B.D.,

Jeez-Louise, it is a violation, even if it only violates PG Music's policy. Only if it is THEIR RULE.

Why?

Because this is THEIR WEBSITE.

Because they OWN IT. It is not YOUR WEBSITE. It is THEIR website.

So, they get to say what the rules are, and not anyone else.

The User Showcase is an area where users of PG Music products (e.g. Band-in-a-Box or RealBand) can post links to their original song compositions, for others to listen to and comment on.

The songs must be originals, no copyrighted or "cover" songs. You must have all of the rights to the songs.

That should be enough.

Do you own the rights, yes or no????

If the answer is no you can't post, because it is a copyright violation, but also, just because PG Music asks you not to. Even if the source material is Soundcloud, you are still hosting an incubator for copyright-violating songs and they do not want to be involved. Are you a Canadian or US lawyer?? No? Then perhaps it is best best to withhold your legal advice.

It is disrespectful not to comply and that should be reason enough.

Sorry for the rant, but Jeez. People make this so complicated and we have heard it so many times before.

If everyone started posting covers just because someone thought the rule did not apply to them, then PG WOULD have to offer final warnings. They would have no recourse.

How can that be so hard to understand???

David Snyder
Songwriter/Renaissance Man
Studio + Fingers

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