Are “cover songs,” remakes, or remixes allowed on iLike artist pages?
Only for songs that are in the public domain, or with the explicit permission of the copyright holder. While we appreciate the amazing wealth of covers and remixes out there, our priority is to protect the rights of the original songwriters. In light of this, please do not post any cover or remix of a song unless you have obtained explicit permission from the copyright holder (ie the publisher, composer, or songwriter) and can upon request provide proof of your right to use the material. Violation of copyright is likewise a violation of the iLike Terms of Use and is considered grounds for account closure. Please note – if a song is in public domain you may use it according to existing copyright law, but it is your responsibility to make sure that all copyright law is followed and that the song is indeed in the public domain. Songs falling under this public domain exception may not be entered into contests on GarageBand.com. If you are an artist that has found your music posted without
