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Overview of what you can do with the sheetmusic (Summary)

*The original text of these terms and conditions is in Japanese.

The following information is a concise summary of the scope of use of scores purchased from this website or related sites.

Basically, you can use the scores under the conditions displayed here (please also see the [Additional Information] below).

If you would like to use the music in a way not shown in these images or if you would like more detailed information, please see the "Terms of Use for Sheet Music (and Music)" below. 

Additional Information

• If "Permission required (Permission is required)" is displayed, permission from the copyright holder is required. Contact us via the CONTACT form.
• For arranged works(*), please be sure to follow the copyright handling of the original song before following these terms and conditions (this site only sells works for which arrangement permission has been officially granted).

*) Such as "Always With Me."

< RON'S MUSIC TABLE (RON / Yota Kato) >

- Written on June 8, 2024 (Japan time)

- Update on June 24, 2024 (Japan time)

*The original text of these terms and conditions is in Japanese.

1. Purpose of these Terms

These Terms are intended to stipulate the terms of use for customers who purchase sheet music data (PDF documents, images, MIDI data, etc.) and bound sheet music (collectively referred to as "sheet music") created by the composer and arranger "Yota Kato (加藤洋太) " and "RON (or Ron, RonT, RoNT, ロン)" who are the operators of this website. When a user purchases or downloads the sheet music (or when the sheet music is distributed, handed out, loaned, etc., regardless of whether the copyright holder has given permission), the user is deemed to have agreed to these Terms. In addition, these Terms may be changed without notice at the convenience of this website or the composer and arranger.

2. Copyright

The copyright (property rights), neighboring rights, and moral rights of the score (music) created by the composer/arranger "Yota Kato (加藤洋太) "and "RON (or Ron, RonT, RoNT, ロン)" (collectively referred to as "the author") belong to the author himself. These works are legally protected both in Japan and overseas. All acts that constitute copyright infringement are strictly prohibited.

*Music arranged by the author is considered a "secondary work." The composer, arranger, and lyricist of the original song each own the copyright (and neighboring rights and moral rights) (copyright and neighboring rights may be transferred).

3. Terms of Use

The scores (and music) posted, sold, distributed, or distributed by this website and the linked sales agency services (such as Seihonchousho.com, mucome, STORES, Piascore, etc.) are basically managed by the authors themselves, unless there is a specific mention of a copyright management organization (JASRAC, Nextone, etc.) on the introduction page. Any use of these scores (music) requires permission from the authors themselves, except in the following cases (please see "5. About application for using sheet music (music)" for information on applying to the authors for use).

Cases where sheet music (music) can be used without permission:

• "Copying for personal use"(*) (Copyright Law, Article 30, Japan)
• "Non-profit/free use of copyrighted works"(**) (Copyright Law, Article 38, Japan)
• Other uses under the "rights restriction provisions (exceptions)" stipulated by the Copyright Law

*"Personal use" means that an individual uses sheet music or music for hobby or entertainment purposes (not for commercial purposes) within the home or within a similar limited scope.

**"Non-profit/free use" means use that satisfies all of the following conditions: non-commercial purpose, free of charge, and without remuneration (such as performance fees) for screening, performance and presentation.

For music whose creators have entrusted copyright management to others, or arrangements of music that have original songs (music managed by JASRAC or NexTone), please contact the relevant organization for information on how to use the music and follow the proper procedures before using the music. If you wish to use these music outside of Japan, please contact the music copyright management organization in that country and follow the proper procedures before using the music.

In any case, please use the scores (music) within the scope that does not violate copyright, neighboring rights, or moral rights of the author, as well as "4. Prohibited acts" below. As a disclaimer, this website, the authors, and related parties shall not be liable for any damages or troubles caused by the use of the scores and music. As long as the above conditions are met, the scores (music) may be used by individuals or corporations for commercial or non-commercial purposes.

4. Prohibited acts

When using the sheet music (and music), all acts that fall under the following prohibited acts are prohibited.

If any of these acts apply, you will be unable to use the sheet music (and music) for any reason.

• The use of sheet music obtained through unorthodox means, such as illegal downloads, is prohibited.
• Placing the sheet music in an environment where it can be accessed by the general public without permission, or having AI load it to generate derivative works.
• Falsely representing the copyright information of the sheet music (and music). Pretending that the work is your own or a third party's work.
• Any acts that cause damage or disadvantage to the composer, arranger, performer, related parties, or this website.
• Any acts that slander a specific person, damage their reputation or credit, or interfere with their business.
• Any acts that infringe on the copyright, trademark rights, intellectual property rights, reputation rights, portrait rights, privacy rights, or other legal rights of a third party.
• Any acts that lead to discrimination or prejudice based on ethnicity, race, religion, sex, sexuality, or other factors.
• Any acts that provides false information or misleads viewers.
• Any acts that is contrary to public order or morals, criminal, or related to these.
• Any acts that involves political content (election campaigns, etc.).
• Any acts that is violent, grotesque, or otherwise offensive to the general public.
• Any acts that involves explicit sexual content.
• Any acts that leads to the solicitation, dissemination, benefit provision, or cooperation of a specific religious organization, anti-social force, political association, or ideological organization.
• Any acts that leads to solicitation for pyramid schemes, etc. 
• Any use that the author and this website seems inappropriate.

5. About application for using sheet music (music)

If you wish to use sheet music (music) for commercial performance, video distribution to an unspecified number of people, or other purposes, please contact us in advance using the CONTACT form.

When doing so, please let us know the following information:

1. Name and email address (one representative is fine)
2. Organization name and website address (or SNS, YouTube, etc. addresses)
3. Music used
4. Purpose of use (concert name, etc. in the case of a concert)
5. Concert venue (or distribution channel URL)
6. Performance date and time (or distribution date and time)
7. Whether or not revenue will be generated
8. Whether or not arrangement (arrangement, remix, etc.) will be made

*Depending on the content of your application, we may not be able to grant permission to use the scores or music.

*If revenue is generated from the use of a sheet music (or music), we may charge usage fees associated with performance, distribution, etc. (in that case, in accordance with the JASRAC calculation formula).

If you have any questions about the above, please contact us using the CONTACT form.