Music Licensing & Usage Policy

Effective Date: November 2025
Website: https://GraniteFortress.org
Owner: Granite Fortress Music

1. Purpose and Heart Behind Our Music

Granite Fortress Music exists to glorify God and share His message of hope through song.
Our mission is to reach hearts — not to restrict them.

We believe that music inspired by faith should be shared freely to encourage, comfort, and awaken souls.
This policy explains how you can use and share Granite Fortress songs, videos, and lyrics in a way that honors both the Gospel and the artists who created them.

2. You Are Encouraged to Share

We invite and encourage you to share Granite Fortress music through:

  • Podcasts and inspirational broadcasts

  • YouTube videos and reaction/commentary content

  • Church livestreams and online services

  • Social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter, etc.)

  • Personal blogs, reels, or devotionals

  • Small group or worship settings

You may use short song clips, full-length tracks, or links from official streaming services, provided that:

  1. The content is used non-commercially (no paid ads, sales, or monetization), and

  2. You credit Granite Fortress Music clearly in your description, video caption, or post.

Attribution example:

🎵 “Song: Under the Shadow of the Almighty by Granite Fortress Music”
Stream or download at www.GraniteFortress.org

If you share on YouTube, Facebook, or TikTok, please tag us whenever possible — we love seeing how the music touches lives.

3. Free Ministry & Faith-Based Use

You may freely use Granite Fortress music in:

  • Church worship services (live or streamed)

  • Bible studies, conferences, or ministry events

  • Podcasts or devotionals that share faith-based messages

  • Social media videos, stories, or reels that inspire or teach

No licensing or fees are required for these non-commercial, ministry-related uses.

4. Educational and Inspirational Use

Christian schools, seminaries, or small groups may:

  • Use Granite Fortress songs for instruction, worship, or study

  • Include short lyric excerpts in teaching materials, handouts, or devotionals

All we ask is that you include attribution to Granite Fortress Music and refrain from selling or distributing the material for profit.

5. When to Request Permission

Please contact us for written permission if you wish to:

  • Use Granite Fortress songs or videos in commercial projects (e.g., documentaries, films, advertisements)

  • Monetize videos or podcasts containing our music (ads, sponsorships, or product promotions)

  • Create remixes, covers, translations, or derivative works

  • Use our recordings as background music for commercial or promotional content

  • Upload or redistribute full-length songs outside official platforms

Email your request to:
📧 [email protected]

We often grant licenses for creative and ministry-aligned projects and respond quickly.

6. How to Share Responsibly

When you share Granite Fortress content:

  • Use official releases (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or GraniteFortress.org).

  • Credit clearly — include the song title, artist name, and our website link.

  • Do not alter lyrics or use them out of context.

  • Avoid attaching the music to messages that contradict Christian values or promote hate, violence, or political agendas.

We trust our listeners to share in ways that reflect the spirit of the music and its message.

7. Cover Songs and Collaborations

We welcome worship bands, choirs, and solo artists to perform cover versions of Granite Fortress songs for church use, worship nights, or online ministry videos.

If you plan to:

  • Upload a recorded cover to YouTube or a streaming service, or

  • Distribute the recording digitally or physically,

please contact [email protected] for a simple, free non-commercial cover agreement.
We love to see how others interpret and carry the message forward.

8. Commercial Licensing and Sync Requests

For use in films, podcasts with sponsors, advertisements, radio broadcasts, or TV, you’ll need a Commercial or Synchronization License.
Please provide the following details:

  • Song title(s) and intended use

  • Project description and distribution plan

  • Audience size and duration of use

We’ll reply with the appropriate licensing terms and, in many ministry cases, can offer reduced or waived fees.

📧 [email protected]

9. Copyright and Attribution

All songs, lyrics, and recordings © 2025 Granite Fortress Music.
All rights reserved.

Whenever possible, please display this simple attribution:

“© 2025 Granite Fortress Music. Used with permission. www.GraniteFortress.org”

This protects both the music’s integrity and your right to share it freely for faith-based purposes.

10. Our Vision for Digital Evangelism

Granite Fortress Music believes that technology and art can spread the Gospel further than ever before.
We encourage believers, churches, and creators to share boldly — to flood digital spaces with light, hope, and truth.

If you have a podcast, YouTube channel, or social platform dedicated to faith, you already have permission to use our songs to inspire others.
Just give credit, share the link, and let God do the rest.

11. Contact for Licensing and Permissions

For all usage questions, media inquiries, or licensing requests:
📧 [email protected]
📍 Granite Fortress Music, Massachusetts, USA

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