Copyright & Terms of Use

Last Updated: January 21, 2026

Website Ownership

This website (www.docsong.org) is owned, operated, and maintained by Documentary Songwriters (DocSong), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Copyright Notice

Unless otherwise specified or credited, all content on this website is the property of Documentary Songwriters and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Text and written content
Logos and branding
Graphics, images, and photographs
Audio recordings and documentary songs
Videos and multimedia content
Website design and layout

Use of Website Content

You May:

View and access content for personal, non-commercial use
Share links to our website and specific pages
Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the source

You May Not (Without Written Permission):

Reproduce, copy, or redistribute substantial portions of our content
Use our content for commercial purposes
Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content
Use our logos, branding, or images without permission
Remove or alter copyright notices or credits

Documentary Songs

Documentary songs created through DocSong programs are the intellectual property of their respective storytellers and teaching artists.

Songs may not be reproduced, performed, or distributed without permission from the copyright holders
If you wish to use a documentary song, please contact us at [email protected] to connect you with the appropriate parties

Photography and Media

Photographs and videos on this website may feature participants in DocSong programs. All featured individuals have provided appropriate consent for their images to be used.

If you appear in a photo or video on our website and wish to have it removed, please contact us at [email protected].

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website may be owned by third parties and used with permission. These materials are clearly credited where applicable and remain the property of their respective owners.

Requesting Permission

If you would like to use DocSong content beyond what is permitted above, please contact us:

Documentary Songwriters
PO Box 712
Rockport, ME 04856
[email protected]

Please include:

What content you wish to use
How you plan to use it
Where it will be published or displayed

We review permission requests on a case-by-case basis and typically respond within 5-7 business days.

Trademarks

"DocSong" and "Documentary Songwriting" are trademarks of Documentary Songwriters. Use of these trademarks without written permission is prohibited.

DMCA Notice

If you believe that content on our website infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

Description of the copyrighted work
Location of the infringing material on our website
Your contact information
A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate

We will investigate all legitimate claims and take appropriate action.

Disclaimer

While we strive to keep information on our website accurate and up-to-date, Documentary Songwriters makes no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content.

We reserve the right to modify or remove content at any time without notice.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Questions?

If you have questions about copyright, permissions, or these terms, please contact us:

Documentary Songwriters
PO Box 712
Rockport, ME 04856
[email protected]