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It is generally illegal to copy songs and recordings without permission of the copyright holder. But there are some exceptions. | It is generally illegal to copy songs and recordings without permission of the copyright holder. But there are some exceptions. | ||
For example, [https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-42/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-42.html#sec29.22_smooth one exception] allows you to reproduce a song for private purposes if you legally bought the original copy of the song. [https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-42/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-42.html#sec29.21_smooth | For example, [https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-42/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-42.html#sec29.22_smooth one exception] allows you to reproduce a song for private purposes if you legally bought the original copy of the song. Other [https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-42/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-42.html#sec29.21_smooth exceptions] allow you to make a backup copy of music and reproduce a work for criticism or review. | ||
[https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-42/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-42.html#sec29.21_smooth Another exception] allows you to use a work in creating a new work, as long as it is solely for non-commercial purposes. This exception is designed to allow non-commercial user-generated content, such as YouTube videos. | [https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-42/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-42.html#sec29.21_smooth Another exception] allows you to use a work in creating a new work, as long as it is solely for non-commercial purposes. This exception is designed to allow non-commercial user-generated content, such as YouTube videos. | ||
===To play someone else’s music, you have to pay a royalty=== | ===To play someone else’s music, you have to pay a royalty=== |
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