How Copyright Vaulting Works
Protecting your creative work with a Verse-Chorus Copyright Certificate takes just a few minutes. Here's the full process from start to finish.
Buy a Credit
Start by purchasing a copyright credit. One credit covers one piece of work — a song, a set of lyrics, or a music file. Credits never expire, so you can use them whenever you're ready.
We offer a single credit or a bundle of 5 (with 1 free) if you have multiple works to protect.
Buy CreditsUpload Your Work
Upload the file you want to protect — this can be an audio file, a lyrics document, or you can type your lyrics directly into our platform. You can protect a finished song or just an early idea.
All files are stored privately and securely on our servers. Nobody else can access them.
Confirm Ownership
Before generating your certificate, add all collaborators and define how ownership is split. This is important — your certificate will record exactly who owns what percentage of the work.
Make sure all details are accurate before proceeding, as the certificate reflects the information you provide at the time of creation.
Download Your Certificate
Once you activate a credit against your uploaded work, your Verse-Chorus Copyright Certificate is generated instantly. It includes:
- A unique certificate ID
- The exact date and time of registration
- The names of all registered owners and their share
- A secure reference to your uploaded file
Download your certificate as a PDF and keep it safe. It's also stored permanently in your vault so you can access it any time.
Why does this protect me?
Copyright in your creative work exists automatically the moment you create it — you don't need to register it anywhere. But if a dispute ever arises, you need to be able to prove that you created the work, and when.
A Verse-Chorus Copyright Certificate gives you an independent, timestamped record held by a third party. This is powerful evidence — it shows the exact date your work was uploaded to our platform, the file content at that time, and who was registered as the owner.
Copyright is recognised internationally under the Berne Convention, which means your certificate carries weight in 181 countries.
Common questions
Is this the same as registering copyright with the government?
No. Our service is independent and private — it is not affiliated with the U.S. Copyright Office (copyright.gov) or any government authority. Our certificates provide strong supporting evidence of ownership but are not a substitute for official government registration.
Can I protect lyrics I haven't finished yet?
Yes. You can upload a work at any stage — even just a verse or a melody idea. The timestamp records when that version existed, which can be just as valuable as protecting a finished piece.
What happens if I delete my uploaded file?
Deleting your song or lyrics file will invalidate the associated certificate. Keep your files in your vault to ensure your certificate remains valid.
Can I add collaborators after the certificate is created?
No — the ownership details are locked at the time the certificate is generated. Make sure all contributors are added and ownership percentages are correct before activating your credit.
Ready to protect your work?
Get started in minutes — uploading is free, so add your work whenever it's ready and buy a credit when you want to certify it.