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Hello everyone, sorry if a topic like this has already been made. I just have a small question...
Are you allowed to use Flash ads with copyrighted materials? I always thought no, but I've started to notice some movies with copyrighted music and characters, such as the Super Mario Bros Z series, display ads.
So, are you allowed?
Thank you for any help. :)
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At 11/10/09 05:40 PM, evan210 wrote: Yes, as long as you give credit.
No, it's still copyright infringement regardless of whether or not you give credit, and even if you don't use ads. That's why music videos on youtube are always removed/muted. Although, if it's a parody then you can use copyrighted material under fair use.
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I'm curious about flash ads and music from the audio portal. most of them say you cant use their songs for profit, but do these flash ads count? once I PMed an artist, but never heard back. I know they're probably not going to sue me for making 5 cents, but I still don't want to do anything illegal.
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Thanks for the replies everyone. You don't want to break any copyright laws there...
At 11/10/09 07:18 PM, FAtmat666 wrote: I'm curious about flash ads and music from the audio portal. most of them say you cant use their songs for profit, but do these flash ads count? once I PMed an artist, but never heard back. I know they're probably not going to sue me for making 5 cents, but I still don't want to do anything illegal.
I'm curious about this too...
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At 11/10/09 08:42 PM, E-YeahStudios wrote: Thanks for the replies everyone. You don't want to break any copyright laws there...At 11/10/09 07:18 PM, FAtmat666 wrote: I'm curious about flash ads and music from the audio portal. most of them say you cant use their songs for profit, but do these flash ads count? once I PMed an artist, but never heard back. I know they're probably not going to sue me for making 5 cents, but I still don't want to do anything illegal.I'm curious about this too...
Your best bet would be to obtain the music legally. Almost all the composers here would be willing to license their music in a game. I've had many say I can use the music for free as long as I give credit where credit is due. Others have provided options for people to pay to have rights for their music. Additionally, there are many good online sites where music can be bought and used in commercial purposes for small amounts of money (just a little more than a normal song). However, popular music you just cannot use. Most indie people you can contact directly and they would be happy to have their music be heard millions of times.
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At 11/10/09 06:37 PM, jrdnllrd wrote:At 11/10/09 05:40 PM, evan210 wrote: Yes, as long as you give credit.Although, if it's a parody then you can use copyrighted material under fair use.
Actually parody is protected under the first amendment. Fair use is for other purposes. Either way youre right so whatever...
