License Holders

Customers who purchased a perpetual license of Audio Design Desk retain access to all sound packs included in their original purchase when using +Sounds. These sounds are available under the same licensing terms as their original purchase.

Questions and Custom Licensing

For questions about usage rights or to inquire about custom licensing for projects outside these terms, please contact [email protected].