Use of Music (Singing, Performance, Background Music) While Streaming
Copyright and Music Usage on IRIAM
On IRIAM, you are permitted to perform a cappella, play an instrument, or perform a song while playing an instrument (e.g., singing and playing guitar) if you have obtained permission from the copyright holder.
Using Sound Recordings in Your Streams
When using sound recordings in your streams (e.g., "singing over a recording" including karaoke tracks, or as background music), you must secure permission from the performing artist(s), record producer(s), and other neighboring rights holders yourself. It is crucial to verify that you have obtained all necessary permissions before using music in this manner for "singing over a recording" streams or as background music.
Music Usage with Works Managed by ASCAP, BMI, and SOCAN
For musical works managed by ASCAP, BMI, and SOCAN, you may perform them a cappella, play an instrument, or perform a song while playing an instrument by submitting a usage report through the app. Even for works not managed by them, you may perform them a cappella, play an instrument, or perform a song while playing an instrument if you have obtained permission directly from the copyright holder. Regardless of whether they manage the rights to a song, if you use a sound recording in your stream (e.g., "singing over a recording" including karaoke tracks, or as background music), you are responsible for obtaining permission from the performing artist(s), record producer(s), and other neighboring rights holders. Please ensure you have secured all necessary permissions before using music in this way. If you use a song (sound recording) for which you have obtained permission from the performing artist(s) and record producer(s), and the copyright holder of that song is ASCAP, BMI, or SOCAN, please submit a usage report. Please note: IRIAM pays the licensing fees for works managed by them, allowing streamers to use them free of charge.
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- Works managed by ASCAP can be verified through the follwoing repertory searchs. If you wish to use a song, please confirm its rights management status using the search services below. -ASCAP Repertory Search for US users. -BMI Repertory Search for US users. -SOCAN Repertory Search for Canadian users.
　Search Services and Verification Points
- After searching for your desired song in their Repertory Search, you must confirm that they control 100% of the rights. Do not submit usage requests to IRIAM for songs that show up in this search but are owned by other music rights organizations, or for which ASCAP/BMI co-owns the rights with other organizations.
- When performing these songs a cappella, playing an instrument, or performing a song while playing an instrument in your stream, you must submit a usage report via the "Music Usage Report Form" within the app.
　Reporting Procedure
1. Tap "My Page" in the app. 2. Tap the gear icon in the top right corner. 3. Tap "Report Music Usage." 4. Tap "Proceed to Music Usage Report." 5. You will be directed to the Music Report Form page; fill in the required fields and submit.
Please note the following regarding reporting:
- You must report each song usage individually through the in-app form each time you use a song. (Please do not submit reports in bulk.) - Reporting is required even for humming or using only a portion of a song. - Reports can be submitted either before or after your stream. - If submitting multiple song applications consecutively, please reopen the in-app song application form each time. - Please do not change the "Song Application ID" listed on the application form. - Only songs for which ASCAP, BMI, or SOCAN holds 100% of the rights are eligible for use under this process.
Works Not Managed by ASCAP, BMI, and SOCAN
The following types of works are not managed by ASCAP, BMI, and SOCAN: - Works managed by music copyright organizations other than ASCAP, BMI, and SOCAN. - Works jointly managed by other copyright organizations - Please note that Works jointly managed by ASCAP and BMI are permitted for use.
Music and sound effects provided by DOVA-SYNDROME may be used in IRIAM streams at no cost. You do not need to obtain usage permissions or handle licensing on your own, and you do not need to report your use to IRIAM.
For sample music and sound effects, usage instructions, and other details, please visit the dedicated website for IRIAM streamer users.