Ownership Of Created Content

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Are apps/softwares legally allowed to take ownership of creator’s original work they make on them?
Hello Sean, In the US, software companies generally can't claim ownership of a user's created content without explicit agreement. Check the Terms of Service or End User License Agreement of the app/software:
- If it includes a "Content Rights" section, read carefully.
- If the company claims ownership, they should specify it explicitly.
I mean like if I recorded my voice through the app without any voice changing filters, they can’t copyright that can they?
In the U.S., typically, software companies cannot claim copyright over your original content without explicit consent. However, they may have rights to use, distribute, or modify your content based on their Terms of Service. Always read these agreements carefully.
So this won’t affect commercial purposes of such voice recordings?
In the U.S., if the Terms of Service allow the company to use your content for their own commercial purposes, it could affect your own commercial use. Again, reading the terms carefully is crucial.
I mean if the app allows commercial yse for the end user’s videos they save from the app, but I’m just talking about voice recordings.
If the app's Terms of Service (TOS) allows commercial use of videos, it might also apply to voice recordings. Does the TOS specify anything about different types of content?
I’m not saying a specific app I just mean in general, if the app doesn’t allow commercial use but it’s only an original voice recording by the end user do they have legal control? This seems to only use patents which they licensed to their app but sites like YouTube have a license as well for patents so patents shouldn’t be a concern either
In general terms, if an app's Terms of Service do not allow commercial use:
- Original voice recordings could be subject to these terms.
- The app may have legal control over how the content is used.
- Patents usually cover inventions, not content, so are less likely to be a concern.
Remember to always check the specific Terms of Service in each case.
But it’s my own content it’s my own voice not with any voice filters it’s just recorded
While it's your own content, an app's Terms of Service may still affect your rights. Generally, your own voice recordings should be your property, but always check the app's TOS. If it restricts commercial use or asserts rights over your content, it could apply to voice recordings too.
Is asserting rights not illegal though??
Asserting rights over content isn't illegal if outlined in the Terms of Service and agreed to by users. It's important to read these agreements carefully to understand how your content may be used.
Well you see I’m working on a project and my voice actors record their lines as audio mp3s normally, Idk what software or app they use because I didn’t think it would matter since they’re just their own voice recordings regardless.
Understood, Sean. To ensure that your project isn't affected by any potential legal issues, it's crucial to know what software or app your voice actors are using. Could you please get this information so we can check the Terms of Service for those specific apps?