Question 1

Do I need a music license to play music in my business?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In almost every country, playing music that customers or staff can hear counts as a public performance and requires a commercial license — OneMusic (APRA AMCOS + PPCA) in Australia, BMI/ASCAP/SESAC/GMR in the US, PRS and PPL in the UK. A directly licensed service like VibeBeats bundles the public-performance license into the subscription.

Question 2

Can I use Spotify or Apple Music in my business?

Accepted Answer

No. Consumer Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and TikTok are licensed for personal, private use only, and their terms prohibit business or public playback. Compliant options are a commercial background music service like VibeBeats, or paying every applicable PRO on top of a business music service.

Question 3

How much does a commercial music license cost?

Accepted Answer

It depends on venue type, size and country. OneMusic tariffs in Australia typically run AUD $300–$3,500+ per year; combined US PRO fees typically run US$1,500–$5,000 per year; PRS + PPL in the UK typically runs £250–£2,500+ per year. VibeBeats bundles the public-performance license into one subscription that is usually around 5x more affordable.

Question 4

Is VibeBeats a legal alternative to OneMusic, BMI, PRS and PPL?

Accepted Answer

Yes for the VibeBeats catalogue. Every track VibeBeats streams is directly licensed to your business through your subscription, so no separate OneMusic, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, GMR, PRS or PPL license is required for VibeBeats music.

Question 5

Do I need special hardware to run VibeBeats?

Accepted Answer

No. VibeBeats runs on any device with a web browser and an internet connection. For an always-on setup you can add the optional Vibe Box, which plugs into your existing amp or speaker system.

Question 6

Is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Yes — every plan starts with a 14 day free trial and no credit card is required to start. You can cancel any time before the trial ends and pay nothing.

Question 7

Can I cancel my VibeBeats subscription anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. VibeBeats is a rolling monthly subscription with no long-term contract. Cancel from your account and it runs until the end of the current billing period.

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