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SCOPE OF APPLICATION (LEGAL):
The following legal terms apply in full to all websites, domains, subdomains operated by me, as well as to all my social media profiles and other online presences. By using my pages or content, you confirm that you have read and accepted these terms.
Legal Overview:
Greetings from Berlin, Germany
Mario Baehnisch, aka KUNIMUS ®
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Responsible Mario Baehnisch
derKLANGmaster KUNIMUS ®
IMPRINT
Responsible for the content according to § 5 DDG (German Telemedia Act):
Mario Baehnisch
Artistic activity under the pseudonyms:
- Artist: KUNIMUS ®
- Artist: derKLANGmaster
- Artist: derKLANG.eu
- Artist: UN3GRD
- Music Project: KUNIMUS ® RECORDS
Mail (summonable according to § 5 DDG) (\*1)
Authorized Representative for Service of Process: Attorney Matutis
Mario Baehnisch
c/o RA Matutis
Berliner Straße 57
D-14467 Potsdam
Germany
Artist FAN mail: (\*1)
Mario Baehnisch
KUNIMUS
Postfach 470 224
D-12311 Berlin
Germany
(\*1)
NO PARCELS! LETTER SHIPMENTS ONLY!
CONTACT
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GENERAL
Please read carefully:
By using my works and content, no matter where on the web and on which platform, you accept the following rules.
FOREWORD
PURPOSE OF THE WEBSITE
On this website, I would like to clarify and protect my message and the legal framework.
- The meaning of music: Music is more to me than just music; it is like "music therapy," where at the end of the "therapy," a newly created piece of music waits for your ears. In the creative process of composing, it serves me to express emotions, melodies, harmonies... to process painful experiences and thus free my sensitive soul from pain again. So I share more than just my music; I share my soul's "medicine" with you, in the hope that it will also strengthen you, give you courage, strength, and cheerfulness.
- Free download and streaming services: Since 2015, I have made my music available for free download on radio.KUNIMUS.eu. Due to increased costs, I now only offer my works via streaming services. These platforms are intended to help cover at least my expenses - even if the actual revenue (sometimes only 10€ royalties a year) is unfortunately hardly enough for this.
- Legal protection of the music: My music is a central part of my life. My primary goal is to protect my works from any misuse. I strictly reject any association of my music with violence!
- Cooperation opportunities: I am open to creative cooperations. If you like my music and would like to realize remixes or similar projects, you are welcome to contact me in advance.
- Note for download mp3 fans of radio.KUNIMUS.eu: All .mp3 songs downloaded from Radio KUNIMUS in the past may continue to be used purely privately. These new legal terms replace all previous texts, but do not change the status of your old downloads. As a listener, you legally acquired these MP3 files directly from me, the sole composer and rights holder, at that time.
- Important legal notice: 'KUNIMUS RECORDS' is not a company, not a commercial business, and not a registered record label. It is exclusively a fictional project name that I must use as an artist in order to fill out the mandatory technical fields required by music distributors (such as DistroKid or streaming services).
TERMS OF USE
NO COMMERCIAL USE!
By using my websites or downloading my files, you accept the following terms:
- Contractual relationship:
The mere visit to my websites does not establish a contractual relationship. A binding usage relationship only comes into effect when you download my files or use my content, whereby you fully accept the applicable Legal conditions.
- Exclusive private use:
All works offered for download (e.g. on radio.KUNIMUS.eu) may be used indefinitely, but only for purely private and non-public purposes. Purely private means that no money is earned with the use of my works. Any form of monetization (direct or indirect) is prohibited. You may not modify my works!
- Reproduction & Distribution:
The unauthorized reproduction, public provision, storage, or distribution of my works or complete website content outside of my official online presences is strictly prohibited.
- Strict commercial usage ban & protection of moral rights:
Any commercial use, distribution, reproduction, or modification (e.g., remixes) of my works is prohibited. The mere embedding of my publicly accessible content is permitted, provided it occurs within a private or editorially harmless context.
However, it is strictly prohibited to embed (framing/embedding) or link my works on websites and platforms featuring criminal, illegal, violence-glorifying, extremist, racist, sexist, or otherwise defamatory content. Such use constitutes a severe violation of my moral rights (protection against distortion of the work under § 14 of the German Copyright Act) as well as my general personal rights. I strictly reject any such association with my art and will prosecute such violations under civil and criminal law without exception.
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- COMPOSER GUIDE:
The "COMPOSER GUIDE" is a non-commercial project by KUNIMUS ®. It connects young people with the musical past. Since nobody can search for artists whose names they don't know, I pass on my firsthand knowledge here. The guide provides the names of the true pioneers of electronic music, including direct YouTube links, to make their fundamental works immediately audible.
COPYRIGHT
What is a work?
An image, a text, a video, a piece of music, anything created by a person or company.
COPYRIGHT AND ANCILLARY COPYRIGHTS
- The contents of the "online presence" are subject to German copyright and ancillary copyright law (intellectual property rights).
- All my works (music, video, image, text) are protected by copyright and can be found as a notarial deposit or in the Bitcoin-Blockchain serving as a technical proof of first publication (timestamp).
- Free download means that my works are available for 0€, but are never royalty-free.
- I create digital content (editorially with human creativity) using industry-standard software and occasionally use AI tools.
- I, Mario Baehnisch, will forever remain the sole creator and owner of all rights.
- Any commercial use mandatorily requires my prior written consent.
- All rights reserved.
GEMA & GVL vs. DRMV
- All works created and offered by me, Mario Baehnisch (alias KUNIMUS ®, derKLANGmaster and derKLANG.eu), are completely free of GEMA and GVL rights.
- As music composer Mario Baehnisch, alias KUNIMUS ®, I am a registered member of the German Rock & Pop Musicians Association (DRMV, www.DRMV.de), since May 29, 1996, under membership number: 06932.
- derKLANGmaster has a GEMA tariff VR-Ö for playing copyrighted works in public, however, there is no personal GEMA / GVL membership as composer KUNIMUS.
RADIO KUNIMUS ®
- RADIO KUNIMUS ® is a private, non-commercial "Internet radio"
- RADIO KUNIMUS ® has no editorial content.
- RADIO KUNIMUS ® contents have no fixed broadcasting times.
- 100% availability cannot be guaranteed (24h / 7 days live stream).
- RADIO KUNIMUS ® is NOT subject to notification as an Internet radio station according to §20 b RStV [Note: Corresponds to today's State Media Treaty (MStV)].
Source email:
Dear Mr. Baehnisch,
since you do not intend to "broadcast" identical content simultaneously, your planned offer does not constitute broadcasting. It is therefore not subject to notification as an Internet radio according to §20 b RStV.
I wish you much success with your project.
Yours sincerely …
Head of Regulation Medienanstalt Berlin-Brandenburg. Germany
SOFTWARE & LICENSES
- In some older pieces of music (before 2024), I use "GEMA-free" "Music-Samples" from Magix GmbH (my former employer) with a special license.
- 100% Licensed Tools:
Out of deep respect for the work of other developers, I exclusively use legally acquired and fully licensed software to create my works, and have done so for over 40 years. This conscious investment guarantees that all my materials are absolutely free of third-party rights and the exploitation rights remain entirely with me.
- I adapt third-party code under the MIT and GPL licenses and thank the developers for their excellent work.
IDENTITY PROTECTION (§ 12 BGB) &
REGISTERED TRADEMARK (KUNIMUS ®)
My name KUNIMUS is my identity
- In 2004, the term KUNIMUS had exactly 0 hits worldwide. I created my name "KUNIMUS" based on my three passions: ART (KUNST), INFORMATICS and MUSIC. My artist name "KUNIMUS" is my personal, worldwide unique identity. Furthermore, KUNIMUS ® has been registered as an official word mark to Mario Baehnisch at the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) since 2004 ( KUNIMUS ® Class 35, 41, 42 and KUNIMUS ® Class 9, 16, 38).
- Strict prohibition of identity theft and name usurpation:
Any unauthorized use of my name by third parties that suggests a false connection to my person or my works or causes confusion of assignment in the public, is an unauthorized use of my artist name that can lead to confusion with my identity (e.g. identity theft according to § 12 BGB (Right to a name)), as well as a violation of my trademark rights. I reserve the right, in the event of continued unauthorized use, to use my legal options to protect my identity and my trademark.
In particular, the following is strictly prohibited:
- Prohibition of fake profiles:
It is prohibited to register my name KUNIMUS® (or intentionally modified spellings) as a profile, account, or artist name on platforms (e.g., TikTok, Instagram, Spotify, YouTube, etc.). Every unauthorized KUNIMUS account constitutes name usurpation.
- Misuse of search terms:
It is prohibited to misuse my word mark in URLs, domain names, or specifically as a hashtag/meta tag in a way that creates the false impression that I support third-party content or created it myself.
- Protection of personal rights:
It is strictly prohibited to associate my identity or trademark with religious, political, racist, sexist, violence-glorifying, or discriminatory content.
- Commercial prohibition:
It is prohibited to make money directly or indirectly with my name KUNIMUS® or my works without authorization.
- Linking:
Legitimate links to my original projects are welcome. Please preferably use the domain www.derKLANGmaster.de for this purpose.
NOTICE TO PLATFORM OPERATORS (EU DSA & LIABILITY)
- Note on the extensive scope of protection of my trademark and my identity protection (§ 12 BGB): Since KUNIMUS® has been explicitly protected since 2004 for (original wording of Nice Class 38): "...telecommunication services...", "...providing online forums..." and "...telecommunication via platforms and portals on the Internet...", any unauthorized account using my name (KUNIMUS) on platforms falls exactly into my protected trademark scope, independent of my IDENTITY PROTECTION (§ 12 BGB) as the owner Mario Baehnisch.
- My original accounts, managed by me (Mario Baehnisch), are transparently listed on this website under the SOCIAL menu. Only these accounts are legitimized.
- Special notice to the platform operator upon becoming aware of a possible legal violation:
I ask the platform operator to review a verifiably reported possible legal violation (also according to their own house rules) and to take appropriate measures within the framework of the applicable legal and platform-specific procedures.
- If, despite a comprehensible report, no clarification occurs regarding fake profiles or channels that use my identity or my name (KUNIMUS ® or intentional variations) and thus constitute an unauthorized use of my name that can lead to confusion with my identity (see above), I reserve the right to have the legal and regulatory options available to me for the protection of my identity and my trademark examined (e.g. official complaint to the competent Digital Services Coordinator (DSC) of the EU, according to the EU Digital Services Act (DSA)).
THIRD-PARTY TRADEMARKS
- The appearance of trademarks or logos of third-party companies on my internet presence does not mean that I am the owner of these trademarks. The rights belong to the respective companies.
PRIVACY POLICY
PROHIBITION
- Advertising ban: The contact data from the imprint may not be used for commercial advertising. I do not wish any advertising contact (neither by email nor by phone).
- Disclosure: I, Mario Baehnisch, as well as all persons mentioned on this website, expressly object to any commercial use or disclosure of our data.
DATA COLLECTION
- Data collection privacy: I actively refrain from any user tracking on my website.
- Statistical recording: To determine the popularity of individual pages, page views are counted anonymously.
- Interactions: Rating stars and comments are integrated anonymously on the website.
COOKIE
- I use technically necessary storage technologies (such as Local Storage) to ensure essential functions of the website (e.g. hiding notices).
- I exclusively store data that is absolutely necessary for technical operation.
- The legal basis for these functions without prior consent is provided by § 25 Para. 2 TDDDG and Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
EMBEDDED VIDEOS & EXTERNAL SERVICES
- I embed external content (such as videos) on my websites. For privacy reasons, these external media are deactivated by default. Only when you actively consent to their use (e.g., by clicking on the video or via a cookie consent banner) does your browser establish a direct connection to the servers of the respective providers. Only from this moment on will your IP address be transmitted to the external service provider. The legal basis for this is your explicit consent according to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
EXTERNAL LINKS (Social Media)
- Data transmission on the Internet can have security gaps. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.
- After clicking on social media links to external websites, data collection is beyond my responsibility. Please read their privacy policy for more information.
GOOGLE FONTS
- I exclusively use locally stored and licensed fonts on this website.
- An automatic connection to Google servers to load fonts does not take place when simply visiting the page. (If external media load Google Fonts after your active consent, the privacy policy of the respective third-party provider applies).
DISCLAIMER (LIABILITY EXCLUSION)
CONTENT & AVAILABILITY
- The contents of my websites were created with the greatest possible care.
- I assume no functional guarantee for provided or adapted code (software).
- I assume no liability for the correctness, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. Use is at your own risk. Excluded from this is liability for intent, gross negligence, as well as for injury to life, body, and health.
- I reserve the right to change content at any time without notice, and I assume no guarantee for the constant availability of the websites.
EXTERNAL LINKS
- My pages contain links to external third-party websites (including the "Composer Guide"). I have no influence on their content; the respective operator is solely responsible.
- No legal violations were apparent at the time of linking. Upon becoming aware of legal violations, I will remove such links immediately.
- Third-party logos and the images of the social media buttons belong to the respective companies.
- I strive to always use the correct logos.
- Please report incorrect or outdated logos so I can update them.
THIRD-PARTY COMMENTS
- Comments left (e.g. in the guestbook) exclusively reflect the views of the respective authors and not my own opinion.
LANGUAGE & JURISDICTION
- German law applies exclusively.
- In case of translation errors, the original German text always serves as the sole legal reference.
- The place of jurisdiction is Berlin, Germany.
CONCLUSION
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I thank from the bottom of my heart:
- A dear person who helped me extend my word mark for another 10 years. I hope you like my new songs.
- A special person who provided me with food and drinks when I was severely ill and alone at home.
- A VST software manufacturer for the gift of a virtual voice. Since a severe lung and chlorine accident in 2004, I have lost my singing voice. This software is now my physical and musical prosthesis.
- All listeners who have left me kind words in the guestbook (which I do not publish for privacy reasons).
- All loyal fans who stand by my side with now over 997,838 page views on RADIO KUNIMUS and listen to my over 80 self-composed songs in the 24/7 live stream or as a download.
- The many visitors at RADIO.KUNIMUS.eu who listen to my over 80 self-composed songs in the 24/7 live stream or as a download.
- The small handful of people who have sent me a monetary gift via PayPal as a thank you for the free MP3s. My very special thanks go to you!
Support my music:
Due to my health history and living circumstances, I have almost no financial resources. Maintaining my projects is a hard struggle every month. If my "soul medicine" helps you and you would like to give something back, I am grateful for any support, no matter how small: www.PayPal.me/KUNIMUS
Every cent helps me survive and continue creating music for you. Thank you!
LEGAL Version 504
FOOTER
Copyright © 1983 - Present, Mario Baehnisch (derKLANGmaster / KUNIMUS®).
All contents of this page are protected by copyright. The KUNIMUS® word mark is officially registered (see KUNIMUS ® Class 35, 41, 42 and KUNIMUS ® Class 9, 16, 38).
Any unauthorized use of content or trademarks is prohibited and may result in legal action.
All contents were created to the best of my knowledge and belief, but are provided without warranty.
I create digital content (editorially and with human creative depth) using industry-standard software and occasionally use AI tools.
This website may use cookies or similar technologies. Details can be found in the privacy policy.
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