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Who may use the tracks and for what purposes

Who may use the tracks and for what purposes

Who may use the tracks and for what purposes

Prerequisites

  • There is no charge for copyright fees or any other usage fees when using the tracks.
  • Users do not need to display copyright notices or provider credits when using the tracks.
  • Composers/creators may set separate usage conditions. In that case, the composer/creator’s conditions take precedence, and for items not explicitly stated, the Audio Asset Use License applies (however, the license takes precedence regarding the prerequisites of no usage fees/no copyright notice and the Prohibitions).

Who can use the tracks

  • Both individuals and corporations may use them.
  • Use is allowed for both commercial and non-commercial purposes.
  • The same conditions apply for use from overseas as within Japan.

Use as background music

Tracks may be used as background (secondary) music to some other primary content (use as background music).

Examples:

  • Use in TV programs or commercials
  • Use in stage productions (plays, readings, etc.)
  • Use for submitting to video contests
  • Use for school assignments
  • Use in online video/content distribution on YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, IRIAM, Podcasts, and other user-posting services
  • Use in live broadcasts for video, radio, and other programs
  • Use in stores, weddings, and other events
  • Use in paid or free apps (iPhone, Android, etc.) and web services
  • Use in paid or free products/works (games, DVDs, etc.)
  • Use in presentation videos or materials created with Microsoft PowerPoint, etc.

※ Use where the track itself is the main content (e.g., “music for working,” “web radio whose main subject is introducing music”) is prohibited (see Prohibitions). Also, embedding tracks into tool apps, platforms, etc., and licensing to their users (secondary users) requires prior consultation with our administration.

Use in musical works (covers, playthroughs, etc.)

Use is permitted only when you add musical creativity to the original (cover/arrangement/adding vocals/sampling, etc.) and distribute it on UGC services (user-uploaded, free-to-watch internet services such as YouTube, TikTok). See Performances/Covers on UGC for details.

Editing

Converting file formats, applying effects, cutting intros, looping, and other edits to fit your work are allowed (edits that make the track substantially diverge from the original are not permitted).

Detailed terms

Please see the full text in the Audio Asset Use License.

FAQ

Q.
Is it okay for a corporation to use the tracks?
A.
Yes. Corporations may use the tracks. We do not impose any special fees or copyright credit requirements specifically for corporations.
Q.
Is it okay to use the tracks in TV programs or commercials?
A.
Yes. You may use them free of charge with confidence.
Q.
Do the usage terms apply to use from overseas?
A.
They do. Use from overseas is subject to the same conditions as use within Japan.
Q.
Can I use the BGM in YouTube’s monetization program?
A.
If the video is a “work” produced using the BGM, that is acceptable.
※ However, use that makes the track the main subject of the video—such as “music for working,” “the BGM used in 〇〇,” or web radio whose main subject is music—is prohibited.
Q.
Is copyright credit (credits) required when using BGM or SE?
A.
Credits are not mandatory, including for uses like “singing covers” or “playthroughs,” but please include them whenever possible.
Q.
Is it okay to use the tracks in stage performances (plays, readings, etc.)?
A.
Yes. You may use them regardless of professional/amateur status or scale.
Q.
Can I use the tracks in entries for video contests (e.g., NHK High School Broadcasting Contest)?
A.
Yes. Please use them. We wish you success.
Q.
Can I use the tracks for school classes (including online), assignments, events, or during meals?
A.
Yes. You may use them free of charge. (See Article 35 of the Copyright Act for details.)
Q.
Can I use the tracks in game commentary/journalism videos?
A.
Yes. No problem — personally, the administrator loves those.
Q.
Can I upload videos made with the BGM to YouTube or TikTok?
A.
Yes. Please use them.
Q.
Can I use the BGM as background music for internet radio?
A.
Yes. Please use them.
Q.
Can I use the BGM as background music for live streams on Twitch, IRIAM, NicoNico live, etc.?
A.
Yes. Please use them.
Q.
Can I play the BGM in worlds on Roblox, VRChat, or Minecraft?
A.
Yes. Please use them in virtual spaces of online games and metaverses such as Roblox games (Experiences), Fortnite Creative, VRChat worlds, and Minecraft worlds/servers/virtual cafes and event spaces.
※ You may not use the music in a way that allows redistribution/provision of the music data itself as a material, nor in games or worlds where music is the main content.
Q.
Can I sell an app (iPhone, Android, etc.) that includes the BGM?
A.
Yes. Please use them.
Q.
Can I sell products/works (games, DVDs, etc.) that include the BGM?
A.
Yes. Sales method (online store, consignment, in-person sales) does not matter.
Q.
Can I publish works that use the BGM on Facebook or other social networks?
A.
Yes. Please use them.
Q.
Can the tracks be used in adult-content that does not violate laws?
A.
That depends on the composer’s judgment. Please contact the composer of the desired track directly for permission.
Q.
Can I use BGM or SE in my own songs (sampling)?
A.
Yes, within the scope described in the “License Scope” (b) “Use in musical works” section of the Audio Asset Use License.
Q.
Can I publish “singing covers” or “playthroughs” on YouTube, etc.?
A.
Yes, within the scope described in the “License Scope” (b) “Use in musical works” section of the Audio Asset Use License.
Q.
What exactly does use as “singing covers” or “playthroughs” mean?
A.
In principle, it means that for songs published on this site (whether using the site’s track directly or the user creating their own accompaniment), the user personally sings or plays instruments to create a new video or audio work and distributes/publishes that newly created content.
Q.
Can I register/distribute “singing covers” or “playthroughs” to music streaming services?
A.
No. Use must remain within the scope described in the “License Scope” (b) “Use in musical works” section of the Audio Asset Use License.
Q.
Can I play the BGM in a store?
A.
Download the track first and use it from external media (burn to CD, mp3 player, etc.).
Q.
Can I use the BGM at events?
A.
Download the track first and use it from external media (burn to CD, mp3 player, etc.).
Q.
Can the BGM be used as operational music for industrial products, robots, or machinery?
A.
Yes. That is permitted. However, uses where the primary purpose is to play music for listening are not allowed.
Q.
Can I apply effects (distortion, pitch shift, etc.) to the tracks in my productions?
A.
Yes. Feel free to apply your preferred processing.
Q.
Can I edit the tracks to fit the scene, such as cutting the intro?
A.
Yes. Feel free to edit as you like—fade in/out, hard cuts, etc.
Q.
I’d like to send a created work as thanks for using the BGM. How can I do that?
A.
That is up to the composer. Please contact the composer via the email form on the composer’s profile.

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