Intellectual Property & Copyright
The artistic and scientific explorations hosted on this site—including all songs, essays, lyrics, music and music videos —are the original intellectual property of Bette Korber. These works are protected by international copyright laws and represent a dedicated lifetime of science, creative inquiry and environmental advocacy.
Songs & Lyrics
Musical Originality & Protection
All songs and lyrics featured on this site are original works by Bette Korber. The recordings of these sings and music videos are copyrighted and fully protected, however the musical compositions themselves are CC by 4.0, and can by reproduced, recorded, or performed publicly with attribution, but you do not need prior written permission to sing them.
Instrumental performances by other musicians are often linked to the songs in the music videos while recording. The artists are specified when this is the case. The copyright for each these recorded pieces belongs to the specified artist and would require their permission for use elsewhere.
Essays & Written Word
Written Work
Original essays and articles are protected by copyright. Pieces may not be copied, reposted, or published elsewhere without permission. However, brief quotes with proper attribution to Bette Korber are welcomed and encouraged.
The images included in these essays and videos are by Bette Korber, or in the pubic domaint, if not otherwise specified. Contributions by others are specified, and are here with their permission, are in the public domain, or appropriately licensed.
Music & Audio Rights
All instrumental compositions, recorded audio, and soundscapes presented on this site are the exclusive property of Bette Korber. To preserve the integrity of these works, audio and video files may not be downloaded, remixed, sampled, or integrated into other projects without prior written permission. We appreciate your respect for the creative process and the silence between the notes.
Usage Guidelines
I am happy to share my work with you. To protect the integrity and legal rights of these original creations, please follow these simple guidelines for what you may and may not do with the content on this site.
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Personal Use
You are welcome to read, listen, and enjoy all content for your personal, non-commercial inspiration.
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Quoting Content
Brief quotes from my essays or lyrics are permitted, provided they are accompanied by a clear attribution to Bette Korber.
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Public Performance
Publicly performing, recording, or broadcasting songs and music from this site requires advance written permission.
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Digital Reposting
Full essays, articles, audio recordings, and videos may not be reposted or published elsewhere without consent.
If you have any questions or would like to request permission to use any of my original works, please use the form below to reach out. If you decide to record a version of one of the songs here, I would love to hear about it.