Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy

Effective Date: September 15, 2026
 

J. Allen Tracy Music House respects intellectual property rights and expects visitors, customers, performers, churches, ministries, and other users of our materials to do the same.

The music and resources offered through J. Allen Tracy Music House represent significant creative work. This Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy explains the ownership and permitted use of music, recordings, sheet music, arrangements, artwork, written materials, branding, and other content associated with J. Allen Tracy Music House.
 

1. Copyright Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, original materials appearing on or distributed through J. Allen Tracy Music House are owned or controlled by J. Allen Tracy Music House, the applicable songwriter, composer, arranger, artist, publisher, copyright owner, or other rights holder.

Protected materials may include:

• Songs and musical compositions

• Lyrics

• Melodies

• Musical arrangements

• Sheet music

• SATB and SAB arrangements

• Recorded performances

• Master recordings

• Instrumental recordings

• Accompaniment tracks

• Performance tracks

• Solo Performance Packs

• Complete Performance Packs

• Album and single artwork

• Sheet-music cover artwork

• Graphics and photographs

• Logos and emblems

• Product descriptions

• Written ministry content

• Website text and original design elements

• Catalog materials

• Promotional materials

• Other original creative works

These materials are protected by applicable United States copyright law and, where applicable, other intellectual-property laws and international protections.
 

2. Purchasing a Product Does Not Transfer Copyright

Purchasing a product from J. Allen Tracy Music House does not transfer ownership of the copyright or other intellectual-property rights associated with that product.

When you purchase sheet music, an MP3, an album, a Performance Pack, an accompaniment track, or another protected product, you receive only the usage rights granted under the applicable license.

Copyright ownership remains with the applicable rights holder.

For example, purchasing an MP3 gives you authorized use of that recording. It does not make you the owner of the recording's copyright.

Similarly, purchasing sheet music gives you the right to use and reproduce it only within the limits of the applicable license. It does not transfer ownership of the composition, lyrics, arrangement, or sheet-music publication.
 

3. J. Allen Tracy Music House Licensing

Permitted uses of purchased music and performance materials are explained in our Music & Sheet Music Licensing Policy and in any additional terms accompanying a particular product.

Depending upon the product and license purchased, authorized uses may include:

• Personal listening

• Rehearsal

• Live performance

• Church and ministry performance

• Authorized sheet-music reproduction

• Choir or ensemble use

• Certain noncommercial church livestreams

• Other specifically authorized uses

The fact that material is copyrighted does not mean it cannot be used.

It means that the material must be used according to the permission or license granted for that use.

4. Sheet Music

Sheet music distributed by J. Allen Tracy Music House is protected by copyright.

Unless expressly authorized, purchasing one sheet-music file does not grant unlimited reproduction rights.

Authorized reproduction is determined by the license purchased.

Our standard licensing structure may include:
 

Individual License — 1 Copy

Small Ensemble License — Up to 10 Copies
 

Choir License — Up to 25 Copies

Large Choir License — Up to 50 Copies
 

Extended Choir License — Up to 100 Copies
 

More than 100 copies requires written authorization or custom licensing from J. Allen Tracy Music House.

Customers should consult the Music & Sheet Music Licensing Policy for complete reproduction requirements.
 

5. Sound Recordings

Sound recordings offered through J. Allen Tracy Music House, including singles, albums, accompaniment tracks, instrumental tracks, demonstration recordings, and performance materials, may be protected independently from the underlying musical composition.

Unless specifically authorized, purchasing or obtaining a recording does not permit you to:

• Resell the recording

• Redistribute the original audio file

• Upload the original file for others to download

• Give copies to others as a substitute for their own purchase

• Include the recording in another product for resale

• Claim ownership of the recording

• Represent the recording as your own original production

• License the recording to others

Different rights may apply to the composition and the sound recording itself.
 

6. Lyrics and Musical Compositions

Lyrics and musical compositions may not be reproduced, published, distributed, sold, commercially displayed, or incorporated into another product except as permitted by law or by an applicable license or written authorization.

Limited display or reproduction may sometimes be permitted through appropriate church, performance, or other licensing arrangements.

Purchasing a recording does not automatically grant permission to separately publish its lyrics or sheet music.
 

7. Arrangements

Musical arrangements distributed by J. Allen Tracy Music House are protected creative works.

Purchasers and performers may make reasonable performance adjustments permitted under the Music & Sheet Music Licensing Policy.

However, an arrangement may not be substantially copied, republished, sold, distributed, or presented as another person's arrangement without appropriate authorization.

Creating a modified version of an arrangement does not automatically give the person making the modification ownership of the underlying composition or original arrangement.
 

8. Performance Tracks

Accompaniment, instrumental, and other performance tracks are licensed for the uses described in the applicable product license.

They may not be extracted, duplicated, distributed, resold, publicly posted for downloading, or supplied to unrelated performers except where specifically authorized.

A performer may not purchase one Performance Pack and distribute the original performance track to other performers as a substitute for their purchasing an appropriate license.
 

9. Album, Single, and Product Artwork

Artwork associated with J. Allen Tracy Music House products is protected intellectual property.

This may include:

• Album covers

• Single covers

• Sheet-music covers

• Performance Pack artwork

• Promotional graphics

• Product images

• Website graphics

• Photography

• Decorative designs

Such artwork may not be copied and used to market an unrelated product, altered and presented as another person's design, resold, or commercially exploited without permission.

Reasonable use of official artwork solely to identify or promote an authorized performance of the associated work may be permitted, provided that the use does not falsely imply sponsorship or transfer ownership.
 

10. Logos, Names, and Branding

The names, logos, emblems, marks, and other branding associated with J. Allen Tracy and J. Allen Tracy Music House may constitute protected intellectual property.

Use of these materials does not grant ownership of them.

No person or organization may use our name, logo, emblem, or branding in a way that falsely suggests:

• Ownership

• Sponsorship

• Endorsement

• Partnership

• Authorization

• Affiliation

Permission may be granted for appropriate promotional use connected with an authorized event or performance.
 

11. Website Content

Original written and visual content appearing on jallentracy.com is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

You may view and use the website for its intended purposes.

Unless otherwise permitted, website content may not be systematically copied, reproduced, republished, scraped, redistributed, or used to create another commercial website, catalog, product, or service.

Ordinary sharing of a link to our website or product pages is permitted and encouraged.
 

12. Catalog Numbers and Product Identification

Catalog numbers, product titles, publication information, copyright notices, and other identifying information included with J. Allen Tracy Music House materials should remain associated with the applicable product.

Such information may not be intentionally removed for the purpose of concealing ownership, origin, or copyright status.
 

13. Copyright Notices and Credits

Copyright notices, songwriter credits, composer credits, arranger credits, publisher information, catalog numbers, and other ownership information included with our materials should not be intentionally removed or obscured.

Authorized copies of sheet music should retain the copyright and ownership information appearing on the original.
 

14. Prohibited Distribution

Unless expressly authorized by an applicable license or written permission, copyrighted products may not be:

• Uploaded to public file-sharing services

• Posted in unrestricted online folders

• Distributed through peer-to-peer networks

• Uploaded to websites for free downloading

• Sold through another online store

• Shared through social-media groups as downloadable files

• Distributed by email to unlicensed recipients

• Reproduced beyond an authorized copy limit

• Included in digital collections intended for redistribution

This restriction applies whether the unauthorized distribution is done for profit or free of charge.

Giving copyrighted material away without authorization can still constitute unauthorized distribution.
 

15. Churches, Choirs, and Ministries

We want churches, choirs, singers, musicians, and ministries to use our music.

Our copyright protections are not intended to prevent legitimate ministry use.

Properly licensed users are encouraged to perform the music, teach it to their choirs, rehearse it, use it in worship, and share its message through authorized performances.

However, ministry or nonprofit status does not automatically create unlimited copying or distribution rights.

Churches and ministries must follow the same applicable copy limits and licensing requirements described in our Music & Sheet Music Licensing Policy.
 

16. Livestreams and Online Church Services

Properly licensed J. Allen Tracy Music House materials may generally be performed as part of ordinary noncommercial church or ministry livestreams and archived services as described in our Music & Sheet Music Licensing Policy.

Other copyrights, licenses, platform rules, or third-party rights may also apply.

Permission granted by J. Allen Tracy Music House applies only to rights that J. Allen Tracy Music House has authority to grant.
 

17. Commercial Recordings and Productions

Purchasing sheet music, an accompaniment track, or a Performance Pack does not automatically grant all rights necessary to commercially release a new recording, video, film, broadcast, advertisement, or other production.

Depending upon the use, additional permissions or licenses may be required.

These may include rights associated with:

• Musical compositions

• Sound recordings

• Mechanical reproduction

• Synchronization

• Broadcasting

• Public performance

• Commercial distribution

Please contact J. Allen Tracy Music House before undertaking a commercial use when permission from us may be required.
 

18. Fair Use and Other Legal Rights

Nothing in this policy is intended to prohibit uses of copyrighted material that are independently permitted by applicable law.

Certain limited uses may qualify for legal exceptions such as fair use.

Whether a particular use qualifies for such an exception depends upon the specific facts and applicable law.

J. Allen Tracy Music House does not waive its intellectual-property rights merely because material can be accessed online.
 

19. Unauthorized Use

If we discover that J. Allen Tracy Music House material is being used or distributed without appropriate authorization, we may take reasonable action to protect the applicable rights.

Depending upon the circumstances, this may include:

• Contacting the individual or organization

• Requesting removal of unauthorized material

• Requesting deletion or destruction of unauthorized copies

• Offering an opportunity to obtain appropriate licensing

• Submitting a copyright or platform removal request

• Restricting access to our services

• Pursuing other remedies available under applicable law

Whenever reasonable, we prefer to resolve genuine misunderstandings cooperatively.

Intentional piracy, resale, mass distribution, or other serious infringement may require stronger action.
 

20. Reporting Suspected Copyright Infringement

If you believe J. Allen Tracy Music House material is being copied, sold, distributed, or used without authorization, you may contact us at:

j.allentracy@outlook.com

Please provide as much useful information as possible, including the material involved and where the suspected unauthorized use can be found.
 

21. Claims That Material on Our Website Infringes Your Rights

J. Allen Tracy Music House respects the intellectual-property rights of others.

If you believe material appearing on our website infringes a copyright or other intellectual-property right that you own or are authorized to represent, please contact us.

Your notice should provide sufficient information for us to identify the material and understand the basis of your claim.

We may request additional information reasonably necessary to evaluate and respond to the claim.
 

22. Permission Requests

We recognize that musicians, churches, ministries, schools, producers, and organizations sometimes have uses that fall outside our standard licenses.

We welcome permission and custom-licensing requests.

Examples include:

• More than 100 sheet-music copies

• Mass choir events

• Conferences and conventions

• Commercial recordings

• Video productions

• Special broadcasts

• Large ministry productions

• Educational projects

• Special arrangements

• Other unusual or large-scale uses

Contact:

j.allentracy@outlook.com

Please describe the work you wish to use, how it will be used, the approximate audience or number of copies, and whether the use will be commercial or noncommercial.
 

23. No Implied License

Permission for one particular use does not automatically grant permission for another use.

Likewise, our failure to object to a particular use does not constitute a permanent waiver of our intellectual-property rights.

Licenses and permissions are limited to the rights actually granted.
 

24. Relationship to Other Policies

This Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy should be read together with the J. Allen Tracy Music House:

• Terms & Conditions

• Privacy Policy

• Digital Products & Refund Policy

• Music & Sheet Music Licensing Policy

• Product-specific licensing terms, when applicable

If a product-specific license expressly grants additional rights, those additional rights apply to that product.
 

25. Copyright and Licensing Contact

For copyright questions, licensing requests, permission requests, or suspected infringement, contact:
 

J. Allen Tracy Music House
Email: j.allentracy@outlook.com
 

Our Philosophy

We create this music to be heard, sung, performed, and used in ministry.

Copyright protection allows us to continue creating and distributing that work while ensuring that the people who write, arrange, record, and produce it receive appropriate recognition and protection.

Use the music. Sing the music. Share its message. Just respect the work and the license that makes that possible.
 

J. Allen Tracy Music House
Songs of Hope. Truth in Christ.