What is Zippitydodog all about?

Zippitydodog.com is a website that has been created for the students and youth in our community. This site will be used to as a fun and creative tool to promote financial literacy amongst this age group. It will also be an avenue for this group to express themselves through music and written submissions and allow access to various commentary, games and contests for their enjoyment.

How can I contact you?

Questions and queries regarding www.zippitydodog submissions and content can be directed to Tom Atkins at the Nelson Branch of Nelson & District Credit Union:

Email: info@zippitydodog.com
Phone: (250) 352-7207
Toll-Free: 1-877-352-7207

How can I get my music or written submissions to you?

Music submissions in CD and MP3 format accompanied by the music submission agreement can be addressed to:

Tom Atkins.
Nelson Branch
Nelson & District Credit Union
Box 350
501 Vernon Street
Nelson, BC V1L 5R2

Music submissions can also be dropped off at our Rossland and Crawford Bay branches and they will be forwarded to Tom.

Written submissions must be sent by email to Tom at tatkins@nelsoncu.com

Does Zippitydodog have a Written Submission Agreement?

Yes we do! This agreement can be downloaded and printed, and is also available at any of our NDCU branches. All agreements must be read and signed and must accompany your written submission.

Does Zippitydodog have any Publishing Criteria for Written Submissions?

Yes we do! Please review the following points.

• Please submit your original and creative stories, essays, columns, reviews, poetry, articles, commentaries …the possibilities are endless (max 400 words)… on relevant youth topics and issues from your community.
• The content of the writing must be unique, specific, impressive and organized.
• The submission must have no or limited errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• The writing will not be defamatory, libelous, or obscene.
• You can send in as many things as you like, please note that there is a maximum of two pieces per author per month.
• Please include your name, age, address, phone number and email. This personal information will be protected and not published, only the author's first name, community, and age will be posted along with the submission.
• All submissions will be screened for content.

Does Zippitydodog have a Music Submission Agreement?

Yes we do! This agreement can be downloaded and printed, and is also available at any of our NDCU branches. All agreements must be read and signed and must accompany your music submission.

Can I submit any music I like?

Please submit your favourite original pieces of music. This is a public site accessed by primarily students and youth. All submissions will be screened for content.

Can I submit music with sampling?

No! Sampling is the use of portions of prior recordings that are incorporated into a new composition. Sampling has become an integral part of many genres of music today, however, when you sample someone's song without permission, it is an instant copyright violation. It is the unauthorized use of a copyrighted material owned by another. Sampling without permission violates two copyrights;

• The sound recording copyright, owned by the record company
• The copyright in the song itself, owned by the songwriter or the publishing company

If you want to use a sample legally, you must obtain permission from the copyright owner.

Do I keep the rights to my music?

Yes! You keep, at all times, all the rights to your original music.

I don't want to give away my songs for free!

Then don't! However, you should make at least one song downloadable to make your band or artist page more appealing. We recommend you make at least one song available so that you can get your music heard. How would you like to be walking down Baker Street and hear your original music pumping out of the stereo in a car cruising by?