Our partner Gregor Wild comments in an article on 20min.ch on the use of sounds on social media. Swiss copyright law only allows the use of third-party works within a close private circle, such as among family or friends. «However, 5,000 followers will hardly count as a private circle,» says Wild. The article highlights the copyright risks associated with using sounds on social media and, in particular, how to deal with warning letters sent by German lawyers to individuals in Switzerland.

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https://www.20min.ch/story/abmahnungen-anwaelte-warnen-soundbibliothek-ist-keine-nutzungserlaubnis-103514079