USAGE POLICY/FAQ's

Can I use ASHUTOSH's music in my videos on YouTube or Twitch?

  • Yes - all we ask is that you credit the Artist and song(s) used in the description of your video/livestream.

  • ASHUTOSH's music is free to use for independent creators and their UGC (User Generated Content)


Can I monetise my video if I've used ASHUTOSH's music?

  • Yes - but make sure you follow the guidelines in the How To Use.

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

  • For Youtube Simply copy and paste the credit section from the description of our video.

  • If you are using our music on Twitch Stream or YouTube Stream, simply put " Music provided by https://soundcloud.com/grandakt " in your stream description.

  • If you are using our music on Instagram posts/stories, put "Music By - @proakt" in description

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 an ASHUTOSH's track on Instagram / Facebook / Twitter?

  • 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.

  • If you ever receive any copyright issue on Instagram you need to follow following steps

Can I use an ASHUTOSH's track in a promotional video for my Product / Service / Commercial brand?

  • If you want to use ASHUTOSH's music in Product / Service / Commercial brand without giving proper credits than it is necessary to buy commercial license.

  • To request a Commercial License, please apply here: Commercial License

Can I use ASHUTOSH's 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 ASHUTOSH and Game Developer / Publisher.

  • To request a Commercial License, please apply here: Commercial License

Can I distribute or commercially re-release your music or a remix/cover of an ASHUTOSH's track?

  • No - ASHUTOSH owns the copyright and specific permission is required.

  • You are not permitted to distribute our music to any stores like Spotify, iTunes, Google Play etc.

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

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