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Music Usage Policy

How music can be uploaded, shared, and credited on Zenzo Connect.

Zenzo Connect -- Music Usage Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Zenzo Connect celebrates the sounds, songs, and rhythms of immigrant cultures across the world. From Afrobeat and dancehall to gospel choirs and traditional drumming --- music brings us together. However, to protect creators and ensure legal use, all users must follow this Music Usage Policy when uploading or sharing music on the Zenzo Connect App.

1. What You Can Upload

You may share music on Zenzo Connect if:

  • You created it yourself (e.g., you wrote, recorded, or performed it)

  • You have permission or a license from the rightful owner

  • It is royalty-free or published under a license (such as Creative Commons) that allows for reuse

Examples of acceptable uploads:

  • A Kenyan artist uploading their own Afro-fusion track to promote an upcoming concert

  • A Congolese youth group sharing a gospel choir performance recorded at church

  • A DJ in Toronto posting a mix using royalty-free beats with credit to the source

2. What You Cannot Upload

You may not upload:

  • Copyrighted songs you do not own or have permission to use

  • Background music from movies, YouTube videos, or TV shows

  • Popular commercial music (even short clips) without a license

  • Remixes, covers, or karaoke versions unless cleared by the original copyright owner

Examples of disallowed uploads:

  • Posting Beyoncé's or Burna Boy's music without a license

  • Using copyrighted background music in a promotional video for your clothing brand

  • Uploading a video of a wedding where a popular song is playing loudly in the background

3. Tag and Credit When Required

If you're using music under a license that requires attribution (like Creative Commons), you must:

  • Mention the artist's name

  • Include the title of the track

  • Link to the license (if applicable)

Example:
"Background music: 'Rising Sun' by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under CC BY 4.0"

4. Consequences of Misuse

If you upload music in violation of this policy:

  • The content may be muted, blocked, or removed

  • Your account may receive a warning, restriction, or suspension

  • Repeated violations may lead to permanent account deletion

5. Keep It Respectful and Original

Zenzo is a platform for creative expression and cultural celebration. If you're an artist, use this space to showcase your work. If you're sharing music at a community event, make sure you have the right to do so.

Tip for artists: Add a watermark or caption to your uploads like "Original Song by @YourName" to help protect your work and promote your brand.

For questions, copyright complaints, or licensing issues, contact Support@zenzoconnect.com