Comment So can I finally sell downloads? (Score 1) 184
Since 1998 or so, I've been developing a website where people can buy downloads of Christian music. Up until now, I could only use independent, 'unsigned' bands and get their permission directly, and negotiate payments with them directly.
Will this new law allow me to finally pay Word ten cents or so of royalties and charge users .25 per download of Michael W Smith and Amy Grant songs? That would be cool.
Basically, I am unclear as to whether this law includes statutory licensing for sales of downloads, or if it's only for 'performances' (webcasting). If there's no statutory license for duplication, then it won't really help much, as the record companies will NEVER voluntarily grant one.
Can anyone clear this up for me?