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What evidence do you need when a brand uses your music?
You need the full picture, not a screenshot: the post itself, the brand account behind it, the date, the reach, the comments and proof of your rights. A video file or screenshot alone gives a lawyer too little to work with.
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- Original post or ad, with URL and timestamp
- The account page, showing it’s a brand
- Reach: views, likes, shares, ad spend where visible
- Comments and captions showing commercial intent (product links, discount codes)
- Ad library records where available
- Proof of your rights: credits, registrations, contracts
What to do now
- Copy the link and note the date. Posts get deleted fast.
- Capture the post and the account page. A screen recording works. Show the account name.
- Write down views, likes and shares. Add anything that shows it sells: product links, discount codes.
- Gather your credits, registrations and contracts. They prove the song is yours.
- Send it to us. We capture the rest.
Why it matters
Lawyers we work with see the same gap: evidence packs with only a clip and a screenshot. TrackShield captures the full context from day one.
Questions
What evidence do you need when a brand uses your music?
The post itself, the brand account behind it, the date, the reach, the comments and proof of your rights. Together they show the use was commercial.
Is a screenshot enough evidence?
No. A video file or screenshot alone gives a lawyer too little to work with. Add the account, the date, the reach and the context.
What shows that a post is commercial use?
The account page showing it’s a brand, plus product links, discount codes or ad library records in the captions, comments and ads.
The post has been deleted. Can I still build a case?
Deleted posts can often still be traced. Send us what you have.
When does TrackShield capture the full context?
TrackShield captures the full context from day one.