JUNE 10, 2021 TONO ANNOUNCED THAT THE EXEMPTION WILL BE EXTENDED UNTIL JULY. READ MORE HERE. Earlier this year, TONO granted an exemption from ordinary TONO licensing for digital online services for the period January 1 to June 1. This period is coming to an end, but society is still as affected by infection-limiting measures as earlier this year. Physical services are not yet […]
/ 06/05/2021 / Willy MartinsenEarlier this year, TONO granted an exemption from ordinary TONO licensing for digital online services for the period January 1 to June 1. This period is coming to an end, but society is still as affected by infection-limiting measures as it was earlier this year. Physical services are not yet permitted.
TONO is therefore extending the exemption until July 1. This means that congregations can broadcast their services online for a few more weeks without entering into an ordinary TONO agreement for the performance of music online. This is because online services are exclusively considered to be direct replacements for physical services. After July 1, TONO will make ongoing assessments based on the infection situation.
TONO therefore treats these performances as if they were physical, with the rules that apply to the area based on Section 40 of the Copyright Act regarding free use in religious ceremonies or other ceremonies based on non-religious beliefs. Similarly, the performed authors will also be paid TONO remuneration based on the annual compensation TONO receives from the Ministry of Culture for performances in this area.
As with ordinary church services, the congregations' only duty during this period will be to report to TONO what is being performed in the services.
NOTE! The exemption applies performance rights by streaming church services online, but also the synchronization rights when video recordings of the services remain available online for up to one week after the event.