Guidelines for Delivering Content to Facebook & Instagram

What Content is Eligible for Delivery?

Eligible content must be:

1. Authentic Music: Original music owned or controlled by the rightsholder.

2. Distinct and Unique: Recordings that are sufficiently distinct and do not mimic or copy existing works.

3. Properly Licensed: Music created with proper licensing and rights, free from unauthorized use of other works.

What Content is NOT Eligible?

Meta classifies the following as ineligible for delivery:

1. Content That is Not Music

• Sound Effects (SFX): Audio with no melodic or harmonic content, such as environmental sounds or mechanical noises.

• Spoken Word or Speech: Recordings consisting entirely of voice or dialogue without melody (e.g., audiobooks, speeches).

• Podcasts, Radio Shows, and Album Commentary: Recorded interviews, descriptions, or non-musical programming.

2. Unauthorized or Illegitimate Music

• Sound-a-Likes: Recordings designed to imitate copyrighted works and mislead listeners about their origin.

• Illegitimate Tracks: Music that uses sections of existing tracks (e.g., slowed down, sped up, sampled) without authorization.

• Unauthorized DJ & Extended Mixes: Compilations or remixes of multiple tracks without proper licensing.

3. Music Ineligible for Monetization

• Production Library Music: Stock music or royalty-free tracks created for use in media (e.g., background music for videos).

• Public Domain Works: Recordings of compositions where the copyrights have expired, allowing unrestricted use.

• Insufficiently Distinct Recordings: Music indistinguishable from existing legitimate tracks.

• Ambient/Meditation/Sleep Music: Soundscapes or sound effects with minimal melody, typically used as background music.

• Karaoke Tracks: Backing tracks of popular songs recreated by a different rightsholder, excluding licensed instrumental versions.

How to Ensure Your Content is Eligible

1. Verify Ownership: Ensure you have full rights to distribute your music.

2. Avoid Copying: Do not submit tracks that mimic or borrow from existing copyrighted works without proper authorization.

3. Provide Proper Metadata: Submit accurate and complete metadata to avoid content being flagged.

For further assistance or clarification, please contact Too Lost support. By adhering to these guidelines, you can maximize your reach and ensure a smooth delivery process for your music.