Visit from a Copyright Inspector in Your Store?

Today we are talking about the dreaded visit from the inspector of ANY OTHER COPYRIGHT MANAGEMENT SOCIETY and what to do. We aim to clarify what happens if you are inspected by officials or agents from a Collecting Society (PRO) like ANY OTHER COPYRIGHT MANAGEMENT SOCIETY and you use our FULLY LICENSED service.

Have you ever been visited by an inspector from ANY OTHER COPYRIGHT MANAGEMENT SOCIETY in your store? Do you know what to do in these situations? Don’t worry, MoosBox is here to help you!

The activities performed by Newton & Associati 1997 sl, the owner of the Music Your Brand and MoosBox trademarks, are not comparable to those of a collective management organization or an independent management entity, as defined under Articles 4, paragraph 2, and 8, paragraph 1, of Legislative Decree March 15, 2017, as per AGCOM Resolution No. 2/22/DSDI-ARCH dated 27/05/2022. However, we are exclusive partners of one of the leading Collectors in the world.

Find out how MoosBox can provide the support you need to handle agent visits and organizational requests.

Don’t let these situations cause you stress or unfair fines. Keep reading to learn more!

In many cases, agents visit stores claiming that the music being played requires a license from their organization. If not, stores may face fines or, in some cases, legal action.

Sometimes they use Shazam or similar apps to identify music and wrongly use it as proof that a license from their organization is required. In other cases, they may claim that purchasing a license from them is mandatory for playing any music in your store.

When an agent from a Performing Rights Organization (PRO) visits your store and requests a license purchase, it’s important to follow a proper procedure to protect your interests.

➡️ First of all, never pay any fees or fines on the spot.

➡️ Ask the agent to provide official documentation supporting their requests. This will give you a solid foundation to address the situation.

➡️ Then, immediately forward the documentation to MoosBox. Make sure to include the date and time of the visit, along with any other relevant information.

MoosBox and our music Collector will handle correspondence with the organization and keep you updated on the situation’s progress.

One of the most important things to communicate to the inspector is that you are using MoosBox’s “License Inclusive” music.

This means that the music you are playing in your store is covered by your MoosBox license and does not require a license from the organization.

MoosBox and the music Collector are here to protect and support you in these situations. We hold the necessary authorizations to publicly perform musical works in your store. Our practices and licenses comply with current regulations, ensuring transparent and correct copyright management.

Don’t be overwhelmed by inspections from PRO organizations. Trust MoosBox with your store’s music and enjoy the peace of mind of having everything under control.

Avoid unfair fines and legal proceedings and focus your attention on growing your business.

➡️ Only MoosBox music should be played in the business environment.
➡️ Playing music not provided by MoosBox (e.g., staff playing music from phones, CDs, or MP3 players, via YouTube, or any other source) will void the support we can provide, and any penalties will then apply.
➡️ All license fees to MoosBox must be paid and up to date.

MoosBox and the music Collector provide the support you need to handle agent visits and requests from organizations like ANY OTHER COPYRIGHT MANAGEMENT SOCIETY.

➡️ Follow the proper procedure to handle inspections and protect your interests.

➡️ Communicate that you are using MoosBox’s “License Inclusive” music, which is covered by your license.

➡️ MoosBox and our Collector are your legal defense in these situations, ensuring transparent and correct copyright management.

Don’t let inspections become a problem. Trust MoosBox with your music and keep delighting your customers without worries!