subject: Laws and Regulations to Consider when Selling Music Online [print this page] Laws and Regulations to Consider when Selling Music Online
There are very many stores that sell online songs and they are reaping millions of shillings and the web is attracting more and more business people. However before choosing to start the trade, there are some legal issues especially in the UK that you are required to put in mid and ensure that enforce them all the time to avoid falling on the wrong side of the law.
Laws governing sale of music or even promotion of bands can easily be found online and you can also make it a habit to read music blogs and magazines that cover digital media and technology. With such material you are sure of always being in the know of any new regulations imposed or any amendments made. If you infringe on the laws ignorance will not be considered as a defense so stay abreast with such information. If you are selling samples of works by other musicians, ensure that you get permission to sell the work first and come up with a plan to pay loyalties with the original owners of the music. If you need to get permission to use a piece of music, contact the publisher of the work and tell them of your intentions and they will know how to get the music owners to get into an agreement with you.
If you are a broker dealing with music belonging to musicians, ensure you know what you are dealing with. Look out for pirated music, ensure what you have is the original thing and has not been corrupted. Be aware of the Distance Selling Regulations of 2000. This regulation was passed with the sole intention of protecting consumers when shopping online or enters into other contracts at a distance from the supplier.
The regulation deals with any business conducted through web pages, unaddressed or addressed leaflets dropped through letter boxes, letters, press advertising with order forms, catalogs, telephone with or without human intervention, email, fax and television. It goes without saying that selling music online falls under this regulation and you must ensure that you follow its requirements to the letter. You are required to provide your consumers full details about your product in this case your music for example is it jazz, rnb, rock etc, when will it be delivered, email confirmation of delivery through email or other written form, let them know of their cancellation rights, refund your customers within an agreed period of time and make sure the contract is concluded within the agreed time.
If you are a member of a band and you want to sell music belonging to that band ensure that you let all band members know then draw up an agreement that clarifies issues including individual rights to the music, compensation and sharing of loyalties. This is a formality that avoids disagreements in the future and also ensures that the group stays in good terms. Keep engaging with other traders in the online business to help you learn your trade better and to also know what other laws are involved when selling songs online.
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