Frequently Asked Questions

FOR ARTISTS

My song got accepted, what happens now?

Once your song is accepted by the influencer, they are given a 30-day licence to use your song on the their social platforms. They have to use your song within the 7 day time period after accepting. Once the song has been used, they will credit/tag you in the content. You will be notified with a link to the video on the Zebr App.



Will the influencer credit me in the video?

Yes, the influencer must credit you in the content in order for them to get paid.



What happens if my song gets declined?

If the influencer responds to your submission within 48 hours, by listening to your song for a minimum of 20 seconds and giving feedback, your coins will be spent. If the influencer does not respond to your submission or the 48 hour time period expires, your coins will be returned to you.



Can I submit to the same influencer more than once?

Yes, if you feel you want a second chance or they didn’t listen in time, then feel free to submit again or maybe try a different song.



Can I submit more than one song to an influencer?

Yes, but you can only submit one song per submission.



My song got accepted, when will they post it?

The influencer has 7 days to use your song in a video or stream. You will then be notified with a link on the app when they post it.



Can they keep using my song forever, ever?

Forever, ever? No, once they accept your song they will have a 30-day licence to use your song on one of their social channels. The video or content they post within that time can remain online indefinitely.



Can anyone use my songs?

No, only the outlets you choose to submit to.



How do I know the influencer doesn’t have fake followers?

We have an approval process for every influencer that signs up, to make sure we bring you the best options. We vet their profile and base the price on engagement, not followers.



Where does the money / coins go?

The majority of the coin value goes to the influencer. The rest goes toward transaction fees and hosting fees so that we can keep making Zebr better.



What ways can the influencer share my song?

Instagram Grid: Add the song audio to the video. Instagram Stories: Option 1) Share the song directly from Spotify by pressing “Share to instagram Stories”. Option 2) Use the “Music” tag on Instagram stories. Option 3) Download the song audio and add it to the story video. YouTube: Add the song audio to the video. Twitch: Add the song to thier Spotify "Streaming Playlist" and play the full song during a live stream.



FOR INFLUENCERS

How do I sign up as an influencer?

Download the app, sign up using email or Facebook log-in and click “I am an influencer” and follow the instructions to apply.



How was my coin price calculated?

We calculated this based on you recent engagement on the social platform you applied with. Influencers are valued between 1 - 3 coins. If you have any further questions please contact us via email.



I accepted a song, how long do I have to use it?

Once you accept a song, you have seven (7) days to use the song on one of your provided social channels. If you don’t use the track within the 7 day time period, the song will expire and the money is returned to the artist.



How long do I have to response to a submission?

You will have 48 hours to make a decision on a new submission. If you don’t response within that time, the track will be removed from your submissions and the money will be returned to the artist.



How do I make money?

You can make money two ways. 1) Accepting and using songs in your content. (Between £0.50 - £1.50 per song) 2) Responding to submissions within 48 hours, by listening to 20 seconds and giving feedback. (Between £0.25 - £0.75 per song) Small amounts that can add up very quickly!



When do I get paid for the songs I accept?

You will receive payment once you have posted the song in your content, copied and pasted the ‘artist credit’ into the video description and pasted the link to the content on Zebr. Go to the ‘Accepted songs’ page to see instructions for each platform.



How can I get the song on my computer?

Once you accept a song you will be able to download an MP3 of the song, which can be easily tranfered to your computer via 'Save to files', Mail, AirDrop, Google Drive, etc.



Can I use a song if my video is monetised / sponsored?

Yes, on submission the artists agrees to allow their song to be used in a video that’s monetised / sponsored.



What ways can I share a song?

Instagram Grid: Download the song audio and add it to your video. Instagram Stories: Option 1) Share the song directly from Spotify by pressing “Share to instagram Stories”. Option 2) Use the “Music” tag on Instagram stories and search for the song to add it. Option 3) Download the song audio and add it to your story video. Twitch: Add the song to your Playlist on Spotify and play the song during your live stream. YouTube: Download the song audio and add it to your video.



How many times can I use a song I accept?

You are giving a one-time-use only licence to use the song on one of your connected social platforms. The content you share using the song may remain online indefinitely.



What qualifies as an influencer?

We usually look for at least 5000 followers on social media or 300 average likes. If don’t meet these numbers, but you have an engaged audience, apply now and let’s talk!



What are the song use requirments?

Posting requirments for each platform:

Instagram Grid:

Add the song audio to your video. Minimum use of song: 30 seconds. Songs must be audible. You may add multiple songs to a video!

Instagram Stories:

Option 1) Add the song via the “Music” tag on Instagram stories.

Option 2) Share the song directly from Spotify by pressing “Share to instagram Stories”.

Option 3) Add the song audio to your story video.

YouTube:

Add the song audio to your video. Minimum use of song: 30 seconds. Songs must be audible. You may add multiple songs to a video!

Twitch:

Add the song to your Spotify Playlist and play the full song during your live stream.

Can I use the songs on Twitch and avoid a dmca?

Yes, on submission the artists agrees to give you the copyright permisson to use the song on Twitch. Once you accept a song, you are granted a thirty (30) day license to play the song unlimited times suring your stream.



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