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March 17, 2011
JASRAC
Japanese Society for Rights of Authors,
Composers and Publishers (JASRAC)
Copyright Fee Payments for Establishments Affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake
JASRAC extends its deepest sympathy to those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, and sends its best wishes for a rapid restoration of the disaster stricken regions.
JASRAC has taken the initiative to exempt payment of copyright fees for music users in the regions severely damaged by the earthquake and tsunami for a period of 6 months between April and September. Payments from October onward will be determined separately taking into consideration progress made with regard to restoration in the region.
Life in the affected regions continues to be full of anxiety with the continuing aftershocks and the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. JASRAC and its staff wish all who have been affected by these events a rapid return to normalcy, safety and health.
The regions and establishments to which the aforementioned initiative applies are as follows:
(Regions)
All of Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima Prefectures
Regions to which the Disaster Relief Act applies within Aomori, Ibaraki and Chiba Prefectures
(Establishments)
Establishments serving food and/or drinks, hotels and "ryokans," karaoke boxes, CD rental shops, fitness clubs and other establishments located in the aforementioned regions which have concluded a yearly blanket license agreement with JASRAC
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