How you can use CHOP'D Chops and what you are responsible for.
When you download Chops from CHOP'D, you receive audio material intended for creating new original music. Some Chops may come from existing recordings. The source information for each Chop is included in the download folder and in the file metadata where possible — giving you clear information about the original recording behind each Chop.
CHOP'D allows you to use these Chops in your music without owing CHOP'D any royalties, publishing, permissions or clearances. You are free to release your music independently or with a major label. You always keep full ownership of the music you create.
It is important to note that although CHOP'D clears you with CHOP'D, it does not clear you with the owner of the original recording. If a Chop comes from a copyrighted source, any sample clearance that may be required for commercial release must be handled by you or the artist who uses your beat. CHOP'D does not provide sample clearance with original rights holders.
CHOP'D provides the creative material. Clearance of any original song is handled by the person releasing the final track.
CHOP'D does not restrict how you release your music. You owe us no royalties, no publishing cut, and you do not need our permission to release commercially. You keep full ownership of everything you create.
Some Chops may originate from copyrighted works that CHOP'D does not own. CHOP'D does not transfer any rights in the original recording. CHOP'D does not provide legal clearance or permissions for the original song.
If your music uses a Chop from a copyrighted source, any clearance that may be required is the responsibility of you or the artist who uses your beat. Many independent artists choose to release sampled or chopped music without clearing the original. This is an individual choice and the responsibility lies with the person releasing the music.
CHOP'D provides creative material only. CHOP'D does not accept responsibility for decisions related to sample clearance.
A Chop must always be used as part of a new musical work.
| Type | Who owns it | Commercial release |
|---|---|---|
| Your beat or song | You | No permission needed from CHOP'D |
| CHOP'D Chop | CHOP'D owns the delivered file — not the original recording | Original owner may require clearance depending on your release |
| Original recording | A third-party rights holder (artist, label, publisher) | You or the releasing artist decide whether clearance is needed |
You can use CHOP'D Chops freely in your music. You do not owe CHOP'D royalties, publishing or clearance. CHOP'D does not handle clearance for the original recording. Any required clearance for commercial release is the responsibility of you or the artist who uses your beat.
Origin information will be included in your download so you can make informed decisions. Chops cannot be redistributed or used in any product where they appear as standalone audio.
CHOP'D provides creative tools. How you release your music is your responsibility.
