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FAQ - Licensing & Usage

(Deshima Music / Deshima Sessions)

Contact: management@deshima-music.com

## Quick primer: What does “licensing” mean?

A license is permission to use music legally - e.g., in a film, an ad, a podcast, or a trailer.

You’re not “buying the music forever.” You’re securing defined usage rights such as media, term, territory, and scope (depending on the license).

## 1) What’s Deshima Music vs. Deshima Sessions?

Deshima Music is the label and operational hub.

Deshima Sessions is the producer-led creator network behind the catalog - producers and session players who contributed to these releases.

Important: We focus on ready-made, release-ready catalog music that can be licensed.

We do not offer “brief in, song out” commissioned work.

## 2) Who is this for?

Anyone who needs music cleared for professional use, including:

- Music supervisors, production companies, editors

- Brands, agencies, marketing teams

- Publishers/labels (catalog scouting; artist releases by arrangement)

- Creators/podcasters (depending on the partner license model)

## 3) What can I license?

A curated selection of finished tracks (songs and instrumentals) suitable for:

- Film / TV / Documentary

- Trailer / Promo

- Advertising / Campaigns

- Online video / Social

- Podcasts

- Games / Apps

(Exact coverage depends on the license you select with the partner.)

## 4) Where do I license your music?

Standard licenses are handled through our licensing partners:

- Songtradr

- Pond5

- AudioJungle (Envato)

## 5) How does licensing work in practice?

You preview a track, choose your intended use, and complete the license through the partner’s flow.

Some partners calculate the final price via a guided licensing wizard and then take you straight to checkout.

## 6) Where do I see pricing?

Short answer: where you license.

Pricing and license options are shown inside the partner’s licensing/checkout process, based on your intended use.

For special cases (e.g., exclusivity, unusually large reach, or non-standard rights), terms are typically handled case-by-case.

## 7) Who actually issues the license?

Standard licenses are issued by the partner platform (Songtradr, Pond5, AudioJungle).

Special cases are handled by written agreement.

## 8) What does “rights cleared” mean - and what proof do I get?

“Rights cleared” means you receive a license/confirmation for the agreed use. That helps reduce issues like takedowns, claims, or unclear rights - **as long as you use the music within the exact scope of the license.**

Your partner checkout provides the license/receipt. If you need a one-page proof document for stakeholders, email us your track link + project name.

## 9) Can I use a track in advertising, paid social, or campaigns?

Yes - **if** the license you choose covers that use. Some licenses allow commercial/advertising usage; others are limited to certain channels or distribution types. Always select the correct intended use in the partner checkout.

## 10) Can I use a track in film/TV/trailers?

Yes - **if** the selected license covers it. Some platforms offer clear license tiers depending on distribution and medium.

## 11) Can we use the same track across multiple channels, edits, or influencer cutdowns?

Often yes - **if your license scope covers that distribution** (media, paid vs. organic, territory, term).

If a campaign expands, make sure the license matches the new scope.

## 12) Deliverables: stems, instrumentals, cutdowns

Depending on the track and the deal, available deliverables may include:

- Master / Full mix

- Instrumental

- Stems (where available)

- Edits/cutdowns (e.g., 15/30/60 seconds)

Note: This is not commissioned production - these are deliverables provided within a licensing deal, where available.

## 13) Artist releases (bands & solo artists)

Selected tracks may be available for artist releases - by arrangement only.

That’s a different use case than sync/background use. If you want to release a track under your artist name, email us the track link and your plan so scope, credits, and terms stay clear.

## 14) Covers, remixes, sampling, and major changes

Don’t assume these are automatically permitted.

- Covers: Often possible if you record your own version from scratch (no sampling of original audio). If you plan major lyric/melody changes or video usage, contact us first.

- Remix / sampling / heavy edits: Typically require explicit permission and proper clearance. Contact us before proceeding.

## 15) Exclusivity

Exclusivity means that for a defined scope (**media + territory + term**), the track won’t be licensed to others for that same scope.

To check exclusivity, send:

- Track link

- Media (where it runs)

- Territory (where in the world)

- Term (how long)

We’ll confirm availability and options.

## 16) Why do you ask for “territory” and “term”?

Because licenses almost always define:

- Territory = where it can run (e.g., EU, Worldwide)

- Term = how long it can run (e.g., 3 months, 12 months, perpetuity - depending on the model)

It protects both sides: you get certainty, and it prevents conflicting uses.

## 17) Do I need to credit you?

It depends on the deal/partner. In many advertising and social uses, credits are uncommon; in film/TV, credits or cue sheets may apply. If a credit is required, it will be stated in the license or agreed in writing.

## 18) What if YouTube/Meta/platforms place a claim?

Claims can happen even with properly licensed music due to automated systems. Keep:

- the license/receipt/confirmation from the partner

- the track link and license details

If you need help, email:

project link + track link + platform + screenshot/claim ID.

## 19) Can you hold a track while we decide?

Availability is generally first cleared, first confirmed.

If you need a time-limited hold, ask and we’ll confirm what’s possible.

## 20) How fast is the process?

Standard licensing via partners is often quick (browse → choose license → checkout).

Special cases (exclusivity, expanded rights, additional deliverables) require coordination.

## 21) What should I email so we don’t go back and forth?

Send:

- Track link(s)

- Intended use (film/ad/trailer/podcast/etc.)

- Territory

- Term

- Optional: whether exclusivity is required

- Deadline (if you have one)

Email: management@deshima-music.com

## 22) Can the music be used for AI training?

No - unless a written agreement explicitly permits it.

## 23) Legal note

This FAQ is general information, not legal advice. The controlling terms are the specific license terms of the partner platform and/or any written agreement.

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