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Taping Policy
RECORDING
Audience taping is permitted at all shows, unless prohibited by the venue. Guest performances with other artists will be governed by that artist's policy. When performing at a festival or other event featuring multiple bands, that event's policy may override Yankee Zydeco Company's customary taping policy. All taping is audio only with microphones only (no soundboard patches).
The enjoyment of the audience at a show takes precedence over recording efforts. This means that tapers should not require others to be quiet or otherwise interfere with their enjoyment of the show.
DUPLICATION
Regardless of format or source, all participants in audio recording exchange acknowledge and respect the copyrights and exclusive ownership of the music and performances by the performers, writers and publishers.
All taping must be for personal use only, which may include trading (via tape, CD, or digital file transfer). Recordings may be traded only for an equivalent amount of similar media (pre-recorded or blank). Regardless of any expenses incurred, no money may ever be exchanged as part of a trade; however, stamped, self-addressed envelopes may be included with blank media. In addition, the media by which audio trading is publicized may not be commercialized. Therefore newsletters, web sites or any other communication forum facilitating audio trading cannot accept advertising, offer links for compensation, exploit databases compiled from their traffic, or otherwise derive any commercial proceeds in any form.
Officially released recordings of any kind (live or studio) in any format may never be duplicated or otherwise traded or offered in whole or part. Compiling one or more officially released files or combining official releases in whole or part with other material is prohibited.
A statement of compliance with this policy must be clearly posted on all web sites engaged in trading activity. It is the responsibility of the site host to remain informed of the current list of officially released recordings and to maintain their site accordingly. Broadcast of unreleased Yankee Zydeco Company recordings via: radio or online is permissible only if it conforms to all the guidelines set forth in this policy.
Audience taping at Yankee Zydeco Company concerts is authorized for non-commercial purposes only. Unauthorized sale, duplication and/or distribution are strictly forbidden. All Yankee Zydeco Company performances and recordings are the exclusive property of Yankee Zydeco Company. All rights reserved. The privileges to record Yankee Zydeco Company performances set forth in this policy constitute an express, revocable license. We reserve the right to withdraw our sanction of recording, tape trading, and/or non-commercial digital audio file transfers on a case specific basis or in general, as we deem necessary. No waiver of any copyright or trademark right is intended.
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