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The sheet music available on this website was published before 1923
(unless otherwise noted),
and to our knowledge, is in the Public Domain. Users may copy or
perform these works without paying royalties to the original author(s).
It is not the purpose nor intent of this site to violate the
copyright of any individual or company. However, should a copyrighted
piece appear on this site, it will be removed upon proof of copyright
ownership. Please contact the webmaster at
feedback@repertoireonline.com.
Users may download music, copy, record, and perform the music files on this site for their own
personal use.
Users may NOT download and mount any music files to their own
servers for public use or for the use of a set of subscribers. Nor may
these files be re-distributed to the public.
The following table summarizes the current U. S. Copyright Law.
WHEN WORKS PASS INTO THE PUBLIC DOMAIN
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DATE OF WORK
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WHEN PROTECTED
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TERM OF PROTECTION
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Works created on January 1, 1978 or after
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When the work is fixed in a tangible medium of expression
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Life + 70 years (works made for hire, 95 years from publication or
120 years from creation, whichever is shorter)
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Published before 1923
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In the Public Domain
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None
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Published from 1923 to 1963
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When published with notice
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28 years + (could be renewed for 47 years, now extended by 20
years for a total of 67 years. If not renewed, now in the Public
Domain
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Published from 1964 to 1977
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When published with notice
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28 years for the first term; automatic extension of 67 years for
second term
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Works originally created before January 1, 1978, but not
published
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Effective January 1, 1978
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Life + 70 years or December 31, 2002, whichever is greater
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Works originally created before January 1, 1978, but
published between then and December 31, 2002
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Effective January 1, 1978
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Life + 70 years or December 31, 2047, whichever is greater
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NOTE: Joint works are measured by the life of the longest-lived
author. Under the 1909 Act, works published without a notice went into the
Public Domain upon publication. However, after the Berne Convention
Implementation Act, works published without notice between January 1,
1978 and March 1, 1989 retained copyright if registration was made
within five years.
Source: U. S. Copyright Office
If you have any questions about this copyright statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this Web site, you can contact:
mls@repertoireonline.com
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