Last updated 1 April 2026
Effective Date: 2026-04-01
Last Updated: 2026-04-01
These Stem Marketplace Terms govern your purchase, download, and use of audio stems, loops, MIDI files, vocal stems, and related audio components (Stems) made available through Hyph.
These Terms supplement Hyph’s general Terms of Service as published from time to time on at https://www.hyph.com. In case of conflict, these Terms control with respect to Stems.
1. Ownership of Stems
All Stems made available in the Hyph Marketplace are:
100% owned by Hyph or its controlled entities
Created under work-for-hire agreements
Not licensed from third-party labels or publishers
Stems are licensed by Hyph, not sold. Hyph represents that all Stems are original works created under work-for-hire and that Hyph has full authority to license the use of the Stems. Hyph retains all right, title, and interest in and to the original Stem files.
2. License Grant
Subject to compliance with these Stem Marketplace Terms (and as otherwise provided below), and an active paid subscription (unless otherwise stated):
Hyph grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide license to:
Download Stems
Export Stems to third-party DAWs
Modify, edit, arrange, and process Stems
Combine Stems with other sounds
Create new sound recordings (New Recordings)
Distribute and monetize New Recordings commercially
You own your original contributions in your New Recordings.
You do not own the underlying Stems.
3. Hybrid Access Model
Hyph may offer Stems through:
Subscription access
Credit-based redemption
Individual purchases
Bundled packs
License scope is defined at time of acquisition.
4. Strict Prohibitions
You may NOT:
Resell, sublicense, redistribute, or share Stems in isolation.
Upload Stems to any other sample marketplace.
Create derivative sample packs.
Offer Stems as downloadable content.
Extract Stems from other users’ works.
Claim authorship of the original Stem.
Use Stems in a way competitive to Hyph.
Transfer your license to another person or entity.
Resale is strictly prohibited.
5. AI & Machine Learning Restriction
Hyph Stems may NOT be:
Used as train machine learning or AI systems in any capacity
Uploaded to datasets for model training
Used to build sound replication systems
This restriction survives termination of your account.
6. Fingerprinting & Enforcement
All Stems are digitally fingerprinted and traceable.
Hyph reserves the right to:
Monitor unauthorized redistribution
Enforce rights via The Digital Millennium Copyright Act 1998 (DMCA) or any equivalent or any other legal action anywhere in the world
Suspend or terminate accounts for misuse
Unauthorized resale or redistribution may result in permanent account termination and legal liability. By purchasing a license to use a Stem you undertake to indemnify Hyph against all loss costs expenses claims or damages it incurs arising from your unauthorized use of any Stems.
7. No Revenue Share
Hyph does not:
Take ownership of your masters
Claim publishing rights
Require revenue share on New Recordings
You retain 100% of your original composition and master rights, subject to the underlying Stem license.
8. Warranties & Representations
You represent warrant and undertake to Hyph that:
You will not misuse the Stems.
You will comply with all applicable laws.
You will not attempt to circumvent fingerprinting or tracking systems.
9. Termination
If you breach these Terms:
Hyph may:
Suspend your account
Terminate your license
Revoke access to the Marketplace
Pursue legal remedies
Upon termination:
You must cease any new use of Stems.
Previously distributed works remain licensed if compliant.
10. Disclaimer
Stems are provided as is.
Hyph does not guarantee:
Commercial success
Uniqueness of creative outcome
DSP approval
Revenue generation
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
Hyph’s total liability is limited to the amount paid by you for the relevant Stem or subscription during the preceding six months.
Hyph is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
12. Arbitration & Governing Law
These Terms and the relationship between you and Us (whether contractual or otherwise) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ireland.
If you are a consumer, you will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law in your country of residence. Nothing in this paragraph 12 above takes away or reduces your rights as a consumer to rely on those provisions. If you are a consumer, any dispute, controversy, proceedings or claim between you and Us relating to these Terms and Conditions, or the relationship between you and Us (whether contractual or otherwise) shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland.
If you are a business, any disputes concerning these Terms, the relationship between you and Us, or any matters arising therefrom or associated therewith (whether contractual or otherwise) shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland.
HYPH IRELAND LIMITED
Unit LG03, Block L
Vantage Central Park
Leopardstown
Dublin 18
Ireland