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Alejandro E
Alejandro E asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw & Ethics · 1 decade ago

Is it illegal for me to post copyrighted music on my website?

I am a professional photographer about to create his own website. I would like to have a slideshow gallery that depicted my work with music that I have purchased. If I give full credit to the original artist, would I be in violation of copyright infringement?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    You can't. When you buy a CD is for "private personal use" NOT for "public performance." So it's illegal even if you give credit.

    For public performance you need to pay for a license (royalties) or get the authorization from the copyright owner.

    Alternatively there are many websites that give free royalty-free music; also you can buy royalty-free music for your projects.

  • mzgirl
    1 decade ago

    Look into PPA, they offer licensing for music for your photo website.

  • schneider2294@sbcglobal.net
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    You need to get the ok from the ( copy right owner).

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