Content Posted on kpfa.org:
Your kpfa.org program page is meant to promote your show and you help listeners and search engines by providing detailed descriptions of your program and your episodes.
Before airing, Public Affairs/Culture show Producers are encouraged to post an episode description for purposes of promotion. After airing, they are required to post an episode description to their kpfa.org program/episode page. Failure to comply will result in your show being reviewed by management for suitability.
For Music Programmers, they are encouraged to post an episode description for purposes of promotion. After airing, they are required to ensure the posted playlist is accurate on their kpfa.org program/episode page. Failure to comply will result in your show being reviewed by management for suitability.
A copyright-free image/photo should be included whenever possible. However, anyone posting copyrighted images/photos must first secure explicit permission from any and all copyright holders. Copyright infringement is costly. KPFA has faced penalties for copyright violations due to images posted on the website by programmers.
Instructions are available at kpfa.org/team-resources.
Content for Broadcast:
Copyright infringement arises when a copyrighted work is reproduced, distributed, performed, publicly displayed, or adapted without the copyright owner’s consent. The creator is the author under copyright law, unless they transfer the copyright via a written agreement. In cases of works made for hire, the employer or commissioning party is the author.
It’s the responsibility of the producer airing content on 94.1 FM, as well as posting on KPFA’s website/social media, or other KPFA-owned channels, to obtain permission to use that content. This includes theme music for shows. KPFA pays to use music on FM radio, but this does not cover online use.
Content from the Following Online Platforms should not be used:
YouTube: Using YouTube content for rebroadcast requires content creator permission and avoiding ads. We strongly advise the use of alternative sources.
Spotify: Local businesses shouldn’t use Spotify for broadcast per its terms of service.
Ramification: Management will review the show for suitability.
Content Takedown Protocol:
In the event that a listener or third party contacts KPFA requesting the removal of previously aired or posted content due to personal harm, misinformation, copyright concerns, or other serious issues, the station will strive to balance responsiveness with editorial transparency.
Procedure:
- If a takedown request is received, KPFA management will attempt to promptly notify the affected show’s producers or team to review the concern collaboratively and determine a response.
- However, in cases involving potential legal liability (e.g., copyright infringement, defamation), safety concerns, or urgent reputational risk, station management reserves the right to temporarily unpublish or pull the content from KPFA platforms before consulting with the program team.
- In such cases, the affected producers will be notified as soon as reasonably possible with details on why the action was taken and will be included in the follow-up process to evaluate next steps.
- The decision to permanently remove, re-edit, or repost the content will be made collaboratively between management and the content creators when circumstances allow.
Rationale:
This policy ensures that KPFA remains responsive to creator concerns and protects the station from legal exposure.