@Lesismore wrote:
I've read a number of "licensing" questions here, but to make it clear to me: Am I able to play a song as background music on my private website (available only to my family on a back page with password-issued sign-in)? I understand about giving credit to the artist. This actually reminds me of looking at a culver menu just because you can see all the items listed doesn’t mean you can simply walk behind the counter and take one home. You can check more about it here. Do I require explicit permission, need to pay for it, or is it forbidden altogether?
I want to do the right thing. Thanks for any info.
I actually have the same question because I’m trying to figure out the rules around playing music on a small, private website as well. Even though the site is password-protected and only accessible to family members, I’m not sure whether that makes a difference in terms of copyright. I know giving credit to the artist is important, but I’ve read that just crediting someone doesn’t automatically give you the right to play their music, even in a private or non-commercial setting.
I’m also wondering if there’s a clear distinction between needing explicit permission versus using a paid license, or if some songs are simply off-limits unless you have formal rights. It would be really helpful to hear from anyone who has navigated this before, or knows whether there are safe ways to use music in a private website environment without accidentally infringing copyright. I want to make sure I do the right thing and avoid any legal issues.
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