Licence terms and claims

Terms, licences and claims

Every licence here is non-exclusive unless a signed agreement says otherwise. These pages are the agreement. Each one starts with a short summary, then the full terms.

Review copy. These terms are being finalised. Until this notice is removed, ask before you rely on them for a large or exclusive deal.

Version 1.0 · October 4, 2026 · ZAWA Music Inc., Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

The short version
  • You license music, beats, samples, footage or images. You do not buy ownership.
  • Prices are in Canadian dollars before tax.
  • Tick the agreement boxes at checkout. Files and your licence certificate are emailed within 48 hours.
  • If a platform flags your video, send me the link and I release the claim.

Buying a licence

Terms of saleThe rules for every purchase: what you are buying, what it costs, what is not allowed, and who is responsible for what.Sync licence termsFor using a track in videos, ads, films and productions. Creator, Commercial or ad, and Indie film tiers.Beat licence termsFor recording and releasing a song over one of our beats. MP3, WAV, WAV and stems, Unlimited and Exclusive.Sample pack licenceFor using sounds from a ZAWA sample pack in your own music.Footage and image licenceFor drone clips and still images. HD clip, 4K clip, web image and high-resolution image.Delivery and refundsHow and when your files arrive, and when you can get your money back.

Rights and claims

Content ID and claimsWhat to do if YouTube, Meta, TikTok or another platform flags a video that uses licensed ZAWA music.Performance rights and PROsWhat a ZAWA licence covers and what is handled separately by SOCAN, ASCAP, BMI and others.

Privacy

Privacy policyWhat we collect, why, who sees it and how to ask us about it.

Agreement forms

Sync licence agreement, British ColumbiaFor all media, broadcast, film and other licences that are signed rather than bought at checkout. Governed by British Columbia law.Sync licence agreement, United StatesThe same agreement for United States licensees. Governed by the state named in the form.Music distribution agreement, British ColumbiaFor distributors and partners who deliver ZAWA's catalogue to streaming services. Not part of a customer licence.Music distribution agreement, United StatesThe United States version, with performing rights and mechanical licensing language. Not part of a customer licence.

Questions before you buy? Email zawamusicinc@gmail.com. Replies within 48 hours.