(a) Programs containing copyrighted materials will not be cablecast without proper copyright authorization at the time of application. Producers submitting programs for cablecast are responsible for obtaining all necessary copyright clearance or talent releases and shall hold Time Warner Cable and the City of Oxford harmless in any case of any infringement.
(b) Producers who become involved in copyright disputes which ultimately cause damages to either Time Warner Cable or the City of Oxford shall be denied the use of access facilities and equipment until voluntary reimbursement for such damages is made.
(c) Users of public access equipment or facilities retain ownership rights to programs they produce. Users may register and establish a copyright at their discretion.
(d) Copyright for creative properties (original scripts or plays, music, art work, etc.) shall accrue to the owner/creator of the property.
(e) Users of access equipment and facilities may use in their programs a music library located at Talawanda High School, should one be provided by the City or Talawanda School District. However, if such music is used, the program may be used only on the local access channel. Any other distribution, such as cassette duplication, use on other cable systems, broadcast, etc., is strictly prohibited by the license agreement with the music library company. Violations of this rule may subject the violator to federal copyright infringement litigation.
(Ord. 2670. Passed 1-4-00.)