Licensing & Compliance

CLE Radio | Music, Media & Community

CLE Radio is an online music and entertainment platform featuring music programming, podcasts, artist discovery, community discussions, and advertising opportunities.

We respect the intellectual property rights of artists, songwriters, record labels, publishers, broadcasters, creators, and other rights holders.

This page explains our policies concerning music licensing, digital broadcasting, copyrighted material, user submissions, advertising, and copyright complaints.

Music Licensing & Digital Broadcasting

Music recordings and musical compositions are protected by copyright law. Different types of music use may require different permissions, licenses, or royalty payments.

Depending on the programming and distribution method, relevant rights may include:

Public performance rights for musical compositions.
Digital public performance rights for sound recordings.
Reproduction and distribution rights.
Direct permissions for interactive or on-demand streaming.
Synchronization rights when music is combined with video.

CLE Radio recognizes that licensing requirements vary depending on how content is delivered and used.

Music Rights Organizations

Music licensing in the United States involves several organizations, including:

ASCAP — American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

Represents songwriters, composers, and music publishers in connection with public performance rights.

BMI — Broadcast Music, Inc.

Administers public performance rights for musical compositions within its repertoire.

SESAC

Provides music licensing services for works represented in its repertoire.

GMR — Global Music Rights

Represents public performance rights for musical compositions in its repertoire.

SoundExchange

Administers statutory royalties for certain eligible digital performances of sound recordings, including qualifying noninteractive internet radio services.

The responsibilities of these organizations differ. Licensing through one organization does not automatically provide every right necessary for all music uses.

Internet Radio & Streaming Compliance

Internet radio services may be subject to requirements under the United States Copyright Act, including Sections 112 and 114.

Qualifying noninteractive digital radio services may operate under statutory licensing provisions when applicable requirements are satisfied.

These requirements can include royalty payments, reporting of music usage, recordkeeping, and restrictions on programming and listener interaction.

Interactive music services, including certain forms of on-demand listening, may require direct authorization from applicable rights holders.

CLE Radio evaluates music distribution features according to their intended use and applicable licensing requirements.

Podcasts & On-Demand Audio

Podcasts, interviews, recorded shows, and other on-demand audio may contain copyrighted music, recordings, or other protected material.

Permission to broadcast a song through a qualifying internet radio service does not necessarily authorize its inclusion in an on-demand podcast.

Podcast producers and contributors are responsible for ensuring that material they submit is original, properly licensed, used with permission, or otherwise legally authorized.

CLE Radio reserves the right to remove or restrict audio content when ownership or authorization cannot be established.

Artist & Music Submissions

Artists, labels, representatives, and other authorized contributors may submit music for consideration.

By submitting material, contributors represent that they have the authority to provide it and to grant the permissions expressly agreed to during the submission process.

Submitting music does not guarantee airplay, promotion, inclusion in a playlist, or acceptance into the CLE Radio music library.

CLE Radio may decline or remove submissions that do not meet editorial, technical, or rights requirements.

Submission alone does not transfer copyright ownership to CLE Radio.

Community Content & Member Responsibilities

CLE Radio members may participate in community discussions and share permitted content, including text, photographs, and other media.

Members must not upload or distribute copyrighted material without appropriate authorization or another valid legal basis.

Prohibited submissions include unauthorized music recordings, pirated media, infringing photographs or videos, and content that violates the intellectual property rights of others.

Members retain ownership of their original content, subject to the permissions established in CLE Radio’s applicable membership and community terms.

CLE Radio reserves the right to moderate, restrict, or remove content that violates its policies or applicable law.

Copyright Infringement & DMCA Notices

CLE Radio respects the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and provides a process for reporting suspected copyright infringement.

Copyright owners or their authorized representatives may submit a written notice identifying material believed to infringe their rights.

A copyright notice should include:

Identification of the copyrighted work.
Identification and location of the allegedly infringing material, including the relevant URL.
Contact information for the complaining party.
A statement of good-faith belief that the disputed use is unauthorized.
A statement that the information is accurate and that the complaining party is authorized to act for the rights holder, made under penalty of perjury.
A physical or electronic signature.

Copyright Contact

CLE Radio — Copyright & Compliance

Website: https://cleradio.com/

DMCA Agent: [Insert registered designated agent’s name and contact information]

CLE Radio will review copyright complaints and take appropriate action, including removing or disabling access to material when warranted.

Where applicable, affected users may submit counter-notifications through the legally established process.

CLE Radio may terminate accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.

Advertising & Sponsorship Compliance

CLE Radio offers radio advertising and podcast sponsorship opportunities.

Advertising must comply with applicable consumer protection, intellectual property, and advertising laws.

Advertisers are responsible for ensuring that claims are truthful, substantiated where required, and not misleading.

Sponsored content, endorsements, and material relationships must be disclosed when required by law.

CLE Radio reserves the right to reject, revise, suspend, or remove advertisements that violate applicable policies or legal requirements.

Third-Party Content & External Platforms

CLE Radio may display, embed, reference, or link to content hosted by third-party platforms.

Such content may be governed by the rights, licenses, terms, and policies of the respective providers.

The availability of content through a third-party service does not necessarily grant CLE Radio or its users additional rights to reproduce, download, redistribute, or commercially exploit that material.

Copyright Ownership

The CLE Radio name, original website content, custom graphics, branding, and other original materials may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Third-party artist names, recordings, album artwork, photographs, trademarks, and other protected works remain the property of their respective owners.

References to third-party artists, labels, businesses, and brands do not imply sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation unless expressly stated.

Compliance Questions & Rights Holder Requests

CLE Radio welcomes legitimate inquiries from artists, record labels, publishers, rights holders, advertisers, and other interested parties.

Questions concerning music permissions, copyright ownership, licensing, or content removal may be directed through CLE Radio’s published contact channels.

Policy Updates

CLE Radio may update this Licensing & Compliance page to reflect changes in its services, licensing arrangements, legal requirements, or operational practices.

Last updated: October 30, 2026