Effective Date: 16. October 2025
Provider: Fabian Wiestner
Contact: fabian.wiestner@hotmail.com
Governing Law: Switzerland
These Terms of Service apply to all music licenses, custom music services (commissions) and digital products provided by Fabian Wiestner (“Licensor”). By purchasing, downloading or using any music from this website, you agree to the following terms.
1. Licensing Overview
By purchasing a license, you receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use the selected music track according to the license type purchased. All music remains the intellectual property of Fabian Wiestner. You are buying usage rights, not ownership.
License Types:
- Personal License ($9): Non-commercial personal use
- Commercial License ($79): Monetized and small business use
- Professional License ($399): Large commercial productions
Full license terms and usage definitions are available on the License Terms page.
2. Ownership and Copyright
- All music remains the sole property of Fabian Wiestner.
- Licenses do not transfer copyright.
- The music may not be registered in any Content ID, copyright management or publisher system by the Licensee.
- Unauthorized use will result in copyright action.
3. Credit Requirement
A visible or written credit is required for all uses, unless agreed otherwise in writing: “Music by Fabian Wiestner”
4. Content ID (YouTube Policy)
All music is protected by Content ID to prevent illegal use.
Licensed users may request removal of claims free of charge. Unauthorized claims will not be removed.
5. Prohibited Uses
The following are strictly prohibited under all license types:
- Reselling, redistributing or sublicensing the music
- Re-uploading to Spotify, Apple Music or streaming services
- Claiming ownership or registering the music in Content ID
- Using the music to create new songs, beats or remixes
- Adding vocals or changing the melody
- Use in political, violent or illegal content
- Use in AI training, AI generation or datasets (strictly forbidden)
6. Modification Rights
You may:
- Trim or cut for timing
- Loop for game usage
- Sync to video
- Add basic sound effects
You may not:
- Add vocals
- Remix or re-arrange
- Use stems or MIDI files to create new music
7. One License = One Project Rule
Each license permits usage of one track in one project only.
If the music is used in multiple projects or episodes, additional licenses are required.
8. Digital Product Policy (Shop)
All music licenses and digital products are non-refundable.
Once a download or license has been delivered, no refunds are possible.
9. Custom Music (Commissions)
Custom music services are available on request.
9.1 Rights
- The composer retains all rights.
- The client receives a project-specific usage license only.
- Exclusive rights require a separate contract.
9.2 Payment Terms
- 50% payment required upfront to begin work
- 50% payment due upon final delivery
- Payments via Bank Transfer (IBAN) or PayPal
9.3 Revisions
- Includes 2 revisions per track
- Additional revisions may incur extra cost
9.4 Delivery
- Final delivery includes WAV + stems
- Delivery timeline must be agreed individually
9.5 Portfolio Use
The composer may publicly showcase the commissioned work unless agreed otherwise.
10. Liability & Warranty
- All licenses are granted “as is” without warranty.
- The Licensee is responsible for correct usage.
- The Licensor is not liable for damages caused by misuse.
11. Termination
Licenses may be revoked if terms are violated. Illegal usage may lead to legal action.
12. Governing Law
These terms are governed by Swiss law. Jurisdiction: Switzerland.
13. Contact
For licensing, commissions, upgrades or legal questions, contact: fabian.wiestner@hotmail.com