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Copyright for music users

Under the Copyright Act, the individuals who write music and lyrics - authors - are entitled to remuneration when their music is performed in public. You need the author's permission to play music at your place of business - permission is obtained via a music licence from STIM.

Can I borrow a few seconds from a song without permission?

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Free distribution

How should the copyright be split when a band writes songs together?

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Protection against plagiarism and theft?

You or your music publisher is responsible for safeguarding against plagiarism, misrepresentation, theft or use of your music in contexts that could be considered offensive.

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Deceased songwriters where Stim lacks information

On this page, you will find a list of rightsholders who passed away, with outstanding royalties attached to their songs. However, we miss further information.

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About copyright

Copyright, in Europe also called authors´rights, is designed to give rights owners, exclusive rights to their work and performances. Their economic and moral interests are thus safeguarded.

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STIM’s policy for complaints on settlement

This page describes the policy that STIM applies in relation to complaints received and the criteria which apply.