Q1: If I sing karaoke at home, is it considered infringement?
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A. Yes, it is infringement; authorization is required.
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B. No, it is not infringement; this is private use.
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C. It is only infringement if I sing in front of friends.
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D. I’m not sure.
Answer: B Explanation: Singing karaoke at home falls under the category of private appreciation, which is within the scope of fair use and does not require authorization. However, using others' musical works without permission in commercial venues (such as KTVs) may constitute infringement.
Q2: I posted a video of myself dancing on TikTok, with a popular song as the background music. Will this be considered infringement?
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A. No, it is not infringement; the TikTok platform allows the use of any music.
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B. It might be infringement; authorization is required.
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C. It is not infringement as long as I am not profiting from it.
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D. It is fine as long as the video is not reported.
Answer: B Explanation: If you use a popular song as background music without authorization, and the video is widely disseminated, it may infringe upon the performance and communication rights of the song. It is recommended to use music from the legitimate music library provided by the TikTok platform, or obtain authorization from the music copyright holder.
Q3: I played an unauthorized song at my wedding. Will I face the risk of infringement?
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A. Yes, a wedding is a public event.
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B. No, a wedding is a private event.
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C. It is only infringement if there are commercial activities at the wedding.
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D. I’m not sure.
Answer: B Explanation: A wedding is a private event, and playing an unauthorized song usually will not lead to infringement liability. However, if there are commercial activities at the wedding venue (such as a paid performance segment), caution is advised.
Q4: I recommended a song on my public account and attached a link to the song. Is this considered infringement?
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A. No, it is not infringement; it is just a recommendation.
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B. It might be infringement; authorization is required.
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C. It is not infringement as long as I am not profiting from it.
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D. It is not infringement as long as the link is from a legitimate source.
Answer: B Explanation: If you provide a download link to the song without permission, it may infringe upon the song's right of communication through information networks. It is recommended to share music through legitimate channels, such as using the official sharing functions of music platforms.
Q5: Do I need authorization to play background music in my small shop?
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A. No, it is a private store.
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B. Yes, it is commercial use.
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C. Only large stores need authorization.
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D. Authorization is not needed as long as I am not profiting.
Answer: B Explanation: Playing background music in a commercial venue is considered a public performance and requires authorization for the performance right of the musical work. You can obtain authorization through music copyright management organizations (such as the China Music Copyright Association).
Q6: I used an unauthorized song in my video but did not profit from it. Will this still be considered infringement?
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A. No, it is not infringement because I did not profit.
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B. It might be infringement; authorization is required.
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C. It is fine as long as the video is not reported.
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D. I’m not sure.
Answer: B Explanation: Even without profiting, using others' musical works without authorization may still constitute infringement. The determination of infringement is not only based on whether there is a profit but also on whether the copyright of the original author has been violated. It is recommended to use legitimate music or obtain authorization.
Q7: I sang an unauthorized song in my live stream. Will I face the risk of infringement?
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A. No, it is not infringement; live streaming is not a public performance.
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B. It might be infringement; authorization is required.
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C. It is not infringement as long as I am not profiting.
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D. It is not infringement if there are only a few people in the live stream.
Answer: B Explanation: Live streaming is considered a public performance. Singing others' songs without authorization may infringe upon the performance and communication rights. It is recommended to obtain authorization for the song before live streaming or use the legitimate music library provided by the platform.
Q8: I used an unauthorized song in my advertisement. What consequences might I face?
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A. There will be no consequences; advertisements are not considered commercial use.
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B. I might face serious infringement consequences.
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C. It is not infringement if the advertisement is effective.
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D. I’m not sure.
Answer: B Explanation: Advertisements are considered commercial use. Using others' songs without authorization may infringe upon the performance, reproduction, and communication rights. Infringers may need to assume civil liabilities such as ceasing the infringement, compensating for losses, and eliminating the influence. They may also face administrative penalties, and in serious cases, it may even constitute a crime.
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