Compliance Statement
Since the establishment of JASRAC in 1939, we have consistently conducted a music
copyright administration business as well as operations that promote music culture, forthe purpose of contributing to the dissemination and development of music culture,
based on our mission as a public-interest corporation.
Following the enactment of the Law on Management Business of Copyright andNeighboring Rights, the development of the Strategic Program on the Creation,
Protection and Exploitation on Intellectual Property, full revision of the Trust Act,sweeping reform of the public-interest corporation system and others, the environmentthat surrounds us has changed substantially. However, no matter what environment
we are placed in, we will dedicate ourselves to conduct our operations in a way thatfurther enhances our credibility in society.
We declare that, based on our responsibility to society, we will further our contribution to
the dissemination and development of music culture in Japan, and furthermore, wedetermine to establish a business operation structure that prioritizes compliance(adherence to laws and social norms), and a Code of Conduct that provides a basis forsuch structure, for the purpose of contributing to the development of culture and art bothat home and abroad.
April 9, 2008
Mamoru KatoPresident
Japanese Society for Rights of Authors,
Composers and Publishers

JASRAC Code of Conduct
1.

We shall endeavor to disseminate and develop music culture, by protecting
the rights of copyright holders of musical works, and facilitating the use ofmusical works.
(1) We shall conduct fair and faithful music copyright management operations.
(2) We shall endeavor to disseminate and develop music culture, by conducting
wide-ranging operations which contribute to the promotion of music culture.
(3) We shall endeavor to prepare an environment in which many people are able tocreate and enjoy culture and art.
(4) We shall endeavor to improve the copyright system in coordination with artists
and creators’ organizations of the various fields.

2.

In our relationship with music users, we shall conduct appropriate copyright
management operations based on the form and method of the use of
copyright works, and endeavor to facilitate the use of copyright works.
(1) We shall always be aware of trends in the forms and methods of the use of
copyright works, recognize the needs of such users, and conduct an appropriate
management operation.
(2) We shall endeavor to lessen the burden of clerical procedures and otherburdens in relation to usage licenses.
(3) We shall respond to inquiries and comments from music users in good faith at alltimes.
(4) We shall strictly control personal information and information pertaining to usage
licenses of music users.

3.

In our relationship with our Members and Trustors, with an appreciation of
the importance of the responsibilities entrusted with us as the trustee, weshall perform our operations in accordance with the main purposes of theentrustment, and will take every opportunity to facilitate communication.
(1) In the management of the copyrights transferred to us and the distribution ofcopyright royalties, we shall perform our operations with full recognition of theresponsibilities of a trustee, such as the duty of due care of a prudent manager,the duty of loyalty and the duty of segregate management.
(2) We shall endeavor to facilitate communications through opportunities such as
the General Meetings, as well as our newsletters, website, etc.
(3) We shall, as the trustee, accurately provide the services that are necessary
upon the request of our Members and Trustors.
(4) We shall disclose information to our Members and Trustors in an appropriatemanner.
4.

In our relationship with our staff, we shall respect their personalities andindividualities, and we shall endeavor to build an organization which enables
the staff to demonstrate their abilities, and to ensure a working environment
which is safe and rewarding.
(1) We shall endeavor to build an organization in which staff with diverse
personalities and individualities can fully demonstrate their abilities.
(2) We shall assist our staff in their career development and ability development.
(3) We shall take into consideration the safety and health of our staff, and endeavor
to ensure a working environment that is pleasant to work in both mentally andphysically.
(4) We shall facilitate communication with our staff.

5. In our relationship with society, we shall endeavor to transmit information atappropriate times, attaching importance to communication with society. On
the other hand, we shall maintain healthy and appropriate relations with
political and government entities, and resolutely deal with antisocial forcesand organizations that threaten social order and safety.

We shall also

participate

environmental

inactivities

contributingtosociety

andconservation.
(1) We shall actively facilitate communication with society through our public
relations and other activities.
(2) We shall transmit information beneficial to society at appropriate times throughour website and other channels.
(3) We shall maintain highly transparent and appropriate relations with political andgovernment entities.
(4) We shall deal with the activities of antisocial forces and organizations incooperation with the police and others. Furthermore, we shall participate in theremoval of such forces and organizations in cooperation with fellow
organizations and local communities.
(5) With awareness that we are a member of our local community, we shallendeavor to interact with the local community.
(6) With recognition that environmental issues are a common theme for all ofhumanity, we shall endeavor to efficiently utilize and recycle resources andenergy.
6. In our relationship with international copyright organizations, foreign
copyright management organizations, etc., we shall not only abide byinternational rules, but also respect the culture and customs of the partnercountry, and give priority to contributing to each other’s development.
(1) We shall develop relationships of mutual trust with international copyrightorganizations, foreign copyright management organizations and other entities
through active communication.
(2) We shall further collaborate with international copyright organizations, foreign
copyright management organizations and other entities to cooperate in theimprovement of copyright protection and our administration systems.
7. In our daily business, we shall conduct our operations in adherence to laws
and ordinances, social norms, as well as the rules and stipulations of theSociety.
(1) We shall conduct our operations appropriately in adherence with the Copyright
Law of Japan, the laws related to the Public-Interest Corporation system, theTrust Act, the Law on Management Business of Copyright and Neighboring
Rights, the Anti-Monopoly Act and other laws and ordinances, social norms andother rules.
(2) We shall put in place an organizational structure and rules of the Society whichshall serve as the basis for the fair and just conduct of our operations, as well as
the protection of important business, personal, and other information.
(3) We shall maintain fair and transparent relations with our business clients.
(4) We shall strictly abstain from any exchange of gifts or entertainment for thepurpose of acquiring undue profit or convenience.

8. Executive directors shall recognize as their role the realization of acompliance system, and shall put in place a highly effective organizationalstructure, as well as strive to disseminate the compliance system throughout
the Society.
(1) Executive directors shall exhibit the utmost level of leadership to disseminate
and establish the compliance system throughout the Society.
(2) Executive directors shall declare externally our compliance efforts through thepublication of the Compliance Statement and this Code of Conduct.
(3) Executive directors shall establish an organizational structure which will
disseminate and establish the compliance system throughout the Society.
(4) Executive directors shall put in place an internal reporting system to protect
whistleblowers.
(5) Executive directors shall continually conduct education and training with regard
to compliance.
(6) Executive directors shall continually verify and assess the dissemination andestablishment of compliance.
9. Executive directors shall, if a situation arises which is in violation of this Codeof Conduct, take the initiative to resolve the issue, and endeavor toinvestigate the causes and take preventive measures. Executive directors
shall also conduct expedient and precise disclosure of information, anddemonstrate accountability, and also impose strict reprimands whereappropriate, including one self.
(1) Executive directors shall endeavor to prevent situations that violate this Code ofConduct.
(2) Executive directors shall, should situations arise that violate this Code ofConduct, promptly resolve issues and investigate the causes, and initiate
appropriate measures to prevent reoccurrences.
(3) Executive directors shall, should situations arise that violate this Code ofConduct, expediently disclose necessary information and provide explanations
to society.
(4) Executive directors shall, should situations arise that violate this Code of
Conduct, and with clear accountability, conduct strict reprimands.