1. What is MP3?
2. Does Ultrapresence allow MP3 files?
3. Can I use my Anonymous FTP account for direct MP3 downloads?
4. Can I have an MP3 distribution website?
5. Can I have copyrighted MP3s on my account if I have written permission?

1. What is MP3? [ top ]

MP3, or MPEG Layer 3, allows for CD-quality sound files at very high compression. Compared to .wav files, MP3 require approximately 1/20th of the space for the same quality of sound. Because of these characteristics, MP3 has become a widely accepted, standard setting file format for encoding music. ultrapresence.com allows clients to have MP3 files on their accounts. However, MP3s must not infringe on anyone's copyrights. While MP3s have become very popular, they have also been abused by persons by means of music piracy. Please ensure that any MP3s on your account have encoded content owned by you or your organization.

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2. Does Ultrapresence allow MP3 files? [ top ]

Yes, as long as the encoded content does not infringe upon legal copyright's.

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3. Can I use my Anonymous FTP account for direct MP3 downloads? [ top ]

Yes, as long as the MP3s are in accordance with our Acceptable Uses Policy. In short, your account cannot be used for the primary purpose of file distribution, including MP3 distribution. MP3s available for download may not be copyrighted, except by the owner of the site.

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4. Can I have an MP3 distribution website? [ top ]

Unfortunately, this type of website does not cohere with our Acceptable Uses Policy, given the primary purpose would be MP3 file distribution. Therefore, we do not allow MP3 distribution websites. It is important to note the difference between having some MP3s on your website and having a site dedicated to downloading an assortment of MP3 files.

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5. Can I have copyrighted MP3s on my account if I have written permission? [ top ]

If the copyright for the MP3 is held by the owner of the virtual domain hosted on an Ultrapresence web servers, this would not be an issue.

If the copyright is not held by the account owner then the documentation would need to be submitted to Ultrapresence for verification by our legal department.

Please contact us so that we can go over the specific requirements.

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