Music Licensing

Understanding copyright, licensing, and usage rights for our music content

ASCAP Registration

All music content on Resonate the Word is properly registered through ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) for appropriate rights licensing and royalty distribution.

Personal Use License

When you access music through our platform, you are granted a personal, non-commercial license to:

Stream music for personal listening and enjoyment
Download music for offline personal use (where available)
Share music through our platform's sharing features
Use music for personal worship and spiritual growth

Commercial Use Restrictions

Important: Commercial Use Prohibited

Our personal use license does not include commercial rights. You may not use our music for commercial purposes without obtaining proper licensing.

Commercial use includes, but is not limited to:

Using music in commercial videos, films, or advertisements
Playing music in commercial establishments (restaurants, retail stores, etc.)
Using music in paid events or performances
Incorporating music into commercial products or services
Broadcasting music on commercial radio or television
Using music in commercial podcasts or content monetization

Obtaining Commercial Licenses

If you need to use our music for commercial purposes, you must obtain proper licensing. Please use our contact form to request licensing information:

Licensing Request Instructions

When submitting your licensing request through our contact form, please include:

Your name and organization
Contact information (email and phone)
Specific songs or content you wish to license
Intended use (commercial video, broadcast, live performance, etc.)
Target audience size and geographic reach
Duration of use (one-time, ongoing, etc.)
Timeline for your project

Copyright Protection

All music, lyrics, and compositions on Resonate the Word are protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use may result in legal action.

Copyright Notice

© 2025–2026 Resounding Faith Music (DBA of SeriousPixel, LLC). All rights reserved. All music compositions, lyrics, and recordings are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced without permission.

"Resonate the Word" is a registered trademark of Resounding Faith Music.

DMCA Policy

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please use our contact form to submit a DMCA notice:

DMCA Notice Instructions

When submitting a DMCA copyright infringement notice through our contact form, please include:

Your name and contact information
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing
Your good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner
Statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
Your physical or electronic signature

Questions About Licensing?

If you have questions about music licensing, copyright, or usage rights, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help ensure proper and legal use of our content.