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Non-Exclusive Basic Lease

Overview

This Non-Exclusive Basic Lease Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into upon purchase between Thaddeus Arndt ("Licensor") and the purchasing party ("Licensee"). This license grants limited, non-exclusive rights to use the beat ("Composition") for the purposes outlined below.

Usage Rights

Right	Limit
Audio Streams	Up to 10,000 total
Free Downloads / Mixtape	Up to 500 copies
Music Videos	1 (YouTube / non-monetized)
Radio Broadcast	Not permitted
Sync / Film / TV / Ad	Not permitted
Sold / Distributed Copies	Up to 500 units
Live Performances	Permitted (non-ticketed / small venue)

Deliverables

• Tagged MP3 file (192kbps)

Credit Requirement

Licensee must credit the producer in all uses: "Prod. by Thaddeus Arndt". This includes song titles, streaming metadata, video descriptions, and printed materials.

Exclusivity

This license is non-exclusive. The Licensor retains the right to sell, license, and distribute the same Composition to other parties. Licensee does not gain exclusive ownership of the beat.

Ownership & Copyright

The Licensor retains full ownership and copyright of the Composition. Licensee owns only the master recording of their finished song, subject to the terms of this Agreement. The underlying instrumental remains the property of the Licensor.

Publishing

Licensor retains 50% of publishing rights to the Composition. Licensee is responsible for proper registration with their performing rights organization (PRO) and for ensuring royalty splits are correctly reflected.

Restrictions

• Licensee may not resell, re-license, or transfer this license to any third party.
• Licensee may not claim ownership of or copyright the underlying instrumental.
• Licensee may not use the Composition in any way that exceeds the limits stated above without upgrading to a higher license tier.
• Licensee may not use the Composition for commercial advertising, film, TV, or sync without a separate agreement.

Term & Termination

This Agreement is valid for 5 years from the date of purchase. After 5 years, Licensee must renew or cease use. The Licensor may terminate this Agreement immediately upon any breach of its terms.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes shall be resolved in Los Angeles County.

Upgrade Path

Licensee may upgrade to a Premium or Exclusive license at any time. Contact thaddeusarndt14@gmail.com to arrange an upgrade and credit your original purchase.