> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.soundpiece.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# IP Ownership & Licensing

> Who owns what you create with Soundpiece, and what you can do with it

<Note>
  This page provides a plain-language summary of Soundpiece's IP and licensing position. It is not legal advice.  For more information, contact [business@soundpiece.co.uk](mailto:business@soundpiece.co.uk).
</Note>

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## Outputs you generate

**You own the music you create.** Audio outputs generated through the Soundpiece API — whether from a text prompt, reference audio, or automated processing — are assigned to you upon generation. Soundpiece does not retain any ownership interest in outputs produced under your account.

You are free to:

* Use outputs commercially
* Sync outputs to video, advertising, or other media
* Distribute outputs via streaming, broadcast, or download
* Sub-license outputs to your end clients (e.g. if you are an agency producing music on behalf of a brand)
* Modify, remix, or build upon outputs

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## Royalty-free guarantee

All Soundpiece-generated audio is **royalty-free**. There are no per-use fees, sync fees, or PRO (Performing Rights Organisation) obligations arising from Soundpiece's side.

This applies globally. There are no geographic restrictions on where you may use the music.

<Warning>
  If you provide an audio `reference` or `source` URL, you are responsible for ensuring you hold the appropriate rights to that material. Soundpiece-generated outputs derived from third-party material may carry the rights obligations of that source.
</Warning>

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## What Soundpiece retains

Soundpiece retains:

* The underlying AI models and generation infrastructure
* Anonymised, aggregated usage data (never linked to individual outputs)

Soundpiece does **not** retain:

* Ownership of generated outputs
* The right to use your audio for any purpose (including model training) without explicit consent

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## Prohibited uses

The following uses are not permitted under any plan:

* Generating music that impersonates a specific living artist's style with the intent to deceive listeners
* Using Soundpiece to produce music for use in content that promotes illegal activity, hate speech, or incitement to violence
* Attempting to reverse-engineer or extract the underlying AI models

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## Frequently asked questions

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  <Accordion title="Can my agency clients use the music in their own campaigns?">
    Yes. You can sub-license Soundpiece outputs to end clients without restriction. The royalty-free licence transfers with the file.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I register a Soundpiece output for copyright?">
    Copyright law on AI-generated content is evolving. In the UK and EU, current guidance suggests that AI-generated works without sufficient human creative input may not attract copyright protection. We recommend seeking specialist legal advice if copyright registration is important for your use case.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use outputs on YouTube or other monetised platforms?">
    Yes. Soundpiece outputs are not registered with ContentID or any rights management system. You can upload and monetise them on YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms without Soundpiece asserting any claim.
  </Accordion>
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