Updates on Distribution Standards for Facebook & Instagram

Where the Sound Recording doesnot embody a musical composition/musical work and incorrectly matches with user generated content.

1.1 Sound Effects (SFX)

A sound effect (or audio effect) is a live or artificially created or enhanced sound which contains no melodic or harmonic content associated with a musical work.

1.2 Spoken Word / Speech

Sound Recordings that consist entirely of voice or dialogue that does not carry a melody.

1.3 Podcasts / Radio Shows / Album Commentary

Recorded interviews, description or programming, inclusive and exclusive of musical content.

Sound Recordings, seeking to imitate and infringe on the original copyright of musical works and recordings

2.1 Sound-a-likes

Sound-a-likes are recorded works, seeking to imitate and infringe on the original copyright of musical works and recordings; for example a recording made available using the name or likeness of the original artist, where the sound-a-like artist is "passing themselves off" as the original artist or a recording titled in a manner which implies that the sound-a-like is authorized or recorded by the rightsholder label, an affiliate or the original artist. This is not to be confused with covers that are produced and distributed under license of the original copyright owner.

2.2 Illegitimate Tracks

Content that likely infringes the rights of others by using their sound recordings either in its entirety or a section of the original track without licensing or owning the rights to that original composition. This includes slowed down, reverbed, sped up, sampled versions, and unauthorized use within generative AI music.

2.3 Unauthorized DJ & Extended Mixes

Mixes of unauthorized content that is made up of multiple distinct sound recordings played sequentially.

Where the sound recording is not sufficiently distinct from other reference files and Rights Manager is unable to accurately match and report these assets back to rightsholders.

3.1 Production Library Music

A.k.a, stock music; licensed for use in film, television, radio or online. Including soundbeds, incidental scores, production loops, royalty free music, non-exclusively licensed (for a fee or gratis), with the intention of being used as background music for user generated content. Original scores and soundtracks are excluded from this category.

3.2 Public Domain

A work is considered to be within the public domain if the publishing (composition) and the sound recording (master) copyrights have expired and can be used, modified or reworked without the need of a license.

3.3 Insufficiently Distinct Recordings

Recordings where the music is insufficiently distinct from other legitimate sound recordings or where recordings of public domain compositions are indistinguishable.

3.4 Ambient, Meditation, Yoga or Sleep Music

Sound Recordings created using soundscapes and sound effects with little to no melody intended to be used as background music in spas, meditation and public spaces.

3.5 Karaoke Recordings

Backing tracks of popular records recreated by a different rightsholder with most, if not all, vocal and lyrical content removed. This category includes Karaoke tracks delivered by the original copyright owner and excludes Instrumental versions of tracks.

By adhering to these updated standards, you can help provide a positive listening experience and comply with Facebook & Instagram's content distribution regulations. Ignoring these standards may result in delays or failure in delivering your music to Facebook & Instagram.

If you have any questions or need further clarification on these updates, please don't hesitate to contact our support team: [email protected]. We are here to assist you and provide guidance throughout the process.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

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