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United States Karaoke Alliance ( USKA ) Code of
Ethical Requirements
The
United States Karaoke Alliance is a group of Professional Karaoke Companies that
have banded together in an effort to create a more positive, more professional
environment in the karaoke industry. Foremost we love music and want to
create good, clean, honest fun for other music lovers and also create revenues
for the clubs that host our services.
We openly invite other Karaoke Companies to join us in our efforts and be part
of our group. As a member of the Alliance a company must meet the
requirements of and comply with the following code of ethics.
1.
Technology and Music Selection
- We support the latest in technology. It allows for higher quality shows with
less skipping discs, better fill time between songs by using upbeat classic
party music, and safety in protecting discs from being stolen or damaged at a
show. However, while we do not require a KJ to validate their music
collection (see our Validation Program), we hope all of our members have legal
1 for 1 copies. To explain this every song in every set of music must
have the original on a karaoke disk to back it up. If running 5 shows at
a time, the host or company must have 5 copies of the disk. If using mp3 type of player, CAVS
type player, computer or burned discs, you must have one to one
copies for each system. If you company is running 3, 4 or 5 shows per night
then you must be purchasing and have in your inventory that same corresponding
number of copies.
2.
Insurance
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While we do not require it we highly recommend Liability insurance for your
shows. This is to protect your vested interest and covers you in case the bar
requires you to have insurance. . A small annual fee in exchange for peace of
mind. It is strongly recommended for your protection. Members of the USKA
have the ability to add discounted insurance via the NAME insurance policy and their membership.
USKA
Members demonstrate a desire to do business ethically and professionally. See
www.uskaraokealliance.com
for benefits.
3.
License
or Trade name -
Any legitimate business must have a business license or a certification of
their tradename. Hobbyists (who do this as a side job) often disappear
leaving bars stuck at the last moment and often hide illegal music or sub par
equipment by not having a valid license so they can be tracked. This is also
to protect you personal assets if you are unfortunate enough to be sued. Keep
your business and personal assets separate.
4.
Wholesome
Entertainment -
The saying, “sex sells” may work in some advertising campaigns or karaoke
companies, but not with United States Karaoke Alliance (USKA). USKA wants
wholesome family type atmosphere. No lingerie’ shows or provocatively dressed
hosts will be accepted in this alliance. We want no connections to the adult
entertainment industry. We want to foster a warm caring, comfortable
environment for everyone where we can all enjoy music together.
5.
Training
Program -
We have an actual Karaoke Hosting Certification.. We
actively train all hosts in MC skills, reading crowds, dealing with issues,
and music and equipment theory in respect to adjustments and troubleshooting.
Companies can use our program or show us their current methods to be included.
6.
Professionalism - We can not set the rules for your hosting
companies and how you do business, however, by joining we ask you to observe
professionalism and honor a "best for the bar" approach. Do not drink to
excess, do not spend half the night outside on smoke breaks, treat your
patrons respectfully, set rules for timeliness so that all shows START
when they are scheduled. We do this for fun, but it represents a career
for many of us and hope that all treat it with the respect that it deserves.
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