License – Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 26th February 2026 (updated to include: Custom Toplines terms covering master and publishing splits, and Humanise Your AI Vocal terms covering performance-only vs. creative input scenarios)
By purchasing, downloading, or using any vocal product from this site, you agree to the following terms of use:
Non-Exclusive Toplines, Limited Edition Toplines, Edition Ten Toplines, Bundles and Sample Marketplace Vocals
These vocals are licensed to you royalty-free, in perpetuity.
You may use them in your original musical works for commercial or non-commercial purposes without the need for any publishing splits or royalty payments.
However, you may NOT:
Resell, sublicense, distribute, or share the raw vocal files in any form.
Include the vocals in any sample pack, loop kit, or similar product, whether for free or for sale.
Use the name "Kate McGill" (or any variation thereof) in any public-facing material, including artist credits, song titles, or metadata, under any circumstance.
Exclusive Toplines
When you buy an Exclusive Topline, you are granted 100% of the master rights. This means:
You fully own the final recorded version of the song (the master).
You can release it on any platform (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.).
You will receive all revenue generated from streams, downloads, and sales of the track.
Kate McGill will not receive any share of that master income.
Publishing (songwriting) split
Important Note: This does not mean you own the publishing entirely. Publishing covers the underlying melody and lyrics. For Exclusive Toplines, publishing is split 50/50 between you and Kate.
One song usage (versions and remixes are allowed)
Exclusive Toplines are licensed for use in one song or one track project only.
This allows you, and/or your label, to release multiple versions of the same track, including (but not limited to):
Radio edits and extended mixes
VIPs and alternate versions
Instrumental versions
Official remixes and remix packs
As long as the vocal is not reused to create multiple unrelated songs.
2-year release window (rights reversion clause)
(This 2-year release window has been included in Exclusive Topline agreements since 17th September 2025. This online license page was updated on 18th January 2026 to reflect that clause more clearly. Exclusive Toplines purchased before 17th September 2025 are governed by the terms agreed at the time of purchase, unless otherwise updated in writing by both parties.)
Because this is an exclusive license, the vocal is removed from sale and reserved for you. To prevent vocals being held indefinitely without release, Exclusive Toplines include a 2-year release window:
If the track is commercially released within 2 years of purchase, your exclusive license remains valid permanently.
If the track is not released within 2 years of purchase, the exclusive license expires and the rights to the vocal revert back to Kate McGill, meaning it may be re-licensed or resold.
For clarity, "commercially released" means the track is publicly available on major DSPs such as Spotify and Apple Music.
If you need more time, extensions may be agreed in writing before the 2-year deadline.
However, you may NOT:
Resell, sublicense, or share the original vocal recordings.
Include the vocals in any sample pack, template, or similar product.
Use the name "Kate McGill" (or any variation thereof) in any form of public crediting, metadata, or marketing materials.
This restriction refers to public-facing billing and marketing. Songwriting registration with PROs is permitted where required.
General Conditions
These licenses are non-transferable.
Any violation of these terms may result in the termination of your license, removal of your content from digital platforms, and/or legal action.
By completing your purchase or download, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.
Use of AI (Artificial Intelligence)
You are strictly forbidden from using any vocals from this site to:
Train, clone, or replicate the voice of Kate McGill using AI or machine learning tools.
Extract stems or isolate elements using AI for the purpose of voice synthesis, voice conversion, or revoicing.
Create new works that mimic or artificially reproduce Kate McGill's voice.
I actively monitor for AI misuse. If any vocals from this site are found to be used in AI tools or outputs without explicit permission, I will issue takedown notices immediately and may pursue legal action.
Please respect that these vocals represent my actual voice, likeness, and identity. You are being trusted with this material. Do not abuse that trust.
Cover Vocals
Cover vocals on this site are studio-grade interpretations of existing, copyrighted songs. They are licensed to you royalty-free for personal use, demo creation, and non-commercial purposes.
However, if you wish to commercially release a track using a cover vocal, you are solely responsible for obtaining the appropriate mechanical license (also known as a cover license) for the original composition. These are typically easy to obtain through services like Easy Song or Songfile.
You may NOT:
Release a cover track commercially without securing the proper mechanical license.
Resell, share, or redistribute the raw vocal files.
Register the track with Content ID systems (e.g., YouTube, Facebook) unless you have cleared all necessary rights.
Use the name "Kate McGill" (or any variation thereof) in any form of public credit, metadata, or branding.
Cover vocals are non-exclusive. Multiple users may license the same vocal. You retain full creative freedom over your final track, but it is your responsibility to ensure all legal obligations are met before distribution.
Custom Toplines
Custom Toplines are bespoke vocals written and recorded to your brief. Upon delivery and full payment:
You are granted 100% of the master rights. You fully own the final recorded version of the song and will receive all revenue from streams, downloads, and sales.
Publishing (songwriting) split
Publishing is split 50/50 between you and Kate McGill, broken down as 25% melody and 25% lyrics to Kate. This reflects the creative contribution of writing original melodies and lyrics to your brief.
All other terms from Section 2 (Exclusive Toplines) apply to Custom Toplines, including the one-song usage policy, the 2-year release window, and all restrictions on reselling, redistribution, and crediting.
Humanise Your AI Vocal
This service involves Kate McGill performing a vocal over your existing track where the melodies and/or lyrics have been generated or assisted by AI tools.
Performance only (no changes to melodies or lyrics)
If Kate performs the vocal exactly as provided, with no changes to the melodies or lyrics, the service is treated as a performance-only engagement. In this case, no publishing split is required — you retain full ownership of the composition.
Performance with creative input (melodies or lyrics are tweaked)
If Kate makes changes to the melodies and/or lyrics during the recording process, this constitutes a creative contribution to the composition. In this case, a publishing split will apply. The exact split will be discussed and agreed upon upfront before any payment is made or work begins.
In all cases, the agreed terms — including any publishing splits — will be confirmed in writing before the session proceeds. All other general conditions from Section 3 apply, including restrictions on AI misuse (Section 4) and the prohibition on using the name "Kate McGill" in any public-facing credits, metadata, or marketing materials.