Copyright Policy
Our policies on copyright, infringement, and artist rights. This page outlines your protections and our responsibilities.
What is Copyright?
Copyright is a legal protection that gives creators exclusive rights to their original work. This includes music, lyrics, beats, videos, and written content. Copyright ensures that your creative work cannot be used, copied, or distributed without your permission. It is a fundamental right that empowers creators to control and benefit from their work.
Your Rights as an Artist
As the creator of an original work, you automatically hold a "bundle" of exclusive rights. These include:
Copyright
Reproduce
The right to make copies of your work (e.g., press vinyl, make digital copies).
Distribute
The right to sell or share your work with the public (e.g., sell on stores, upload online).
Perform
The right to perform your work publicly (e.g., play at a concert, on the radio).
Adapt
The right to create derivative works (e.g., make a remix, use in a movie).
Protection and Registration
Your work is automatically protected by copyright as soon as it is created and "fixed" in a tangible form (like a recording, a written lyric sheet, or a digital file). You don't have to do anything for this basic protection to exist.
However, registering your copyright with your country's copyright office (like the U.S. Copyright Office) provides significant additional legal benefits. Registration is required before you can file a lawsuit for infringement and allows you to claim statutory damages and attorney's fees, making it much easier to defend your work.
Understanding Infringement
Unauthorized use of copyrighted work is illegal and is known as infringement. This can include sampling a beat without a license, using a melody in a new song, or uploading someone else's music to your own profile. Infringement can result in legal action, financial penalties, and removal of the infringing content. Always respect copyright and seek permission when using someone else's material.
Reporting Infringement
If you believe your work has been used without permission by an artist or release associated with ixe berg music, please contact us immediately. Provide as much detail as possible, including:
- A link to your original work or proof of creation.
- A link to the content you believe is infringing.
- Your contact information and a statement of ownership.
How ixe berg music Helps
We are committed to protecting our artists. At ixe berg music, we ensure all artists retain full copyright ownership of their work. Here’s how we actively safeguard your rights:
- Content ID Monitoring: We use systems to scan platforms like YouTube for unauthorized uses of your music, allowing you to monetize or block infringing content.
- DMCA Takedown Services: We efficiently issue DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) takedown notices on your behalf to have infringing content removed from platforms.
- Clear Licensing: We provide clear and robust licensing agreements for all your work, ensuring your rights are defined and protected from the start.
- Artist Guidance: Our team is available to answer your questions about copyright and help you navigate any issues that arise in the digital age.
1. Scan
Our system scans platforms like YouTube for your audio fingerprint.
2. Match
It finds a match where your music is used in another video.
3. Action
We apply your policy: monetize, block, or track the content.