This usage policy is only regarding the nature sound effects pack. You are free to use all other drum and sample packs on the website in any of your audio or video productions both individually and commercially as free as you like. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use BurghRecords sound effects in my videos on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or Twitch?

Yes – all we ask is that you credit the Artist and song(s) used in the description of your video/livestream.

BurghRecords Sound effects is free to use for independent creators and their UGC (User Generated Content).

Can I monetise my video if I’ve used BurghRecords Sound effects?

Yes – but make sure you follow the guidelines in the BurghRecords Sound effects policy.

How do I credit the sound effect(s) I use properly?

Simply copy and paste the credit section from the description of our video. – See the example below.

If you are using our music on Twitch Stream or YouTube Stream, simply put “Audio provided by https://edinburghrecords.com” in your stream description.

Will I get a copyright claim or strike if I use an BurghRecords sound effect in my YouTube video?

No – If you’re an Independent Creator, Gamer or Vlogger and follow our usage policy, then all BurghRecords Sound effects are free to use across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram & Twitch.

I received a copyright claim when using your music!

If you believe you have received a claim and shouldn’t have, this may be a fraudulent claim. Please let us know by emailing contact@edinburghrecords.com and we will investigate.

Can I use an BurghRecords Sound effects in a promotional video for my Product / Service / Commercial brand?

BurghRecords Sound effects used in commercial content (content that solely promotes or advertises a Product or Service) requires a Commercial License Agreement to be signed and a License fee to be paid before an BurghRecords Sound effect can be used in this way. Without a fully signed commercial license agreement your content is at risk of receiving a Copyright Strike.

To request a Commercial License, please apply here:

• [BurghRecords Commercial License Form]

Can I post BurghRecords Sound effects to my Youtube Channel?

BurghRecords supports Independent Creators, whether Vlogger, Gamer, Meditation, Yoga or any other creative content. Channels primarily re-uploading our original video are likely to receive a copyright claim and/or de-monetisation in the near future.

Can I use BurghRecords Sound effects in my independent video game?

Regardless of whether your game is free to download, use of our releases in video games is considered to be a commercial use. A Commercial License Agreement will need to be signed between BurghRecords and Game Developer / Publisher.

To request a Commercial License, please apply here:

• [BurghRecords Commercial License Form]

Can I distribute or commercially re-release your sound effects of an BurghRecords Recording, without licensing the use of the track?

No – Just like any record label, BurghRecords owns the copyright to our releases and specific permission is required.

You are not permitted to distribute our sound effects to 3rd party websites to any stores like Spotify, iTunes, Google Play etc.

Is it possible to play BurghRecords Sound effects on my livestream?

If this is a livestream of yourself as an independent creator, BurghRecords Sound Effects can be used as background music in line with our usage policy.

If this livestream has the sole purpose of playing nature sounds or you have used the BurghRecords name in the title or logo on the video your stream, this is a breach of our trademark and you will be asked to re-title or remove your stream.

Our trademarks are: BurghRecords & Nature Sounds Of Scotland.

I am making a video/presentation as part of my education, can I use BurghRecords without a license?

Yes – this would fall under our usage policy – you count as an independent creator and there is no commercial gain from this usage.

Below are some examples of the types of independently created video content you can use BurghRecords Sound Effects for:

• Review & Unboxing Products
• Beauty / Fashion / Fitness
• How to / Educational
• Lifestyle / Travel
• Gaming
• Sports / Movie / TV / Book Reviews
• Pop Culture / Gossip
• Life Hacks / DIY
• Technology
• Design & Art
• Meditation / Yoga
• Most Youtube Videos

We have the right to object to the use of our music on any content that we deem unacceptable to be associated with. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Hate Speech
• Illegal content
• Sexually themed content