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Frequently Asked Questions

[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”What are digital scores?” tab_id=”1500840352690-138b4a3b-aaf0″][vc_column_text]Digital scores are PDF versions of scores sent directly to your email address. Within 3–5 business days after completion of your order, you will be sent a PDF with a limited copy license to legally print the amount of copies for which you paid. If more copies are needed, you must order the additional amount. Additional copies made above and beyond the number you purchase is copyright infringement and prohibited by U.S. copyright laws.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How/when will I receive my digital scores?” tab_id=”1500840352620-9b8e4919-f22a”][vc_column_text]You will be sent an email containing a link to a PDF of the score(s) you have purchased within 3–5 business days of your order. This PDF includes a Limited Copy License to legally print the amount of copies for which you paid. Please note that if more copies are needed, you must order the additional amount.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is a limited copy license?” tab_id=”1500840590751-5c5d7228-2909″][vc_column_text]A limited copy license allows you to print and distribute only the number of scores you have purchased. Any further distribution, sharing, selling, or tampering with the copyrighted digital score is illegal under U.S. copyright law.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How long do I have access to my PDF?” tab_id=”1500840622572-5b482a27-a76e”][vc_column_text]Licensed PDFs are available on the server for 30 days. After that time, the file is removed and will no longer be available for download. Please access and print your score within 30 days of making your order.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How do I pay with a purchase order?” tab_id=”1502131777229-c285f4a1-7dec”][vc_column_text]I am happy to accommodate purchase orders. Please complete your order normally and select “Pay by Check or Purchase Order” as your payment method. You will be prompted to enter your Purchase Order number during checkout.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How do I pay with a check?” tab_id=”1502131957235-f185afb0-6955″][vc_column_text]Please purchase your scores normally and, at checkout, choose the “Pay by Check or Purchase Order” option.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What are the penalties for violating copyright laws?” tab_id=”1500840684438-f31e67a4-4562″][vc_column_text]If you are found to be making illegal copies of copyrighted works, you can face fines of $750 to $30,000 (statutory damages) and if the court finds willfulness, up to $150,000 per copyright infringement. If willful infringement for commercial advantage and private financial gain is proven, fines can increase up to $250,000 and/or 5 years imprisonment or both. Please be honest and support independent composers![/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How can I let the composer know of a performance?” tab_id=”1500842352517-f2af7301-224f”][vc_column_text]Phil appreciates hearing about all performances of his works so he can help spread the word via his website, share with social media, and maybe even attend the performance. Just fill out the Report a Performance form and, if possible, email Phil a PDF copy of the program.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”I want to record a work by Philip Biedenbender. How do I receive a Mechanical License? ” tab_id=”1500842716591-1d31b034-e86b”][vc_column_text]To request a Mechanical License for a work published by Biedenbender Music Publishing, email philip@philipbiedenbender.com. To record “And You Will Sleep,” contact earthsongs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can I print the text/translation of a work in my program or bulletin?” tab_id=”1500843001560-43ae048f-03a2″][vc_column_text]For works published by Biedenbender Music Publishing: If your concert/service/event is free to the public, you may print the text or translation of a work at no charge as long as you include a proper copyright citation. If you sell tickets to you concert/service/event, fees are assessed individually. Please email philip@philipbiedenbender.com directly.

For “And You Will Sleep,” contact earthsongs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”My credit card isn’t working. What do I do?” tab_id=”1500843380501-cfb026a3-d73d”][vc_column_text]Please make sure you are using the correct billing zip code on the card. For schools, this may be different than the school’s zip code.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How do I purchase fewer scores than the minimum quantity required?” tab_id=”1500843452924-b3bca39c-d5fd”][vc_column_text]Please email philip@philipbiedenbender.com and include your name, email, school/church/organization name, school/church/organization address, conductor’s name, the title of the score requested, and the number of copies needed.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]