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You missed the part about "examples that may..."
BTW, one of those "examples that may..." includes playing music at nonprofit events. Political organizations are non profits under Section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Incorrect. Nonprofits are not exempt from paying licensing fees.
One major way that nonprofits can be at risk for copyright infringement at events is when using music such as a live band, as entertainment, playing music over speakers, or selling CDs to raise money. Another way that nonprofits risk copyright infringement is by showing a movie or television show at an event. Some schools, for instance, hold a movie and popcorn night to raise funds.
In order to use music, movies, or television shows legally, a nonprofit needs to get permission from the copyright holder. Oftentimes, getting permission includes paying a fee; and because there's a fee, many nonprofits try to use the copyrighted material for free, either hoping they won't get caught or assuming they're covered by some exception.
Nonprofits and copyright infringement