# Royalty-Free Radio Station Presets - Verified List

> **⚠️ CRITICAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER**
> 
> **NO STATION CAN PROVIDE 100% GUARANTEE AGAINST COLLECTING AGENCY CLAIMS.**
> 
> This list contains ONLY stations verified to be 100% royalty-free, public domain, or CC0-licensed. However, **collecting societies (PROs) in some countries may STILL claim fees for PUBLIC PERFORMANCE**, regardless of the music's copyright status.
> 
> - In the Netherlands: **BUMA/Stemra** may require a license even for public domain music
> - In Germany: **GEMA** may claim fees for any public performance  
> - In France: **SACEM** has similar requirements
> - In the US: Some venues qualify for statutory exemptions (varies by size/type)
> 
> **YOU MUST:**
> 1. Verify directly with each station
> 2. Check your local PRO requirements
> 3. Consult a qualified entertainment attorney
> 4. Document ALL verifications
> 
> **The operators of this guide accept NO liability for any claims made against your venue.**
> 
> **For absolute certainty:** Use a paid licensed service (e.g., Soundtrack Your Brand, Mood Media, Cloud Cover Music) that provides indemnification.

**Last Verified:** 2026-09-26  
**Total Safe Stations:** 5 verified + 1 safest (with indemnification)  
**Excluded Stations:** 6 (NOT safe for commercial use)  
**JSON Version:** [radio-presets.json](./radio-presets.json)  
**Legal Resources:** See [agencies.md](./agencies.md) for collecting societies by country

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## 🎯 Quick Selection Guide

| Genre | Stations | License | Best For | Safety |
|-------|----------|---------|----------|--------|
| [Classical](#classical) | 2 | Public Domain | Fine dining, hotels, spas | ✅ Safe* |
| [Jazz](#jazz) | 2 | Public Domain | Bars, lounges, restaurants | ✅ Safe* |
| [Ambient](#ambient) | 1 | CC0 | Offices, retail, spas | ✅ Safe |
| [Original](#original) | 1 | 100% Original | All venues | ✅ Safe |
| [Multi-Genre](#multi-genre) | 1 | All licenses included | All venues | **⭐ SAFEST** |

*Verify with your local PRO

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## 📋 Safety Levels

**⭐ SAFEST:** Vendor provides indemnification (LOXONE Radio)  
**✅ SAFE:** No third-party rights / CC0 licensed (Señal Binaria, Salon Radio)  
**✅ SAFE*:** Public domain but **MUST verify local PRO** (Public Domain Project stations)  
**❌ EXCLUDED:** Will result in PRO claims (DO NOT USE)

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## 🎻 Classical Stations

### 1. Public Domain Project - Classical
- **Stream URL:** `http://relay.publicdomainradio.org:8000/classical.mp3`
- **License:** Public Domain (pre-1928 compositions)
- **Operator:** Swiss Foundation Public Domain
- **PRO Affiliation:** ❌ No
- **Commercial Use:** ✅ Yes
- **Best For:** Fine dining, hotels, spas, upscale venues
- **Legal Links:** [License](https://publicdomainproject.org/en/legal.html) | [Terms](https://publicdomainproject.org/en/terms.html)
- **⚠️ CAUTION:** Verify with your local PRO (BUMA/Stemra, GEMA, SACEM, etc.)

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## 🎷 Jazz Stations

### 1. Public Domain Project - Jazz
- **Stream URL:** `http://relay.publicdomainradio.org:8000/jazz_swing.mp3`
- **License:** Public Domain (pre-1945 recordings)
- **Operator:** Swiss Foundation Public Domain
- **PRO Affiliation:** ❌ No
- **Commercial Use:** ✅ Yes
- **Best For:** Bars, lounges, restaurants, retro venues
- **Legal Links:** [License](https://publicdomainproject.org/en/legal.html)
- **⚠️ CAUTION:** Verify with your local PRO

### 2. Public Domain Jazz (RadioKing)
- **Stream URL:** `http://relay.publicdomainradio.org/jazz_swing.aac`
- **License:** Public Domain (pre-1945 recordings)
- **Operator:** RadioKing / Public Domain Project
- **PRO Affiliation:** ❌ No
- **Commercial Use:** ✅ Yes
- **Best For:** Bars, cafes, lounges
- **Legal Links:** [Station](https://radioking.net/station/5502-public-domain-jazz)
- **⚠️ CAUTION:** Verify with your local PRO

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## 🌌 Ambient Station

### Salon Radio
- **License:** CC0 1.0 Universal (all rights waived)
- **Operator:** T2Rmusic.com
- **PRO Affiliation:** ❌ No
- **Commercial Use:** ✅ Yes (explicitly for businesses)
- **Best For:** Offices, retail, spas, waiting areas, elevators
- **Legal Links:** [CC0 License](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) | [Station](https://mytuner-radio.com/radio/salon-radio-321897)
- **⚠️ CAUTION:** While CC0 waives copyright, some jurisdictions may still require public performance licenses

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## 🎼 Original Compositions

### Señal Binaria Radio
- **License:** 100% Original and Copyright-Free
- **Operator:** Señal Binaria Radio (Spain)
- **PRO Affiliation:** ❌ No (music created by station itself)
- **Commercial Use:** ✅ Yes
- **Best For:** Hotels, restaurants, cafes, shops, offices, wellness centers
- **Legal Links:** [Website](https://xn--sealbinariaradio-7tb.es/) | [Legal](https://xn--sealbinariaradio-7tb.es/legal)
- **⚠️ CAUTION:** Verify with SGAE (Spain) that 100% original compositions are exempt

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## 📻 Multi-Genre (SAFEST Option)

### LOXONE Radio
- **License:** All necessary licenses included
- **Operator:** LOXONE (Austria)
- **PRO Affiliation:** ❌ No (vendor assumes responsibility)
- **Commercial Use:** ✅ Yes **WITH INDEMNIFICATION**
- **Best For:** ALL venue types
- **Channels:** 14+ genres (Classical, Jazz, Rock, Ambient, etc.)
- **Legal Links:** [Product](https://www.loxone.com/bgbg/products/audio/loxone-radio/) | [Terms](https://www.loxone.com/terms)
- **✅ RECOMMENDED:** Vendor provides indemnification - **strongest legal protection**

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## ❌ EXCLUDED STATIONS - DO NOT USE

These **WILL result in PRO claims** against your venue:

1. **Jamendo In-Store (FREE version)** - Requires paid subscription for commercial use
2. **Radio Paradise** - Uses statutory licensing, NOT public domain
3. **Code Radio** - Personal use only, not for commercial venues
4. **Most Icecast/Radio Browser stations** - Majority play copyrighted music
5. **CC BY-NC licenses** - Non-Commercial = NO commercial use
6. **SomaFM stations** - CC BY-NC-ND = NO commercial use

**Full details:** See JSON file or contact us

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## 📚 Legal Resources

### License Information
- **Public Domain:** [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain) | [US Copyright Office](https://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ01.pdf)
- **CC0 1.0:** [License](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) | [Legal Code](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode)

### Collecting Societies
- **Full list by country:** [agencies.md](./agencies.md)
- **Verify with your local PRO before using ANY station**

### Important Legal Notes
1. Public domain **COMPOSITION** ≠ public domain **RECORDING**
2. Public performance rights are **SEPARATE** from reproduction rights
3. Some countries require licenses for **ANY** public performance (NL, DE, FR, etc.)
4. **ALWAYS verify** with your local collecting society

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## ✅ Final Checklist Before Use

- [ ] Verify station license directly on their website
- [ ] Check your local PRO requirements ([agencies.md](./agencies.md))
- [ ] Consult a qualified entertainment attorney
- [ ] Document all verifications
- [ ] Consider using LOXONE Radio for strongest protection

**Remember: NO station is 100% guaranteed against PRO claims.**

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*This document is for informational purposes only and is NOT legal advice.*