1. Copyright Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, NG20 owns or has the licence to use all intellectual property rights in the material published on ng20music.com, including:

• Musical Works: All songs, compositions, melodies, and lyrics created by NG20
• Sound Recordings: All audio recordings, productions, and masters
• Artwork and Graphics: Logos, cover art, promotional images, and visual designs
• Website Content: Text, layout, design, and written materials
• Brand Elements: The NG20 name, logo, and associated trademarks

2. Featured Artist Collaborations

For tracks released as “NG20 feat. [Artist Name]”, copyright and ownership are governed by individual collaboration agreements. Generally:

• NG20 retains copyright in the underlying musical composition and production
• Featured artists retain copyright in their vocal performance
• Joint ownership and revenue splits are defined in written collaboration agreements
• Both parties have agreed usage rights as specified in their contracts

3. Permitted Uses

Personal, Non-Commercial Use

You may:

• Stream or download music for personal, non-commercial listening via authorised platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.)
• Share links to NG20 music on social media
• Embed authorised players (e.g., Spotify embeds) on your personal website or blog with proper attribution
• Quote brief excerpts of website content with proper attribution and a link back to ng20music.com

Press and Media Use

Journalists, bloggers, and media outlets may:

• Use press materials provided in the EPK section for editorial purposes
• Quote lyrics or review music with proper credit to NG20
• Use promotional images with credit (“Photo: NG20” or “Image courtesy of NG20”)
• Feature music clips in reviews or editorial content under fair dealing/fair use provisions

4. Prohibited Uses

Without prior written permission from NG20, you may NOT:

• Download, reproduce, distribute, or publicly perform any NG20 music outside of authorised streaming platforms
• Use NG20 music in commercial projects, advertisements, films, videos, podcasts, or any monetised content
• Remix, sample, or create derivative works from NG20 recordings
• Sell, licence, or sublicence any NG20 content
• Use the NG20 name, logo, or branding for commercial purposes
• Falsely claim authorship or ownership of any NG20 content
• Remove or alter copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution

5. Licensing and Commercial Use

If you wish to use NG20 music for commercial purposes, including but not limited to:

• Synchronisation in films, TV shows, adverts, or video content
• Sampling or interpolation in new recordings
• Public performances beyond personal use
• Merchandise or physical product releases

You must obtain a licence by contacting us via ng20music.com/contact. Unauthorised commercial use may result in legal action.

6. User-Submitted Content

If you submit content to NG20 (e.g., collaboration demos, artwork, or messages), you retain copyright in your original work. However, by submitting content, you grant NG20 a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use that content for the purposes of evaluating collaboration opportunities and operating our services.

You warrant that any content you submit does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.

7. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) / UK Copyright Law

NG20 respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement on our Website, please contact us immediately with the following information:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and its location on the Website
• Your contact information (name, address, email, phone number)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorised
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on behalf of the owner
• Your physical or electronic signature

Send copyright infringement notices to: [Your contact email – add this]

8. Takedown Requests

If you discover NG20 content being used without authorisation on third-party platforms or websites, please notify us immediately. We take copyright infringement seriously and will pursue appropriate action.

9. Fair Dealing / Fair Use

NG20 acknowledges that certain uses of copyrighted material may fall under fair dealing (UK) or fair use (US) provisions, including:

• Criticism and review
• News reporting
• Educational purposes
• Parody or satire

Such uses are generally permitted without prior authorisation, provided they are transformative, limited in scope, and properly attributed. If you have questions about whether your intended use qualifies, please contact us.

10. Attribution Requirements

When using NG20 content with permission or under fair dealing/fair use, you must provide proper attribution:

• Music: “Music by NG20” or “© NG20”
• Collaborations: “NG20 feat. [Artist Name]”
• Images/Graphics: “Image courtesy of NG20” or “© NG20”
• Website Content: Include a link to ng20music.com

11. International Copyright Protection

NG20’s works are protected under:

• The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (UK)
• The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
• International copyright treaties and agreements

Copyright protection applies worldwide. Unauthorised use in any jurisdiction may result in legal action.

12. Duration of Copyright

Under UK law, copyright in musical works generally lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years. Sound recordings are protected for 70 years from the year of publication. Specific rights and durations may vary based on the type of work and collaboration agreements.

13. Enforcement and Legal Action

NG20 actively monitors for copyright infringement and reserves the right to take legal action against individuals or entities that violate our copyright. This may include:

• Issuing cease and desist notices
• Filing DMCA takedown requests
• Pursuing damages and legal costs through civil litigation
• Reporting criminal copyright infringement to authorities where applicable

14. Questions and Permissions

If you have questions about copyright, wish to request permission to use NG20 content, or need to report copyright infringement, please contact us:

• Website: ng20music.com
• For any questions or concerns, please visit our Contact Page.

We aim to respond to all copyright enquiries within 5 business days.

This Copyright Notice was last updated on 15th February 2026