Sampling Terms
GRAUX License
Protect creators. Reward integrity. Keep music human.
Non-exclusive license for GRAUX guitar sounds.
Want exclusive rights? Email mgmt@grauxmusic.com before release.
Our Vision
- Royalty-Fair™: Transparent splits. You keep 100% of beat sales until major deals.
- Human-Made: Real guitar, no AI.
- Creator Credit: Always recognize contributors.
Keep 100% of Beat Sales
Sell beats on BeatStars, YouTube, etc. GRAUX takes 0%. Royalties apply only for commercial/label releases.
1. Credits
List in all metadata, artwork, distribution:
- Producer: GRAUX
- Songwriter: Sébastien GRAUX
Ex: "Prod. by GRAUX, Written by Sébastien GRAUX"
Label/publisher? Get written clearance before release.
Minor vs. Major Placement
- Minor: Indie, under 1M streams, no label. Keep 100% income.
- Major: Signed, funded, or over 1M streams. Royalties + credits apply.
2. Publishing
Covers melody/chords. Major Placements need a split sheet.
- PRO: BMI
- IPI: 00679916085
- Publisher: EON Rights (95 Entertainment LLC)
- Min. Share: 16.6% to GRAUX (MFN applies)
Email mgmt@grauxmusic.com for split-sheet template.
3. Master Rights
Covers recordings. Minor = royalty-free. Major Placements:
- 2% Master Royalty: GRAUX co-production.
- 4% Master Royalty: GRAUX is the only producer.
- Applies to Sony, Universal, Warner, etc., releases.
Clear with mgmt@grauxmusic.com before Major release.
4. Compliance
Fix missing credits/clearances within 14 days of notice, or:
- DSP takedown.
- License termination.
- Up to 33% master revenue claim.
- Regularization fee (below).
Fees (Per Track)
Streams | Fee |
---|---|
1M+ | $1,000 |
500k–999k | $500 |
100k–499k | $100 |
<100k | $75 |
Fees cover admin/legal corrections.
5. Sync & Global
- Sync (Film/TV/Ads/Games): Via EON Rights, submit 30 days prior.
- China: Needs separate GRAUX agreement.
6. Termination
- Stop monetization/distribution.
- Request DSP takedowns.
- Delete project files.
- Confirm compliance in 7 days.
- Non-compliance = legal action.
7. Legal
- Non-exclusive: Others can use same melody.
- Non-transferable: Can’t sell/gift license.
- Revocable: Breach ends license.
- Law: Florida, USA (Miami-Dade).
- No Refunds.
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95 Entertainment LLC | Effective Jan 1, 2020 | Updated Oct 13, 2025