Yes you can. Even if you monetise the video through ads, you can still use them. You must adhere to our License agreement if you do.
Who owns the copyright on your sounds and can I use them legally?
The sound effects and music tracks available on zapsplat.com are either created by us or by the contributors themselves. We, or our contributors retain the copyright at all times and we grant you a license to use them. As long as you follow the Terms and Conditions set out in our license agreement then yes you are legally allowed to use our sound effects. We also host a few Creative Commons 0 licensed sounds. These are copyright free and can be used without limitation. However we ask you check the license for each sound you download and use to which a link is ...
I’ve received a YouTube Content ID Claim. What now?
Every sound effect and music track on zapsplat.com is 100% royalty free and legal for you to use. We only add content that either we created, or was contributed by the creator, copyright owner or authorized distributor, so you can feel safe using our audio content.
However YouTube content ID claims can happen, although not often. We know how frustrating it can be to receive a claim so we are here to help you. Here is what you need to know and what you need to do to get the claim resolved swiftly.
Why do claims happen?
When someone creates ...
Does the attribution removal on a sound stay with the sound if I don’t renew my Gold membership?
Yes, any sounds you download while your account is Gold retain the attribution removal privilege for life. So you (and you only) can continue to use those sounds in future projects without attribution (but you’re still subject to the other terms in the License Agreement). If you cancel your monthly or yearly subscription and your account returns to Basic, you are required to upgrade again if you want attribution removal and access to the wav files for any sounds downloaded and used thereafter.
How do I add a credit if I use your sounds or music in my project?
If you’re a free Basic member you have to credit us if you use our sound effects or music in your work. You can remove this requirement by upgrading. Please refer to our End User License for more information.
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Can I use your sound effects in my music tracks?
Yes, you can use our sound effects in your music tracks.
Do I need to credit you for sounds under CC0 1.0 Universal License?
No. Any sound effects (or music) in our library Licensed under the CC0 1.0 Universal License can be used free of attribution for any member (Basic or Gold). These sounds are essentially in the public domain and you can use them as you wish. We only feature a small range of CC0 1.0 Licensed sounds (just a few hundred) and added them to fill some gaps of sounds we don’t yet have. Check the license type for any of our sounds on each sound result. The majority of our sounds are released under our Standard License which does require attribution for ...
I can’t attribute / credit zapsplat.com in my work, as stated by your Standard License. Can I still use them?
We understand it isn’t always possible to credit our website as requested in our Standard License, especially for commercials and radio work. You can remove the attribution requirement quickly and easily, by upgrading to a Gold account. Doing so instantly upgrades your account and you won’t have to credit our site for using our sounds. You also have access to the original WAV files for all sounds, extra free sounds just for Gold members, we remove the 60 minute delay after every 4 sounds or sound packs downloaded and more.
Can I use your free sound effects for Twitch or other live streaming?
Yes, our sound effects and music can be used on live streaming services such as Twitch. You must credit ZapSplat if you’re a Basic member, which can be done in your stream description, about page etc. If you don’t want to credit us or can’t, you can upgrade and remove the attribution requirement here.
How long does the license last for a sound or music file?
The License we offer lasts for life, as long as you adhere to our Agreement.
I’m confused about copyright and licensing. Can you explain this to me?
We have many members here at ZapSplat.com from various industries and at different levels of expertise. While some have an in-depth knowledge of copyright and licensing, we understand for others, it can be a bit daunting. Therefore we’ve written an article that hopefully explains what copyright and audio licensing is, the difference between the two and why they’re important.
Do you offer multi-user accounts and Licensing?
Yes we offer the option for agencies and teams of people to upgrade at a discounted rate. When doing so, the team admin can set up a monthly or yearly subscription, set the number of seats required and assign these seats to their team members.
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Can I purchase premium sound effects instead of having a recurring subscription?
Yes, we offer the option for a one-time purchase on our Gold premium sound effects packs for £2.49 each if you don’t want to take out a subscription. Purchasing a pack also gives you a complimentary 12 hour upgrade to download any of our sound effects and packs within that time. On each Gold pack page you’ll see a button to purchase the pack as seen below.
