Copyright Notice and Intellectual Property

Last Updated: 28th August 2025

This page explains the copyright ownership and usage rights for content on joshuaradford.co.uk, operated by Joshua Radford.

1. Our Original Content

1.1 Website Content

All original content on this website, including but not limited to:

• Written articles and blog posts
• Original photographs and images
• Website design and layout
• Code and technical implementations
• Graphics and visual elements

is owned by Joshua Radford and protected by UK and international copyright laws.

1.2 Original Musical Performances and Compositions

• Original Music: All original musical compositions and songs performed by Joshua Radford are owned by Joshua Radford
• Original Recordings: All recordings of original performances created specifically for this website are owned by Joshua Radford
• Original Arrangements: Any original arrangements of public domain works are owned by Joshua Radford

2. Third-Party Copyrighted Content

2.1 Musical Performances of Copyrighted Works

This website may feature videos and audio recordings of Joshua Radford performing copyrighted musical works owned by third parties, including:

• Popular songs by various artists and composers
• Classical compositions still under copyright
• Contemporary music covers

Important Notice: These performances are presented under the following principles:

• Educational and Commentary Purpose: Performances may be shared for educational, artistic, or commentary purposes
• No Commercial Use: These recordings are not used for commercial purposes
• Fair Dealing: We believe our use may qualify as fair dealing under UK copyright law for purposes of criticism, review, or education
• Transformative Nature: Live performances represent artistic interpretation and may constitute transformative use

2.2 Copyright Ownership

We do not claim ownership of:

• The underlying musical compositions performed
• The original lyrics or melodies
• Any third-party copyrighted material

All rights in the original works remain with their respective copyright holders.

3. Copyright Compliance

3.1 Respect for Rights Holders

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you are a copyright owner and believe your work has been used inappropriately, please contact us immediately using the details below.

3.2 DMCA/Copyright Takedown Process

If you believe any content on this website infringes your copyright:

1. Contact Us First: We encourage informal resolution. Please contact us at tony@proactiveweb.design with:

   • Your contact information
   • Description of the copyrighted work
   • Location of the allegedly infringing content
   • A good faith statement of your complaint

2. Formal Notice: If informal resolution is not possible, you may send a formal copyright infringement notice including:

   • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
   • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
   • Location of the infringing material on our website
   • Your contact information (address, phone, email)
   • A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
   • A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act

3. Our Response: We will respond promptly to valid copyright notices and may remove disputed content while investigating.

4. Permission to Use Our Content

4.1 Original Website Content

You may use our original content under the following conditions:

Permitted Uses:

• Share links to our content on social media
• Quote brief excerpts (up to 200 words) with proper attribution
• Use for educational or review purposes with attribution
• Embed our videos using official embed codes (if available)

Required Attribution:
When using our content, please include:

• Credit to "Joshua Radford"
• Link back to the original page on our website
• Clear indication if content has been modified

Prohibited Uses:

• Republishing entire articles or significant portions
• Commercial use without written permission
• Modification without clear indication
• Removing copyright notices or attributions

4.2 Original Musical Content

For use of Joshua Radford's original musical compositions or recordings:

• Non-commercial use: Generally permitted with proper attribution
• Commercial use: Requires written permission
• Derivative works: Requires written permission
• Sync licenses: Contact us for permission to use music with video content

5. Fair Use and Fair Dealing

We believe some of our use of copyrighted material may qualify as fair use (US) or fair dealing (UK) for purposes such as:

• Criticism and Review: Analysing or reviewing musical works
• Education: Teaching musical concepts or techniques
• Parody: Creating humorous or satirical interpretations
• Personal Study: Individual learning and practice

However, we recognize that fair use/fair dealing is determined on a case-by-case basis and respect the rights of copyright holders.

6. Licensing and Permissions

6.1 Performance Rights

We acknowledge that public performance of copyrighted music may require licenses from:

• PRS for Music (UK performing rights)
• PPL (UK phonographic performance)
• Other relevant performing rights organizations

For live performances that may be recorded for this website, we endeavour to comply with applicable licensing requirements.

6.2 Mechanical Rights

For any recordings that constitute covers of existing songs, we acknowledge that mechanical licenses may be required under certain circumstances.

7. User Submissions

If you submit any content to our website (comments, suggestions, etc.):

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us permission to display and use your submission
• You confirm you have the right to share the submitted content
• You agree not to submit copyrighted material without permission

8. International Copyright

We respect copyright laws in all jurisdictions where our content may be accessed, including:

• UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
• US Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
• International copyright treaties and conventions

9. Changes to This Notice

We may update this copyright notice periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Significant changes may be highlighted on our website.

10. Contact Information

For copyright-related inquiries, permissions, or notices:

Tony Radford
Email: tony@proactiveweb.design
Address: Stapeley House, London Road, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7JW

For copyright infringement claims, please use the contact information above and include all required information as outlined in Section 3.2.

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This copyright notice is intended to inform users about intellectual property rights and encourage respect for copyright. It does not constitute legal advice, and specific situations may require professional legal consultation.