1. Copyright Protection

HLPFL respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. All content on this website, including but not limited to music, text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, and software, is the property of HLPFL, our artists, or our content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

2. Ownership of Content

2.1 HLPFL Content

Unless otherwise noted, all materials on this website are owned by HLPFL and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes:

• Website design and layout
• HLPFL logo and branding
• Text content and copy
• Graphics and visual elements
• Software and code

2.2 Artist Content

Music, lyrics, artwork, and other creative works by our artists remain the property of the respective artists. HLPFL operates under a commission-only model where artists retain 100% ownership of their master recordings and compositions. We hold licenses to distribute, market, and promote this content as outlined in individual artist agreements.

2.3 Third-Party Content

Some content on our website may be owned by third parties. Such content is used with permission or under applicable licenses and remains the property of its respective owners.

3. Permitted Uses

You may access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Specifically, you may:

• View and listen to content on our website
• Download materials expressly made available for download
• Share links to our content on social media
• Print single copies of pages for personal reference

4. Prohibited Uses

Without express written permission from HLPFL or the applicable rights holder, you may NOT:

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute any content from this website
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works
• Use content for commercial purposes
• Download or rip music files
• Remove copyright notices or watermarks
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access content
• Frame or embed our content on other websites
• Reverse engineer any software or technology
• Use content in ways that suggest endorsement

5. DMCA Policy

HLPFL complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and will respond to valid notices of copyright infringement. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on this website, please notify our Copyright Agent.

5.1 Filing a DMCA Notice

To file a DMCA notice, you must provide a written communication that includes:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, with sufficient detail to locate it
• Your contact information (address, telephone number, email)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement that the information in the notice is accurate
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

5.2 Counter-Notification

If you believe that material you posted was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with our Copyright Agent. The counter-notification must include:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the material that was removed
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake
• Your name, address, and telephone number
• A statement consenting to jurisdiction of the federal court

5.3 Repeat Infringer Policy

HLPFL will terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers of copyright in appropriate circumstances.

6. Music Licensing

If you wish to use music from our catalog for commercial purposes, you must obtain a proper license. We offer various licensing options:

• Sync Licensing: For use in film, TV, commercials, and video content
• Mechanical Licensing: For reproduction and distribution
• Performance Licensing: For public performances
• Master Use Licensing: For use of specific recordings

For licensing inquiries, please contact contact@hlpfl.org.

7. Artist Rights and Protections

7.1 Master Recording Ownership

Under our commission-only partnership model, artists retain 100% ownership of their master recordings. HLPFL provides business development services as outlined in individual artist agreements but does not claim ownership of the masters.

7.2 Composition Rights

Artists retain full ownership of their musical compositions (lyrics and melodies). Publishing rights are managed according to individual agreements, with artists maintaining control over their creative works.

7.3 Moral Rights

We respect artists' moral rights, including the right to be identified as the creator and the right to object to derogatory treatment of their work.

8. User-Generated Content

When you submit content to HLPFL (such as music submissions, comments, or other materials):

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us a non-exclusive license to review and evaluate your submissions
• You warrant that you own or have rights to the content
• You warrant that your content does not infringe on third-party rights
• You agree not to submit content that violates any laws or regulations

9. Trademark Information

The following are trademarks or service marks of HLPFL:

• HLPFL®
• HLPFL logo and design marks
• Associated branding and slogans

All other trademarks, service marks, and trade names referenced on this website are the property of their respective owners. Use of any trademark without express written permission is strictly prohibited.

10. Fair Use

We recognize that copyright law provides for "fair use" of copyrighted materials under certain circumstances. Fair use is a legal doctrine that permits limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. However, fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis, and we encourage you to seek legal advice if you believe your use qualifies as fair use.

11. International Copyright

Our content is protected by international copyright treaties and conventions. Unauthorized use of our content may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws in your jurisdiction. We reserve the right to enforce our intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law.

12. Reporting Copyright Violations

If you become aware of any copyright violations on our website or involving our content, please report them immediately:

13. Disclaimer

While we make every effort to ensure that all content on our website respects copyright and intellectual property rights, we cannot guarantee that all content is free from infringement. If you believe any content infringes your rights, please contact us immediately using the procedures outlined above.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Copyright Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Information

For questions about this Copyright Policy or to report copyright infringement: