The music in your video: what your producer licensed for you
Your video producer, agency or freelancer licensed the music in your video from Artyfile. This page explains in plain terms what that covers, what a YouTube Content ID claim means, and what to do if a platform asks for proof.
What is covered
The music may be used in the finished video — worldwide and in perpetuity. You can publish the video whenever you like and on as many channels as you like: website, social media, YouTube, paid advertising, broadcast, cinema and streaming, as well as trade fairs and corporate events.
There is no expiry date and no subscription in the background that has to stay active. The licence was paid once and lasts.
Who holds the licence
The licence is held by your producer (the agency or freelancer). Artyfile’s Terms (§8.3) say so: the recording may be used within the video produced for you; the licence itself stays with the producer and is not transferable (§9.1).
To use the music outside this video — as a standalone audio file, in a new video by another agency, or in your own projects — you need your own licence. You can buy one on artyfile.com in your company’s name; the invoice and licence certificate are then issued to you.
YouTube: what a Content ID claim means
Artyfile uses YouTube Content ID with a monetization policy. A claim may appear; it is not a copyright strike. With Basic, ad revenue claimed for the music goes to Artyfile, not to your channel.
A claim is not a strike: the video stays online and your channel is not affected (Terms §10.3). The claim is valid — there is nothing to dispute.
Since 24 September 2026, new YouTube Shorts longer than one minute and up to three minutes with an active Content ID claim are no longer blocked automatically and can stay playable; the claim itself still applies. For Shorts campaigns, contact us before buying; a licence does not automatically release a claim.
If a platform asks for proof
Ask your producer for a copy of the licence certificate (PDF). It names the recording, the ISRC, the licence key and the licensee, and documents that the music is licensed.
If a platform flags or mutes the video (for example Spotify, Facebook, Instagram or Vimeo), attach the certificate to the dispute. If that does not resolve it, write to info@artyfile.com with the video link and the licence key.
Music in shops, venues or events
Sync and master rights cover embedding this recording in your audiovisual projects. Public playback may require separate permission or collection-society fees from the venue or operator.
A track only your brand uses
For brand-critical use, Artyfile offers exclusive licences and buyouts of individual recordings on request (Terms §8.5). Write to info@artyfile.com.
Frequently asked questions
Can we still publish the video in a year’s time?
Yes. The licence is perpetual; there is no publishing deadline and no subscription that has to stay active.
Why does YouTube show a Content ID claim if the music was paid for?
Artyfile uses YouTube Content ID with a monetization policy. A claim may appear; it is not a copyright strike. With Basic, ad revenue claimed for the music goes to Artyfile, not to your channel. The video stays online and your channel is not affected (Terms §10.3).
Can we use the music in other videos?
In videos your producer makes for you, yes — their licence covers any number of projects. For use independent of that, you need your own licence (Terms §8.3).
Who do we contact with questions about the music?
Your producer, or Artyfile directly at info@artyfile.com — ideally with the licence key from the certificate.
The binding text is the Licence Agreement & Terms.