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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Please check before contacting us via the mail form.

FAQ

The following is a list of questions we have received from users, sorted by category.
Please refer to them before contacting us via the mail form.

  1. Usage and permitted uses
  2. About the Audio
  3. When you introduce our site
  4. Others

Usage and permitted uses

Q.
Is it OK for corporations to use?
A.
Yes, you may. We do not impose special usage fees or copyright notice requirements for corporate users.
Q.
Do the Terms of Use apply to use outside Japan?
A.
Yes. You can use the service under the same conditions as in Japan.
Q.
Is it OK to use it in TV programs and commercials?
A.
Yes, you may. No special copyright notice is required.
Q.
Is it OK to use it on stage (plays, readings, etc.)?
A.
Yes, you may. You may use it regardless of professional or amateur status or scale.
Q.
Is it OK to use it in a film or video contest?
A.
Yes, you may use it. We wish you the best.
Q.
Is it OK to use it for school assignments?
A.
It's OK. Please do your best.
Q.
Is it OK to use it for a live game video?
A.
No problem with it. In fact, I love it.
Q.
Is it OK to distribute videos produced using background music on YouTube, Ustream, etc.?
A.
No problem.
Q.
Is it OK to use background music in YouTube's "Monetization Program"?
A.
As long as it is a "work" created using the background music, it is fine.

* However, it is prohibited to use the music for the purpose of "BGM for work, BGM used in "XXX", web radio with music as the theme", etc., for the purpose of using the track as the theme of the video or other productions, or for the purpose of having users or viewers listen to the music.

Q.
Is it OK to use background music as BGM for Internet radio?
A.
No problem. Please use it.
Q.
Is it OK to use background music as background music for live broadcasts such as Ustream and Nico Nico Live?
A.
No problem. Please use it.
Q.
Is it OK to use the BGM in worlds on Roblox, VRChat, or Minecraft?
A.
No problem. You are welcome to use the BGM in Roblox Experiences, Fortnite Creative, VRChat worlds, and in worlds, servers, virtual cafés, event spaces, and other virtual environments created within Minecraft.

※The music files themselves may not be used in a way that allows them to be redistributed or provided as standalone tracks.They also may not be used in games or worlds where the music is the primary content.

Q.
Is it okay to sell applications (iPhone, android, etc.) created using background music?
A.
No problem. Please use it.
Q.
Is it OK to sell products or works (games, DVDs, etc.) that use background music?
A.
Any sales method (mail order, consignment, or hand sales) is fine.
Q.
Is it okay to publish my work using background music on Facebook (or other SNS)?
A.
No problem. Please use it.
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Is it okay to use it for adult designated content that does not violate laws and regulations?
A.
It depends on the composer's judgment, so please ask the composer of the track you wish to use directly.
Q.
Is it okay to use it for adult designated content that does not violate laws and regulations?
A.
It depends on the composer's judgment, so please ask the composer of the track you wish to use directly.
Q.
Can I use (sampling) BGM or SE for my own music?
A.
You may use this content within the scope of "Scope of License" (b) "Use in Musical Works" under the "License".
Q.
Can I publish, distribute, or sell the processed BGM music as my own work (composition)?
A.
It's prohibited.
Q.
Is it okay to post this on YouTube or similar platforms as a so-called "me singing" or "me playing" video?
A.
You may use this content within the scope of "Scope of License" (b) "Use in Musical Works" under the "License".
Q.
What exactly does "use in so-called 'me singing' and 'me playing'" refer to?
A.
In general, this refers to the distribution or publication of new video or audio content created by users who sing or play an instrument themselves, using the songs published on this site (regardless of whether they use the audio files directly from the site or create their own accompaniment, etc.).
Q.
Is it okay to upload and distribute so-called "me singing" and "me playing" on music streaming services?
A.
That is not permitted. Please use the content within the scope of "Scope of License" (b) "Use in Musical Works" in the "License".
Q.
Is a copyright notice (credit) required when using background music or sound effects?
A.
While it is not required—including for so-called "me singing" and "me playing" videos—please include this information whenever possible.
Q.
Can I play it as background music in the store?
A.
Please download and use external media (burn to CD, mp3 player, etc.).
Q.
Can I play it as background music at events?
A.
Please download and use external media (burn to CD, mp3 player, etc.).
Q.
I received an allegation of copyright infringement on YouTube.
A.
There are multiple possible reasons. For more information, please see About using YouTube.
Q.
Can I use the BGM as operational background music for industrial products, robots, or machinery?
A.
Yes, that is fine. However, it may not be used for purposes where the primary objective is to have people listen to the music itself.

About the Audio

Q.
I can't find the page of the track I downloaded before.
A.
It is assumed that the composer has withdrawn from the membership or has stopped publishing the concerned track.
Q.
Can I use a track that has been removed from the site?
A.
You may use the track in accordance with the terms and conditions of use of the composer at the time of license and download of this site.(The same applies if a track is taken down due to the composer’s withdrawal from the site.)
Q.
I don't know what the able mark means.
A.
Indicates whether the start and end of the track have been arranged so that it can be played continuously without discomfort.
Q.
Can I convert the file format (e.g., mp3 >> wav/ogg, etc.)?
A.
It's okay. You can convert it as needed.
Q.
Is it OK to apply effects (distortion, pitch shift, etc.) to the track in the production work?
A.
It's okay. You can process it as you like.
Q.
Is it okay if I edit track to fit the scene, for example, by cutting the intro?
A.
No problem. You can edit it as you like, such as fading in (or out), cutting, etc.

When you introduce our site

Q.
Do I have to introduce the site?
A.
It is not required.
Q.
I would like to introduce "DOVA" in my work (commercial), but how should I describe it?
A.
Thank you very much. Please see About Us for more information on notation.
Q.
Is it okay to put a link to "DOVA" on my website, Youtube, etc.?
A.
Thank you very much. Please see About Us for more information on notation.
Q.
I would like to know the catalog number of the recording.
A.
Please contact the composer of the relevant track directly.

Others

Q.
I would like to receive permission to use music in writing (fax, mail, etc.)...
A.
Please ask the composer a question. Please use the mail form on the composer's profile.
Q.
I would like to send a production to the composer as a thank you for using BGM.
A.
It depends on the composer's decision, so please inquire using the mail form on the composer's profile.
Q.
I cannot download mp3 files.
A.
Depending on the environment in which you use the site, it may be inhibited by browser add-ons (ad blockers etc.) or security software.
Q.
Cannot listen to or download from smartphones.
A.
This site assumes a PC working environment and does not guarantee operation on mobile devices.
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