Your Guide to Legal Downloads - Play Legal

What is Play Legal?

The way that people listen to and buy music is changing, and there's now a wealth of musical riches to be found online.

But how can you make sure you're on the right track? Where can you download the latest information? How can you make sure you're buying legitimate content and not lining the pockets of the music pirates?

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The Play Legal campaign aims to help you understand how to enjoy online music legally and safely, so you can add to your music collection without adding to your worries.

AOL supports and promotes legitimate digital content

Our commitment:

  • We will provide rich and exciting content that's legitimate, easily accessible and easy to use
  • We will encourage the use of legal sites when purchasing digital content such as music or films online
  • We will educate customers about the dangers and risks of illegal file-sharing activity, and the damage such activity can cause
  • We will work with others in the industry to help tackle piracy
  • We will continue to substantially invest in legitimate digital content, supporting artistic endeavour and the creative industries
  • We will provide a range of different ways to enjoy online entertainment and the technology and tools to support it
  • We will help make your online experience as safe, secure and hassle-free as we can
Play Legal Quotes

Martin Talbot, Editor, Music Week
"Illegally downloading music has a very clear consequence - if artists cannot make a living from their creativity, they will simply stop making music. The artists who are most affected by online piracy are those who are struggling to make a living and, as a result, are the ones who may have to give up - impacting directly on true music fans and supporters of new talent. In launching its Play Legal campaign, AOL has taken a firm stance in support of music and musicians, thus underlining its position as a reliable and trusted name in the online world."

Get in touch

If you work within the music industry and would like to know more about the Play Legal campaign, or are interested in lending support; please email ukmediaoffice@aol.com,
or call 020 7348 8000 and ask to speak to our press office.