Do I Have to Remove the Track When I Sell an Exclusive Contract?

Yes — you must manually archive the beat after an exclusive sale. Fairbeat does not automatically remove it from your catalog.

Why doesn't Fairbeat remove it automatically?#

Fairbeat gives sellers control over their own catalog. Automatically deleting or archiving a beat could cause unintended data loss, so the platform notifies you and leaves the action to you.

What should I do after an exclusive sale?#

1. You'll receive a sale notification via email and in-app.
2. Go to My Content → Beats.
3. Find the beat and click Edit → Move to drafts (or Archive).
4. The beat will no longer be visible to buyers on the marketplace.

What if I forget?#

If you leave the beat live after an exclusive sale and another buyer purchases a non-exclusive license, you may have a legal conflict. The exclusive buyer paid for sole rights, so it's important to act quickly.

Can I keep the beat up as "exclusive sold"?#

Some sellers choose to mark the beat title with "(SOLD)" and remove the pricing tiers, keeping the beat page visible for SEO. This is permitted — just make sure no new purchases can go through.