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A few labels are doing this. I think it's a fair approach. It ends up being about $10 per song. I don't think they even make you delete the files -- just stop s
by jsz0 17y ago
A few labels are doing this. I think it's a fair approach. It ends up being about $10 per song. I don't think they even make you delete the files -- just stop sharing them. You're basically just paying a 10x premium/penalty for obtaining them in an illicit way. Here's what it looks like:
NOTE TO ISP: PLEASE FORWARD THE ENTIRE NOTICE
Re: Unauthorized Use of Copyrights Owned Exclusively by the Zappa Family
Trust
Reference#: XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXX PST
Dear Sir or Madam:
FFS Enterprises, LLC ('We') represent the following 'copyright owner(s)' The
Zappa Family Trust ('ZFT') by agency agreement.
ZFT are the exclusive owners of copyrights for Frank Zappa musical
compositions, including the musical compositions listed below. It has come
to our attention that {ISP Name} is the service provider for the IP address
listed below, from which unauthorized copying and distribution (downloading,
uploading, file serving, file 'swapping' or other similar activities) of
ZFT's exclusive copyrights listed below is taking place.
This unauthorized copying and distribution constitutes copyright
infringement under the U.S. Copyright Act. Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 512(c),
this letter serves as actual notice of infringement.
The ZFT will pursue every available remedy including injunctions and
recovery of attorney's fees, costs and any and all other damages which are
incurred by The ZFT as a result of any action that is commenced against you.
Nothing contained or omitted from this letter is, or shall be deemed to be
either a full statement of the facts or applicable law, an admission of any
fact, or a waiver or limitation of any of The ZFT's rights or remedies, all
of which are specifically retained and reserved.
The information in this notification is accurate. We have a good faith
belief that use of the material in the manner complained of herein is not
authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or by operation of law. I
swear, under penalty of perjury, that I am authorized to act on behalf of
the owner of the exclusive rights that have been infringed.
While The ZFT is entitled to monetary damages from the infringing party
under 17 U.S.C. Section 504, The ZFT believes that it may be expeditious to
settle this matter without the need of costly and time-consuming litigation.
In order to help you avoid further legal action from The ZFT, we have been
authorized to offer a settlement solution that we believe is reasonable for
everyone. please copy and paste the URL below into a browser and follow the
instructions for the settlement offer:
- windsurfer 17y agoIsn't that message copyright FFS Enterprise, and distributing it may be illegal?
- jsz0 17y agoProbably, yeah. If I was being critical of the policy I would be more concerned. I think it's actually a good alternative. All the information in there is public knowledge otherwise.