[2021] Today, the French TV news used 2 rimworld soundtrack and it's insane. I thought it was a bug with my headset on my computer at first.

Originally posted by hoovercorr

TF1, today, the evening news at 8pm.

Here's a video of the program, the bit seen in OP's post starts at about 34:25

https://www.lci.fr/replay-tf1/video-le-20-heures-du-9-fevrier-2021-2177938.html

EDIT: there's a second bit at 36:51

Originally posted by Poglosaurus

French law allow to play short samples of music or video without authorization, it is fair use. There are conditions and this show probably shouldn't have used your music, but then its you who would have to prove that this wasn't fair use. TVs abuse this law all the time. As far as I know most copyright owner don't think it is worth the hassle to fight it.

Originally posted by Gaeus21

Heya! I'm a French lawyer (=/= attorney) turned university teacher who specialize in intellectual property and GDPR. (and fabulously broken English)

If you want some info, do not hesitate to ask.

Cheers.

Edit : some stuff anyway.

French TV uses the SACEM, it's essentially a bunch of resources (including music) that the channel subscribed to in exchange for... well, using said resources. SACEM is then meant to compensate the partners for their work.

Most channels assume that every artist is on board with SACEM, or an equivalent and just... roll with it.

Obviously if the soundtrack was never registered in such a program...

You've got a pretty clear case of copyright infringement.

I think I'm going to use this in my IP class, do you mind if I use the litigious video containing the soundtrack ? (educational purpose only ofc, okay maybe I want an excuse to run Rimworld at work.)