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Online music downloading and sharing site is it illegal ?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by famexxx, Jan 6, 2012.

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    Hello I wanted to start a music sharing site where users can upload and share music and karaoke I live in USA. Can I get sue because of that?
     
    famexxx, Jan 6, 2012 IP
  2. Nikolas

    Nikolas Well-Known Member

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    Yeah it is illegal, but to be sure you should ask a lawyer first.
     
    Nikolas, Jan 6, 2012 IP
  3. famexxx

    famexxx Greenhorn

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    I just apply for adsense and they said

    WTF how do they determine that
     
    famexxx, Jan 6, 2012 IP
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    If the music being shared has a copyright from the original performer then yes, your site will create legal liability.
     
    attorney jaffe, Jan 6, 2012 IP
  5. famexxx

    famexxx Greenhorn

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    Thanks for the advice it seems it was a really bad idea.
     
    famexxx, Jan 6, 2012 IP
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    Pico23 Peon

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    It's not a bad idea per-say, its just.. you need to execute it correctly.
     
    Pico23, Jan 8, 2012 IP
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    smileverse Peon

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    This is may be because of Invalid clicks / impressions. Google can determine by using cookies and analyzing the activity from a single IP address. If getting repeated impressions / clicks from the same IP address.

     
    smileverse, Jan 11, 2012 IP
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    johnmoses Peon

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    Unless you have a written agreement from the original copyright owner, online sharing of music is illegal and is liable for legal action. It also depends on the legislations of the country from where you carry your work. In some countries, no one is really bothered about piracy.
     
    johnmoses, Jan 11, 2012 IP
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    _ContentCreator_ Peon

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    Say it with me. Google sucks.
     
    _ContentCreator_, Jan 13, 2012 IP
  10. famexxx

    famexxx Greenhorn

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    lol I agree !
     
    famexxx, Mar 27, 2015 IP