No. Each authorization is granted for a specific use. Any new use requires a separate agreement.
No. Music libraries are not royalty-free. Composers are affiliated with SACEM and international copyright societies.
Yes. Since the French Supreme Court ruling of November 16, 2004, prior authorization is required. This authorization can usually be obtained within a few hours. The only exception concerns live broadcasts, where music only needs to be declared to the broadcaster.
Yes, but you are also required to declare the music used to the broadcaster or distributor for copyright payment to SACEM and other collecting societies. This does not apply to physical media distribution (DVD, VHS, etc.), where mechanical reproduction rights must be paid to SDRM.
Unlike commercially released music, music library content is available with a simple phone call. Access is immediate.
These are the rights granted by the producer of the music used. Except for live broadcasts, these rights must be obtained before the program is distributed.
Music library albums are primarily distributed to image and sound professionals. However, many recordings are later included in commercial compilations or published by specialized labels.
Some providers claim to offer royalty-free music, often abusively, because copyright payments to collecting societies may still apply. You should also ensure they guarantee peaceful and lawful rights usage.
There is no fixed rule. The production agreement should specify the terms for acquiring the rights.
