Yes, they are. The "zero-project" works are free of copyright restrictions under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0/4.0 Unported License". You can download, copy, share and use them as you like. The "Creative Commons Attribution Unported License" is the default license for all the original "zero-project" works. If a work or a collaborative project is released under a different license it is clearly mentioned.
2. Can I use the "zero-project" music in a personal project?
You are free to use the "zero-project" music in your personal project (website, movie, documentary, presentation, game, video, radio, podcast, etc.), as long as you give credit to the artist. Recommended credits: "zero-project", "www.zero-project.gr" or a link to the official page of the work.
3. I am a professional. Can I use the "zero-project" music for advertising, game developing, video production or any other commercial purpose?
You are free to use the "zero-project" music for any professional purpose (advertising, website, movie, documentary, presentation, game, video, radio, podcast, etc.), as long as you give credit to the artist. Recommended credits: "zero-project", "www.zero-project.gr" or a link to the official page of the work. If you need to validate your work with a certification of legal use, please read the paragraph 13. If you want to use the music commercially without giving credit, please read the paragraph 14.
4. Can I sell an original "zero-project" song?
Only if you have a contract with the author that allows selling original "zero-project" music. You can sell a project of yours (game, application, video, service, etc.) that includes "zero-project" music, but you cannot sell the music as standalone product.
5. Can I release a remix of a "zero-project" song?
Only if it is obvious that it is a remix and not a slightly altered version. "Similar" versions on the same platforms (Spotify, iTunes, YouTube Music etc.) may be detected as duplicate content and may be rejected.
6. Can I release a remix of a "zero-project" song, with different title?
If you want to use a different title for your remix, the original source should be clearly mentioned. For example, if the original song is called "Oasis" and your remix is called "Heaven", then the title should be "Heaven - Remix on Oasis by zero-project", or something like that.
7. Can I release a remix of a "zero-project" song as copyrighted work?
You can't release a remix which will be copyrighted, will use Content ID or any fingerprint technology.
8. What will happen if I release a remix with Content ID?
If you release your remix with Content ID, YouTube will also detect the original song as copyrighted. That means that anyone who already uses the original song in his video will get copyright notices from YouTube. Thank you for playing fair.
9. I use "zero-project" music in my video and I received a copyright notice from YouTube.
If you use original "zero-project" music released under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0/4.0 Unported License" you should not get any copyright notices. If you see such a warning, please send an email to info@zero-project.gr.
10. I use "zero-project" music in my video. Can I earn money from YouTube?
Of course, you can. The "zero-project" licensing is very friendly and flexible. The "zero-project" music released under "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0/4.0 Unported License" does not use Content ID. This means that no one will claim rights to the music used in your video and that you hold 100% of your earnings. You are free to use the "zero-project" music in your video as long as you give credit to the artist. Recommended credits: "zero-project", "www.zero-project.gr" or a link to the official page of the work. If you want to support the artist, you can buy a YouTube license, you can donate a small percentage of your earnings, or not. It's up to you.
11. I have downloaded a "zero-project" song from another site, service or music store. Are there any copyright restrictions? Are there any other right holders than "zero-project"?
No matter where you have downloaded a "zero-project" song from, the license remains the same. None of the partners holds any exclusive right on an original "zero-project" musical work. All the contracts/agreements between "zero-project" and partners who represent sites, services, shops or companies that are releasing the "zero-project" music for free or under payable options, are non-exclusive. No additional restrictions are set by any partner on the default license of the original "zero-project" music.
12. Can the license of an already released work change in the future?
Any probable licensing changes will not affect the already released works.
13. I am a professional and I want a proof of legal use.
If you need a certificate which proves that you are using the "zero-project" music legally, you can click on the option "Pro" which is enabled for most of the works available on www.zero-project.gr. Then, you will be redirected to the work's page on Jamendo.com or on TheMusicase.com, from where you can get an acknowledged license. Licensing music is an appreciated way of support, because a part of your payment goes to the artist.
14. I am a professional and I want to use the music commercially without giving credit.
In such a case you may need a license certificate by clicking on the option "Pro" which is enabled for most of the works available on www.zero-project.gr. After being redirected to the work's page on Jamendo.com or on TheMusicase.com you can get an acknowledged license.
Licensing options:
A) License from Jamendo
After visiting the song's page on Jamendo, click on the option "Get an official license". When the checkout is finished, you will get your certificate along with the song in high-quality audio.
B) License from The Music Case
After visiting the song's page on TheMusicase.com, you can purchase a license by clicking on the option "Purchase - Add to basket". When the checkout is finished, you will get your certificate along with the song in high-quality audio.
C) License from Safe Creative
After finding your song on Safe Creative, click on its title and you will be redirected to the song's page. Then, click on the option "Get copyright registration declaration". Write your full name and your email in the fields of the popup window. After a while, a PDF certificate will be sent to your email. With this option, no files in high-quality audio are available and you are recommended to give credit. Please, note that this option of licensing may not be available for all the songs. Recommended credits: "zero-project", "www.zero-project.gr" or a link to the official page of the work.
For any question you can send an email to info@zero-project.gr.
15. Summary
A) Creative Commons
The "zero-project" musical works are free under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License" and the most recent works under the "Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Unported License". The basis of both licenses is exactly the same: You can copy, distribute, advertise, alter and play a musical work as long as you give credit to the artist. Recommended credits: "zero-project", "www.zero-project.gr" or a link to the official page of the work.
B) Free Cultural Works
The "zero-project" musical works are defined by the author ("zero-project") as "Free Cultural Works" and "Free Content", as explained on the "Definition of Free Cultural Works" website.
C) Safe Creative
All the "zero-project" works are registered with Safe Creative.
Current license version: 3.3 - September 2020
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