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What is provided per license

●License Overview:

A paid license for those who wish to use EdKara's karaoke audio for live streaming on UGC services such as YouTube. *For non-commercial use on YouTube, you may be able to use it under a " free karaoke audio license " (please see the link in the underlined part. The underlined parts on the rest of this page are also hyperlinks).
License name : Karaoke sound source live streaming license. Licensed property : All published sound sources included in the " EdKara property " list. Target users : Those who have an account for the " Designated UGC Service " (individuals and corporations)
・Number of available UGC services : One of the " designated UGC services " *After purchasing a license, you will need to apply for the details of your use once (UGC service to be used, account information, etc.) via the designated form before actually using the audio.
・Number of available accounts : One account for the UGC service you wish to use from among the "Designated UGC Services"
・Number of times the property can be used : Unlimited (=You can use all the sound sources of " EdKara Property " as many times as you want during the contract period)
・How it can be used : Live streaming on " designated UGC services " and its archives ・Commercial use : Partially permitted (advertising, tips, memberships)
・Commercial revenue : 100% belongs to the licensee ・Contract type : License agreement - Subscription
*Automatic renewal after contract period ends. Contract plan (period):
-Monthly plan -Yearly plan Price :
-1 month plan: 1,100 yen (tax included) / month -1 year plan: 11,000 yen (tax included) / year ・Support : None ・Delivery : None ・Refunds : Not available ・Terms of Use : EdKara License Terms of Use and EdKara Store Terms of Use
・How to use : Create an EdKara Store account (user registration) → Purchase a license → Apply for use → Start using
・Clearance (copyright rights processing) : Performed by the user. *If each " designated UGC service " has obtained permission through a comprehensive contract with copyright management organizations such as JASRAC or NexTone , it is generally not necessary to obtain separate permission for the copyright of the music.
・How to cancel : Log in to EdKara Store → Cancel button
・Other important matters: Important matters other than those mentioned above are listed. ・This section is an overview. For details, please see the following sections.

●Licensed Properties:

All sounds included in " EdKara Properties "
・Please refer to the link before purchasing for the contents of " EdKara Properties ".
*Please play or record the video from the URL listed in the " EdKara Properties " list to use the audio.
* In principle, properties on the " EdKara Properties " will be added at any time. However, due to changes in specifications or terms of use of third parties that publish " EdKara Properties ", such as YouTube, the convenience of EdKara's management, or other circumstances, The properties on the " EdKara Properties " list may be changed or deleted. Therefore, we do not guarantee that the contents currently listed on the " EdKara Properties " list will remain the same during the contract period.

● Target users:

Individuals and corporations who have an account for the " Designated UGC Service " - In principle, purchases must be made by the actual user (adult). Except for the following cases, purchases by proxy or consignment by someone other than the actual user are not permitted.
- Example 1 of possible proxy/consignment purchases: Purchased by a corporation for use by artists or talents belonging to a label operated by the corporation (a management contract including agency or delegation must be concluded between the corporation and the artist/talent)
- Example 2 of proxy/entrusted purchase: Purchase made by a parent or guardian for use by a minor artist or talent

●Number of available UGC services:

One of the " Designated UGC Services" - Please refer to the link for the content of the " Designated UGC Services" before purchasing .
*Example of number of UGC services used and number of licenses required: If you wish to use four of the " designated UGC services," you will need to purchase four licenses.

● Number of available accounts:

One account for the " Designated UGC Service " you wish to use
- Multiple people can use one UGC service within one account (there is no limit on the number of people).
*Examples of availability: Within one account, it can be used by multiple members of an artist group, such as "Singer A", "Singer B", "Singer C", etc.
・The same account cannot be used across multiple accounts.
*Examples of unavailability: For one of the " Designated UGC Services ", if you have different accounts, for example, "Account A" and "Account B", you can only use one of the accounts with one license (you cannot switch between "Account A" and "Account B" with one license. If you wish to use the " Designated UGC Service " in both "Account A" and "Account B", you will need to purchase two licenses.)
- The name or designation of an "Account" may differ for each " Designated UGC Service ," but the smallest unit of a user that can be monetized under the specifications and terms of use will be one account (for UGC Services that cannot be monetized, the smallest unit of a user will be one account).
*Example of the number of licenses required: If one YouTube "brand account" is linked to five "personal accounts" and you wish to use it with three of those personal accounts, you will need to purchase three licenses.

● Number of times property can be used:

Unlimited - You can use all audio sources of " EdKara Properties " as many times as you like during the contract period.
*Any action that places an excessive load on the " EdKara Properties " and " Designated UGC Services " is prohibited.

●Available methods:

Live broadcasts and archived live broadcasts
- Live streaming refers to real-time internet streaming by users on the " Designated UGC Service ."
- Archive refers to a recording of a live broadcast based on the specifications of the " Designated UGC Service ."
*Examples of unusable files: Files that do not comply with the specifications of the " designated UGC service " Downloading, distributing files using recording media (USB memory, etc.), etc. - Playing audio: Please play the video on " EdKara Properties " or play a recording made in any way you like.
・This is a license to use the karaoke audio included in the " EdKara Property ". It does not include a license to use the karaoke video.
*Example of what can be used: Playing karaoke videos included in the " EdKara Properties " and using only the karaoke audio source in live streaming (using the karaoke videos included in the " EdKara Properties " without displaying them on the live streaming screen)
*Example of prohibited use: Playing karaoke videos included in the " EdKara Property " and displaying them on the live streaming screen. This is a license for live streaming and archiving. It does not include a license for posting videos. Posting videos refers to uploading and publishing pre-recorded videos on the " Designated UGC Service ."
・This license is intended for humans to sing and for viewers to listen to the music(Conditional use is permitted for performances that do not involve singing).
*Examples of unacceptable uses: Use only for musical instrument performances without human singing, Use of audio sources only without human singing, use with singing voices that are too quiet, use with singing by Vocaloid, synthetic voices, or AI voices, or any other use that EdKara deems unacceptable)
*In the case of live streaming by virtual characters such as VTubers, where no actual people appear on the live streaming screen, it is possible to use the service as long as the singing is done by a human, not an AI, etc.
*In the case of live streaming by virtual characters such as VTubers, where no actual human appears on screen, it is possible to use the service as long as the singing is done by a human, not an AI.
・Conditions for use in performances without singing: All the following must be met
- An actual human performer must perform in real time, and the performance must be displayed on screen
- Lyric subtitles must not be displayed on screen
- The performer must give verbal MC talk (about the progress of the live stream, introducing songs between songs, etc.) throughout the entire live stream
*Example of usable content: Actual human musicians performing in real time, and their faces are not shown on the screen, but the bodies and hands of the people performing, as well as the actual instruments, are shown.
*Example 1 of unusable content: Actual human musicians performing in real time, but live streaming with lyrics subtitles displayed.
*Example 2 of unacceptable use: Live streaming in which a real human performer is performing in real time, but there is no verbal MC talk, and only the music is continuously broadcast (e.g., no MC talk between songs).
*Example 3 of unacceptable use: Use of only the performance in live streaming by virtual characters, such as so-called VTubers, where actual people and instruments do not appear on the live streaming screen.
When using, The " Designated UGC Service " Terms of Use must be observed. Users must confirm the specifications and terms of use of the " Designated UGC Service " before purchasing a license.
*Examples of unacceptable use: actions that place an excessive load on each " designated UGC service " or other actions that cause inconvenience to users.

●Commercial use:

Partially allowed
The following revenues are available based on the specifications and terms of use of each " Designated UGC Service ":
-Advertising: Revenue from advertising on live streaming and its archives -Tipping: Revenue from tips on live streaming and its archives -Membership: Revenue from continuous charges limited to members

* The terms "advertising," "tipping," and "membership" are used differently depending on the " designated UGC service ," but revenues that are essentially equivalent to those listed above are permitted for commercial use.
*Examples of prohibited commercial uses: Setting a price and selling audio or video files of singing.
・If any of the following apply, it is considered commercial use even if you are not earning revenue from advertising, tips, or memberships.
- The account (including the channel) is monetized. - The account is engaged in activities under contract with a corporation regarding musical or talent activities. - The account is used by a for-profit corporation or an individual for profit purposes.
*Even if an individual live stream is not monetized, if the account conducting the live stream is monetized, it is considered commercial use.
・Non-commercial use is also possible.
*If you meet the conditions of the " Karaoke Sound Free License " and use the sound source for non-commercial use, your account will be monetized, and you will not start any new live broadcasts after that, you will not need to purchase a paid license for that past non-commercial use (=" Karaoke Sound Free License " applies).

●Commercial Revenue:

All revenue from Licensee's live streaming and archives will belong 100% to Licensee.

●Contract type:

License agreement/Subscription
* Automatically renewed at the end of the contract period until cancelled.

● Contract plan (period):

1 month plan or 1 year plan ・1 month plan contract period: 1 month
・1 year plan contract period: 1 year
*For the 1-month plan, if you place your order by the 28th, the next order creation date will be "the previous order date + 1 month".

(The next order date will be calculated by counting the number of days in the month in which the order was created as 1 month each time)

Example)
First order: February 1st
Second order: March 1st
Third order: April 1st
Fourth order: May 1st

However, if your previous order was made after the 28th, the next order creation date may change depending on the days of the month in which your previous order was made.

Example 1) If it is the end of the month (30th or 31st), the adjustment will be made on the last day of the next month.
First order: March 31st
Second order: April 30th
=> Since it is now the 30th, the next order date will be April 30th + 1 month
Third order: May 30th
Fourth order: June 30th

Example 2) If February is included, the number of days in the month will be shorter, so an adjustment will be made.
First order: January 30th
Second order: February 28th
=> Since it is now the 28th, the next order date will be February 28th + 1 month
Third order: March 28th
Fourth order: April 28th

*For the 1-year plan, the same applies: "Order date + 1 year."

Example)
First order: January 1, 2024 (leap year)
Second order: January 1, 2025
Third order: January 1, 2026

●Price:

Prices vary depending on the contract plan.
・1 month plan: 1,100 yen (tax included)/month
・1 year plan: 11,000 yen (tax included)/year
*The timing of billing will be the same as the timing of purchase (including contract renewal).

●Usage support:

No support is available regarding use.
*Examples of non-supportable services: Live streaming support, recording support, customization of audio sources, customization of license contents, song requests, obtaining copyright permission for songs, copyright research, legal advice

●Delivery items:

None - A license is a "permission to use" and is an intangible product. There is nothing physically delivered.

Refund:

No - Purchased licenses cannot be refunded.
*Example of non-refundable circumstances: After purchasing the license, you did not actually use the sound source.
*Example 2 of non-refundable circumstances: Forgetting to cancel.

●Terms of Use:

Use is subject to compliance with the EdKara License Terms and Conditions and the EdKara Store Terms of Use .
・By purchasing a license, you agree to the terms of use (including the contents of this page).
- The Terms of Use may be updated from time to time at EdKara's discretion (= Users must always comply with the latest Terms of Use).

● Usage procedure (from purchase to use)

・STEP 0. User registration and login
Please create an EdKara Store account (user registration) here .
*The EdKara Store uses the e-commerce system " Shopify " (including its third parties; the same applies to " Shopify " from this page onwards). Based on the specifications of " Shopify ", user registration is required before making a purchase, as subscriptions are managed through contract management including purchase and cancellation, etc.
*If you have already registered as a user, please log in here and proceed to the next step.

・STEP 1. Purchase
Purchase a license while logged in (select "1 month plan" or "1 year plan" and complete the payment with "Quantity 1" )
*You can select your plan and quantity from the button at the top of this page or the button/menu in the banner at the bottom of the screen.
* Only one can be purchased at a time (this is due to the system in which one order ID and one license are managed in pairs. Thank you for your understanding).

・STEP 2. Application for use (within 7 days of purchase)
Please submit the required information (UGC to be used, account information, etc.) only once on the " Form for Purchasers of Karaoke Sound Source Live Streaming License " (in this case, "only once" means that you need to submit the application once each time you purchase. For example, if you purchase, cancel, and then purchase again, you will need to submit the application again. However, you will not need to submit a new application when you renew your contract).
*Once an application has been submitted, it is not possible to change the contents of the application (i.e. it is not possible to change the " designated UGC service " to be used or the account used for that service, etc.).
*For details on the application items, please check the link ( form for purchasers of karaoke audio live streaming license ).
*Even after purchase, you cannot use the audio before applying. Please be sure to apply before using the audio.
*If you do not apply within 7 days of purchase, or if you use the sound source without applying, the license will be invalid. In addition, if you use the sound source without applying, you will be subject to a claim for damages for unauthorized use.
*After submitting your application, you can immediately proceed to STEP 3 without waiting for a reply from EdKara. However, if there are any issues with the application in STEP 2, or if EdKara deems it unacceptable, you may be asked to submit an application again using the purchaser-only form (in this case, your application will not be considered complete at this stage. You will not be able to use the audio until you submit your application again and receive a notification from EdKara that your application has been accepted).

・STEP 3. Start using the sound source.
*If EdKara determines that the actual usage is inappropriate, it may temporarily or permanently suspend usage even after usage has begun.

●Clearance (copyright rights processing):

The "Karaoke Sound Live Streaming License" is a license to use the master recordings of karaoke sounds owned by EdKara. EdKara has not signed any special contract with each " Designated UGC Service " regarding the provision of the license. Users must obtain permission to use the " Designated UGC Service " separately.
※Reference 1: Use If the " designated UGC service " has obtained permission through a comprehensive agreement with copyright management organizations such as JASRAC or NexTone, it is generally not necessary to obtain separate permission.
*Reference 2: JASRAC "List of UGC services with license agreements" and NexTone "List of video posting service license agreements"
*When clearance is carried out, if necessary, you may inform the " designated UGC service " that you have purchased a non-exclusive license to use the karaoke sound sources owned by EdKara, and provide a capture of the order confirmation email as evidence of this.
※Reference 3: Before using the sound source in a live stream, it is okay to test it in a separate account as long as it is private. For example, you can post a private video of the sound source you plan to use in the live stream from the " EdKara property " in the " Designated UGC Service" you are using, and check whether you receive a copyright infringement warning on the "Designated UGC Service " or whether the clearance can be carried out without any problems.
※Reference 4: The main accounts that EdKara operates using the sound source of " EdKara property " are Youtube, TikTok, and NicoNico Douga. At least among the videos displayed on these accounts, those that use the sound source of "EdKara Property" can be confirmed to be currently operating without being deleted or muted (it is not a guarantee that they will not be deleted or muted in the future).
*The contents of this page (including the section "Clearance (copyright rights processing)") are not legal advice. Users are responsible for carrying out any necessary clearance. EdKara is We do not support the clearance of copyright use of music on the " Designated UGC Service " and do not bear any responsibility whatsoever (examples where user action is required: if the " Designated UGC Service " determines that the master recording of the original artist is being used due to a false positive by the system, etc., the user will be required to take action at their own responsibility).

●How to cancel:

By cancelling your contract, you will not be eligible for future contract renewals.
- Even after the cancellation procedure, the license will remain valid and can be used for the remaining term of the contract.
・The cancellation method is as follows (the display may differ slightly depending on the device you use).
-STEP 1: Log in here -STEP 2: Click "Show more" in the "Subscription" section -STEP 3: Click "Cancel"
-STEP 4: Press "OK" in the dialog that appears asking "Are you sure you want to cancel your subscription?" -STEP 5: Press "OK" in the dialog that appears asking "Your subscription has been canceled." -STEP 6: Make sure that the contract you canceled is listed in the "Cancelled" column in the "Subscription" section.

●Other important points:

・ When using the audio source on the " Designated UGC Service ", Edkara Please credit the videos on your YouTube channel (stating that you are using EdKara's music) and EdKara A YouTube channel or a hyperlink that links to the video (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/@edkara ) is required. (If the specifications of the UGC service you are using do not allow link transitions by URL, please use an alternative method such as @ mention to mention Edkara. It is necessary to include a link to your YouTube channel. If there is no alternative, it is acceptable to simply include the credits and URL.
* Shopify 's EC system is used to provide the license. System behavior regarding payment, contract period, cancellation, etc. will conform to Shopy 's specifications. Shopify 's specifications and terms of use may change at any time. Users agree to this.
*EdKara is the account holder of the Youtube channel " EdKara " and has outsourced its management and some related business to Biahada Department Store Co., Ltd. (Music Division: Biahada Records). Licensing business is carried out by Biahada Department Store Co., Ltd.
*Even during the contract period, if EdKara determines that the usage is against public order and morals or is otherwise inappropriate and notifies the user to that effect, the user shall immediately discontinue use without raising any objections (including the deletion of archives of all past live streaming conducted using the license). Furthermore, EdKara and our company shall not be held liable for any damages suffered by the user as a result.
*Even during the contract period, some or all of the videos included in the " EdKara Properties " may become hidden, deleted, muted, etc., and may become temporarily or permanently unavailable due to changes in specifications or termination of services by third parties, natural disasters, or other unavoidable circumstances. In such cases, the user shall not raise any objections. Furthermore, EdKara and our company shall not be held liable in any way.
*The User is required to confirm the content of the hyperlinks on this page before making a purchase.
* In principle, Bihada Hyakkaten Co., Ltd. will use an email address with the edkara.jp domain to contact users regarding the provision of licenses. Please set your email software in advance so that it does not reject emails (however, due to Shopify specifications, emails may be sent from a different email address).
*EdKara may contact users to confirm their usage status or for other reasons. In such cases, users must respond in good faith without delay. If there is no response from the user, EdKara may investigate their usage status or take other actions that EdKara deems necessary. In such cases, EdKara may claim damages from the user for expenses incurred by EdKara (including but not limited to labor costs and other actual expenses).
*・We may take immediate legal action against any unauthorized use. In addition, in the event of unauthorized use, we may immediately revoke the license. In the event of license expiration, the user must cease using the license (including but not limited to deleting all archived live streams that contain " EdKara Properties " ), with retroactive effect on past use.