licensing fair-use music research
Music samples for market research surveys
<p>Would using short clips (8-15 seconds) of songs embedded in online surveys for market research fall under fair use? If not, what type of music license would be required for this application?</p>

<p>The content of the clips will not be altered, and this research would be for-profit.</p>

<p>Would purchasing the works from iTunes or similar distributor satisfy licensing requirements for this application?</p>

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  <p>Would using short clips (8-15 seconds) of songs embedded in online surveys for market research fall under fair use? </p>
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<p>No</p>

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  <p>If not, what type of music license would be required for this application?</p>
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<p>A public performance licence: see <a href="https://www.easysonglicensing.com/pages/help/articles/licensing-music/music-licensing-for-public-performance.aspx" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.easysonglicensing.com/pages/help/articles/licensing-music/music-licensing-for-public-performance.aspx</a></p>

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  <p>Would purchasing the works from iTunes or similar distributor satisfy licensing requirements for this application?</p>
</blockquote>

<p>No, the licence you buy there is for private use only.</p>
