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A copyright clearinghouse is a group that gives permission to people who want to use someone else's work, like a song or a picture. They only give permission for one type of work, like songs or pictures, and make sure that the person using it follows the rules.
A copyright clearinghouse is an organization that grants licenses to individuals or companies who want to use copyrighted works for specific purposes. These organizations usually specialize in licensing one type of work, such as songs, photographs, cartoons, or written materials.
These examples illustrate how a copyright clearinghouse works by granting licenses for specific uses of copyrighted works. The Harry Fox Agency specializes in licensing songs for mechanical reproduction, while the Copyright Clearance Center specializes in licensing written materials for academic or commercial purposes.