Origioke™ Event Legal Disclaimer

By attending and/or presenting at any Origioke™ event, all participants affirm and warrant that:

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1. Original Works Only
•Each song presented is an original work created by the participant, either independently or with the assistance of approved AI music platforms (e.g., Suno, Udio, Soundraw, BandLab, Loudly, Soundverse).
•The participant holds all necessary rights, including copyright, to perform, share, and distribute the work.
 

2. No Unauthorized Use

•Songs may not contain samples, covers, remixes, or any material derived from other artists’ copyrighted works without explicit written permission.
•Covers, DJ mixes, mashups, or derivative works based on third‑party recordings are strictly prohibited.

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3. Responsibility & Liability

•Each participant is solely responsible for the content they present.
•Origioke™ and SongDepository™ assume no liability for infringement, misrepresentation, or unauthorized use of copyrighted material.

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4. Origioke™ Practice

•Participation in Origioke constitutes acknowledgment that the event is a gathering of freelance songwriters, not a registry or licensing body.
•Performances are for community sharing and event activation only, and do not transfer ownership or copyright.

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RULES and RESOURCES 

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✅ The Official Rules
✅ A simple explanation of ASCAP/BMI
✅ A Host Guide for PRO‑licensed venues
✅ A clear, beginner‑friendly summary of Mechanical, Master, and Video rights
 

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🎤 ORIGIOKE™ EVENT RULES

A ritual of original music, shared creativity, and friendly competition.

Origioke™ exists to celebrate original songwriting in all its forms. Whether hosted in a backyard, bar, restaurant, church, clubhouse, or classroom, the goal is simple: share your creations, listen deeply, and uplift one another.
 

1. Event Leadership

• A host must be designated, serving as an emcee and event organizer following Origioke rules detailed here.

• The Origioke Organizer manages the event flow, plays the submitted songs to the Bluetooth device(s), keeps time, and adjudicates and ensures fairness.

• The Origioke Organizer and/or Emcee MUST read the following statement and have all affirm verbally (not sign/no signature): “By registering my song, I confirm that I am the creator and rights holder of this original work and that I have permission to share it at this event.”

2. Entry Fee

• Suggested minimum entry fee: $15 per song submitted.  Host and Organizer may or may not require a general participant cover charge which should not be charged to those presenting songs.

• Hosts may adjust or waive overall fees at their discretion except fees for song entries as these are required.

3. Songwriter Registration

Anyone wishing to present an original song must register on the Host's event list.
Required info:

• Full legal name

• Song title

• Genre

• Song length

• Production Platform (Suno, Udio, self, etc.)

4. Time Limits

• Each presenter gets 5 minutes total (intro + playback).

• Longer songs are allowed, but must conclude after 5 minutes.

• No presentation may exceed 7 minutes.

5. Playback Method

• Songs are played directly from the Origioke Organizer's phone/device.

• Bluetooth speakers or venue audio systems may be used.

6. Voting and Awards

• After each songs is presented, the host directs participants present to the Origioke online app for voting.

• Manual voting is not allowed.

• We recommend that the Host and Venue split the "door revenue" 50/50 with song winner(s).  However, this is at the discretion of the Host and Venue.

7. Advancement to National Contest

• Winners of sanctioned Origioke™ events receive FREE entry into the Fall 2026 National Contest (over $5,000 in prizes)

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RESOURCES 

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✅ SIMPLE EXPLANATION OF ASCAP & BMI FOR PARTICIPANTS
Whether fully human or  AI-Human collaborated, a massive song library continues to emerge. There are existing organizations that can assist you in navigating this changing music landscape. 
 

ASCAP & BMI

ASCAP and BMI are Performance Rights Organizations (PROs).
They collect money for songwriters when their music is played in public places like:

• Bars

• Restaurants

• Churches

• Clubs

• Concert venues

• Radio/TV/streaming

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Good news for Origioke creators

You can register your song with ASCAP or BMI even if it’s not published or released yet.  If you perform your song at an Origioke event held in a PRO‑licensed venue, you may be eligible to earn performance royalties.
 

Origioke does not take any ownership of your music.
 

✅ HOST/ORGANIZER GUIDE (PRO‑LICENSED VENUES)

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1. What Hosts/Organizers Need to Know

Many venues already pay annual ASCAP/BMI fees.
If they do:

• Songwriters may earn royalties for performing their original songs.

• Hosts/Organizers need to check with venues!

2. How to Check

Ask the venue manager: “Do you have ASCAP/BMI performance licenses?” Most commercial venues will say yes.

3. If the Venue Is Licensed

• Let performers know they can register their songs with ASCAP/BMI. (not required)

• Encourage them to keep track of their setlist.
   

4. If the Venue Is Not Licensed

• The event is still fully allowed.

• Songwriters simply won’t earn PRO royalties for that performance.
   

5. What Hosts/Organizers Should NOT Do

• Don’t collect royalties.

• Don’t claim Origioke is a PRO‑licensed event.

• Don’t promise royalties — just explain the possibility.
  
   

✅ SIMPLE SUMMARY OF MECHANICAL, MASTER, & VIDEO RIGHTS

As original works, your songs carry specific rights.  Participants often hear these terms but don’t know what they mean.
Here’s the clean, Origioke‑friendly version:
 

🎼 1. MECHANICAL RIGHTS

What they cover: The right to reproduce and distribute a song’s composition (the melody + lyrics).

Who owns them:
The songwriter or their publisher.

Examples:

• Streaming on Spotify/Apple

• Selling downloads

• CDs/vinyl

• Cover versions

Your original song automatically has mechanical rights the moment you create it.  Origioke does not touch or claim these rights.
 

🎧 2. MASTER RIGHTS

What they cover:
The right to the actual recording of the song — the audio file itself.

Who owns them:
Whoever paid for or created the recording (often the artist, sometimes a label).

Examples:

• Your MP3/WAV file

• A studio recording

• A live recording

• A remix or alternate version

When you play your song from your phone, you are using your master recording.
Origioke does not claim or license your Master rights.
You keep 100% ownership.

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🎥 3. VIDEO (SYNC) RIGHTS

What they cover:
The right to pair your music with video.

Who owns them:
Two parties must approve:

• The songwriter (composition)

• The master owner (recording)

Examples:

• YouTube videos

• TikTok

• Films

• Ads

• Music videos

If someone wants to film your performance or use your song in a video, they need your permission.
Origioke does not claim or license your Video rights.
 

✅ THE SPIRIT OF ORIGIOKE

Origioke is a ritual of creativity.
We honor:

• Originality

• Community

• Respect

• Encouragement

• The human spark
   

Every song shared becomes part of the living myth of Origioke — a movement built on generosity, courage, and the joy of making and sharing something new.

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