Disc Jockeys

Standard "All-in-One" Licence

If you are a DJ who would like to copy music onto a hard drive source (Digital Program) using MPEG-3 or an equivalent form of compression, and make compilations on CD-Rs, Tapes, or Mini-discs, then this licence is for you.

Some terms of this licence include:

  • This licence is valid from the date of execution until December 31st of the same year (license fees are not prorated)
  • You may copy music on MP3 or equivalent form of compression (not a higher form of compression)
  • Copies can be made on any of the following recordable media: CDs, CD-Rs, cassettes, minidiscs, DATs, DVDs, memory cards and hard drives (external or internal), by means of which sound recordings may be reproduced
  • You are allowed only one (1) hard drive source plus unlimited physical carriers (CDs, CD-Rs, cassettes, etc.)
  • Licensee may retain one (1) back-up copy of their library, provided that the sound recordings are not performed in public
  • This licence is non-transferable and is for your sole use of you and/or your company's employees
  • You may not sell or give away music compilations. The music is for LEASE only and are subject to recall at the end of the agreement or at AVLA's discretion
  • You also have the option to create a sampler of 30 second clips to promote your business as long as you do not edit or alter the music in any way except to make the 30 second clip
  • Recorded remixes or mash-ups are strictly prohibited, please contact the record labels directly for more information
  • The programs are for use in the territory of Canada only
  • AVLA and the record companies are not obligated to provide the source music
  • Your copies must be from the commercial product made by the record companies to assure quality
  • Digital downloads from the internet are prohibited, unless from an AVLA approved source
  • AVLA reserves the right to exclude certain songs as directed by the record companies (ex. restricted artists)
  • As an AVLA licensee, your display licence should accompany you to every event

Fee: The licence fee is $331.55 + GST/HST per system.

 

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