At 5/14/25 04:33 PM, ScorpionSpammer wrote:Please! I made a song and it got 3 copyrights and I made it myself!
What program are you using? You have flags on every one of your submissions?
Please unban my account please!
You'd have a better time if you hadn't closed your own appeal.
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"Unfortunately, you can't edit this project right now.
This is for the following reason(s):
Sorry, you can't do that at this time - there's a hold on your account due to potential copyright infringement, use of stock loops, or other possible infraction against the Audio Guidelines. Your audio has been matched to "COME UP (feat. 1chi)", by Logan5K, either as a direct copy or by containing similar audio stems. Check your private messages for details of the appeal process."
Like I never even seen that guy that I "copied" and his music isn't even on Newgrounds. I got that beat from frozy808 and this guy also used it but switched it up. You can't copyright me from a guy who used the same free beat I did, I even have proof of the beat frozy808 posted being older than his song. He didn't even post the beat on YouTube. Again, if you didn't read all of that, I got the beat from "frozy808" on YouTube and I only posted it for a Geometry Dash level.
The link to the beat I tried to post, I also forgot to mention that the beat is FREE, IT SAYS IT IN THE TITLE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLCm8ZMnXmA&pp=ygUJI2Zyb3p5ODA4
At 5/18/25 08:50 AM, MrJaden2004 wrote:there's a hold on your account due to use of stock loops
I got that beat from YouTube and I only posted it for a Geometry Dash level.
You answered your own question. You need to have created and have full rights to the audio you upload.
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As I said and will say again, it was a free beat from YouTube and the guy made the loops himself. Maybe actually look through the comment and not post one phrase, mkay? That song is not copyrighted whatsoever and they think I'm copying this black dude that I have never seen in my life.
At 5/18/25 10:58 AM, MrJaden2004 wrote:As I said and will say again, it was a free beat from YouTube and the guy made the loops himself. That song is not copyrighted whatsoever
Again, just because it isn't copyrighted doesn't give you permission to upload it here. Combining the work of other people (beats and loops) is also not acceptable.
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Wdym combining work of other people? The entire beat and whatever aspects of that beat was made by a guy on YouTube and said the beat was free to use without copyright. Now, I understand I can't repost songs that are copyright, but I and everyone have the right to repost it and he never took anyone's projects down when using his beats tagged "[FREE]" I just want this beat accepted into Newgrounds because that's the only way I can use this beat for Geometry Dash.
At 5/19/25 08:47 PM, MrJaden2004 wrote:I and everyone have the right to repost
You don't have that right here. What language do you normally speak as maybe this is not being understood for that reason.
taking a guess: Вы можете использовать только созданную вами музыку и имеете на нее полные права.
that's the only way I can use this beat for Geometry Dash.
GD only allows original work onto the whitelist, and you would have to be scouted here first (requiring original work). Taking someone else's work isn't original.
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GD allows any work ripped from Newgrounds without confirmation but ok, and in my perspective, I just thought I can upload it not for clout or stealing, but to use the audio code for a GD level. I never thought I'd get copyrighted for in their case, using audio from 3 different songs but I don't know what that's about.
At 5/19/25 09:28 PM, MrJaden2004 wrote:GD allows any work ripped from Newgrounds without confirmation but ok, and in my perspective, I just thought I can upload it not for clout or stealing, but to use the audio code for a GD level. I never thought I'd get copyrighted for in their case, using audio from 3 different songs but I don't know what that's about.
GD allows, but we don't allow. There's a reason people make silent levels and basically hack the steam game for copyrighted or mashup music. Our TOS is why.
As to whether an audio is copyrighted or not, if it's distributed to a music provider like Spotify, YouTube Music, and I think even Snapchat, you WILL get caught for sure in copyright appeals.
See our audio portal rules for the rest of why this stuff isn't allowed.
https://www.newgrounds.com/wiki/help-information/terms-of-use/audio-guidelines
TLDR: We are a community for original content only. No stealing, and no cheating. Uploading someone else's beats does not count as your own work, even if their rights allow that. Mashups are illegal for the same reason.
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I know mashups are not allowed, the audio I posted wasn't a mashup, that's why I used one audio from a guy on YouTube that was ok with it. I know I can't post it but the p-bot pointed out 3 songs that actually STOLE his beat and never gave credit, but on the other hand I did credit him in my appeal and never wanted to steal, just saying.
At 5/20/25 08:23 AM, MrJaden2004 wrote:I know mashups are not allowed, the audio I posted wasn't a mashup, that's why I used one audio from a guy on YouTube that was ok with it. I know I can't post it but the p-bot pointed out 3 songs that actually STOLE his beat and never gave credit, but on the other hand I did credit him in my appeal and never wanted to steal, just saying.
All we're saying is no amount of permission or allowed use matters on Newgrounds. Otherwise 5 people like yourself could just spam the portal with beats they didn't make for high rating and use in GD. People have tried that since 2015 with No Copyright Sounds beats. Never has or will be cool.
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At 5/20/25 05:26 PM, ScorpionSpammer wrote:Garage Bands
Is there anything you want to add to that?
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Can I get unbanned? I made a new beat now and it was made by myself and now I can't post because of the stupid copyright. I'll delete the project that got copyrighted, but I just want to post my original work but now I can't do that -_-
It's been some time since I've asked a few other questions here, but here are some I would like to clear up:
I also thought about if there was a "minimum level of tuning proficiency" to reach but then I realized the reviews are what will determine that...
It's me, Mashuu, the clarinetist from another dimension. This place feels familiar, even though I wasn't around here during its heyday.
At 5/24/25 05:46 AM, mega-mashuu wrote:It's been some time since I've asked a few other questions here, but here are some I would like to clear up:
I also thought about if there was a "minimum level of tuning proficiency" to reach but then I realized the reviews are what will determine that...
Next time please don't bullet your lists -- they disappear in quote. Thanks.
Re: you reworking a vocaloid midi to incorporate english lyrics someone else wrote, as long as the track is not copyrighted, the lyrics are not copyrighted, and you made the instrumental from scratch, it's legal. You must attribute sources.
Re: speaking to a vocaloid which you also write, yes, it would count as a voice acting skit. Probably podcast if it's long enough.
Re: Don't know the exact character length, but it's worth keeping it quite short or it will cut off at the top of the screen. I recommend no longer than 20-30 characters.
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At 5/25/25 06:39 PM, whattal1te wrote:Appeal #149556
You are not allowed to upload music which does not belong to you
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https://madnessmax1098.newgrounds.com/news/post/1538517 Hello, I got all of my songs removed without any prior warning. All the explanation is in the post
Hello there. I made my own composition and published it on Newgrounds (approx. 2 weeks ago), and I received a message titled "Audio Copyright Infringement" in my PM's. "ERROR — Sorry, you can't do that at this time - there's a hold on your account due to potential copyright infringement, use of stock loops, or other possible infraction against the Audio Guidelines. Your audio has been matched to (song name), by (artist), either as a direct copy or by containing similar audio stems. Check your private messages for details of the appeal process." I submitted an appeal as soon as I received the PM, and I will provide links if needed (i am only banned from submitting audio). I was also curious if this ban is permanent, or if I could do something about it. Thank you.
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Hello, i was playing Geometry dash and i wanted my fav music to be in the game but ins't, so i tried to upload It on newgrounds to use It, but i got a copyright accidentaly.
i want to remove the hold from my account, i accedently messed with the filled and uploaded a wrong song that is under copyright, i wanted to upload my own song for my level in gd, hope you can help me
At 5/31/25 03:24 PM, w11necher wrote:i want to remove the hold from my account, i accedently messed with the filled and uploaded a wrong song that is under copyright, i wanted to upload my own song for my level in gd, hope you can help me
We can, if you can prove you created an original song not violating any of these rules:
https://www.newgrounds.com/wiki/help-information/terms-of-use/audio-guidelines
Please don't post your proof here though, for privacy reasons. PM a moderator, like myself or @Pingu.
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At 6/4/25 02:24 PM, Workaholiffractive wrote:I don't know about this, I just joined Newgrounds and I wanted to appeal my song that got falsely copyrighted. After a day, the appeal closed and the hold is still in my account. Does Anybody know?
Your upload was Xtrullor - Narskistep. Your appeal will remain closed.
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This isn't as much of an appeal (since the song was in fact not mine) but i uploaded the wrong file for a song, instead of mine, and was booted off the portal, this wouldnt be an issue if not for the fact i have other non uploaded music in my projects that i need to access, but it is blocking me from even looking at those old projects because of a copyright problem. now if you could just somehow get rid of that problematic project entirely would be much appreciated. or override it. or anything.
Hello, I would like to report something that has happened to me since 2 years ago. I ended up missing out on my Copyright Appeal for my song, that started on May 14, 2023, that was due on May 21, 2023, and I would end up missing out on it. I can still respond, but I am afraid it would probably not go through properly. If there is any help that could be done for this situation, please let me know.
I was working on an original vocaloid song and it got taken down for "stealing" from another song that I've never heard before. I likely think it has something to do with me using the same samples as them. I know there's rules here against completely sampled songs but this song didn't completely use samples and the samples were only a small part of it. also the samples were obtained from touch loops so it's fine for me to use.
At 6/6/25 09:49 PM, JorgeD14 wrote:Hello, I would like to report something that has happened to me since 2 years ago. I ended up missing out on my Copyright Appeal for my song, that started on May 14, 2023, that was due on May 21, 2023, and I would end up missing out on it. I can still respond, but I am afraid it would probably not go through properly. If there is any help that could be done for this situation, please let me know.
I checked out the source your track was matched to. It was almost exactly the same minus the drums.
What is looks like to me is some scumbag distributed a track entirely based on loops or preconstructed project files. Hence, if you use the same samples, you'll get matched to them. I say this because the track was yanked off of YT and Spotify.
But even if you had the right to use these samples non-commerically, your track still violates our rules.
https://www.newgrounds.com/wiki/help-information/terms-of-use/audio-guidelines
See specifically, "loops in an unoriginal arrangement."
Still, it's been 2 years, so I've removed your ban. Going forward, more than 50% of your track should be your own work. That means, chop things up in an interesting way, and start writing in some midi!
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At 6/7/25 05:46 AM, ADR3-N wrote:At 6/6/25 09:49 PM, JorgeD14 wrote:Hello, I would like to report something that has happened to me since 2 years ago. I ended up missing out on my Copyright Appeal for my song, that started on May 14, 2023, that was due on May 21, 2023, and I would end up missing out on it. I can still respond, but I am afraid it would probably not go through properly. If there is any help that could be done for this situation, please let me know.
I checked out the source your track was matched to. It was almost exactly the same minus the drums.
What is looks like to me is some scumbag distributed a track entirely based on loops or preconstructed project files. Hence, if you use the same samples, you'll get matched to them. I say this because the track was yanked off of YT and Spotify.
But even if you had the right to use these samples non-commerically, your track still violates our rules.
https://www.newgrounds.com/wiki/help-information/terms-of-use/audio-guidelines
See specifically, "loops in an unoriginal arrangement."
Still, it's been 2 years, so I've removed your ban. Going forward, more than 50% of your track should be your own work. That means, chop things up in an interesting way, and start writing in some midi!
Understood, thanks for telling me about this. It’s been a long time since I’ve made the song, but I do remember that there was a YT video with the samples, which is what got it banned, (lowkey, this song was mid, but I was like 12 making it lol) but most of my samples actually come from https://cymatics.fm/, if you are wondering what samples I use, and they are 100% royalty free. Anyways, thanks for responding to me and have a nice day.
At 6/7/25 06:09 AM, JorgeD14 wrote:At 6/7/25 05:46 AM, ADR3-N wrote:At 6/6/25 09:49 PM, JorgeD14 wrote:Hello, I would like to report something that has happened to me since 2 years ago. I ended up missing out on my Copyright Appeal for my song, that started on May 14, 2023, that was due on May 21, 2023, and I would end up missing out on it. I can still respond, but I am afraid it would probably not go through properly. If there is any help that could be done for this situation, please let me know.
I checked out the source your track was matched to. It was almost exactly the same minus the drums.
What is looks like to me is some scumbag distributed a track entirely based on loops or preconstructed project files. Hence, if you use the same samples, you'll get matched to them. I say this because the track was yanked off of YT and Spotify.
But even if you had the right to use these samples non-commerically, your track still violates our rules.
https://www.newgrounds.com/wiki/help-information/terms-of-use/audio-guidelines
See specifically, "loops in an unoriginal arrangement."
Still, it's been 2 years, so I've removed your ban. Going forward, more than 50% of your track should be your own work. That means, chop things up in an interesting way, and start writing in some midi!
Understood, thanks for telling me about this. It’s been a long time since I’ve made the song, but I do remember that there was a YT video with the samples, which is what got it banned, (lowkey, this song was mid, but I was like 12 making it lol) but most of my samples actually come from https://cymatics.fm/, if you are wondering what samples I use, and they are 100% royalty free. Anyways, thanks for responding to me and have a nice day.
Ngl the guitar samples were fire. As most Cymatics stuff is. And they are royalty free as long as you have a license. Which is nice.
Royalty free doesn't mean you can upload it here though. Plenty of people make that mistake and think they can upload, idk, Kevin McLeod, one of the most prolific royalty free music composers out there. Thing is, we're an original content site first and foremost. That's what we want to cultivate, not just file sharing.
If you ever have any questions about our rules or just music making and samples in general, hit me up. I dedicate pretty much all of my time on here to music and music production resources.
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At 6/7/25 06:19 AM, ADR3-N wrote:At 6/7/25 06:09 AM, JorgeD14 wrote:At 6/7/25 05:46 AM, ADR3-N wrote:At 6/6/25 09:49 PM, JorgeD14 wrote:Hello, I would like to report something that has happened to me since 2 years ago. I ended up missing out on my Copyright Appeal for my song, that started on May 14, 2023, that was due on May 21, 2023, and I would end up missing out on it. I can still respond, but I am afraid it would probably not go through properly. If there is any help that could be done for this situation, please let me know.
I checked out the source your track was matched to. It was almost exactly the same minus the drums.
What is looks like to me is some scumbag distributed a track entirely based on loops or preconstructed project files. Hence, if you use the same samples, you'll get matched to them. I say this because the track was yanked off of YT and Spotify.
But even if you had the right to use these samples non-commerically, your track still violates our rules.
https://www.newgrounds.com/wiki/help-information/terms-of-use/audio-guidelines
See specifically, "loops in an unoriginal arrangement."
Still, it's been 2 years, so I've removed your ban. Going forward, more than 50% of your track should be your own work. That means, chop things up in an interesting way, and start writing in some midi!
Understood, thanks for telling me about this. It’s been a long time since I’ve made the song, but I do remember that there was a YT video with the samples, which is what got it banned, (lowkey, this song was mid, but I was like 12 making it lol) but most of my samples actually come from https://cymatics.fm/, if you are wondering what samples I use, and they are 100% royalty free. Anyways, thanks for responding to me and have a nice day.
Ngl the guitar samples were fire. As most Cymatics stuff is. And they are royalty free as long as you have a license. Which is nice.
Royalty free doesn't mean you can upload it here though. Plenty of people make that mistake and think they can upload, idk, Kevin McLeod, one of the most prolific royalty free music composers out there. Thing is, we're an original content site first and foremost. That's what we want to cultivate, not just file sharing.
If you ever have any questions about our rules or just music making and samples in general, hit me up. I dedicate pretty much all of my time on here to music and music production resources.
Yeah but they sound pretty unpolished lol. Anyways, thanks for clearing it up for me. Now from this, I already have a question. Is it alright to make a song with samples on it, and have your voice on the song that plays quite major roles, but does not play through the whole song?
