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Meta Content Policy Guidelines

  • Updated

Introduction

This article explains Meta's content policies and delivery requirements for music made available on Facebook and Instagram via FUGA. It outlines the eligibility criteria for rights holders, the function of Meta’s two key delivery feeds, and lists content types not accepted by Meta.

The information provided in this article represents our current best practice guidance for complying with Meta's Content Policy and does not represent legal advice. DSP policies are subject to change.

Overview of Meta Delivery Channels

Music distributed to Meta platforms (Facebook and Instagram) is delivered through two distinct Digital Distribution feeds:

  1. Facebook Fingerprinting Feed: Supplies reference files used for automatic audio matching against User-Generated Content (UGC) uploaded by platform users.
  2. Facebook Audio Library Feed: Supplies music tracks that are discoverable and directly usable within Meta’s suite of products, including Reels, Stories, and other in-app media tools.

For content to be accessible across all of Meta's products and functionalities, delivery to both feeds is required.

Rights Eligibility Requirements

To deliver content to Meta via FUGA, rights holders must meet the following conditions:

  • You must own and/or control exclusive rights to the sound recordings in all applicable territories.
  • All delivered content must be cleared for both:
    • UGC fingerprinting and detection (via the Facebook Fingerprinting Feed), and
    • End-user availability (via the Facebook Audio Library Feed).

Submissions that do not meet Meta’s rights requirements may be rejected from delivery.

Ineligible Content Types

Meta has specified several types of content that are not permitted for delivery. FUGA will block delivery attempts containing any of the following:

  • Sound Effects (SFX)
  • Spoken Word / Speech (including poetry, monologues, or dialogues)
  • Podcasts / Radio Shows / Album Commentary
  • Sound-a-likes (tracks that imitate recordings without proper licenses)
  • Illegitimate Tracks (e.g., fraudulently sourced content)
  • Unauthorized DJ Mixes or Continuous Mixes
  • Production Library Music (library catalogues intended for synchronisation or scoring)
  • Public Domain Works
  • Insufficiently Distinct Recordings (e.g., white noise, static, indistinguishable loops)
  • Ambient, Meditation, Yoga or Sleep Music
  • Karaoke Recordings

Note: Meta may update its ineligibility list or content evaluation criteria without prior notice. Rights holders should monitor delivery status and review policy updates accordingly.

Related Notes

  • ❗Ensure that all content metadata is accurately aligned with rights ownership details. Inconsistencies may result in rejection or takedown by Meta.
  • Meta has a zero-tolerance policy toward content misrepresentation. Repeated violations may lead to broader delivery restrictions for the rights holder.
  • Please refer to the Downtown Music Content Policy, which applies to all content, metadata, and associated assets delivered to any Digital Service Provider (DSP) via the services of Downtown Music.

Next Steps

  • Confirm that your catalog qualifies for delivery under Meta’s rights and content policies.
  • Prepare and submit only content where you hold exclusive rights.
  • Monitor your deliveries in FUGA’s system to keep track of rejected products.

For further assistance, contact your FUGA representative or reach out via our support channel at support@fuga.com.

 

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