Curanz Sounds

Copyright & Rights Management Policy

Thank you for visiting Curanz Sounds.
To ensure transparency and protect the integrity of our artistic works, we hereby establish the following policy regarding the copyright, neighboring rights, and licensing of the audio content provided on this website.

Notice to Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) & CMOs:

Please be advised that all musical works and sound recordings by Kotaro Asahina available on this site are NOT affiliated with any Copyright Collective Management Organizations (such as JASRAC, ASCAP, BMI, GEMA, PRS, Sacem, etc.).

All rights are 100% self-administered and retained directly by the copyright holder, Kotaro Asahina. No external organization holds the authority to collect royalties or issue licenses for these specific works.

1. Ownership of Streaming Content

For all original audio content streamed directly on this website, the site administrator and artist, Kotaro Asahina, retains exclusive ownership of all copyrights (moral and economic rights) and neighboring rights (master recording rights).

Reference: Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works

These works are categorized as “Non-Trust Repertoire” (Directly Managed Works). Therefore, Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) have no legal basis to claim jurisdiction or request usage fees regarding the content hosted on this domain.

2. Third-Party Content & Embeds

This website primarily features original works by Kotaro Asahina.
In cases where third-party content is presented, we strictly utilize official embedded players provided by legitimate platforms (such as YouTube or Spotify) in full compliance with their respective Terms of Service and copyright policies.

We do not host unauthorized copies on our servers. Any inquiries regarding rights management for such third-party content should be directed to the respective hosting platforms.

3. Digital Downloads & Commercial Transactions

Select audio works are available for purchase and download through trusted third-party platforms such as BASE and Peyship.
Specific terms regarding commercial transactions (including refund policies and privacy handling) are governed by the regulations of each respective sales platform.

Regarding the rights of sold works: Kotaro Asahina retains all underlying copyright and master recording rights, granting the purchaser a personal license for use. We operate as a verified rights holder, fulfilling all legal tax obligations.

For works that may include third-party compositions (e.g., cover songs), all mechanical licenses are cleared, and royalties are distributed through the sales platform’s copyright management system in accordance with international copyright laws. Customers can purchase with confidence, knowing the content is legally cleared.

4. Licensing Inquiries

Since all rights are self-managed, there is no need to contact any collection society regarding the use of our original works.
If you have any questions regarding licensing, permissions, or copyright matters, please contact Curanz Sounds directly through our contact form or the specific sales platform where the content is listed.