Ethics & Artist Voice Policy

To Whom It May Concern, Mainly the Music Artists

Using someone else's art is something I take seriously. The ethics behind personalized versions of songs matter, and I want to address those concerns directly and respectfully.

Want your voice excluded? Here's how.

If you're an artist and you don't want your voice used for this service, tell us once and it's permanent — for every future request, from every client, no exceptions. We'll confirm it by email.

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Excluded artist list: not available yet — no artist has requested to opt out so far.

Why we can do this responsibly

I'm fully aware that changing lyrics touches on complex copyright issues. I consider this business an entertainment service. Think about a DJ at a wedding or corporate event — it wouldn't make sense for them to pay a separate fee every time they press play on a song. If that were required, DJs couldn't make a living and events wouldn't exist the way they do today. In that same spirit, the personalized versions created here are for private enjoyment at personal events — weddings, memorial tribute videos, funerals, birthdays — not for resale or commercial distribution.

In many cases, these personal moments actually create new streams and attention for the original artist. Guests ask, "What song is this?" They Shazam it. They revisit music they haven't heard in years. A heartfelt moment often leads people straight back to the original work, giving it new life.

Respect is the baseline, not the exception

Their music and reputation are handled with the highest respect. As an artist myself, I never accept requests that demean, mock, or distort an artist's original work. If a personalization crosses into disrespect, it does not align with my values or the values of my company.

I do these things and hold to these principles because of my faith in Jesus as a guide — honesty, respect, and integrity toward the creators whose work makes this service possible aren't just good business to me, they're conviction.

Real people are behind every rewrite

SongRetold combines AI with real human talent. We still need professional singers to bring every personalized version to life, and that means this business provides jobs for singers, audio engineers, AI specialists, and video editors — while helping families, couples, and businesses create meaningful moments. By highlighting songs at major life events, we help keep the music alive, celebrated, and appreciated in new ways.

As an artist myself, if someone wanted to rewrite one of my songs to honor a loved one, I would consider it a privilege. Once a song is released, it becomes part of people's memories. This service strengthens that bond between music and the moments it helps create.

Are you an artist and don't want your music used here?

Reach out and we will immediately respect your wishes — permanently, for every future request.

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