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Welchen Preisrechner nutze ich für Musik auf (Ton)Trägern?
Wenn Sie Musik auf (Ton)Trägern festhalten möchten, können Sie unter Herstellungsmeldung den Preis berechnen und die Musik direkt anmelden.
Welchen Preisrechner nutze ich für Musik auf (Ton)Trägern?
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Wie kann ich den Preis für Musik im Internet berechnen?
Wenn Sie Musik im Internet nutzen möchten, können Sie im Onlineportal den Preis berechnen und die Musik gleich anmelden. Beispiele für eine Online-Nutzung sind Webradio, Podcast, Website, Portale,...
Wie kann ich den Preis für Musik im Internet berechnen?
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Social Media & Websites
Ich möchte auf meiner Webseite Musik zum Streaming/Download anbieten. Welcher Tarif gilt und wie melde ich die Musik an? Ich möchte einen Musikinhalt, z. B. Hintergrundmusik, auf meiner Website...
Social Media & Websites
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Music notification
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Music notification
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When does music become royalty-free?
70 years after the death of a creator the music becomes royalty-free or enters the “public domain” (another expression used). Until then, copyright lies with the heirs. Even if the musical work is...
When does music become royalty-free?
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How can I report music uses?
1) Music in public a) Event Concert Theatre performance Festival Party/celebration/dance/balls Disco Carnival Processions/street parades Mass Self-made copies Film presentation/slide show etc....
How can I report music uses?
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Do I have to report GEMA free music?
Yes, you also have to report to us if you use music in the public domain, or GEMA free music. It is only on the basis of your notification that we can check your played titles. In the case of...
Do I have to report GEMA free music?
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What does it cost to use music in public?
It depends how the music is used, whether live, in the background, on sound recordings or on the internet.Whether many or few people are listening. In order to take this into consideration, there...
What does it cost to use music in public?
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What do I need to do if the music was GEMA-free?
You must also notify us of GEMA-free live music no later than 6 weeks after the event in title lists or setlists. The easiest way you can do this is in our Online Portal under My setlists. During...
What do I need to do if the music was GEMA-free?
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I want to use music on TikTok. What do I need to consider?
Music for private TikToks In its “Music Terms of Service ”, TikTok differentiates between non-commercial and commercial videos. Non-commercial videos are created by natural persons, are exclusively...
I want to use music on TikTok. What do I need to consider?
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Can I also just use the price calculator for information purposes only (without having to report music at the same time)?
Yes, you can use the price calculator to just determine the price and access the relevant information without having to submit music notifications immediately. You can cancel the process up to the...
Can I also just use the price calculator for information purposes only (without having to report music at the same time)?
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Does it also constitute a copyright infringement if I do not use the music commercially?
Yes, in that case, you might, in some circumstances, not just go ahead and use the music either. With a view to performances or other communication types, what is authoritative is the fact whether...
Does it also constitute a copyright infringement if I do not use the music commercially?
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What do I have to do if I want to use music for a film production?
In principle, the law on copyright is always applicable. If you wish to use the intellectual property of a third party, in your case protected musical works, for a film production, you must contact...
What do I have to do if I want to use music for a film production?
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What do I have to do if I want to use music for a promotional film?
You can only obtain the permission to use music in a promotional film (e.g. for TV, cinema or internet) from the rightsholders. In this area, a transfer of the synchronisation right to GEMA is not...
What do I have to do if I want to use music for a promotional film?
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What do I have to do if I want to use music for a promotional film?
You can only obtain the permission to use music in a promotional film (e.g. for TV, cinema or internet) from the rightsholder/s (creators/publishers). In this area, a transfer of the...
What do I have to do if I want to use music for a promotional film?
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What do I have to do if I want to use music for a film production or a video?
In principle, copyright law is always applicable. If you wish to use the intellectual property of a third party, in your case protected musical works, for a film production or a video, you must...
What do I have to do if I want to use music for a film production or a video?
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I would like to upload music on a video platform such as YouTube or Twitch. What do I need to consider?
Do you want to use music on YouTube or Twitch? Here’s everything you need to know. First things first: It is easier than you may think, especially if you use music for personal purposes on the...
I would like to upload music on a video platform such as YouTube or Twitch. What do I need to consider?
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I have received an invoice for live music. The music played at the event was, however, from sound recordings and streaming services. What can I do?
According to our information, live music was performed at the events in question. You had already received a licence or licences from us on the basis of the tariffs for live music. Since you had...
I have received an invoice for live music. The music played at the event was, however, from sound recordings and streaming services. What can I do?
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I have received an invoice for live music. The music played at the event was, however, from sound recordings and streaming services. What can I do?
According to our information, live music was performed at the events in question. You had already received a licence or licences from us on the basis of the tariffs for live music. Since you had...
I have received an invoice for live music. The music played at the event was, however, from sound recordings and streaming services. What can I do?