Infringement basics
Copyright Infringement
Understand what copyright infringement is, how it happens online, and how to respond when your music is used without permission.
- Someone Used My Song on TikTok — Your Rights and OptionsTikTok's music library is licensed for personal posts, not for every use. Here's how to tell the difference and act quickly.Updated Jul 17, 2026
- Someone Used My Music on Instagram — What You Can DoReels, Stories, and Ads all have different licensing rules — here's the practical playbook.Updated Jul 17, 2026
- How to Know if Your Copyright Has Been InfringedNot every unauthorized use is an infringement — here's how to tell the difference.Updated Jul 17, 2026
- Music Copyright FAQsTop questions about music copyright, licensing, and enforcement — answered in plain English.Updated Jul 17, 2026
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