WARNING! If you are putting your callers on hold with a RADIO STATION or MUSIC CDs , then you are breaking the law. This is not a joke. Most business owners are not aware of this but here is the proof you need…
On October 17th 2002 , The Better Business Bureau Reported:
“ Businesses that play unlicensed radio and music CD’s are subject to a civil suit in federal court. Sanctions against an infringer can include an injunction and “statutory damages” of up to $30,000 for each copyrighted song performed without a license and up to $150,000 each song if the infringement is willful).”
Please read that again if it didn’t hit you like a ton of bricks. Friend, this is a big deal!
Who is Held Responsible for Unlawful Copyright Infringement?
“… The proprietor of the business in which the copyrighted music is performed is liable for any infringement of copyrighted music in his or her place of business. ”
I don’t know of many small or medium sized businesses that can weather a legal storm of fines of $30,000 EACH SONG, let alone $150,000 EACH SONG.
In a nutshell, it’s just not worth the risk. ASCAP, BMI, & SESAC are the main music licensing agencies in America today, and they regularly CALL businesses to find out if they are playing RADIO BROADCASTS or MUSIC CDs illicitly.
If they decide to press charges, you may be in for a world of hurt. Don’t take all your hard work and throw it out because you decided not to comply with the law. Ignorance is no excuse. Just like a speeding ticket.
The Music On Hold Solution:
The good news is that you can do something about it that will actually increase your business AND get you into compliance with the law. It’s called
“custom music on hold ”, and it’s easy to use and very affordable…
What to do next…
If interested, you can receive a free quote and free phone compatibility analysis by visiting online at: www.impresscallers.com
Garrett Todd
garrett (at) impresscallers (dot) com
www.impresscallers.com
1-877-422-1051
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WHY CUSTOM MUSIC ON HOLD?
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“Because impressing callers and reducing hang ups increases profitability.”
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