Embedding Youtube/MTV music videos questions

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by tylerman169, Jul 31, 2010.

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    Hi, I currently run a site which has about 50 youtube/MTV music videos embedding on it. I recently recieved a letter from ASCAP saying that they wanted me to buy a license. I was wondering if I needed to buy this license to operate my site or if it is possible to just shut down my site instead of buying a license? Also the site gets very little traffic maybe 10 vistors a day.
     
    tylerman169, Jul 31, 2010 IP
  2. attorney jaffe

    attorney jaffe Member

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    ASCAP does not mess around. If they have written you they will pursue their rights with further letters and a court filing if necessary.

    Yes, shutting down your site would be an option that would end their pursuit.
     
    attorney jaffe, Aug 2, 2010 IP
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    It will be a lot cheaper if you shutdown your site than getting a license.
     
    pixelbob, Aug 4, 2010 IP
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    Bohra Prominent Member

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    for 10 users a day no point in getting a license
     
    Bohra, Aug 5, 2010 IP
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    I wouldn't mess around! Get your license and it will alleviate a lot of headaches.
     
    cthemarketer, Aug 7, 2010 IP