Truthwave House — Direct Licensing Policy 

Effective: 25 Oct 2025 • Version: [v1.0]
Website: truthwavehouse.com • Licensing: licensing@truthwavehouse.io

ABN: 62 661 797 325 — Truthwave House

1) Overview

Truthwave House controls copyright in certain sound recordings and music videos. This policy explains how we handle direct licences for public performance and communication/transmission of our recordings in Australia and worldwide, except where local collective management organisations (CMOs) or statutory schemes administer those rights.

Note: Rights in the underlying musical works and lyrics (publishing) are separate and administered by the relevant publisher or songwriter (commonly via APRA AMCOS or a foreign affiliated society). These are not covered by this policy.
 

2) Do we offer direct licences?

Yes, we offer direct licences on a case-by-case basis. However, if your use is already covered by a PPCA or OneMusic blanket licence, you may not need a separate direct licence from us.

2a) Territory & carve-outs
We can grant direct licences worldwide. However:

If a local CMO (or law) controls public performance/communication of sound recordings in a country, licensees should obtain coverage from that CMO (or applicable scheme).

This policy does not override compulsory/statutory licences (e.g., certain broadcast/digital regimes).

Synchronisation (master) is licensable by us globally unless otherwise noted in a specific deal.

3) Alternatives to a direct licence (by region)

Many public-performance/communication uses are covered by local CMOs. Check these before seeking a direct licence for those uses:

AU/NZ: OneMusic Australia (APRA AMCOS + PPCA) / PPCA; OneMusic NZ.

UK: PPL (recordings) + PRS (publishing).

EU examples: GVL (DE), SCPP/ADAMI (FR), SCF (IT), SGAE + AGEDI/AIE (ES).

USA: No general public-performance right in sound recordings for terrestrial venues/broadcast; SoundExchange covers non-interactive digital performance of recordings; publishing via ASCAP/BMI/SESAC/GMR.
(These are indicative; licensees should verify local requirements.)

4) What's not covered here

• Synchronisation (pairing audio with picture in film, TV, advertising, or online content) — handled separately (see "Who to contact").
• Publishing rights (songwriter/composer) — contact the publisher or songwriter, often via APRA AMCOS.

5) How to request a direct licence

Email: licensing@truthwavehouse.io
Mail: Mr Joe Niko  Level 1/11-17 Swanson Ct, Belconnen ACT 2617
Phone: 

To help us assess your request quickly, please include:

• Intended use (e.g., broadcast, webcast, in-app streaming, in-store playback, ticketed event)
• Media/platform/venue details, audience size or footfall, dates/term, territories
• Track titles and ISRCs; duration and number of uses; cue sheets if applicable
• Promotional/advertising context and revenue model
• Territory (countries/regions), dates/term, audience size; titles & ISRCs; etc.

We aim to acknowledge enquiries within 2 business days and provide a preliminary response within 10 business days.

6) How we assess and price

We consider scope, prominence, audience size, term, territory, exclusivity, and reporting requirements. Fees may be structured as flat rates, per-use charges, or revenue percentages. GST applies where relevant.

Important: You may also need separate licences from other rights holders (e.g., for publishing).

7) Reporting & credits

Licensees must provide reasonable usage reports (e.g., cue sheets, logs, URLs) during the licence term. Where practical, please credit:
 (P) & © [Year] Truthwave House

8) Payment & invoicing

Invoices are issued upon execution or at milestones specified in the licence agreement. Payment terms are [e.g., 14 days from end of month]. Late payments may result in licence suspension until payment is received.

9) Complaints or disputes

Please email licensing@truthwavehouse.io. We aim to respond within 10 business days. If the matter remains unresolved, we may seek independent resolution.

10) Privacy

We collect contact and project details to assess enquiries and administer licences. For more information, see our Privacy Policy at truthwavehouse.com/privacy.

11) Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version is always available at truthwavehouse.com/policy-direct-licensing or upon request.

12) Legal & compliance

Governing law: This policy is governed by the laws of Australian Capital Territory, Australia, unless another jurisdiction is agreed in a specific licence.

Taxes/withholding: Fees are exclusive of taxes; GST (if applicable) will be added. International licensees are responsible for any withholding; gross-up or evidence of withholding may be required.

Sanctions/ABAC: Licensees warrant compliance with applicable sanctions, anti-bribery, and trade laws.

Data protection: Personal data is handled per our Privacy Policy (e.g., GDPR/UK GDPR/APPs).


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Who to contact (at a glance)

• SYNC (use with video: film, TV, advertising, online):
  • Master (recording): licensing@truthwavehouse.io
  • Composition (song/lyrics): Contact the publisher or songwriter (often via APRA AMCOS) Feel free to reach out to our team first if you need to get specific details to present to APRA AMCOS
• Public performance / communication (venues, stores, broadcasts, streaming):
  • Start with OneMusic Australia/PPCA for blanket coverage
  • For special cases or direct licensing, email licensing@truthwavehouse.io