USAGE POLICY

•Frequently asked questions 


Can I use VT music in my videos on YouTube?

  • Yes - all we ask is that you credit the Artist and song(s) used in the description of your video/livestream.
  • VT music is free to use for independent creators and their UGC (User Generated Content)

Can I monetize my video if I've used VT music?

  • Yes - but make sure you follow the guidelines in the VT usage policy.

How do I credit the song(s) I use properly?

  • Simply copy and paste the credit section from the description of our video. - See the example above.
  • If there is not one to copy, please put a link to our upload in your description.
  • If you are using our music on Twitch Stream or YouTube Stream, simply put "Music provided by Vestibule Trap" in your stream description.

Will I get a copyright claim or strike if I use a VT track in my YouTube video?

  • No - If you’re an Independent Creator, Gamer or Vlogger and follow our usage policy, then only VT tracks are free to use across YouTube.

I received a copyright claim when using your music!

  • If you believe you have received a claim and shouldn't have, this may be a fraudulent claim. Please let us know of these here on our  Fraudulent Claims Form↗ and we will investigate.

Can I use a VT track on Instagram / Facebook ?

  • Yes, but we can’t guarantee you won’t receive a copyright claim at this point. We’re talking to both of these platforms regarding their Content ID systems for music, and how we can replicate our YouTube model on each service.

Can I use a VT track in a promotional video for my Product / Service / Commercial brand?

  • VT tracks used in commercial content (content that solely promotes or advertises a Product or Service) requires a Commercial License Agreement to be signed and a License fee to be paid before an VT track can be used in this way. Without a fully signed commercial license agreement your content is at risk of receiving a Copyright Strike.
  • To request a Commercial License, please apply here: Vestibule Trap Commercial License Form

Can I post VT tracks to my Music Channel?

  • VT primarily supports Independent Creators, whether Vlogger, Gamer, Make-Up Artist or any other creative content. Channels primarily re-uploading our original video are likely to receive a copyright claim and/or de-monetization in the near future.
  • If you have used the VT name in the title or logo on the video, this is a breach of our trademark and you will be asked to re-title or remove your stream.
  • Our trademarks are: VT  & Vestibule Trap  .
  • You may not post VT tracks on your channel before they have been officially posted by VT on YouTube.

Can I use VT music in my independent video game?

  • Regardless of whether your game is free to download, use of our releases in video games is considered to be a commercial use. A Commercial License Agreement will need to be signed between VT and Game Developer / Publisher.
  • To request a Commercial License, please apply here: Vestibule Trap Commercial License Form

Can I distribute or commercially re-release your music or a remix/cover of an VT song, without licensing the use of the track?

  • No - Just like any record label, VT owns the copyright to our releases and specific permission is required.
  • You are not permitted to distribute our music to any stores like Spotify, iTunes, Google Play etc.

Is it possible to play VT music on my livestream?

  • If this is a livestream of yourself as an independent creator, VT releases can be used as background music in line with our usage policy.
  • If this livestream has the sole purpose of playing music and/or you have used the VT name in the title and/or logo on the video of your stream, then this is a breach of our trademark and you will be asked to re-title or remove your stream.
  • Our trademarks are: VT   & Vestibule Trap  .

I am making a video/presentation as part of my education, can I use VT music without a license?

  • Yes - this would fall under our usage policy - you count as an independent creator and there is no commercial gain from this usage.

Will you listen to my demo?

  • Please send any demo submissions to: Our Demos

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❇TYPES OF CONTENT❇

Below are some examples of the types of independently created video content you can use VT music for:

  • Review & Unboxing Products
  • Pranks / Comedy / Fails
  • Beauty / Fashion / Fitness
  • How to / Educational
  • Lifestyle / Travel
  • Gaming
  • Sports / Movie / TV / Book Reviews
  • Pop Culture / Gossip
  • Life Hacks / DIY
  • Technology
  • Design & Art
  • Video Compilations

We have the right to object to the use of our music on any content that we deem unacceptable to be associated with. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Hate Speech
  • Illegal content
  • Sexually themed content


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