WKZE Concert Archive
Copyright, Intellectual Property & Takedown Policy
Effective Date: October 14, 2026
Operated by: AK22 Digital Media, LLC
Associated Services: WKZE Radio and SignalRiot
Status: Draft for Legal Review
1. Purpose of the WKZE Concert Archive
The WKZE Concert Archive is a music preservation and distribution initiative operated by AK22 Digital Media, LLC, through WKZE Radio and SignalRiot.
The archive documents live musical performances, supports independent musicians, and provides audiences with continued access to concerts and cultural events that contribute to the musical history of the Hudson Valley and surrounding communities.
Archive materials may include complete concert performances, live radio broadcasts, audio and video recordings, interviews, and related programming originally presented through WKZE, SignalRiot, or associated production partners.
The archive is intended to support musical discovery, artist exposure, and the preservation of live performance history while respecting the intellectual property rights of performers, songwriters, composers, publishers, record labels, producers, and other rights holders.
2. Copyright Ownership
All musical compositions, lyrics, arrangements, sound recordings, audiovisual recordings, photographs, and related materials appearing in the WKZE Concert Archive remain subject to applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
Copyright ownership of underlying musical compositions and other protected works remains with their respective rights holders.
AK22 Digital Media, LLC retains the copyrights it lawfully owns in original audio and video recordings, editing, production elements, graphics, and related materials created by WKZE or SignalRiot, subject to applicable agreements and third-party rights.
The inclusion of any recording in the archive does not constitute a transfer or assignment of rights belonging to performers, composers, publishers, record labels, or other parties.
No ownership of third-party intellectual property is asserted solely by virtue of its inclusion in the archive.
3. Recording, Broadcast & Archive Permissions
WKZE and SignalRiot seek appropriate authorization for the recording, broadcasting, preservation, and distribution of concert performances.
Such authorization may be obtained through agreements with performing artists, artist management, authorized representatives, venues, event organizers, or other appropriate parties.
Permission to record or broadcast a performance does not necessarily constitute permission for subsequent on-demand distribution, video presentation, or indefinite archival availability.
Where appropriate, WKZE and SignalRiot may obtain separate permission for the recording, reproduction, editing, promotion, transmission, and on-demand presentation of concert materials.
Any distribution is subject to applicable licenses, contractual arrangements, and limitations imposed by the relevant rights holders.
4. Musical Compositions, Cover Performances & Third-Party Rights
Concert recordings may include original compositions, licensed works, arrangements, and performances of songs written or published by third parties.
Copyright ownership of these compositions remains with the respective songwriters, composers, and music publishers.
Rights associated with public performance, reproduction, distribution, synchronization, or other uses of copyrighted musical compositions may require separate authorization or licensing.
The presence of a musical composition in the archive does not imply that WKZE, SignalRiot, or AK22 Digital Media, LLC owns or controls the underlying musical work.
Artists and other parties providing recordings or authorizations are expected to identify known restrictions affecting the proposed use of their material. Such representations do not relieve AK22 Digital Media, LLC of any independent clearance obligations imposed by applicable law.
5. Authorized Use of Archive Materials
Unless expressly authorized otherwise, archive materials are provided for personal, noncommercial viewing and listening.
Except where permitted by applicable law or authorized by the appropriate rights holders, visitors may not reproduce, download, redistribute, sell, license, commercially exploit, retransmit, or incorporate archive materials into other productions.
Nothing in this policy is intended to restrict lawful uses permitted under applicable copyright law, including uses that qualify as fair use.
6. Rights Holder Concerns & Voluntary Removal Requests
WKZE and SignalRiot recognize that live performances may involve multiple parties with separate intellectual property interests.
We welcome communication from musicians, songwriters, publishers, record labels, management representatives, venues, and other rights holders regarding the presentation of their material.
Any rights holder who believes an archived performance has been presented without appropriate authorization may request a review, modification, restriction, or removal of the recording.
Requests should include:
- Identification of the concert, recording, or copyrighted work.
- A direct link to the archive material, when available.
- The requesting party’s name and contact information.
- A description of the rights claimed and the nature of the concern.
- Documentation of ownership or authorization, when reasonably necessary to evaluate the request.
Requests should be directed to:
Dr. Andy Gladding
AK22 Digital Media, LLC
WKZE Radio / SignalRiot
1764 N. Broadway
Red Hook, NY 12571
Email: andy@wkze.com
Telephone: (845) 758-9810
AK22 Digital Media, LLC will review legitimate requests promptly and may temporarily disable access to the material while a matter is evaluated.
Voluntary removal requests do not require submission of a formal Digital Millennium Copyright Act notification.
7. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notification Procedure
AK22 Digital Media, LLC respects the intellectual property rights of others and maintains a process for receiving and responding to notices of claimed copyright infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512.
A copyright owner or authorized representative who believes material available through the WKZE Concert Archive infringes their rights may submit a written notification containing substantially the following information:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or person authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or a representative list if multiple copyrighted works are involved.
- Identification of the allegedly infringing material, including the specific URL or sufficient information to locate it.
- Contact information for the complaining party, including a mailing address, telephone number, and email address, if available.
- A statement that the complaining party has a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law.
- A statement that the information supplied is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the exclusive right allegedly infringed.
Notices should be directed to:
Dr. Andy Gladding
Copyright Compliance
AK22 Digital Media, LLC
WKZE Radio / SignalRiot
1764 N. Broadway
Red Hook, NY 12571
Email: andy@wkze.com
Telephone: (845) 758-9810
Upon receipt of a substantially compliant notification, AK22 Digital Media, LLC will review the claim and act expeditiously where required by applicable law, including removing or disabling access to material when appropriate.
AK22 Digital Media, LLC may request additional information where necessary to evaluate the notification.
8. DMCA Counter-Notification Procedure
Where material submitted by a user or another eligible third party has been removed or disabled pursuant to a DMCA notification, the affected party may submit a counter-notification if they believe the removal occurred because of mistake or misidentification.
A counter-notification must contain substantially the following information:
- The submitting party’s physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the removed material and the location at which it appeared before removal.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the submitting party has a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
- The submitting party’s name, address, and telephone number.
- A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which the submitting party’s address is located, or, if the address is outside the United States, any judicial district in which the service provider may be found, and agreeing to accept service of process from the original complaining party or that party’s agent.
Counter-notifications should be directed to andy@wkze.com.
Where the statutory counter-notification process applies, AK22 Digital Media, LLC will comply with applicable notification and restoration procedures under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g), including the applicable statutory time periods and exceptions.
Submission of a counter-notification does not guarantee restoration of material where independent legal, licensing, contractual, or editorial grounds justify continued removal.
9. Repeat Copyright Infringement
AK22 Digital Media, LLC maintains a policy addressing repeat copyright infringement.
To the extent that the archive permits user accounts, third-party uploads, or other user-directed submissions, AK22 Digital Media, LLC will adopt, reasonably implement, and inform applicable users of a policy providing for the termination, in appropriate circumstances, of repeat infringers.
AK22 Digital Media, LLC may suspend or terminate applicable accounts, reject submissions, restrict distribution, or remove material presenting unresolved copyright concerns.
10. Editorial & Archival Discretion
AK22 Digital Media, LLC reserves the right to edit, restrict, suspend, or remove archive materials at its discretion, subject to applicable laws, contractual obligations, and rights-holder agreements.
Such decisions may reflect copyright concerns, artist requests, technical considerations, changes in distribution permissions, or editorial determinations.
The inclusion of any artist, venue, performance, or event in the archive does not imply sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation beyond relationships expressly identified.
11. No Transfer, License or Waiver of Rights
Nothing in this policy constitutes a transfer, assignment, waiver, or general license of intellectual property rights belonging to any artist, performer, songwriter, composer, publisher, record label, venue, or other rights holder.
Any permissions granted to WKZE, SignalRiot, or AK22 Digital Media, LLC remain subject to the specific terms of the applicable agreements.
Nothing in this policy authorizes the use of copyrighted material for which the legally required permissions or licenses have not been obtained.
12. Copyright Contact & Designated Agent Information
Questions concerning copyright ownership, recording permissions, licensing, or removal of materials from the WKZE Concert Archive should be directed to:
Dr. Andy Gladding
Copyright Compliance
AK22 Digital Media, LLC
WKZE Radio / SignalRiot
1764 N. Broadway
Red Hook, NY 12571
Email: andy@wkze.com
Telephone: (845) 758-9810
Proposed DMCA Designated Agent: Dr. Andy Gladding
Formal copyright infringement notifications should be submitted in accordance with Section 7 of this policy.
For purposes of statutory DMCA safe-harbor protections requiring a designated agent, designation must be completed and maintained in accordance with the registration requirements of the United States Copyright Office.
13. Policy Revisions
AK22 Digital Media, LLC reserves the right to revise this policy to reflect changes in applicable law, licensing practices, archive operations, distribution agreements, and related operational requirements.
Revised policies will be posted on the WKZE website with an updated effective date.
© 2026 AK22 Digital Media, LLC — WKZE Radio / SignalRiot
All rights reserved in original materials owned by AK22 Digital Media, LLC. Copyrights and other rights in third-party compositions, recordings, performances, photographs, and related materials remain with their respective owners.
Andy Gladding
Co-Owner and Chief Engineer