FAQs / Usage Policy

• Q. Can I use NCS 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.

  NCS music is free to use for independent creators and their UGC (User Generated Content)

• Q. Can I monetise my video if I've used NCS music?

  Yes - but make sure you follow the guidelines in the NCS usage policy.

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

  Simply copy and paste the credit section from the description of our video. If there is not one to copy, please put a link to our upload in your description.

  If you are using our music on Twitch Stream or YouTube Stream, simply put "Music provided by http://spoti.fi/NCS" in your stream description.

• Q. Will I get a copyright claim or strike if I use an NCS track in my YouTube video?

  No - if you’re an independent creator, gamer, or vlogger - and follow our usage policy - then all NCS tracks are free to use across YouTube & Twitch.

• Q. Can I use NCS music in my game?

  We work with game developers of all sizes, and our music has featured in millions of UGC gaming videos across YouTube and Twitch.

  Please get in touch via our commercial licensing form, we try to be as flexible as possible while respecting the rights of our artists.

• Q. I’m an indie / student filmmaker, can I use your music for free?

  We get lots of requests from student and indie filmmakers to use our music in their projects. 99% of the time there is no issue in permitting free usage provided there is no breach of our terms and conditions, we just require some contact details and a little information on the project.

  Please complete our commercial licensing form to ensure we have the right information.

• Q. Can I run paid ads with content featuring your music, or use your music in my sponsored video?

  If you are a creator making content for online platforms as outlined in our usage policy, you are permitted to use our music for free for both paid ads and in your branded/sponsored content.

  If you are a brand or service making content specifically to promote goods, services or a product, you will need to get in touch with our partnerships team.

• Q. Can I get a licence agreement for each track I use?

  We understand that there are circumstances where having a physical copy of a licence agreement is useful. We don’t currently offer an automated service providing these, but if one is required urgently, please contact us.

• Q. Why do I have to credit the artist & track?

  Our working relationships with our artists is crucial at NCS, and the reason we’re able to offer our music for free is because of the exposure that comes from working with us.

  By properly promoting our artists we ensure there is a fair generation of revenue for their work, and by crediting them in videos correctly, it means that people can stream the music on their preferred services.

  Since 2011, this model has provided our artists with over 500 billion plays, and we’re proud to be able to offer a free service to creators with real music people actually want to listen to.

• Q. Is NCS really free to use?

  Yes, for creators our music will always be free, allowing use of the best music without fear of copyright strikes or losing monetisation. Our artists are paid fairly through streaming revenues that come from the exposure generated by creators using their music and crediting them.

• Q. Can I submit a demo?

  Of course, we love receiving music. Please see our submission form for more information and to send your music in.

• Q. How do I credit an artist/track?

  You can find the correct credit information in several places.

  On the NCS website, when you select ‘download’ a track, you will be shown the information required to credit, as well as the opportunity to directly copy and paste.

  You can also find the correct credit information for each respective track, in the description of each YouTube video on the official NCS YouTube channel.