Hi everyone. I've been experimenting with Suno for the past few weeks, and the output quality is genuinely impressive for the cost of a Pro subscription. This has me thinking practically: if I'm paying for this tool, can I actually monetize the output?
My main question is about the legal/licensing terms for commercial use. I've read through Suno's Terms of Service and Content Policy, but I'd appreciate the community's interpretation, especially from anyone who has actually tried to distribute music commercially.
Key points I'm trying to clarify:
* Does the "you own the output" claim in their marketing hold up for selling tracks directly (e.g., on Bandcamp, iTunes)?
* Are there any hidden limitations, like platform-specific royalties or restrictions on monetizing through YouTube Content ID?
* How does the "Artist Plan" differ from "Pro" in terms of commercial rights, aside from the higher track limits? Is it just a capacity tier, or are there legal distinctions?
I'm coming at this from a cost-optimization angle. The pricing pages suggest commercial use is allowed, but I want to be sure before I invest time in building a catalog. Has anyone done a deep-dive on this or have real-world experience selling Suno-generated music? Any gotchas in the fine print would be super helpful to know.