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What is provided per license

●License Overview:

A paid license for those who wish to use EdKara's karaoke sound source WAV files (any one song, one specified key, 2mix: 44100Hz, 24bit, 2ch in " EdKara Properties ") for video posting and live streaming on UGC services such as YouTube, offline events, etc. (Only one EC-exclusive slot is provided per song)
*Regarding the "EC Limited to 1 Slot": Each song included in the " EdKara Property " list will be provided via the EC site (publicly available) to only one person (however, it may be used for transactions other than the EC site (publicly available), such as through use of EdKara or business partners).
*WAV file specifications may vary depending on the song.
*Please contact us in advance to purchase this product (the file may not be in stock. Thank you for your understanding).
License name : Karaoke sound source WAV license. Usage permission property : Specified key (one of +8 to -8) of any sound source (one song) included in the " EdKara property " list.
*Please be sure to inquire in advance of purchase using the designated form to check whether the song you want to use is in stock.
・Target users : Those who have an account for the " designated UGC service " (individuals and corporations)
・Available UGC : All " designated UGC services " ・Number of available accounts : Each One account for each " Designated UGC Service " *The actual user of the account for each UGC must be the same.
・Available opening times : Unlimited
・Available methods : Video posting and live streaming on " designated UGC services ", offline events ・Commercial use : Partially permitted -Video posting and live streaming: Advertising, tips, memberships -Offline events: Admission fees
・Commercial revenue : 100% belongs to the licensee ・Contract type : License agreement (one-time purchase)
・Contract plan (period/expiration date):
-1 song plan: Unlimited time and price:
-1 song plan: 11,000 yen (tax included)
・Support for use : None ・Delivery : One WAV file (2mix: 44100Hz, 24bit, 2ch) of one designated song and one designated key will be sent only once. *The delivery is sent only for license use. There is no transfer of copyright or ownership rights to the sound source to the user.
Refunds : No Terms of Use : EdKara License Terms and EdKara Store Terms of Use
・Usage procedure : Make a prior inquiry via the designated form → Receive stock confirmation email → Create an EdKara Store account (user registration) → Purchase a license (within 2 days of receiving the stock confirmation email) → Receive the WAV file (via email) → Use
・Clearance (copyright rights processing) : Performed by the user. *To use music, permission is generally required from copyright management organizations such as JASRAC and NexTone .
・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:

The specified key of the sound source (1 song) included in the " EdKara Properties " list (one of the original key +8 to -8)
・Please refer to the link before purchasing for the contents of " EdKara Properties ".
- WAV file specifications may vary depending on the song. Specifications are determined by EdKara (cannot be changed).

● Target users:

Those who have an account for the " Designated UGC Service " (individuals and corporations)

●Available UGC:

All " Designated UGC Services "

● Number of available accounts:

each One account for each " Designated UGC Service "
*Examples of usage: One YouTube account, one Nico Nico Douga account, etc.
・Only one solo artist or one artist group within one account can use each UGC service (in the case of a group, performance by all group members is required). In addition, it is not possible to change users for each UGC.
*Example of availability: Within one account, members of one artist group, "Singer A", "Singer B", and "Singer C", are singing simultaneously.
*Examples of unavailability: Of the " designated UGC services ," solo artist A uses YouTube and solo artist B uses Niconico Video.
- The same UGC cannot be used across multiple accounts.
*Examples of unavailability: For one of the " Designated UGC Services ," if you have different accounts, such as "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).
- 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 shall be one account (for UGC Services that cannot be monetized, the smallest unit of a user shall be one account).
*Example of minimum license unit: If one YouTube "brand account" is linked to five "personal accounts," the minimum unit is one personal account.

●Number of times it can be used:

Unlimited

●Available methods:

For entertainment purposes, live streaming, archiving of live streaming, video posting, singing at offline events
- Live streaming refers to real-time internet streaming by users based on the specifications of the " Designated UGC Service ."
- Archive refers to a recording of a live broadcast based on the specifications of the " Designated UGC Service ."
- Video posting refers to uploading and publishing a pre-recorded video on the " Designated UGC Service " (including posting a video clip from a live streaming archive).
・An event refers to an event that invites participants (visitors), is held for a limited period of time (within six months), and uses music from the " EdKara Property ."
*Examples of unusable files: Files that do not comply with the specifications of the " designated UGC service " This is a license to use karaoke audio files. It does not include a license to use karaoke videos.
*Example of inappropriate use: Playing karaoke videos included in the " EdKara property " and displaying them on the live streaming screen. *Live streaming archives can, in principle, be made public (no need to delete them).
・This license is intended for use primarily by humans singing and for audiences to appreciate (use in performances that do not involve singing is permitted under certain conditions).
*Examples of unacceptable uses: Use of audio only with no human singing, use with singing voices that are too quiet, use with singing by Vocaloid, synthetic voices, or AI voices, and other uses that EdKara deems unacceptable. *In the case of live streaming by virtual characters where no actual human appears on the live streaming screen, such as so-called VTubers, it is possible to use it as long as the singing is done by a human and not an AI etc.
・Conditions for use in performances without singing: All of the following must be met -Actual human musicians must perform in real time during live streaming, and the performance must be displayed on screen -Lyric subtitles must not be displayed on screen -The performers must give oral MC talk (about how the live stream is progressing, introducing songs between songs, etc.) throughout the entire live stream *Examples of usability: Actual human musicians are performing in real time, and their faces are not shown on screen, but the bodies and hands of the people playing, as well as actual instruments, are shown.
*Example 1 of unacceptable use: Actual human musicians are performing in real time, but the live broadcast shows subtitles for the lyrics. *Example 2 of unacceptable use: Actual human musicians are performing in real time, but the live broadcast is continuous with only the music, without any verbal MC talk (e.g. no MC talk between songs).
*Example 3 of unacceptable use: Live streaming of performances only by virtual characters, such as VTubers, where actual people and instruments do not appear on the live streaming screen. 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 prohibited uses: actions that place an excessive load on each " Designated UGC Service " or other actions that cause inconvenience to users. - Use is permitted for entertainment purposes only.
*Examples of prohibited uses: live streaming/video posting related to politics, religion, etc., and use at offline events

●Commercial use:

Partially possible
-Video posting/live streaming: advertising, tips, membership -Offline events: admission fees
*Commercial activities that are essentially unrelated to the use of the sound recordings (e.g. eating and drinking, selling artist merchandise, etc.) are freely permitted.

● Commercial revenue:

Revenues from Licensee's events belong 100% to Licensee.

●Contract type:

License agreement (one-time purchase)

● Contract plan (period/expiration date):

-1 song plan: Unlimited time and period

●Price:

-1 song plan: 11,000 yen (tax included)

●Usage support:

No support is available regarding use.
*Examples of unsupported services: Delivery earlier than specified, changing WAV file specifications, live streaming, video posting, event support, recording support, customization of audio sources, customization of license contents, song requests, obtaining copyright permission for songs, copyright research, and legal advice.

●Delivery items:

Send one WAV file (2mix: 44100Hz, 24bit, 2ch) of one song in one specified key in " EdKara Properties " only once. *Please be sure to inquire in advance of purchase using the designated form whether the song you want to use is in stock or not.
*The delivered items are sent solely for licensed use. No copyright or ownership rights to the sound source are transferred to the user.
* Files will not be resent once received.
*WAV file specifications may vary depending on the song. File specifications are determined by EdKara (cannot be changed).

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: The WAV file is lost after it is received.
*Example 3 of a non-refundable item: You purchased the item without inquiring beforehand, but the file was out of stock.

●Terms of Use:

Use is subject to 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. Advance enquiry
Please make an inquiry (to check stock availability) using the designated form before purchasing.

・STEP 1. Stock confirmation email (within 2 business days)
You will receive a response by email from us. If the response states that the file is in stock and can be provided, please proceed to STEP 2.

・STEP 2. User registration and login
Please create an EdKara Store account (user registration) here .
*EdKara Store uses the e-commerce system " Shopify (including its third parties; the same applies to the " Shopify " notation from this page onwards). In accordance with " Shopify " specifications, contract management is carried out using user registration, so user registration is required prior to purchase.
*Nicknames are not allowed. User registration is related to purchases (contracts), so please register with your real name. You must also enter your address.
*If you have already registered as a user, please log in here and proceed to the next step.

・STEP 3. Purchase (within 2 days of receiving the stock confirmation email)
Purchase a license while logged in (please complete the payment with "Quantity 1" )
* The stock reservation deadline is 2 days from the stock confirmation email. If the deadline is exceeded, the stock will be released.
*Purchases (including quantity selection) can be made using 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 4. Send WAV file (within 10 business days of purchase)
We will send you a WAV file. Please download it from the download URL in the email within the deadline (5 days) and receive it.
*We will only send it once. Please be sure to download it within the deadline.
*We use online file storage such as Giga File and Dropbox.
*If you have not received the email containing the WAV file 10 business days after purchase, please contact us via the inquiry form within 14 business days of purchase. (Please refrain from contacting us before 10 business days have passed. Also, please check your spam folder beforehand to make sure the email has not ended up in your junk mail folder.) We will check and get back to you by email.

・STEP 5. Using the sound source
You can use the audio for live streaming and video posting on " designated UGC services " and for offline events.

●Clearance (copyright rights processing):

The "Karaoke Sound WAV License" is a license to use the master recordings of karaoke sounds owned by EdKara. Users must obtain a license to use the copyrights of the songs separately.
*Reference: Copyright management organizations JASRAC and NexTone
*When clearance is carried out, if necessary, you may inform the party from whom you are obtaining permission 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.
*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 does not support the clearance of copyright use of music, and does not bear any responsibility.

●Other important points:

・When using the audio source on the " Designated UGC Service ", Edkara Please credit the video on your YouTube channel (indicating 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 the @ mention function to link to 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.
・If you use the sound source at an event, please include the credit notation (that the sound source is EdKara) and EdKara on the website announcing the event. A YouTube channel or a hyperlink that leads to the video (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/@edkara ) is required.
・Shopify 's EC system is used to provide the license. The behavior of the system is subject to Shopify 's specifications. Shopify 's specifications and terms of use may change from time to time. Users agree to this.
・EdKara is the account holder of the Youtube channel " EdKara " and has outsourced its operation and some of its 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 judges 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. Furthermore, EdKara and our company shall not be held liable in any way for any damage 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 hyperlink on this page before making a purchase.
* In principle, EdKara will contact users regarding the provision of licenses using an email address with the edkara.jp domain. 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 the user to confirm the usage status or for other purposes (if an agent or trustor purchases the service and there is no reply to our contact with the agent or trustor, we may contact the singer, talent, or artist who actually uses the service). In such cases, the user must respond in good faith without delay. If the user's response is contrary to public order and good morals and dishonest, such as if there is no response from the user despite multiple contacts or even after a certain grace period has passed, EdKara may investigate the usage status or take other measures 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 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 destroying any physical media containing the " EdKara Properties "), with retroactive effect on past use.