Torii House Phonograph Co.

Torii House Phonograph Co. values transparency, respect for our audience, and the full legal protection of our creative works and intellectual property.

Product Production & Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Torii House Phonograph Co. develops fictional artist personas and their associated creative works. Each project may incorporate a range of production methods, including traditional writing, recording, mixing, print‑on‑demand services, AI tools, and other experimental techniques. AI tools are used but do not constitute the foundation of our creative process. Torii House does not operate as an “AI studio,” nor do we produce technology demonstrations, seek investment, or aim to compete with mainstream or individual acts. AI involvement is openly disclosed where required by platform policies. All creative direction, worldbuilding, and final decision‑making are conducted by human contributors. Further details on our general production standards may be found here.

Press Coverage

Members of the press are asked to clearly indicate whether coverage refers to the fictional personas as represented by our label or to their nature as artificial constructs, in order to avoid confusion between the branded characters and the underlying artistry.

Character Likeness & Intellectual Property Rights

All character likenesses and related assets are protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and publicity rights laws in Texas and under U.S. federal law. These protections apply to all digital platforms, websites, products, and services operated by or affiliated with Torii House Phonograph Co.

Intellectual Property Protection

Our content, including visual designs, character concepts, branding materials, and proprietary digital creations, is safeguarded under Texas intellectual property statutes (including the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act and Texas Copyright Statute) and federal protections such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial exploitation without prior written consent is strictly prohibited and may result in enforcement actions.

Licensing Requirements

Any third-party use of our likenesses, assets, or intellectual property requires advance licensing without exception. Licensing inquiries should be directed to contact@toriihousephonograph.co.

Unsolicited Submissions Policy

Torii House Phonograph Co. does not accept or review unsolicited demos, recordings, compositions, lyrics, concepts, artwork, or other creative materials of any kind. Any such materials submitted to us, whether by mail, email, social media, file-sharing service, or any other means, will be deleted, discarded, or destroyed without review or acknowledgment.

By submitting unsolicited material, you acknowledge and agree that:

• No confidential, fiduciary, agency, contractual, or other special relationship is created between you and Torii House Phonograph Co.;
• Torii House Phonograph Co. has no obligation to review, return, retain, compensate, or otherwise respond to the submission;
• Torii House Phonograph Co. may currently be developing, or may in the future develop, acquire, license, distribute, or exploit works that are similar or identical to the submitted material; and
• You waive any claim against Torii House Phonograph Co. arising from any alleged similarity between your submission and any past, present, or future works of Torii House Phonograph Co., its artists, employees, contractors, or affiliates.

Please do not send unsolicited creative materials. Such submissions will not be accepted or reviewed.

Enforcement & Takedown Policy

We actively monitor and enforce our intellectual property rights across all platforms. Unauthorized use will result in formal cease-and-desist notices and DMCA takedown requests where applicable. Continued infringement may lead to legal proceedings, financial penalties, and claims for damages.

Fair Use Statement

Torii House Phonograph Co. recognizes and supports fair use under U.S. copyright law for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and discussion. Transformative works, such as reviews, analytical content, and creator discussions, may qualify as fair use when limited in scope and clearly distinct from the original material. Uses that are primarily commercial, reproduce substantial portions, or imply affiliation with Torii House Phonograph Co. do not qualify and may be subject to enforcement.

Publishing Disclaimer

Torii House Phonograph Co. operates independently from Morgenstern Publishing, though both entities are owned and managed by Morgana Morgenstern.

Updates

These disclaimers are subject to change without prior notice. For questions or concerns, please contact us through our support page.