Copyright Policy

Respecting rights on MarketSongs

MarketSongs is a marketplace for original and properly licensed works. These rules protect creators, buyers and rightsholders.

What you can upload

Only upload works you own or are authorized to license. By listing a work you confirm you have the rights to sell it and its included files.

  • No unauthorized covers. Don't upload covers of someone else's composition without clearance.
  • No uncleared samples. Any samples must be cleared or royalty-free.
  • No impersonation. Don't pretend to be another artist or rightsholder.
  • Disclose AI. AI-assisted or AI-generated works must be disclosed during upload.

How to report a copyright issue

If you believe a listing infringes your rights, use the Report action on the song detail page. Include the listing, your relationship to the work, and any supporting detail.

What happens after a report

Reports are reviewed by MarketSongs admins. While a report is open, a listing may be frozen — this blocks new purchases and downloads (the download gate returns an HTTP 451) until the matter is resolved.

Listing freeze policy

Admins can freeze any listing that is under dispute, appears to violate this policy, or carries high-risk flags. Frozen listings stay in the system but cannot be bought or downloaded until they are cleared or removed.

Repeat infringer policy

Creators who repeatedly upload infringing works may have listings removed and their accounts suspended or terminated.

This policy is provided for beta and summarizes how reports, freezes and reviews work on the platform. It is not legal advice.

Learn about authorship records

See how MarketSongs Proof records timestamps and declarations.

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