Permission Procedures for Songs Used in Live Streaming

For songs used during the streaming event, you must submit copyright information such as the song titles and artist names via the report form in the Zaiko management screen. For details about the report form, please see the application method.
After the event ends (after the archive period ends), an email will automatically be sent to the event organizer with information about the report form.

If Organizers Do Not Complete the Necessary Procedures

Please be aware that Zaiko will not be held responsible, as stipulated in the terms of use and contract. If Zaiko becomes aware that the organizer has not completed the necessary procedures, Zaiko may take actions such as deleting content, suspending service, or other measures based on the terms of use and contract.

If You Pre-Record and Stream "Foreign Songs" Managed by JASRAC or NexTone

Organizers must obtain permission from the copyright holder (music publisher) of the "foreign song" in question regarding the music copyright.

If You Use Songs Not Managed by JASRAC or NexTone

Organizers must obtain permission from the copyright holder regarding the music copyright.

How to Check if a Song is Managed by JASRAC or NexTone

You can search and confirm using the databases below. For songs not listed, please contact JASRAC or NexTone directly.

• JASRAC Work Database Search Service (J-WID)
• NexTone Work Search Database
• Music Rights Information Search Navi

Permission for Videogram Recording (Reproduction Rights) for Video Production

When conducting recorded or archived streaming using "foreign songs" managed by JASRAC or NexTone, organizers must obtain permission from JASRAC or NexTone regarding videogram recording (reproduction rights) for video production. Please consult with the music publisher managing the recording rights of the foreign song in Japan beforehand, as it may be necessary to receive a specified permission amount from the music publisher during the permission procedure with JASRAC or NexTone.

When conducting recorded or archived streaming using songs not managed by JASRAC or NexTone, organizers must obtain permission for the videogram recording (reproduction rights) for video production from the song's copyright holder, in addition to the above streaming permissions.

When Inviting Audiences to Perform Songs at an Event

Organizers must obtain permission regarding performance rights from JASRAC or NexTone (or from the copyright holder if using songs not managed by JASRAC or NexTone).

If You Have Obtained Performance Rights Permission Yourself, Such as Streaming Live from a Live Bar

Separate permission is required for streaming, so permission procedures according to this guideline are necessary.

If You Use Commercial CDs, Audio Files, Karaoke Tracks, Music Videos, Broadcast Programs, etc.

Organizers must obtain permission for neighboring rights owned by performers, record producers, broadcasters, and cable broadcasters, separate from the copyright handling mentioned above. Please note that even if you are the author of the song, you must obtain permission from the record company or other entities holding neighboring rights to use audio sources.

Cases Where Permission Procedures for Neighboring Rights Are Not Required

If you perform the song yourself without using audio sources or sing along to it, or if you play MIDI you created yourself, permission for neighboring rights is not required, and organizers do not need to take the above permission procedures. Even in such cases, procedures may be necessary based on the contract between the artist and the record company (such as payment of exclusive release fees), so organizers must take the necessary procedures for such cases.

When Arranging Songs for Covers, Adding Translations, or Making Parodies

Even for songs managed by JASRAC or NexTone, these uses fall outside the scope of management. Therefore, organizers must obtain permission from the music copyright holders and authors.

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