Legal Disclaimer & Terms of Use
1. Copyright Ownership
All lyrics displayed on The Lyrics World are the property of their respective copyright holders including but not limited to:
- Music publishers
- Record labels
- Songwriters
- Performing artists
- Rights management organizations (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, etc.)
2. Fair Use Statement
This website operates under Section 107 of the Copyright Act (Fair Use) for the following purposes:
- Educational: Analysis of lyrical content, themes, and literary devices
- Commentary: Discussion and critique of artistic works
- Research: Academic study of music and culture
- Transformative: AI analysis adds new expression and meaning
3. Prohibited Uses
Users MAY NOT:
- Use lyrics for commercial purposes without proper licensing
- Reproduce lyrics in print or digital products for sale
- Create derivative works without permission
- Remove or alter copyright notices
- Use automated tools to scrape content in bulk
4. DMCA Compliance
We respect intellectual property rights and respond promptly to valid DMCA takedown requests. Copyright holders may submit takedown requests to: dmca@thelyricsworld.com
5. User-Generated Content
By submitting content (corrections, translations, comments), users grant The Lyrics World a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display such content.
6. Limitation of Liability
The Lyrics World provides content 'as is' without warranties. We are not liable for:
- Accuracy or completeness of lyrics
- Copyright infringement by users
- Loss of data or service interruptions
- Third-party actions or content
7. Indemnification
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Lyrics World, its affiliates, and partners from any claims arising from misuse of the service.
8. Licensing Opportunities
For commercial licensing of lyrics, please contact the respective copyright holders or licensing organizations:
- Harry Fox Agency (mechanicals)
- Music Publishers Association
- National Music Publishers Association
- Your local performing rights organization
9. International Users
Copyright laws vary by country. International users are responsible for compliance with local laws.
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms. Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Contact: legal@thelyricsworld.com
DMCA Notice & Takedown Procedure
The Lyrics World respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA), we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement.
Filing a DMCA Notice
If you believe your copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on this site in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our DMCA Agent with the following information:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
- Identification of the material claimed to be infringing (URL or specific location)
- Your contact information (address, telephone, email)
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate
DMCA Agent Contact
Email: dmca@thelyricsworld.com
Response Time: 24-48 hours
Counter-Notice
If you believe your content was wrongfully removed, you may file a counter-notice with the same requirements.
Repeat Infringers
We maintain a policy of terminating accounts of repeat infringers.
Fair Use Statement
This website provides lyrics under the Fair Use doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) which allows limited use of copyrighted material for:
Educational Purposes
- Literary analysis of song lyrics
- Study of poetic devices and techniques
- Language learning and translation
- Cultural and historical research
Transformative Use
Our AI-powered analysis adds new meaning and utility:
- Sentiment and emotion analysis
- Reading complexity scoring
- Theme detection and categorization
- Vocabulary and rhyme analysis
- Educational insights and statistics
Non-Commercial Nature
- Free access to all basic features
- No selling of lyrical content
- Educational and informational focus
- Personal use only
Limited Use
- Only portions needed for commentary
- No bulk downloading permitted
- Rate limiting on API access
- Attribution to original creators
No Market Harm
Our use does not substitute for the original work or harm its market value. We encourage users to:
- Purchase music from legitimate sources
- Attend concerts and support artists
- Use official streaming services
- Buy merchandise from artists
Licensing Information
For Commercial Use
If you wish to use lyrics for commercial purposes, you must obtain proper licenses from:
Mechanical Rights (Recording)
- Harry Fox Agency: www.harryfox.com
- Music Reports Inc: www.musicreports.com
- Easy Song Licensing: www.easysonglicensing.com
Performance Rights
- ASCAP: www.ascap.com
- BMI: www.bmi.com
- SESAC: www.sesac.com
- GMR: www.globalmusicrights.com
Synchronization Rights (Film/TV/Ads)
Contact the publisher directly or use:
- Songtradr: www.songtradr.com
- Musicbed: www.musicbed.com
- APM Music: www.apmmusic.com
For Educational Use
Educational institutions may have blanket licenses. Check with:
- Your institution's library
- Academic licensing departments
- MERLOT: www.merlot.org
For International Use
Different countries have different organizations:
- UK: PRS for Music
- Canada: SOCAN
- Australia: APRA AMCOS
- Germany: GEMA
- Japan: JASRAC
