Almalibre Studios · Music Licensing
Frequently Asked Questions
Straightforward answers about choosing a license, using our music, and understanding your rights.
Choosing a License
What is royalty-free music?
Royalty-free does not mean free of charge or copyright-free. Once you purchase a license, you do not owe Almalibre Studios recurring synchronization or master-use fees for uses permitted by your agreement. Public-performance royalties and other third-party obligations may still apply.
What is the difference between Standard and Premium?
Standard covers qualifying uses such as online projects, social-media productions, student films, independent games and television pilots. Premium adds broader coverage for commercial films, television series, radio, documentaries and publisher-backed or AAA games. Review the coverage schedule for the specific project type before purchasing.
Can I use the same track in more than one project?
Yes. Both licenses permit an unlimited number of separate qualifying productions, including work for your direct clients. Each production must fall within the coverage of the license tier you purchased.
Does my license expire or require renewal?
The license grant is perpetual, subject to compliance with its terms. No renewal or additional license fee is required for later qualifying productions. A material breach may result in termination under the agreement.
Are there limits on production budgets, views or downloads?
Neither tier has a fixed production-budget limit. Permitted uses depend on the production category, not simply its popularity. Standard independent games have no cap on units, downloads or revenue; major publisher-controlled games require Premium. Other uses must follow the applicable coverage schedule.
Can I upgrade from Standard to Premium?
Yes. A use beyond Standard coverage requires the appropriate upgraded license or separate written authorization before that use. An upgrade expands permitted uses without cancelling rights already validly granted under Standard. Contact us for assistance with the upgrade process.
Using the Music
Can I edit, shorten, fade or mix the music?
Yes. Ordinary editing, timing changes, fades, mixing, narration and synchronization are permitted as part of an authorized production. These changes do not transfer ownership of the music or permit standalone redistribution.
Can I sing or play over the track and release it as my own song?
No. Neither license authorizes a soundtrack album, music-only release, or separate audio product using the licensed music without written authorization. You may add narration or other audio as part of a qualifying production, but not claim the original music as your own.
Can I use the music in videos for clients?
Yes. You may create qualifying finished productions for direct clients and deliver those finished productions for use within your license. You may not hand over the music as a standalone reusable asset. A client who creates a separate new production independently needs an appropriate license unless you create that production under your own license.
Can I upload a video with the music to YouTube or social media?
Yes, when the video is an authorized production under your license tier. You may not register the music or a substantially unaltered recording in Content ID or similar automated claiming systems in a way that could generate claims against Almalibre Studios or other lawful licensees.
Can I resell the music, share the files or use it to train AI?
No. Reselling, sublicensing, distributing standalone audio, placing the music in sample packs or stock libraries, and using it to train or fine-tune generative audio or machine-learning models are prohibited without separate written permission.
Do I need to credit the composer?
Where commercially practical, credit the music as “Music by Frank Perez.” If credit is omitted, that alone does not automatically terminate a compliant license; a reasonable written request to correct it should be honored where feasible.
Does the license cover public-performance royalties?
No. Your license covers the rights expressly granted in the agreement but does not waive applicable public-performance royalties, broadcaster or platform fees, union payments or other third-party obligations.
Purchases and Delivery
Which audio files do I receive?
Standard purchases include an MP3 and a Standard license PDF. Premium purchases include a WAV and a Premium license PDF. Your purchase record identifies the licensed track and license tier.
How do I receive my music and license?
After successful checkout, your purchase confirmation provides access to your digital downloads. Keep your receipt and license agreement together for your records. If you have difficulty accessing a file, contact info@almalibrestudios.com.
Checkout, refunds and privacy: Payment methods, refund eligibility and personal-data handling are governed by the current checkout options and published store/privacy policies. These details should be verified separately before adding specific FAQ promises.
Need to review the complete agreement?
These FAQs are a helpful summary. The purchased agreement, its coverage schedule and your purchase record govern the license.
