Users of works
Broadcasters, hotels, bars, events: your obligations and how to comply.
The principle
Any communication of a protected work to the public requires the prior authorisation of the rights holders and the payment of a royalty. This applies whether the use is paid or free, central or incidental to your business.
Who are our users?
SCAAP users are organisations and companies that, in the course of their activity, broadcast, retransmit or reproduce audiovisual and photographic works. They include:
- Public and private television channels — broadcasting and rebroadcasting of programmes.
- Telecommunications companies, such as MTN, Orange and Camtel — for the audiovisual services offered to their subscribers.
- Transport of all kinds — road, maritime and air — for on-board broadcasting to passengers.
- Shops, general retailers, boutiques and supermarkets — ambient screens and photographic display.
- Cable and satellite broadcasters, such as Canal+, StarTimes, Creolink and Swecom — for the retransmission of programmes.
What you obtain
A general representation contract with SCAAP covers the entire audiovisual and photographic repertoire managed by the society. You deal with a single contact rather than with each author, and you secure your business under the law.
What is the risk without authorisation?
Using a work without authorisation constitutes infringement under copyright law, exposing the operator to civil and criminal proceedings, in addition to the recovery of unpaid royalties.