Using a Song for a Presentation
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Question
I am a kindergarten teacher. I received a presentation from my sister that she prepared for her kindergarten on the topic of Shabbat. She bought the song for the presentation from a music store. I sketched the children in my kindergarten and prepared almost a similar presentation. I called the music store to purchase the song, and they told me that it is not allowed to use the song for a presentation; they even said they strictly enforce this rule for those who use it for presentations (they said it is only allowed for performances at parties). I asked my sister how she used it? She said they don't have copyright because the melody is not theirs but taken from something else. I am asking if I am allowed to use it or if it is considered theft? Thank you very much.
Answer
Peace and blessings
There is no theft in using this. However, it is fair to pay something.
Source
According to the instructions of the Dayanim of the Beit Hora'a