Legal Notice
Website and Rightsclearing project:
Musical Heritage Organization
Johannisburgstrasse 48
CH-8700 Küsnacht ZH
Switzerland
Media archive:
Bahnhofstrasse 196
CH-8620 Wetzikon
Switzerland
Workspace:
Sindelenstrasse 8
CH-8340 Hinwil
Switzerland
Represented by: Carl Flisch-Aghayan
Johannisburgstrasse 48
CH-8700 Küsnacht ZH
Switzerland
 
Organization Status & Purpose: Non-Profit Organization (NPO) registered in Küsnacht, Switzerland. Our mission is preserving global audio heritage by clearing complex international copyrights for historical audio recordings (shellac discs and wax cylinders).  
Disclaimer,  Copyright,  Privacy Policy
Disclaimer & Copyright Notice:
1. No Legal Advice

Educational Purpose: All data provided regarding international and United States copyright laws (specifically the Music Modernization Act, CLASSICS Act, and pre-1972 sound recordings) is strictly for informational and educational purposes.

No Attorney-Client Relationship: Our research does not constitute formal legal advice and cannot replace professional legal counsel.

2. Service & Compensation Structure

Commercial Use: Copyright clearance services performed for commercial entities are billed at a transparent hourly rate.
Academia & Non-Profits: For universities, public archives, and fellow NPOs, we operate via mutual-benefit agreements. We accept non-monetary compensation, including the provision of server rack space, hosting infrastructure, network bandwidth, or other operational support.

3. Copyright Notice

Website Content: All original content, text layouts, and database structures on rightclearing.com are protected under Swiss and international copyright laws.
Historical Audio Material: Rights to analyzed shellac discs and wax cylinders remain with their respective legal owners or are classified according to local Public Domain standards.

Privacy Policy:
1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing data on this website is Musical Heritage Organization, Küsnacht ZH, Switzerland.

2. Data Collection and Server Log Files

Technical Logs: When accessing our website, our servers automatically store technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, timestamp). This data is processed exclusively to maintain website security and stability.

3. Donations and Financial Contributions

We process personal data depending on your chosen method of donation:

Bank Transfer (IBAN): Name and bank details are processed through our Swiss banking provider to process the transaction.
PayPal: Transactions made via PayPal redirect you to their secure platform and are subject to PayPal’s own privacy policy.
Cryptocurrencies: Donations via blockchain networks (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) are inherently transparent and recorded on public ledgers. We do not link wallet addresses to personal identity data unless requested for tax receipt purposes.

4. Advertising Services (Google AdSense)

Tracking & Cookies: This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve targeted ads based on your visit history to this and other websites.

Consent: Processing occurs only if you grant explicit permission via our cookie consent banner. You can opt out of personalized ads at any time via your personal Google Ad Settings.

5. Your Rights

Access and Eradication: You hold the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data stored by us. Please submit any such requests via email.