Derivative Works Guidelines
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Introduction
COVER Corp. (hereinafter to be referred to as "We", "Us", or "Our" as the case may be) has established these guidelines (hereinafter to be referred to as "overall guidelines") for the creation and use of derivative works so that fans may have the peace of mind to be able to enjoy our content in as many different forms as possible.
When creating derivative works that comply with these overall guidelines, there is no need to contact us for permission.
For derivative works that do not fall under any specified categories, please refer to the overall guidelines. For works based on our music content and/or clips, please also refer to the separate category guidelines.
Definition of Derivative Works
We consider derivative works to be creations born of fans' ideas and creativity, based on content created by us.
We will not exercise our rights in regards to works that we deem to be derivative works, as long as they comply with these overall guidelines.
Please note that we may use any derivative works you create as stream thumbnails, on social media, etc.
* We do not consider the use of our content as is, or with modifications lacking creative input, to be classified as derivative works. Such use does not fall within the scope of these guidelines.
Our Requests
Please comply with the following guidelines regarding derivative works.
Additional Notes
We do not relinquish our copyright or related rights through these overall guidelines. We maintain these rights.
We make no guarantees in regards to the use of our content or related derivative works, including any actions that may violate a third party's rights.
We shall not be responsible if the use, performance, or submission of our content, or a related derivative work, results in a dispute with a third party.
These overall guidelines are subject to change without notice. Please ensure that you follow the latest version of these guidelines at all times.
Introduction
COVER Corp. (hereinafter to be referred to as "We", "Us", or "Our" as the case may be) has established these guidelines (hereinafter to be referred to as "clip guidelines") in regards to the creation of clips featuring our talent or video content provided by us so that fans may have the peace of mind to be able to enjoy our content in as many different forms as possible.
For clips making use of our content, please refer to both the clip guidelines and overall guidelines.
Should the clip contain any third-party IPs, copyrights, or such, please ensure that you follow the rights holder's guidelines and/or terms of use. Additionally, please understand that we will not respond to any individual queries regarding such guidelines and/or terms.
The clip and overall guidelines do not apply to clips featuring paid content, i.e. members-only videos, concert footage, etc. We forbid the use of such content unless express permission is granted beforehand.
Our Requests
Please comply with the following requests regarding the creation and uploading of clips, as well as the "Requests" listed in the overall guidelines.
Monetization
We will not interfere with the use of partner programs or creator programs on video sharing sites such as YouTube, Niconico, etc., any advertising revenue earned thereof, or any other monetization schemes offered by such sites, provided that the aforementioned guidelines, said sharing sites' terms of use, and all third-party guidelines are adhered to, and no IPs or copyrights are infringed upon.
* We forbid the registration of any created or submitted clips with Content ID, or any other automated identification system, as your own work.
Registration System
All individuals and/or groups involved in the creation of clips featuring our talent and/or content may register their clip channels with our company using the form linked below.
If you register, we will generally contact you using the details provided to receive notifications related to our clipping guidelines.
For instance, we will contact you to request a voluntary deletion before initiating any takedown processes, making it possible to avoid any penalties from the platform.
* There may be times that we initiate takedown procedures even if you are registered with us.
* If you do not comply with a deletion request within 7 days, we may initiate takedown procedures.
* We may cancel your registration with us depending on your clip content, thumbnails, or other factors.
Please use this link to register
Additional Notes
The "additional notes" in the overall guidelines will apply.
Introduction
COVER Corp. (hereinafter to be referred to as "We", "Us", or "Our" as the case may be) has established these Guidelines for Use of Music (hereinafter to be referred to as "music guidelines" or "these guidelines") in regards to the use of music content provided by us (hereinafter to be referred to as "Our music"), so that fans will have peace of mind when making use of our music.
For works making use of our music, please refer to both the music guidelines and overall guidelines.
Applicable Music
These guidelines pertain to any original song by hololive production-affiliated talents that is distributed on various music distribution platforms (hereinafter to be referred to as "Applicable music").
The use of music listed in the provided appendix does not fall within the scope of these guidelines.
Musical Derivative Works
We allow covers, adaptations, and remixes of applicable music (hereinafter to be referred to as "covers" for covers, or "musical derivative works" for adaptations and remixes).
* We consider derivative works to be creations born of fans' ideas and creativity, based on our music. Therefore, we do not consider the reproduction of our music as is, or with modifications lacking creative input, to be classified as derivative works. Such use does not fall within the scope of the music or overall guidelines.
We allow our music to be performed by DJs, regardless of the above-mentioned rule. However, please be aware that if you are streaming via YouTube, or another video sharing platform, we may be alerted via the Content ID system.
Furthermore, we do not allow extraction of our talents' voices from our songs to be used in speech generation, and do not consider this to be derivative work.
Use of Applicable Music
We allow submission of musical derivative works to YouTube, Niconico, and other video sharing sites, as well as SoundCloud and other music sharing sites (hereinafter to be referred to as "Sharing sites").
We will not exercise our copyright rights, including related rights, in regards to the creation or submission of musical derivative works as long as they comply with the music guidelines.
We will not interfere with the use of partner programs or creator programs on sharing sites, or any advertising revenue earned thereof.
* We forbid the registration of any created or submitted musical derivative work with Content ID, or any other automated identification system, as your own work.
When submitting musical derivative works, please credit as below.
<Example>
Song: Shiny Smily Story
Artist: hololive IDOL PROJECT
You can download the source files of our music for covers, or for other derivative creation purposes, from our piapro page (URL:https://piapro.jp/hololive).
If performing as a DJ and/or submitting to a sharing site, please ensure that you have paid the appropriate copyright fees. Should any processing be required, we ask that you process the payment of said copyright royalties appropriately.
Playlist
Derivative musical works posted on sharing sites and that have been registered through the below link may be included in the playlist of the official hololive YouTube channel.
Please use this link to register
In addition, regarding the inclusion of derivative musical works, songs may be removed from the playlist without notifying the creator at our discretion, due to changes in the theme or other such changes.
Use in Official Content
Derivative musical works posted on sharing sites and that have been registered through the below link may be used in official programs, broadcasts, and other content produced by us through our hololive production channels.
In such instances, we will contact the creator of the derivative musical work.
Lastly, we may, at our discretion, remove the derivative musical work if it is later found to have violated the guidelines, application requirements, and/or other factors.
Please use this link to register
Our Requests
The "our requests" in the overall guidelines will apply.
Additional Notes
The "additional notes" in the overall guidelines will apply.
Appendix - The music listed in the provided appendix DOES NOT fall within the scope of these guidelines
Tokino Sora/Dreaming!(All Track)
Tokino Sora/My Loving(All Track)
Tokino Sora/ON STAGE!(All Track)
hololive IDOL PROJECT/Kirameki Rider☆
Sakura Miko&Houshou Marine&AZKi/POPPIN’ KISS(All Track)
Minato Aqua・Oozora Subaru・Usada Pekora/Hacha-Mecha Miracle
Mori Calliope/Ibasho
Minato Aqua/KAISOU RESSHA
Hoshimachi Suisei/SelfishDazzling
Hanasaki Miyabi/Kaikasengen
Kazama Iroha/IrohaStep!
2022.12.29 update