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IslamicTunes is a
platform for creative creators and talents to showcase their products and
services; and we expect all IslamicTunesÔ users to respect other people’s copyright.
platform for creative creators and talents to showcase their products and
services; and we expect all IslamicTunesÔ users to respect other people’s copyright.
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What is copyright?
What is copyright?
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What is copyright infringement and
how can I avoid it?
What is copyright infringement and
how can I avoid it?
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Copyright Checklist
Copyright Checklist
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Further resources
Further resources
Please note: This page provides some
basic information about copyright. However, nothing on this page constitutes
legal advice – please do not treat it as legal advice or as a substitute for
legal advice. Please consult a suitably qualified lawyer on any matters related
to copyright.
basic information about copyright. However, nothing on this page constitutes
legal advice – please do not treat it as legal advice or as a substitute for
legal advice. Please consult a suitably qualified lawyer on any matters related
to copyright.
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What is copyright?
“Copyright” is the term used to
describe a number of legal rights that exist in original literary, musical,
dramatic or artistic works, and in sound recordings, films, broadcasts and
other creative works. Under copyright laws, these rights are exclusive to the
copyright owner, and enable the copyright owner to control how their work is
used and to prevent unauthorized use.
describe a number of legal rights that exist in original literary, musical,
dramatic or artistic works, and in sound recordings, films, broadcasts and
other creative works. Under copyright laws, these rights are exclusive to the
copyright owner, and enable the copyright owner to control how their work is
used and to prevent unauthorized use.
Originally, copyright laws allowed
the creator of a work to prevent that work from being copied, but copyright
laws have gradually been extended over time, and now allow copyright owners to
prevent and control things like adaptation or public performance of the
copyright work, inclusion of the work in a broadcast, or distribution of the work
both physically and on the Internet. Because these rights are exclusive to the
copyright owner, anyone wanting to do any of these things needs the permission
of the copyright owner.
the creator of a work to prevent that work from being copied, but copyright
laws have gradually been extended over time, and now allow copyright owners to
prevent and control things like adaptation or public performance of the
copyright work, inclusion of the work in a broadcast, or distribution of the work
both physically and on the Internet. Because these rights are exclusive to the
copyright owner, anyone wanting to do any of these things needs the permission
of the copyright owner.
Copyright can exist in all sorts of
things – for example, music, lyrics, photographs, artwork, books, speeches, TV programs,
movies and videos. Also, what might appear to be a single work can include
several different copyrights owned by various different people. For example, a
music track by a signed artist will often include separate copyrights in the
composition, the lyrics, and the sound recording. Copyright in the music and
lyrics will usually be owned by the artist or music publishing company, and
copyright in the sound recording will usually be owned by the artist’s record label.
Use of that track, including any adaptation of the track or any uploading or
sharing over the Internet, will require the permission of all of these
copyright owners, either directly or through their representatives (for
example, through a collecting society or performing rights organization).
things – for example, music, lyrics, photographs, artwork, books, speeches, TV programs,
movies and videos. Also, what might appear to be a single work can include
several different copyrights owned by various different people. For example, a
music track by a signed artist will often include separate copyrights in the
composition, the lyrics, and the sound recording. Copyright in the music and
lyrics will usually be owned by the artist or music publishing company, and
copyright in the sound recording will usually be owned by the artist’s record label.
Use of that track, including any adaptation of the track or any uploading or
sharing over the Internet, will require the permission of all of these
copyright owners, either directly or through their representatives (for
example, through a collecting society or performing rights organization).
What is copyright infringement, and
how can I avoid it?
how can I avoid it?
Because the rights afforded by
copyright law are exclusive to the copyright owner(s), you will infringe
copyright if you do any of those things without the permission of the copyright
owner(s) – for example, if you copy or adapt a copyright work, or make it
available on the Internet.
copyright law are exclusive to the copyright owner(s), you will infringe
copyright if you do any of those things without the permission of the copyright
owner(s) – for example, if you copy or adapt a copyright work, or make it
available on the Internet.
The best way to avoid copyright
infringement is to ensure that you don’t use anything created by anyone else.
Simple as that.
infringement is to ensure that you don’t use anything created by anyone else.
Simple as that.
If you do use someone else’s work,
make sure you have the necessary permissions – this will usually take the form
of a license from the copyright owner(s), which you may have to pay for. There
are certain instances where you may be able to use excerpts of copyrighted
material without a license – for example, if you use a small part of someone
else’s work for the purposes of criticism or review, or if your use constitutes
“fair use” under applicable law (particularly U.S. law) – however,
discussion of these exceptions is beyond the scope of this guidance. If you
intend to use any part of a copyright work in reliance on any of the statutory
exceptions, you should seek legal advice first.
make sure you have the necessary permissions – this will usually take the form
of a license from the copyright owner(s), which you may have to pay for. There
are certain instances where you may be able to use excerpts of copyrighted
material without a license – for example, if you use a small part of someone
else’s work for the purposes of criticism or review, or if your use constitutes
“fair use” under applicable law (particularly U.S. law) – however,
discussion of these exceptions is beyond the scope of this guidance. If you
intend to use any part of a copyright work in reliance on any of the statutory
exceptions, you should seek legal advice first.
Copyright Checklist
Copyright is complicated. If you have
any doubt regarding the extent of your rights in any sounds, you should consult
with a suitably qualified lawyer before uploading anything to IslamicTunesÔ or making any claims or
counter-claims regarding your rights. However, as a general guide, here are
some of the issues you might want to consider before uploading anything to IslamicTunesÔ:
any doubt regarding the extent of your rights in any sounds, you should consult
with a suitably qualified lawyer before uploading anything to IslamicTunesÔ or making any claims or
counter-claims regarding your rights. However, as a general guide, here are
some of the issues you might want to consider before uploading anything to IslamicTunesÔ:
For music uploads:
Can you answer “yes” to all of the
following questions?
following questions?
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Did you compose the music yourself?
Did you compose the music yourself?
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Did you write the lyrics yourself?
Did you write the lyrics yourself?
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Did you record and produce the track
yourself or do you have permission from the producer or record label that made
the recording?
Did you record and produce the track
yourself or do you have permission from the producer or record label that made
the recording?
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Do you have written permission from
all copyright owners to use any samples contained in the track?
Do you have written permission from
all copyright owners to use any samples contained in the track?
Can you answer “no” to all of the
following questions?
following questions?
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Were you signed to a record label
when you recorded the track?
Were you signed to a record label
when you recorded the track?
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Do you have a publishing deal?
Do you have a publishing deal?
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Are you a member of a performing
rights organization or collecting society?
Are you a member of a performing
rights organization or collecting society?
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Have you licensed your track to
anyone else?
Have you licensed your track to
anyone else?
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Does the track contain the entirety
or any part of someone else’s song(s) Is it based on someone else’s song(s)?
Does the track contain the entirety
or any part of someone else’s song(s) Is it based on someone else’s song(s)?
For other sounds, including field
recordings, podcasts, audiobooks or voice messages:
recordings, podcasts, audiobooks or voice messages:
Can you answer “yes” to all of the
following questions?
following questions?
• Is the recording spontaneous, as opposed to being recited from a
script, play or book (other than one written by you)?
script, play or book (other than one written by you)?
• Is it a recording of your performance?
• Did you make the recording yourself?
• Do you have the permission of anyone else appearing in the
recording to upload and share the recording on IslamicTunesÔ?
recording to upload and share the recording on IslamicTunesÔ?
Can you
answer “no” to all of the following questions?
answer “no” to all of the following questions?
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Is the recording rehearsed or recited
from a script, play or book (other than one written by you)?
Is the recording rehearsed or recited
from a script, play or book (other than one written by you)?
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Does the recording contain any music
or excerpts from other copyright works (e.g. movie dialogue)?
Does the recording contain any music
or excerpts from other copyright works (e.g. movie dialogue)?
Further resources
For information about copyright in
your country, try your local copyright office:
your country, try your local copyright office:
For information on copyright laws
around the world, try the World Intellectual Property Office database:
around the world, try the World Intellectual Property Office database:
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