Spotify Intellectual Property Policy
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Spotify Intellectual Property Policy
- This policy explains how Spotify handles intellectual property infringement claims Content & IP Rights
1. About This Policy
This Intellectual Property Policy describes how we handle claims of intellectual property infringement on Spotify's websites, applications and services (the "Spotify Services").
- This policy explains how Spotify handles intellectual property infringement claims Content & IP Rights
Spotify respects intellectual property rights and expects its users to do the same. In using the Spotify Services, users must comply with the [Spotify User Guidelines](http://spotify.com/legal/user-guidelines), as well as all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and respect the intellectual property, privacy, and other rights of third parties.
- Users must follow the User Guidelines and the law and respect others' rights Content & IP Rights
2. Copyright
What is copyright
- What copyright protects, and what it generally does not Content & IP Rights
Copyright is a legal right that seeks to protect original works of authorship (e.g., music, artwork, books). The owner of a copyright has the exclusive right to make certain uses of a creative work including copying, distributing, and displaying that work. Generally, copyright protects original expression; it does not protect facts and ideas. Copyright also generally doesn't protect things such as names, titles and slogans; however, another legal right called a trademark may apply (see below).
- What copyright protects, and what it generally does not Content & IP Rights
There are some exceptions to copyright. For example, in certain countries, a non-rights holder may be allowed to use another's copyright if that use is fair, such as for the purposes of review, critique, or parody.
- In certain countries, fair use of a copyrighted work may be allowed without the owner's permission Content & IP Rights
How to report copyright infringement
- Copyright holders report infringement through a web form or to Spotify's copyright agent Content & IP Rights
If you are a copyright holder, or their agent, and you believe that any material available via the Spotify Services infringes your copyrighted work, please use [this web form](https://support.spotify.com/report-content/) to submit a notice of alleged copyright infringement. Alternatively, a notice of alleged copyright infringement may be sent to Spotify's designated copyright agent at the following address, with the following information:
- Spotify evaluates each claim and may remove content or block it in some countries Content & IP Rights
- Copyright holders report infringement through a web form or to Spotify's copyright agent Content & IP Rights
- Specific identification of each copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
- A notice to the copyright agent should include seven listed items Content & IP Rights
- A description of where the material believed to be infringing is located on the Spotify Services or the Spotify Websites (please be as detailed as possible and provide a URL to help us locate the material you are reporting);
- A notice to the copyright agent should include seven listed items Content & IP Rights
- Contact information for the complaining party, such as a complete name, address, telephone number, and email address;
- A notice to the copyright agent should include seven listed items Content & IP Rights
- A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the work(s) in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law (such as fair use); and
- A notice to the copyright agent should include seven listed items Content & IP Rights
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, the complaining party is the owner of the right that is allegedly infringed, or agent for the owner.
- A notice to the copyright agent should include seven listed items Content & IP Rights
- A physical or electronic signature of the owner (or person authorized to act on behalf of the owner) of the copyright that is allegedly infringed; and
- A notice to the copyright agent should include seven listed items Content & IP Rights
- A statement that you understand that your contact information and/or notice will be provided to the alleged infringing party, and retained as long as required for legal purposes.
- A notice to the copyright agent should include seven listed items Content & IP Rights
- Spotify may give your name and email to the person you report and keep your claim information Sharing & Disclosure
Without the above, we may not have sufficient information to process your claim.
- A notice to the copyright agent should include seven listed items Content & IP Rights
Spotify's designated copyright agent can be reached as follows:
- Copyright holders report infringement through a web form or to Spotify's copyright agent Content & IP Rights
Spotify USA Inc.
- Copyright holders report infringement through a web form or to Spotify's copyright agent Content & IP Rights
Attn: Legal Department, Copyright Agent
- Copyright holders report infringement through a web form or to Spotify's copyright agent Content & IP Rights
4 World Trade Center, 150 Greenwich Street, 62nd Floor, NewYork, NY 10007
- Copyright holders report infringement through a web form or to Spotify's copyright agent Content & IP Rights
infringement-claim@spotify.com
- Copyright holders report infringement through a web form or to Spotify's copyright agent Content & IP Rights
When you submit a copyright claim, Spotify may pass your name and email address to the allegedly infringing party, and retain your information as long as required for legal purposes. Please note, fraudulent reports or other misuse of this process may result in the termination of your account and/or legal consequences. You may wish to consult an attorney before submitting a claim.
- Spotify may give your name and email to the person you report and keep your claim information Sharing & Disclosure
- Fraudulent or abusive reports may lead to account termination or legal consequences Account & Service Control
Spotify also has a policy to terminate, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of repeat infringers.
- Accounts of repeat infringers may be terminated, adjusted for reinstated content Account & Service Control
3. Trademark
What is trademark
- What a trademark is, and Spotify's separate Trademark Guidelines Content & IP Rights
A trademark is a word, slogan, symbol or design (e.g., brandname, logo) that distinguishes the products or services offered by one person, group, or company from another. Generally, trademark law seeks to prevent confusion among consumers about who provides or is affiliated with a product or service.
- What a trademark is, and Spotify's separate Trademark Guidelines Content & IP Rights
How to report trademark infringement
- Trademark holders report infringement through Spotify's web form Content & IP Rights
If you are a trademark holder, or their agent, and you believe content available on the Spotify Services infringes your trademark rights, please use [this web form](https://support.spotify.com/report-content/) to submit a notice of alleged trademark infringement. Spotify may pass your name and email address to the allegedly infringing party, and retain your information as long as required for legal purposes. Spotify also has a policy to terminate, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of repeat infringers.
- Spotify evaluates each claim and may remove content or block it in some countries Content & IP Rights
- Spotify may give your name and email to the person you report and keep your claim information Sharing & Disclosure
- Accounts of repeat infringers may be terminated, adjusted for reinstated content Account & Service Control
- Trademark holders report infringement through Spotify's web form Content & IP Rights
Guidelines
- What a trademark is, and Spotify's separate Trademark Guidelines Content & IP Rights
Access our [Spotify Trademark Guidelines](https://www.spotify.com/legal/trademark-guidelines/) here.
- What a trademark is, and Spotify's separate Trademark Guidelines Content & IP Rights
4. How We Handle Claims
Spotify reviews claims that are received through the channels identified above. When we receive a claim, we'll evaluate it and take appropriate action, which may include removing the reported content or disabling access in a specific country (or countries). We may communicate with the claimant and the user or creator who provided the content regarding the action(s) we take, if we choose to not take action, or if we need further information to assess the claim.
- Spotify evaluates each claim and may remove content or block it in some countries Content & IP Rights
- Spotify may contact the claimant and the uploader about a claim Content & IP Rights
Any content that infringes on another's copyright or trademark may be removed. Spotify also has a repeat infringer policy, meaning that a user or creator responsible for multiple violations may have their account terminated. If content is reinstated following an appeal or because a rights holder is retracting a claim, our repeat infringer policy will reflect that accordingly.
- Spotify evaluates each claim and may remove content or block it in some countries Content & IP Rights
- Accounts of repeat infringers may be terminated, adjusted for reinstated content Account & Service Control
If you believe your content or account has been mistakenly actioned, or if you would like to request another review of Spotify's decision on your claim, you may have an opportunity to submit an appeal. Instructions concerning how to appeal are contained in the email correspondence we will send you regarding the claim.
- You may be able to appeal if your content or account was actioned by mistake Content & IP Rights
In addition to reports from users and rights holders, we leverage a combination of automated and manual signals to detect and remove content that may infringe on another's intellectual property. We are continuously evolving our efforts to protect the intellectual property of creators.