Do I need a licence if….. Archives

We’re not open to the general public. Do we still need a licence?

Yes. Even if guests are limited to members-only, any location outside of the home is considered public for copyright purposes and requires a licence.

We show films on our closed-circuit system. Do we need a licence?

Yes. Exhibition of audiovisual works via closed-circuit transmissions are considered public performances. Any non-advertiser supported channels or services also require a license.

We don’t charge admission. Do we still need a licence?

Yes. A licence is required regardless of whether an admission fee is charged. In fact, the Blanket Licence only covers those situations where admission is not charged.

We show films and programmes that we’ve purchased on DVD or accessed through our pay TV or online streaming service subscription. Do we still need a licence to view or show it in public?

Yes. The location requires a licence regardless of who owns the content. While you may have rented, borrowed, or purchased an audiovisual program, you are only granted the right to view it for personal, private use, not to perform it in public.

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Do I need a licence if…..

We’re not open to the general public. Do we still need a licence?

We show films on our closed-circuit system. Do we need a licence?

We don’t charge admission. Do we still need a licence?

We show films and programmes that we’ve purchased on DVD or accessed through our pay TV or online streaming service subscription. Do we still need a licence to view or show it in public?

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