08-23-2013, 10:14 PM | #1 | ||
TWG Chaos
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Fair Use / Copyright Law & FFR
(I make this thread as an open discussion in regards to a permission request by DrizzleRomanceGirl. For that thread, click here.)
Over the past 10 years of FFR's existence, FFR has relied on being a non-profit where users have been needing to ask for permission from various artists / record labels for their music to be featured in our game. However, over the past few years internet law has changed dramatically, via the inclusions of Copyright Law sections 107 through 118. Quote from: Copyright.gov Quote:
While reading Copyright Law Chapter 1 (Found HERE) I came across this... Quote from Chapter 1 Section 9 of Copyright Law Quote:
TL;DR... as long as the song abides to the regulations stated above in bold, any music from any artist* under the fair use doctrine can be used on FFR for non-profit promotional use. This includes major record label artists and individuals. *(unless the artist / record label sends FFR a cease and desist letter for their particular musical works) These rules and regulations were not existant during the foundation of FFR's rules and guidelines. I feel that this might be an appropriate time to update FFR in accordance to the fair use doctrine in terms of copyright law. HOWEVER, I would argue that it should be required to send the artist a letter / email informing them of the fair use of their works. I am open to feedback. Thanks!
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