PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY

This is a contract between you and the KIAA

Make sure that you read it completely, and if you have any questions or are unclear about any point check the FAQs first, then use our Contact Us form if needed.

As a condition of joining the KIAA as a Venue you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.

When enlisting the services of a KJ or KJ hosting company you agree to:

1. Use KJs or hosting companies in good standing with a current membership in the KIAA whenever and wherever possible.

2. Report any illegal activity or suspected illegal activity involving karaoke shows, karaoke hosts or products, to the KIAA.

For in-house systems you also agree to the following KJ Terms and Conditions:

1.
Identify the number of karaoke music libraries you are using regardless of format (i.e. CD+G, PC, CAVS, Super CD+G, etc.)

2. Register all of your karaoke music libraries. You can email a songbook or song list in an electronic format. Please note that your application for membership cannot be processed until we receive copies of your songbooks or song lists.

3. All karaoke music libraries must be brought into full compliance by October 15, 2009. You must contact the member karaoke labels whose music you have in your libraries and make arrangements with each of the labels to bring your karaoke music libraries into compliance.

4. Agree to a voluntary audit and/or field audit of your karaoke music libraries. A representative of the KIAA may check your karaoke music libraries for compliance.

5. Agree to the KIAA redress policy for unauthorized karaoke music content.

     a. KIAA members that have been found to not have their karaoke music libraries brought into compliance by October 15, 2009 will be sent a 30 day warning letter demanding that they do so.

     b. At the end of that 30 day period, if you have not complied with the demand then you will be fined $1,000, and given 15 days to bring the karaoke library into compliance.

     c. If at the end of the 15 days you still have not met the KIAA demand, then:

        • Your KIAA membership will be terminated
        • You will be turned over to the KIAA investigators for possible further actions

6. Report any and all illegal activity or suspected illegal activity involving karaoke shows or karaoke products that have been brought to your attention.

7. Place the information found at this webpage in your songbook: This document defines piracy and the potential risks and explains where and how to report suspected violations.

8. Help spread the message of the KIAA by educating your venues on piracy issues by discussing with them the problems of karaoke piracy and how it impacts the karaoke industry.

KIAA Terms and Conditions - Venue

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY

This is a contract between you and the KIAA

Make sure that you read it completely, and if you have any questions or are unclear about any point check the FAQs first, then use our Contact Us form if needed.

As a condition of joining the KIAA as a Venue you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.

When enlisting the services of a KJ or KJ hosting company you agree to:

1. Use KJs or hosting companies in good standing with a current membership in the KIAA whenever and wherever possible.

2. Report any illegal activity or suspected illegal activity involving karaoke shows, karaoke hosts or products, to the KIAA.

For in-house systems you also agree to the following KJ Terms and Conditions:

1.
Identify the number of karaoke music libraries you are using regardless of format (i.e. CD+G, PC, CAVS, Super CD+G, etc.)

2. Register all of your karaoke music libraries. You can email a songbook or song list in an electronic format. Please note that your application for membership cannot be processed until we receive copies of your songbooks or song lists.

3. All karaoke music libraries must be brought into full compliance by October 15, 2009. You must contact the member karaoke labels whose music you have in your libraries and make arrangements with each of the labels to bring your karaoke music libraries into compliance.

4. Agree to a voluntary audit and/or field audit of your karaoke music libraries. A representative of the KIAA may check your karaoke music libraries for compliance.

5. Agree to the KIAA redress policy for unauthorized karaoke music content.

     a. KIAA members that have been found to not have their karaoke music libraries brought into compliance by October 15, 2009 will be sent a 30 day warning letter demanding that they do so.

     b. At the end of that 30 day period, if you have not complied with the demand then you will be fined $1,000, and given 15 days to bring the karaoke library into compliance.

     c. If at the end of the 15 days you still have not met the KIAA demand, then:

        • Your KIAA membership will be terminated
        • You will be turned over to the KIAA investigators for possible further actions

6. Report any and all illegal activity or suspected illegal activity involving karaoke shows or karaoke products that have been brought to your attention.

7. Place the information found at this webpage in your songbook: This document defines piracy and the potential risks and explains where and how to report suspected violations.

8. Help spread the message of the KIAA by educating your venues on piracy issues by discussing with them the problems of karaoke piracy and how it impacts the karaoke industry.