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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 Video posting 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 video posting 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 : Once
・How it can be used : Video posting on " designated UGC services "
・Commercial use : Partially permitted (advertising, tips, memberships)
・Commercial revenue : 100% belongs to the licensee
・Contract type : License agreement
・Contract plan (period):one-time purchase
・Price :1,100 yen (tax included)
・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 → Post vide0 → "Apply for use"
・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:

One sound included in " EdKara Properties "
・Please refer to the link before purchasing for the contents of " EdKara Properties ".
*Please record the audio from the URL listed in the " EdKara Properties " list to use.

● 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:

One - You can one audio source of " EdKara Properties " for one video posting. "One video posting" means you can post video once.
*It is not possible to post one audio source in multiple videos with one license (= multiple licenses must be purchased).
・Only when using on YouTube, you can post regular videos and short videos (limited to clips of regular videos). If you want to post multiple videos for any other purpose, you will need a license for the number of posts.
*A "short normal" on YouTube refers to a short video as defined by YouTube specifications. A "normal video" on YouTube refers to a video post that is not a short video.
＊Example of the number of licenses required: If you post a singing cover video once on YouTube and then post an excerpt of that video once on TikTok, you will need 2 licenses.

●Available methods:

Video posting
"Video posting" refers to uploading and publishing a pre-recorded video on a " Designated UGC Service"(including posting a video clip from a live broadcast archive).
- 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 " and record it.
・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 video posting (using the karaoke videos included in the " EdKara Properties " without displaying them on the video post screen)
*Example of prohibited use: Playing karaoke videos included in the " EdKara Property " and displaying them on the video post screen. This is a license for video post. It does not include a license for live steaming.
・This is a license to post videos. It does not include a license to use live streaming or archiving.
For live streaming and archiving, please use a separate "Karaoke Sound Free License" or a Karaoke Sound Live Streaming License depending on the intended use.

・This license is intended for humans to sing and for viewers to listen to the music.
*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.
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 video posting -Tipping: Revenue from tips on video posting -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, 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

● Contract plan (period):

One time purchace
・In principle, videos posted using audio sources can be made public indefinitely.

●Price:

1,100 yen (tax included)

●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). 
*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 (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 video posting 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).
*There is no problem with "producing" a video using the audio before purchasing a license (however, "posting" the video is only possible after purchase), so you have plenty of time to create your video.
*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 Sound Source video posting 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 "Form for Purchasers of Karaoke Sound Source video posting License" (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 video posting, 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 video posting 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" 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).

●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.