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Before importing a lyric, establish why you may publish it. Suitable grounds can include a licence, direct permission, your own original work or a verified public-domain text. A song’s age alone does not establish the status of a modern arrangement, translation, recording or photograph. Keep permission records separately and record the source and rights basis with each item.

Prepare accurate titles, artists, languages and lyrics before a bulk import. Add only video identifiers that match the song and permit playback through the provider. Review duplicate records, failed imports and pending entries before publishing. Translate only material covered by your permission or another applicable basis. If permission changes, review affected lyrics and translations promptly. Clear provenance helps resolve questions and makes future corrections easier.