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Copyright & DMCA Policy

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

1. Copyright Policy

P3ACH3S RADIO respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and similar international copyright laws.

Unauthorized use of copyrighted material may result in account suspension or termination.

2. Music Licensing Requirements

Important for Broadcasters

Broadcasting copyrighted music requires licenses from multiple organizations. P3ACH3S RADIO does NOT provide these licenses. You must obtain them independently.

Required Licenses

  • ASCAP License:

    Performance rights for ASCAP-affiliated songwriters and publishers

    → www.ascap.com

  • BMI License:

    Performance rights for BMI-affiliated songwriters and publishers

    → www.bmi.com

  • SESAC License:

    Performance rights for SESAC-affiliated songwriters and publishers

    → www.sesac.com

  • SoundExchange License:

    Digital performance rights for sound recordings

    → www.soundexchange.com

  • GMR (if applicable):

    Global Music Rights for certain repertoire

    → www.globalmusicrights.com

Cost Estimates

Annual licensing costs typically range from:

  • • Small stations (under 10k listeners): $500-$2,000/year
  • • Medium stations (10k-100k listeners): $2,000-$10,000/year
  • • Large stations (100k+ listeners): $10,000+/year

*Costs vary based on listener counts and other factors

3. DMCA Takedown Notices

3.1 How to File a DMCA Claim

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, send a written notice to our DMCA Agent including:

Required Information:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work

    Describe the work or provide registration number

  2. Identification of the infringing material

    Provide URL or specific location of the content

  3. Your contact information

    Name, address, phone number, and email

  4. Good faith statement

    "I have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner"

  5. Accuracy statement

    "The information in this notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I am authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner"

  6. Physical or electronic signature

    Sign the notice physically or electronically

DMCA Agent Contact:

Email: dmca@peachesradio.com

Mail: DMCA Agent, P3ACH3S RADIO

[Your Business Address]

4. Counter-Notifications

If your content was removed due to a DMCA notice and you believe it was wrongly removed, you may file a counter-notification including:

  1. Your name, address, phone number, and email
  2. Identification of the removed content
  3. Statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed by mistake
  4. Consent to jurisdiction of federal court in your district
  5. Your physical or electronic signature

Note: Filing a false counter-notification may result in legal liability. Consult an attorney if you're unsure.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

We maintain a policy of terminating accounts of repeat copyright infringers:

First Infringement

Warning and content removal

Second Infringement

Temporary suspension (7-30 days)

Third Infringement

Permanent account termination

6. Safe Harbor Provisions

P3ACH3S RADIO qualifies as a service provider under DMCA safe harbor provisions (17 U.S.C. § 512). We:

  • Do not directly upload or broadcast infringing content
  • Respond promptly to valid DMCA notices
  • Maintain a repeat infringer policy
  • Designate a DMCA agent with the Copyright Office
  • Do not have actual knowledge of infringement

7. International Copyright

We respect international copyright laws including:

  • Berne Convention: International copyright standards
  • WIPO Treaties: World Intellectual Property Organization
  • EU Copyright Directive: European Union copyright law
  • Local Laws: Respect copyright in all jurisdictions

8. Fair Use and Exceptions

Some uses of copyrighted material may qualify as fair use or other exceptions. However:

  • • Fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis
  • • Most music broadcasting does NOT qualify as fair use
  • • Brief excerpts for criticism/commentary may qualify
  • • Educational use may have limited exceptions
  • • Consult a copyright attorney if uncertain

9. Royalty-Free and Creative Commons

Alternatives to licensed music include:

Royalty-Free Music

Purchase one-time licenses from providers like AudioJungle, Epidemic Sound, or Artlist

Creative Commons

Use music with CC licenses (check specific terms - some require attribution)

Public Domain

Works with expired copyrights or explicitly placed in public domain

Original Content

Create or commission original music you own rights to

10. Trademark Policy

We also respect trademark rights. Do not use trademarks in a way that:

  • Implies endorsement or affiliation without permission
  • Causes confusion about the source of content
  • Dilutes or tarnishes the trademark
  • Infringes on registered trademarks

11. Platform Content Rights

Regarding content you create on our platform:

  • You retain ownership of your original content
  • You grant us a license to host, distribute, and display your content
  • You can delete your content at any time
  • You warrant you have rights to all content you upload

12. Reporting Other IP Issues

For non-copyright IP issues:

Trademark issues: trademark@peachesradio.com

Patent issues: legal@peachesradio.com

Other IP concerns: legal@peachesradio.com

This policy complies with the DMCA, international copyright treaties, and applicable laws.