Bandcamp Generative AI Music and Audio Policy

rights policy item·platform content policy·active

Bars music or audio generated wholly or substantially by AI and prohibits AI impersonation of artists or styles.

Verified facts

Official site	https://blog.bandcamp.com/2026/01/13/keeping-bandcamp-human/ ↗
Geography	United States
identifier	Keeping Bandcamp Human
parties	unknown
item type	platform_content_policy
confidence	high
identifier	Keeping Bandcamp Human
filing date	unknown
jurisdiction	United States
adoption date	2026-01-13
affected works	uploaded music and audio
current status	in_force
effective date	2026-01-13
affected models	generative music systems
canonical title	Bandcamp Generative AI Music and Audio Policy
confidence basis	Primary document reviewed; status language is conservative.
enforcement date	unknown
affected datasets	unknown
issuing authority	Bandcamp
primary documents	https://blog.bandcamp.com/2026/01/13/keeping-bandcamp-human/
unresolved questions	Meaning of substantial AI use, evidence standards, and appeal process.
affected entity types	artists; labels; uploaders
affected organizations	Bandcamp