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Why You Can Usually Use 30 Seconds of a Song (But Not Always)
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Why You Can Usually Use 30 Seconds of a Song (But Not Always)

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
There is no legal “30-second rule” that makes using 30 seconds of a copyrighted song automatically allowed in the U.S. Permission or fair use depends on factors like purpose, amount, and market harm, and even a few seconds can infringe. This article explains where the myth came from and when short music clips may be […]
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