Takeo Tama Music-Licensing

Important!

Regarding Merchandise & Brand-Assets

Separate Authorization Required

This Agreement governs the Licensing of musical Works only. No rights are granted, implied, or transferable hereunder with respect to Takeo Tama branded merchandise, physical goods, apparel, collectibles, digital-assets, or any ancillary products bearing the name, likeness, imagery, or branding of Takeo Tama or its associated artists (collectively, "Brand Assets"). The reproduction, manufacture, distribution, or commercial use of Brand Assets, whether in conjunction with the Works or independently, is expressly excluded from this Agreement and requires separate written authorization from Licensor. Inquiries regarding Brand Asset Licensing may be directed to: licensing@takeotama.com ( or here ).

1. Introduction

Welcome to Takeo Tama (Music-Licensing). These Terms of Service (the "Agreement") govern the licensing of musical works (collectively referred to as "Works") owned by Takeo Tama (herein referred to as "Licensor"). By accepting this Agreement, you, the licensee ("Licensee"), agree to be bound by the terms set forth herein.

2. Ownership and Grant of License

Ownership:

Licensor owns all intellectual property rights, including copyright, publishing rights, and other related rights to the musical compositions in its catalog. These compositions, collectively referred to as "Works," are exclusively owned by Licensor.

License Grant:

Licensor grants Licensee a worldwide, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Works in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

3. Usage Rights

Permitted Uses:

Licensee may use the Works in YouTube videos, Twitch streams, video games, podcasts, student projects, and various other multimedia projects.

Commercial Projects:

For major film, television productions, or other significant commercial projects, Licensee must file a Cue-Sheet with the Performing Rights Organization ASCAP, including details as specified below in “Section-5” (Royalties).

Basic Edits:

Licensee is permitted to make basic edits to the Works, such as adjusting fade in/out points or altering volume.

4. Limitations

Remixing and Sampling:

Licensee is not authorized to remix, sample, or otherwise alter the Works without prior written consent from Licensor. This includes adding lyrics, instruments, or sounds.

Distribution and Duplication:

Licensee may not copy, duplicate, resell, provide access to, or distribute the Works through any means, including soundtracks, standalone downloads, ringtones, streaming audio, compact discs, or other formats without Licensor's express consent.

A.I. & Machine Learning:

Use of the Works for training, fine-tuning, or otherwise developing artificial intelligence or machine learning models, generating AI-assisted derivatives, remixes, or reconstructions, or any automated analysis or ingestion of the Works is strictly prohibited without a separate written license. Any unauthorized use of this nature constitutes a material breach of this Agreement.

Identity & Persona Protection:

Licensee acknowledges that the license granted herein does not include any right, express or implied, to extract, isolate, or analyze the human performances contained within the Works for the purpose of training voice-cloning models, sound-alike synthesis, or any technology designed to simulate the vocal identity, persona, or biometric characteristics of the original performer(s). Any attempt to replicate or simulate the artist(s) identity via artificial means is a material breach of this Agreement.

Deepfake & Synthetic Media:

Licensee may not use the Works as a soundtrack, score, or audio element within any project that employs deepfake technology, synthetic video, or A.I. generated visual media designed to deceive viewers into believing a real person said, did, or endorsed something they did not. This includes but is not limited to A.I. generated face/voice replacement in video, fabricated interviews, or misleading political or commercial content.

Style & Spectral Extraction:

The prohibition on A.I. use extends to any automated analysis of the Works for the purpose of extracting compositional style, harmonic structure, timbral characteristics, or rhythmic patterns, whether or not a derivative work is ultimately produced. The Works may not be fed into any system whose output is designed to sound "similar to" or "in the style of" the Works or their performer(s).

5. Royalties

General Use:

Licensee does not owe additional royalties for the use of the Works beyond the license fee.

Cue-Sheet Submission:

For major broadcasting networks or platforms (e.g., CBS, Netflix), Licensee must file a Cue-Sheet with ASCAP, providing the following details:

Broadcast Royalties:

The Licensee is not responsible for paying additional royalties or fees related to broadcasts. Such fees are covered by the broadcasters.

6. License Term

The license granted under this Agreement is perpetual, meaning it remains in effect indefinitely.

Platform Compliance & Indemnification:

While Licensor provides the necessary rights for the use of the Works, Licensee assumes full responsibility for compliance with the Terms of Service and Content I.D. policies of any third-party distribution platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch, Spotify, TikTok). Licensor shall not be held liable for any content demonetization, strikes, takedowns, or account penalties initiated by third-party automated enforcement systems. Licensee agrees to release and hold Licensor harmless from any disputes arising from platform-specific copyright matching algorithms.

Transient & Live Content:

For projects involving ephemeral content (e.g., live streams, expiring social media stories), Licensee agrees that while the license is perpetual, Licensor does not guarantee the archival availability of the Works on any specific third-party platform. It remains the sole responsibility of the Licensee to manage the duration and visibility of their project within the constraints of the host platform(s).

7. License Ownership

Each license is granted to one person or entity only and cannot be transferred or assigned without Licensor’s prior written consent.

8. Communications

For any questions or clarifications regarding this Agreement, please contact us at: i@tk3.nl or use the contact form at: https://takeotama.com/contact

9. Contact Information

Takeo Tama™

Music. Adventure. Makers.℠

10. Modifications

Licensor reserves the right to amend these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Works after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

11. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Missouri in the USA., without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Acceptance

By using the Works, Licensee acknowledges and agrees to these Terms of Service.