🎵 Licensing & Royalties
Understand how WAVS licensing works — from royalty-free samples to royalty-based clearance. Learn when to clear a sample, how to use the clearance tool, and how royalties are calculated.
Licensing & Clearance
See all articlesHow royalty-based sample licensing works
Our royalty-free samples give you full ownership—no publishing, credit, or royalty obligations, and no clearance requ...
What do I do after registering my track on WAVS?
Download your license PDF and share it with the person or team releasing the song (artist, manager, or label).They’ll...
Can I release music independently using WAVS samples?
Yes. You can release music independently using WAVS samples, as long as the sample is only used as part of a finished...
How do I use the WAVS Sample Licensing Tool?
Visit our Sample Licensing page. The tool lets you clear a sample, request custom terms, or certify a royalty‑free sa...
Do sample creators get a cut of my beat sales if I use their samples?
No.You can use both Royalty-Free and Royalty samples in your beats without sharing your beat-licensing income with th...
Do I need to credit the sample creator on my release?
If your song passes 1 million streams or is being released through a major label, you must credit the sample creator ...
Rights, Claims & PROs
See all articlesI received a Content ID claim for using a WAVS sample
If you receive a Content ID claim on a track that uses a WAVS sample, follow these steps:
Log into your WAVS account ...
Do I need to register my song with a PRO if I used a WAVS sample?
If your song has passed 1 million streams or is being released by a major label, the releasing artist or label must r...
I received a copyright claim, how do I resolve it?
Obtain a formal license via our Sample Licensing page. Attach the license to your dispute as proof of your right to u...
Can I monetize on YouTube/Content ID if I used a WAVS sample?
You can monetize your content, but you may not register it with YouTube Content ID or any other fingerprinting/identi...