Content That Cannot be Uploaded to Facebook, Instagram, or Meta Platforms
Overview
You must only upload content that you fully own or are legally authorised to distribute. Content that does not meet Meta's licensing and ownership requirements cannot be delivered.
Meta enforces strict copyright, ownership, and content integrity policies. If your content violates these rules, it may be blocked, monetisation disabled, or your account penalised.
Music You Do Not Fully Own or Control
You cannot upload:
- Music copied from other artists
- Music you do not have distribution rights for
- Songs containing uncleared samples
- Instrumentals downloaded from YouTube or third-party websites without a licence
- Karaoke versions without proper licensing
Why This Matters
Meta reviews music ownership, and content owned by someone else may be removed or blocked.
DJ Mixes, Compilations, or Mashups
This includes:
- DJ sets
- Continuous mixes
- Mashups combining multiple songs
- Remixes without official permission
More Information:
- These usually contain multiple copyrighted works that require separate licences.
Content With Unlicensed Samples
Examples:
- Using portions of another song
- Using beats from BeatStars without a distribution licence
- Using royalty-free sounds without commercial distribution rights
More Information:
- You must have: Master rights, Publishing rights, and Synchronisation rights (where applicable)
Content With Copyrighted Background Audio
This includes music in:
- Live recordings
- Concert recordings
- Interviews with music playing in the background
- Studio sessions containing copyrighted material
Warning: Even background audio can cause rejection.
Non-Music Content or Invalid Files
You cannot upload:
- Podcasts
- Audiobooks
- Spoken-word recordings (unless approved as music releases)
- Voice notes
- Sound effects
- Meditation recordings without musical elements
More Information:
- Meta platforms are designed primarily for music content.
Low-Quality, Misleading, or Fraudulent Content
This includes:
- Fake artist impersonations
- Uploading music under the wrong artist name
- Spam or repetitive uploads
- Misleading metadata
More Information:
- This may result in: Content removal, Account suspension, Permanent bans
Content That Violates Intellectual Property Rights
This includes:
- Covers without proper mechanical licences (in certain regions)
- Parodies containing copyrighted recordings
- Bootlegs
- Leaked or unreleased music you do not own
More Information:
- Meta may remove such content when identified.
Monetisation Restrictions
Some content may upload successfully but still be:
- Muted
- Blocked in certain countries
- Ineligible for monetisation
Warning: This happens when rights are limited or restricted.
What You CAN Upload
You may upload content if you:
- Created the music yourself
- Purchased exclusive rights
- Have full legal distribution rights
- Obtained proper licences for all elements
More Information:
- You must control: Master rights, Publishing rights (or administration rights)
Consequences of Uploading Prohibited Content
Uploading unauthorised content may result in:
- Release rejection
- Revenue withholding
- Content removal
- Platform penalties
- Account suspension or termination
- In serious cases, legal action may occur
Our Compliance Policy
To protect artists, rightsholders, and platforms, we strictly enforce these rules. If you are unsure whether your content qualifies, contact support before uploading.
Need Help?
Contact our Support Team if:
- You are unsure about licensing
- Your content was rejected
- You need help verifying rights
More Information:
- We are here to help you distribute your music safely and successfully.