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Origioke™
In the spirit of sharing and friendly competition, Origioke brings together songwriters and all who love original music. "Origioke Fans" play the game and judge original songs played by "Origioke Organizers" over Bluetooth speakers and audio systems at venues that may include backyards, bars, restaurants, churches, clubhouses, even classrooms. Songwriters submit their original songs for only $1/year/song in the Origioke National Songwriting Contest. Together, this creates exciting opportunities for fun and creativity. It's time to make yourself heard!
Origioke — It's an Original
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Eligible songs must be original creations and be uploaded by the songwriter to the Origioke Song Depository (details and terms below)
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Everyone present gives the played songs a score and plays the Origioke game. The game is played in teams where everyone gathered creates rhyming lyrics guided by the Origioke App. The organizer plays the full hilarious/silly song at the end of the Origioke Contest session.
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Origioke promotes all types of songs across both human only and human/AI collaboration in producing lyrics and music.
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Everyone is welcome from beginning to veteran song creators.
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Together, we celebrate the “human spark” that ignites creative efforts.
Origioke Welcomes You
Origioke champions and applauds all who contribute to the growing body of incredible music that enlivens the world. It provides songwriters with stages, recognition and the opportunity to win prize money. Host a sanctioned Origioke event and the winning song(s) will automatically be entered into the national Origioke contest slated for Fall 2026!
Origioke Roles
Everyone has a unique role at Origioke Events!
Fans, Songwriters, Organizers
Choose Your Role and Create an Account through the Origioke App
(NOTE: Fans are NOT required to create accounts)
Attend a Local Origioke™ Event
Approved Song Platforms
Origioke admits songs fully human authored and recorded as well as those created with AI-assistive platforms — Suno, Udio, Loudly, Soundverse, BandLab, Soundraw, etc. — that give users the rights to perform and market their compositions.
Origioke™ is Originals Only.
All participants must hold full legal rights to the music they present
Origioke™ Event Legal Disclaimer
By attending and/or presenting at any Origioke™ event, all participants affirm and warrant that:
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.
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.
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.
RULES and RESOURCES
✅ 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
🎤 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
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A host must be designated, serving as an emcee and event organizer following Origioke rules detailed here.
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The Origioke Organizer manages the event flow, plays the submitted songs to the Bluetooth device(s), keeps time, and adjudicates and ensures fairness.
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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. Cover Charge and Entry Fee
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Hosts may adjust or waive overall "cover charge" fees at their discretion except "entry fees" for song entries as these are required.
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Minimum "entry fee" is $5 per song submitted. This is automatically collected via the Origioke online app.
3. Songwriter Registration
Anyone wishing to present an original song must register on the Host's event list, accessed in the Origioke online app.
Required info:
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Full legal name
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Song title
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Genre
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Song length
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Production Platform (Suno, Udio, self, etc.)
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Web-accessible link to the song (full URL)
4. Time Limits
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Each presenter gets 5 minutes total (intro + playback).
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Longer songs are allowed, but must conclude after 5 minutes.
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No presentation may exceed 7 minutes.
5. Playback Method
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Songs are played directly from the Origioke Organizer's phone/device.
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Bluetooth speakers or venue audio systems may be used.
6. Voting and Awards
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After each songs is presented, the host directs participants present to the Origioke online app for voting.
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Manual voting is not allowed.
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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
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Winners of sanctioned Origioke™ events receive FREE entry into the Fall 2026 National Contest (over $5,000 in prizes)
RESOURCES
✅ 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:
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Bars
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Restaurants
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Churches
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Clubs
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Concert venues
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Radio/TV/streaming
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)
1. What Hosts/Organizers Need to Know
Many venues already pay annual ASCAP/BMI fees.
If they do:
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Songwriters may earn royalties for performing their original songs.
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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
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Let performers know they can register their songs with ASCAP/BMI. (not required)
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Encourage them to keep track of their setlist.
4. If the Venue Is Not Licensed
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The event is still fully allowed.
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Songwriters simply won’t earn PRO royalties for that performance.
5. What Hosts/Organizers Should NOT Do
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Don’t collect royalties.
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Don’t claim Origioke is a PRO‑licensed event.
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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:
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Streaming on Spotify/Apple
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Selling downloads
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CDs/vinyl
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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).
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Your MP3/WAV file
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A studio recording
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A live recording
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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.
🎥 3. VIDEO (SYNC) RIGHTS
What they cover:
The right to pair your music with video.
Who owns them:
Two parties must approve:
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The songwriter (composition)
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The master owner (recording)
Examples:
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YouTube videos
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TikTok
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Films
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Ads
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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:
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Originality
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Community
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Respect
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Encouragement
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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.
Origioke™, SongDeposit™, and SongDepository™ are trademarks of Anaveno, Inc and TechFarms, Inc., with applications pending.
All rights reserved. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
Contact Dr. Stephen W. Dunnivant for more info at
sdunnivant@gmail.com
Origioke Song Contest and Game Submissions
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION & SONG SUBMISSION AGREEMENT**
Effective Date: 1/23/2026
Last Updated: 1/23/26
These Terms of Participation (“Terms”) govern the submission of original musical works (“Song” or “Submission”) by songwriters (“Participant,” “You,” or “Your”) to the Origioke Song Depository and the Origioke National Songwriting Contest (collectively, the “Origioke Platform”), operated by Anaveno LLC (“Origioke,” “We,” or “Us”). By uploading a Song, You agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Eligibility and Originality Requirements
1.1 Original Work Only. You represent and warrant that the Song You submit is an original work created solely by You (and any co‑creators who have granted You authority to submit the Song under these Terms).
1.2 No Third‑Party Material. You affirm that the Song contains:
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No covers
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No samples
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No interpolations
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No derivative material
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No copyrighted content owned by any third party
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AI‑assisted songs are welcome at Origioke! If you create your song using an AI music platform, you’re confirming that the platform grants you, the creator, the legal right to own, use, and commercialize the resulting song. Platforms such as Suno, Udio, and others that provide full usage rights are acceptable.
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Your song must still be fully original — no covers, no samples, no borrowed material — regardless of the tools used.
1.3 Authority to Submit. If the Song has co‑writers, producers, or other rights holders, You confirm that You have obtained all necessary permissions to submit the Song and bind all rights holders to these Terms.
2. Ownership of Intellectual Property
2.1 Retention of Rights. You retain all intellectual property rights in and to Your Song, including but not limited to copyright, publishing, and master rights.
2.2 No Transfer of Ownership. Submission of a Song does not transfer, assign, or license any ownership rights to Origioke, except for the limited permissions expressly granted in Section 3.
3. Limited License Granted to Origioke
3.1 Scope of License. By submitting a Song, You grant Origioke a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free, revocable license to:
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Use, play, and publicly perform the Song during Origioke events, contests, and gameplay
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Include the Song in the Origioke National Songwriting Contest
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Display the Song title, Your name, and any associated artwork within the Origioke Platform
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Use the Song for internal judging, scoring, and event administration
3.2 Purpose Limitation. This license is limited strictly to Origioke‑related activities and does not authorize Origioke to commercially exploit, distribute, sell, or license Your Song outside the Origioke ecosystem.
3.3 Revocation. You may revoke this license by removing Your Song from the Origioke Platform, except that:
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Past uses remain valid
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Removal disqualifies the Song from ongoing or future contests and events
4. Contest Participation and Fees
4.1 Annual Participation Fee. Each Song submitted for contest eligibility requires payment of a $1.00 (USD) per song annual participation fee.
4.2 Contest Activation. A Song is considered active and eligible for judging only during the period for which the annual fee has been paid.
4.3 No Refunds. Fees are non‑refundable, including in cases of Song removal, disqualification, or revocation of license.
5. Performance Rights Organization (PRO) Waiver
5.1 Waiver of Performance Royalties. You expressly waive any claim to performance royalties (including but not limited to ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, GMR, SOCAN, PRS, or any international PRO) for the use or performance of Your Song within Origioke‑related activities only.
5.2 Scope of Waiver. This waiver applies to:
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Private Origioke gatherings
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Public Origioke events
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Origioke Game sessions
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Origioke National Songwriting Contest activities
5.3 Rights Outside Origioke. You retain all rights to collect royalties for performances of Your Song outside the Origioke ecosystem.
6. Representations and Warranties
You represent and warrant that:
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You are legally authorized to enter into this Agreement
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Your Song does not infringe upon any third‑party rights
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Your submission complies with all applicable laws
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All information You provide is accurate and truthful
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Anaveno, LLC, Origioke, its officers, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising out of:
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Your breach of these Terms
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Any allegation that Your Song infringes upon third‑party rights
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Any dispute among co‑creators or rights holders
8. Termination and Removal
8.1 Participant Removal. You may remove Your Song at any time through the Origioke Platform.
8.2 Origioke Removal. Origioke reserves the right to remove any Song that violates these Terms or applicable law.
8.3 Effect of Removal. Removal immediately terminates the license granted in Section 3 for future use but does not affect:
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Past performances
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Completed contest rounds
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Historical event records
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the States of Florida and Tennessee, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles. Participants and event organizers are solely responsible for ensuring that all Origioke‑related activities, including the playing or performance of submitted Songs, comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, local restrictions on explicit content, age‑based content limitations, venue‑specific rules, and any ordinances governing public performances or events involving minors. Anaveno, LLC and Origioke do not assume responsibility for verifying local compliance and may remove or restrict Songs or event participation where required by law or where compliance cannot be ensured.
10. Acceptance of Terms
By uploading a Song to the Origioke Platform, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.