Licensing Agreement – PLEASE READ

Choraegus Handbell Music Licensing Terms

General Permissions with respect to Performances and Recordings

1. Live (including livestreamed) performance is permitted. For our purposes, “live performance” also includes rehearsals.
2. Personal recordings of live performances are permitted for personal archival (i.e. without redistribution for profit). Maintenance of such recordings on online video sharing websites or church websites is also permitted. Title and composer/arranger are to be acknowledged in such recordings.
3. For inclusion on other recordings, such as CDs or DVDs, please contact us to agree on contractual terms before proceeding.

Six-Bell Handbell Scores

1. You are allowed to print the number of copies of a Choraegus “six-bell handbell” score required for your handbell ensemble, up to a maximum of three (3) copies, plus one accompanist’s copy.
2. You agree that the master PDF and the copies you make of it are for the use of your ensemble only, and that you will not distribute, transfer, or sell the master or copies of the master to anyone else.
3. You are allowed to replace your copies if they are lost or damaged through normal use. Loss of your master PDF will require repurchase.
4. Choraegus retains all copyrights and applicable authorizations for music it distributes, including licensing rights pertaining to sheet music as well as administration of mechanical, recording, and synchronization licenses.
5. By purchasing music from Choraegus, you automatically agree to these licensing terms in their entirety.

Eight-Bell Handbell Scores

1. You are allowed to print the number of copies of a Choraegus “eight-bell handbell” score required for your handbell ensemble, up to a maximum of four (4) copies.
2. For accompanied scores (i.e. handbell ensemble plus accompanying instrument), you may print one copy of the accompaniment score.
3. You agree that the master PDF and the copies you make of it are for the use of your ensemble only, and that you will not distribute, transfer, or sell the master or copies of the master to anyone else.
4. You are allowed to replace your copies if they are lost or damaged through normal use. Loss of your master PDF will require repurchase.
5. Choraegus retains all copyrights and applicable authorizations for music it distributes, including licensing rights pertaining to sheet music as well as administration of mechanical, recording, and synchronization licenses.
6. By purchasing music from Choraegus, you automatically agree to these licensing terms in their entirety.

Twelve-Bell Handbell Scores

1. You are allowed to print the number of copies of a Choraegus “twelve-bell handbell” score required for your handbell ensemble, up to a maximum of six (6) copies.
2. For accompanied scores (i.e. handbell ensemble plus accompanying instrument), you may print one copy of the accompaniment score.
3. You agree that the master PDF and the copies you make of it are for the use of your ensemble only, and that you will not distribute, transfer, or sell the master or copies of the master to anyone else.
4. You are allowed to replace your copies if they are lost or damaged through normal use. Loss of your master PDF will require repurchase.
5. Choraegus retains all copyrights and applicable authorizations for music it distributes, including licensing rights pertaining to sheet music as well as administration of mechanical, recording, and synchronization licenses.
6. By purchasing music from Choraegus, you automatically agree to these licensing terms in their entirety.

Sixteen-Bell Handbell Scores

1. You are allowed to print the number of copies of a Choraegus “sixteen-bell handbell” score required for your handbell ensemble, up to a maximum of eight (8) copies.
2. For accompanied scores (i.e. handbell ensemble plus accompanying instrument), you may print one copy of the accompaniment score.
3. You agree that the master PDF and the copies you make of it are for the use of your ensemble only, and that you will not distribute, transfer, or sell the master or copies of the master to anyone else.
4. You are allowed to replace your copies if they are lost or damaged through normal use. Loss of your master PDF will require repurchase.
5. Choraegus retains all copyrights and applicable authorizations for music it distributes, including licensing rights pertaining to sheet music as well as administration of mechanical, recording, and synchronization licenses.
6. By purchasing music from Choraegus, you automatically agree to these licensing terms in their entirety.

 Full Handbell Choir Scores

1. You are allowed to print the number of copies of a Choraegus “full handbell choir” score required for your handbell program, up to a maximum of fifteen (15) copies.
2. For accompanied scores (i.e. handbell ensemble plus accompanying instrument), you may print one copy of the accompaniment score.
3. You agree that the master PDF and copies you make of it are only for the use of your handbell ensemble, and that you will not distribute, transfer, or sell the master or copies of the master to anyone else.
4. You are allowed to replace lost copies or copies damaged through normal use, but only up to the limit of fifteen copies. Loss of your master PDF will require repurchase.
5. Choraegus retains all copyrights and applicable authorizations for music it distributes, including licensing rights pertaining to sheet music as well as administration of mechanical, recording, and synchronization licenses.
6. By purchasing music from Choraegus, you automatically agree to these licensing terms in their entirety.

Individual Handbell Scores

1. You are allowed to make one (1) copy of a Choraegus “individual” version of a handbell score that you have purchased from Choraegus.
2. You agree that the master PDF and the copy you make of it are for your personal use only, and that you will not distribute, transfer, or sell the master or copies of the master to anyone else.
3. You are allowed to replace your copy if it is lost or damaged through normal use. Loss of your master PDF will require repurchase.
4. Choraegus retains all copyrights and applicable authorizations for music it distributes, including licensing rights pertaining to sheet music as well as administration of mechanical, recording, and synchronization licenses.
5. By purchasing music from Choraegus, you automatically agree to these licensing terms in their entirety.

Solo Handbell Scores

1. You are allowed to make one (1) copy of a Choraegus handbell solo score that you have purchased from Choraegus. “One copy” consists of the handbell soloist’s score and the accompanist’s score.
2. You agree that the master PDF and the copy you make of it are for your personal use only, and that you will not distribute, transfer, or sell the master or copies of the master to anyone else.
3. You are allowed to replace your copy if it is lost or damaged through normal use. Loss of your master PDF will require repurchase.
4. Choraegus retains all copyrights and applicable authorizations for music it distributes, including licensing rights pertaining to sheet music as well as administration of mechanical, recording, and synchronization licenses.
5. By purchasing music from Choraegus, you automatically agree to these licensing terms in their entirety.

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As of: June 1, 2020