Anti-piracy and licensing requirements.
This page contains information that all customers must provide CDCentric.
Licensing
CDCentric.com supports all lawful licensing and consideration for any creative works. If you have any doubts about song licensing or publishing rights visit: The Harry Fox Agency or National Music Publishers' Association. We feel that it is the lawful right of every songwriter and/or publisher to have their work duly compensated. CDCentric.com wants you to support this view.
Anti-Piracy
CDCentric.com actively participates in the International Recording Media Association's Anti-Piracy Compliance Program. It is required that all customers, brokers, and/or their representatives submit an annual and per-project compliance certification form. Links to these forms and more information can be found below.
There are no exceptions to this requirement.
CDCentric.com will not knowingly participate in or otherwise facilitate the unauthorized possession, replication, distribution, sale, rental or use of data/content by our customers or their agents. We want you to clearly understand that CDCentric.com cooperates with the governmental agencies and trade organizations responsible for policing our industry. You should also be aware that CDCentric.com may have to provide these various agencies and organizations with specific information related to your purchases from us.
If you require assistance after the review of our policies or have questions about our forms or data requirements, please contact: service@CDCentric.com
The applicable forms for your project must be completed in order for us to replicate your media. There are no exceptions. All forms are supplied in Adobe® Acrobat format.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the IRMA Anti-Piracy Compliance Program include the review of song writing and publishing rights?
NO. Song writing and publishing rights are not included in the scope of this program.
- Can I still specify the numerics on my replicated discs?
YES. The IRMA specifications do not affect how CDCentric.com implements numerics. That means the special requests you have had in the past for numerics will not be affected.
- If my data source is reviewed by CDCentric.com and is considered unacceptable by IRMA standards, is my order cancelled?
NO, but it could be delayed if you are slow to respond. Your project manager will contact you and request the appropriate information to make your source acceptable. If you do not supply this information, your source will be returned to you and your order will then be cancelled.
- I place a bunch of re-orders with CDCentric.com. Do my selections get reviewed under the IRMA program every time I place a re-order?
NO. Each source received from a customer must be reviewed only once under the IRMA criteria. Your source will not have to undergo the IRMA anti-piracy review again, although we are ALWAYS on the lookout for signs of potential piracy.
- Is CDCentric.com required by the IRMA Specification to keep my source for a period of time after my order?
NO. Your source may be returned at any time per you request. We retain a quality assurance replica from your order and will maintain the ability to re-mold a replica with your customer records.
- Does CDCentric.com need to receive a file listing with every CD-ROM?
NO. You do not need to supply a file and directory listing with every CD-ROM. If you have one, please send it, but it is not required. What IS required is that you send in a completed CDCentric.com Anti-Piracy Form with every source, including CD-ROMs. See above for these forms.
- I have a CD-ROM application which has updates issued weekly/monthly/quarterly. Is it possible to submit paperwork for my application once and not have to worry about submitting it again?
NO. The IRMA program and its record keeping are based upon every source received. Completed forms and pertinent licensing information are required with every received data source. All sources are reviewed after receipt, including replacement sources.
- I wish to submit an audio recording of myself performing original material (or I am a software developer submitting my own software). I don't have any formal documentation showing a registered copyright or official licensing. Can I still submit my data source for replication? If so, what does CDCentric.com need?
YES. You may still submit your data source for replication. We will require formal documentation indicating:
- the name of the original artist or developer
- their street address (P.O. boxes of any kind are not acceptable)
- their telephone number (no fax or pager numbers can be accepted).
This document should clearly state that they give their broker/representative, or CDCentric.com, the rights to replicate their material. Depending upon what we receive, CDCentric.com may deem it necessary to request additional supporting information.
- Do software packages which are freely distributed require licensing documentation for replication?
POSSIBLY. Some freely distributed software packages, like web browsers, still require a licensed distribution agreement to be filed with the vendor. You should check with your software vendor before submitting your source material for replication. Proof of licensing will be required for replication.
- I have my own CD-R with purchased software on it. I want to replicate it for use within my own organization. Since I am not selling the discs, do I still need to have licensing documentation submitted with the source for replication?
YES. You must provide documentation indicating that you own the adequate number of user licenses for the number of CDs you wish to replicate.
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