We didn’t want to write this page, but some folks kept asking if they could use our music in this or that. So here it is – simple, clear, and in plain English.
We’re not lawyers, and we don’t talk like them. But this is how we do things.
✅ What You Can Do (And We’re Cool With It)
You can play our music in places like:
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bars
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cafes
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diners
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BBQ joints
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garage shops
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private events
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backyard parties
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wherever real folks hang out
If you’re just using the music to set the mood – and not to make money from the music itself – we’re totally good with it.
That means background music while people eat, drink, talk, fix stuff, or shoot pool.
You don’t need a license. You don’t need to ask. Just hit play.
We appreciate it if you stream from YouTube or Spotify – that helps us a little. But if you’ve got it downloaded, that’s fine too.
💡 And hey – if you’re playing our stuff in your place, we’d love it if you gave us a mention somewhere. A tag, a link, even just telling folks who it is. Doesn’t cost you a thing, and it helps more than you think.
⚠️ No Paid Jukeboxes
If you’ve got a jukebox where people drop coins or credits to play specific tracks, you can’t use our music in that system.
Doesn’t matter if it’s digital, vinyl, or a robot bartender with bluetooth – if someone’s paying to hear our track, that’s commercial use, and it’s not allowed without permission.
We’re not in ASCAP, BMI, or any of those licensing groups. So no one is licensed to sell our music in jukebox systems. If it’s a free jukebox or just a playlist on shuffle – go ahead.
❌ What You Can’t Do
Here’s what we don’t allow:
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No using our music in:
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films
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ads
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monetized YouTube or TikTok content
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podcasts
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brand promos
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anything that directly brings in money because of the music
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No reselling, re-uploading, rebranding, or putting our music behind paywalls or on streaming services as if it’s yours.
Bottom line: if the music helps you make money, we expect to be part of the conversation first.
💬 Want to Use It Commercially? Let’s Talk.
We’re not expensive. Really.
If you’re working on something cool and want to use our music in a project, just shoot us a message. We’re open to deals, we’re fair, and we work fast.
If it’s for a charity or nonprofit cause, we usually say yes for free.
Just let us know up front – we don’t bite.
Don’t assume, don’t pirate – just talk to us. Most of the time, it’s an easy yes.
🧾 Legal Note (So It’s Clear)
We’re granting informal permission for non-commercial background use only, unless stated otherwise.
If we find someone crossing that line – repackaging, monetizing, selling, or abusing the music – we’ll contact them directly and deal with it however necessary. That includes takedowns and legal follow-up, if it gets that far.
We reserve the right to revoke permission from anyone misusing it.
🗯 If Someone Tries to Charge You Licensing Fees…
Ignore them.
We are not affiliated with any licensing agencies.
No one is authorized to collect fees on our behalf – so if someone shows up with a clipboard asking for money because you’re playing our music, tell them to go sell that nonsense elsewhere.
If in doubt, message us.
🤝 Final Note
If you’re using our music the right way – thank you.
If you’re doing it for a good cause – double thanks.
If you’re blasting it in your bar, kitchen, or garage – we’d love to know. Tag us, write us, let us know where the Foundry sound is rolling.
We make music to be heard. Not hoarded. Not hidden.
But always respected.
VibeFoundry
Forged, not fabricated.