AI music rights checklist
Questions to check before you publish AI-made songs. General information, not legal advice.
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This is general information, not legal advice. Rules differ by country and change quickly. For a real decision, ask a lawyer in your country.
Publishing a song means you say: I am allowed to share this. Go through this list before you upload — and again before you tick “Also publish on aimusiclist.com”.
1. The AI tool you used
- Do the tool's terms let you publish and share what you made? Some allow it only on paid plans, or only from the date you subscribed.
- Do the terms say who owns the output — you, the company, or nobody?
- Were you on that plan when you made the song? Save a screenshot of your plan and the date.
2. What you put in
- Lyrics: did you write them, or do you have permission? Lyrics from other songs are protected even if an AI sings them.
- Audio you uploaded (a melody, a sample, a reference track): is it yours or licensed?
- Voices: no cloned voice of a real singer without their clear permission.
- Covers and remixes of existing songs need permission from the rights holders.
3. What comes out
- Listen carefully: does it sound very close to a specific existing song? If yes, don't publish it.
- Title, cover image and artist name: are they yours? Don't use other artists' names or logos.
- Cover art made with AI: check the image tool's terms too.
4. Keep records
- Keep your prompts, the dates, and the files from each step.
- Keep a copy of the tool's terms on the day you made the song.
5. Be open
- Saying that a song was made with AI builds trust with listeners.
- If someone asks about a song, answer honestly and quickly.
On aimusiclist
aimusiclist.com lists only songs that artists choose to publish from their own sites. Members can report a song they believe is copied. The team reviews reports, can hide a song while checking, and can block it. A site with repeated confirmed problems can be suspended. If you think a decision is wrong, reply to the notice email.
Removing a song from aimusiclist is instant: untick “Also publish on aimusiclist.com” on your site.