Bigstock
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Bigstock
Licensing and Tax
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Rights
PremiumBeat
Licensing and Usage
PremiumBeat
Definitions (Jeopardy Style!)
100

Does Bigstock offer team subscriptions?

No, please refer customers looking for team subs to Shutterstock.

100

What print limitations come with the Standard License for the same image in multiple projects?

Up to 250K copies total

100

What does PRO stand for, and what does it do?

A performing rights organization is an agency that ensures songwriters and publishers are paid fo the use of their music by collecting royalties on behalf of the rights owner.

100

What license covers student film productions?

Standard and Premium

100

A set of 15, 30, and 60 seconds designed for TV and radio advertising.

What is a Short Clip?

200

How many annual plans does Bigstock offer?

4 annual plans

200

What print limitations exist for images under the Enhanced License?

The sky is the limit

200

Where do we check PRO info for a track?

PRO info is located under NOVA along with publishing info and artist names.

200
How many users within a company can use a singular plan?

Everyone within that company as long as the project is for that company.

200

A piece that repeats itself indefinitely.

What is a Music Loop?

300

When do credit packs expire?

One year from the purchase date.

300

What license is required for a children's picture book?

Extended (since images constitute >50% of the book)

300

Do PremiumBeat licenses include public performance rights?

No - if customers are unsure whether their project falls under the scope of public performance, they should contact their local PRO.

300

What license is required for "on hold" phone usage?

Standard License

300

A complete musical mix with an introduction and an ending.

What is a Full Track?

400

Does Bigstock accept PayPal as a form of payment?

PayPal is accepted for credit purchases only. All of our subscriptions require a credit card.

400

How can customers avoid getting charged VAT on their purchases?

VAT can only be waved for customers that are VAT exempt. 

400

In what country is GEMA based?

Germany

400

What license covers wedding video productions?

Standard and Premium

400

After purchasing a track, customers can download their files in these two formats.

What are .wag and MP3?

500

What is the credit cost for a Bigstock vector?

6 credits

500

Where can customers put in their VAT number?

Customers can enter their VAT number through their Bigstock Admin page under the "Edit billing" tab.

500

Will GEMA still requires its own licensing even after filling out a PRO sheet with PremiumBeat?

Yes, we have noticed that GEMA in certain countries still requires its own licensing. We advise customers to reach out to GEMA to find out more information.

500

How many unused tracks are rolled over to the following month? [annual sub]

All tracks for the duration the annual plan

500
We protect our music tracks with this watermarking technique.

What is a voiceover?