Use the original record as your starting point
INDEX connects a work to a persistent identity, submitted versions, creative disclosures and rights declarations. Open the source from the market project page, compare identifiers and review the relevant materials. A licensing decision also requires the authority of the contracting parties and the exact rights being offered.
Questions and answers
Do I need INDEX before listing a film?
Yes. Works submitted for a market listing need a formal INDEX connection. Complete the INDEX submission first, then link its Root ID and source record to the market work. Review checks the connection and listing information. A code identifies a record; it does not remove the need to check who can license the work.
Is an INDEX record a worldwide copyright certificate?
INDEX is a traceable record of submitted information and evidence. It does not by itself create copyright, replace national registration requirements, prove every contributor’s consent or settle an ownership dispute. For a transaction, review the chain of rights and obtain an agreement from an authorised rights holder. Legal effect depends on the applicable law and facts.
Does the INDEX number change after a rights transaction?
The work keeps its original identity. A licence, delivery or new version should be recorded as a related event with its scope and supporting references. A territorial licence does not replace the creator or transfer unrelated rights. Market workflow records and an external INDEX update are separate steps; a queued update is not confirmation that the external registry has accepted it.
How do I report an incorrect rights statement or unauthorised work?
Send the INDEX Root ID, market URL, your relationship to the work and the specific statement you dispute to workspace Support or business@hkaiiff.org. Provide supporting evidence through an agreed private channel. The market can review visibility and the relevant transaction; a complaint alone is not a final legal determination of ownership.