continued from previous post...
The issue of using copyrighted material without the original artists'
permission at i-bands.net has set off some alarm bells of late. And it's
possible we're being closely monitored for copyright infringement as
the site becomes more popular.
We have to face reality: No other legit indie site has allowed the use
of copyrighted material, basically because it's AGAINST THE LAW!.
So, to avoid putting the site in jeopardy and ensure no complications
over copyright arise in future, from Nov. 1, 2005, all copyrighted songs
(covers) will not be allowed at i-bands.net, unless they have the
wriitten permission of the artists concerned.
These include portions (guitar solos, sampled passages etc) or extracts
taken illegally from copyrighted songs.
We're also fast running out of space for storage (in case you're
unaware, we're a self-funded site) so we have no choice but to remove
unlicensed cover songs and other copyrighted material that have already been
uploaded at i-bands.net.
We also want to encourage and motivate musicians to come up with
original stuff and their own ideas for collaborative efforts.
So, please think of this as a challenge and work with us to create
repertoire that's truly original, and as Malaysian as it can possibly be.
The i-bands.net Administration
Sept. 30, 2005.
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