Can I play Spotify in my shop?

Short answer: No — not with a regular personal or family subscription.
See why, and what you should use instead.

WeWaive

What do Spotify's terms say?

Spotify's terms of use are clear: a Premium or Family subscription is licensed for personal, non-commercial use. This means that the music is intended for playback in private homes — not in shops, cafes, restaurants, clinics, or other places where the music will be heard by customers or guests.

Spotify itself has clarified that the subscription does not cover public or commercial playback, and that companies should instead use a solution targeted at businesses, such as Soundtrack Your Brand — Spotify's own business product.

What are the risks if I do it anyway?

Many companies still use a private Spotify account in the background, without knowing it is a violation of the terms. The consequences can be:

Closing the account

Spotify may block or terminate subscriptions that are used commercially.

Compensation claim

Record companies and rights holders can in theory claim compensation for commercial use without a proper license.

KODA and Gramex fees

Spotify Premium does not cover the statutory fees for public playing of music in Denmark.

What is the alternative?

The solution is a music service built specifically for businesses — like WeWaive. With WeWaive, you get:

Royalty-free music where the license is already included in your price — no separate fees, licenses, or rights fees on top.

No commercials, no matter how long you play.

Playlists in all genres, tailored to your type of business — café, restaurant, store, clinic or wellness.

Easy setup from your phone, tablet or Sonos — without any technical hassle.

What does it cost to do it right?

The right music can make a big difference to the experience in your business. With WeWaive, you get access to a curated library of royalty-free music designed to enhance every mood and environment.

Whether you run a café, restaurant, retail store, salon, or office, WeWaive makes it easy to find music that matches your brand and creates the perfect atmosphere for your customers. With carefully curated tracks and playlists, you can deliver the ideal listening experience—quickly, effortlessly, and professionally.

Music

Match

Why companies choose WeWaive

WeWaive is built specifically for Danish companies that want to control their background music — without fees, without commitment, and without hassle.

Playlists for cafes, restaurants, shops, clinics and wellness.
No obligation – cancel at any time.
Danish support when you need help.
Control the music from your phone, tablet or Sonos.
Fixed monthly price with no hidden fees.

Download WeWaive

Control your background music right from your phone. Download the WeWaive app and get started in minutes — choose your playlist, adjust the volume, and change the mood, no matter where you are.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions about music rights and licensing.

Do I have to pay KODA if I use WeWaive?

No. When you use WeWaive music through our platform, you do not need to pay an extra KODA license for the music from WeWaive. Our music is created and made available for commercial use in businesses.

What is KODA, and why do businesses normally pay for it?

KODA is a Danish rights organization that manages payments to songwriters, composers, and music publishers when copyrighted music is played publicly or commercially.
If a business plays music from platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, or regular radio services in a shop, cafe, restaurant, or similar location, the business may normally need a music license.

How much does KODA cost for my shop, cafe, or restaurant?

The price can vary depending on the type of business, size, number of locations, and how the music is used. KODA licenses can start from around DKK 149 per month, but the final price depends on the individual business.

What happens if I play music without the necessary KODA agreement?

If a business plays music publicly without the required license, the business may risk payment claims or invoices from rights organizations. That is why it is important to make sure the music is allowed to be used commercially.

Is WeWaive 100% KODA-free?

Yes, the music on WeWaive is KODA-license-free when used through the WeWaive platform. WeWaive has its own music library, created for businesses and commercial use.

Can I play Spotify in my shop?

Spotify is primarily made for private use. A regular Spotify account, including Spotify Premium, is normally not intended for public or commercial playback in businesses.

What is the difference between Spotify Business and WeWaive?

Spotify and similar music services give access to well-known songs, but commercial use in businesses often requires special licenses or business solutions.
WeWaive is developed specifically for businesses and offers music that can be used commercially without an extra KODA license for WeWaive music.

Is Spotify Premium enough to play music commercially?

No. Spotify Premium is a private user account and normally does not give permission to play music publicly in a shop, cafe, restaurant, salon, or other business.

Can I play Spotify in my shop?

WeWaive

What do Spotify's terms say?

What are the risks if I do it anyway?

Closing the account

Compensation claim

KODA and Gramex fees

What is the alternative?

Royalty-free music where the license is already included in your price — no separate fees, licenses, or rights fees on top.

No commercials, no matter how long you play.

Playlists in all genres, tailored to your type of business — café, restaurant, store, clinic or wellness.

Easy setup from your phone, tablet or Sonos — without any technical hassle.

What does it cost to do it right?

Music

Match

Why companies choose WeWaive

Download WeWaive

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions about music rights and licensing.

No. When you use WeWaive music through our platform, you do not need to pay an extra KODA license for the music from WeWaive. Our music is created and made available for commercial use in businesses.

The price can vary depending on the type of business, size, number of locations, and how the music is used. KODA licenses can start from around DKK 149 per month, but the final price depends on the individual business.

If a business plays music publicly without the required license, the business may risk payment claims or invoices from rights organizations. That is why it is important to make sure the music is allowed to be used commercially.

Yes, the music on WeWaive is KODA-license-free when used through the WeWaive platform. WeWaive has its own music library, created for businesses and commercial use.

Spotify is primarily made for private use. A regular Spotify account, including Spotify Premium, is normally not intended for public or commercial playback in businesses.

No. Spotify Premium is a private user account and normally does not give permission to play music publicly in a shop, cafe, restaurant, salon, or other business.

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