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I'm a streamer playing Minecraft, Fortnite, etc. and know not to use the actual audio of a song (unless it's copyright free or old enough, etc.), but I'm not sure if I can just sing a pop song by someone famous without potentially getting into legal trouble... YouTube hasn't... View More 
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answered on Jan 25, 2025
If you are seeking to use the captions from a YouTube video as your own lyrics, this may be considered copyright infringement if you are not using the captions for a different purpose, such as for education or commentary purposes in Fair Use.
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answered on Jan 10, 2025
Starting a Joplin tribute band is an exciting venture that can honor her incredible musical legacy. You don't need explicit permission to perform her songs live, as long as the venue has the proper performance licensing (typically through ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC).
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Is there a legal action/responsibility for me? I.E. A person could upload a picture of a celebrity and the product would be printed and sent to the customer.
Our product is similar to a Photo Pin.
answered on Sep 4, 2014
Yes you should clearly have your business model reviewed by a knowledgeable copyright attorney, to make sure that you don't become liable for copyright infringement.
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