SUISA :: Internet, MP3, CD pressing

Internet, MP3, CD pressing

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What is copyright law?
What type of music is protected?
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How can I join SUISA?
How much does membership cost?
What rights do I have as an author?
Can a band become a member?
Can a performing artist be a member?
How well is the Swiss music repertoire represented on the radio?
Can I buy scores or CDs from SUISA?
Do I receive royalties for the use of my works abroad?
What works can I declare?
Does the rights administration agreement affect my relationship with my publisher?
What else is stipulated in the rights administration agreement?
What is a rights administration agreement?
Can I be a member of a foreign collective administration society?
Can I manage my own rights?
What does SWISSPERFORM do?
Internet; MP3; burning CDs
Why are royalties charged on blank CDs?
Why is SUISA demanding a licence fee on MP3 players?
Are you allowed to burn your own CDs or DVDs?
How is music on demand regulated?
What are broadcasting uses?
What about the use of music on the internet for advertising and promotional purposes?
Are royalties due for online sound samples?
Is it lawful to download music from file-sharing sites?
Who is responsible for obtaining a licence to use a musical work on internet?
Do I have to pay royalties if I offer music for free online?
What terms and conditions are applicable to online uses of musical works?
What specific forms of use apply to the internet?
Can I publish my compositions on internet?
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Can DJs become members of SUISA?
Why do I have to send you a list of works played?
What should I pay attention to in a CD production?
Where can DJs obtain further guidance?
Can I record a mix tape and send it out as a promo, or make it available online?
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Am I obliged to declare all my works?
What type of works can I declare?
How can I declare my works?
How can I prevent plagiarism?
How can I protect my rights (or have them protected)?
Do I have to declare each work individually?
Is there anything I should be mindful of with the name of a work?
What supporting documents have to accompany the declaration of works?
Who should sign the declaration of works?
Which distribution key should be indicated in the Declaration?
Can I declare my works online?
For how long is a musical work protected?
What is the difference between a sound carrier declaration and a declaration of musical works?
Can I file a declaration of works pseudonymously?
Does the basic repertoire replace the declaration of works?
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As an author, can I waive my royalties in respect of a concert so that the organiser does not have to pay them?
If as an author I produce my own CD, can I waive my royalties?
As an author, can I waive my royalties to music I composed on commission for a film or for commercials?
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How are royalties distributed?
Who are royalties distributed to?
When does SUISA settle royalties?
What deductions does SUISA make before distribution?
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Do I have to pay income tax on royalties?
Do I have to pay value-added tax on royalties?
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Do we need a licence to play a cover version?
What is an arrangement?
Can any text and music be freely arranged?
Can any text be freely translated?
Can I set any text to music?
What is a cover version?
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Where does authorised sampling stop and unauthorised sampling begin?
Where do I apply for sampling rights?
What is the legal situation regarding remixes?
Do remixes qualify for copyright protection?
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How can I become a member as a publisher?
What is the best legal form for a publishing house?
What should I bear in mind when choosing a name for a publishing house?
What is the function of a publisher?
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What are the different types of publishing agreements?
What is an (original) publishing agreement?
What are the main contents of a publishing agreement?
What is a co-publishing agreement?
What is a sub-publishing agreement?
What is a general agreement?
What dates are decisive for the beginning and end of a sub-publishing agreement?
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Do I have to pay royalties when musicians play their own works?
As an organiser, do I always have to pay royalties?
What if I do not declare an event and do not pay royalties?
I already pay the musicians, why do I have to pay royalties to SUISA too?
Do I have to prepare repertoire lists even for artists who are not SUISA members?
The musicians only play unprotected music. Do I still have to pay royalties?
The musicians only play foreign music. Do I still have to pay royalties?
Isn’t the rental price included in the purchase price for a video or DVD?
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How much do I have to pay to use music publicly?
On what criteria are royalties based?
How does SUISA set its tariffs?
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When do I have to declare a musical event?
Who has to apply for the licence to use music publicly?
Why aren’t the musicians responsible for declaring the event and paying the royalties?
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What is the procedure for organising a concert?
Which events are subject to CT Ka/Kb and which are subject to CT Hb?
Can I negotiate an annual flat fee for concerts?
Why are concert royalties sometimes calculated on costs?
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Why is a company event not considered a private event?
How are royalties under CT Hb distributed?
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Do I still have to pay royalties if I don’t charge admission and the musicians play for free?
What qualifies as a private event?
How are royalties charged for concerts in hotels and restaurants?
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What is background music?
How does SUISA set royalties for background music?
Who collects the royalties for background music?
Do I have to send in listings of my background music?
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Do I need a licence from SUISA to produce sound carriers?
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