Copyright & Fair Use
You can use music in your podcast if:
- It’s the public domain (and be absolutely sure, since penalties are harsh) or
- That you otherwise have an explicit license(s) or permission to use
Because of the way podcasts and music rights work — podcasts requires the same licenses one would need to reproduce and distribute a CD — in practical terms this means you're limited to:
- Public domain music
- CC-licensed music (with a license compatible with your use)
- Royalty-free music
Confusion around "fair use" is a constant. Here are resources to help you understand if your use of copyrighted materials may fall under U.S. copyright law "fair use" exemptions.
Fair use isn’t a right, but a legal defense.
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