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Is your current music service legal in Europe?
Many popular business music services are US-licensed only. Playing them in Germany, France, or Switzerland without local PRO coverage (GEMA, SACEM, SUISA) is a copyright violation. This three-part series explains the risks for the most commonly used alternatives.

Is Tunify Legal in France, Germany or Switzerland?
Tunify is only licensed in Belgium and the Netherlands. If you operate a business in France, Germany, or Switzerland, using Tunify may be a copyright violation.
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Is Sound Machine Legal in Germany?
Sound Machine is used by some retailers in Germany — but does it hold the GEMA and GVL licences required for commercial music playback?
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Is CloudCover Music Legal in Europe?
CloudCover is a popular US-based business music service — but does it hold the GEMA, SACEM, and SUISA licences required for commercial use in Europe?
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