MyAgorateka.lu provides users with easy access to platforms offering legal digital content — that is, content that complies with national legislation on author’s rights and related rights. The portal responds to key concerns commonly raised by users when accessing content online, such as ease of access, the quality and reliability of content formats, and online security.
By directing users to legal offers platforms, MyAgorateka.lu also helps reduce risks associated with illegal websites, including exposure to malware or other cybersecurity threats.
For content providers, the portal offers increased visibility while promoting a digital ecosystem that respects author’s rights and related rights.
MyAgorateka.lu offers a comprehensive overview of the wide range of legal digital content platforms accessible in Luxembourg.
What is MyAgorateka.lu?
MyAgorateka.lu is Luxembourg’s national portal designed to help users find websites offering legal digital content that is accessible in Luxembourg — that is, content that complies with national legislation on authors’ rights and related rights.
Accessing content that does not respect author’s rights and related rights can cause significant harm, both to users and to the creative sector. By guiding users towards legal offers platforms, MyAgorateka.lu helps promote a safer, more reliable and rights-respecting digital environment.
What types of content and information are available on MyAgorateka.lu?
MyAgorateka.lu lists links to platforms providing legal offers for digital content in three distinct areas (music, audiovisual works and e-books), accessible from Luxembourg.
The platform also provides useful information on the legal framework and context of author’s rights and related rights.
MyAgorateka.lu is Luxembourg’s national portal dedicated to listing websites offering legal digital content that is accessible in Luxembourg. It is part of the European portal AGORATEKA, which brings together national portals from several participating European countries, notably the Member States of the European Union, and provides a shared gateway to legal content across Europe.
In Luxembourg, MyAgorateka.lu is an initiative of the Intellectual Property Office (OPI) of the Ministry of the Economy, developed in collaboration with the Institut de la Propriété Intellectuelle Luxembourg G.I.E. (IPIL).
Who should I contact if I identify a problem?
For any technical issues or requests for information related to MyAgorateka.lu, please contact us via the form available in the Contact section of the website. When submitting your request, select “Report a technical issue” or “Other enquiry” as the subject to ensure that your message is handled efficiently.
Can I find free content and services on MyAgorateka.lu, or only services that require payment?
MyAgorateka.lu brings together a wide range of websites offering legal digital content accessible in Luxembourg. These include both paid services and free services, as well as platforms that provide content at no cost in exchange for the display of advertising.
Are websites that are not listed on MyAgorateka.lu illegal (in the sense that they do not respect author’s rights and related rights)?
The absence of a website from MyAgorateka.lu does not necessarily mean that it is illegal or that it fails to comply with author’s rights and related rights legislation. A website may not be listed for various reasons: it may not yet be known to the national portal, it may have chosen not to be listed, or its application for inclusion may still be under review.
MyAgorateka.lu does not claim to provide an exhaustive list of all websites offering legal digital content accessible in Luxembourg. Moreover, only courts and tribunals have the authority to determine whether a website complies with author’s rights and related rights legislation.
How can I add a website offering legal digital content accessible in Luxembourg to MyAgorateka.lu?
To suggest a website offering legal digital content accessible in Luxembourg, please use the contact form available in the Contact section of the website and select “Suggest a Legal Offer Website” as the subject.
Currently, MyAgorateka.lu lists platforms providing content in the following categories: music, audiovisual works and e-books.
What are the risks associated with websites that do not respect author’s rights and related rights legislation?
Websites that provide digital content in violation of Luxembourg legislation on author’s rights and related rights are engaging in unlawful activities. Using such websites may expose users to various risks, including the installation of malicious software (malware) and other forms of cybercrime, such as the theft of personal or banking data, the fraudulent use of electronic devices (e.g. smartphones and tablets), or even damage to those devices.
In addition, accessing illegal content may expose users to civil and criminal penalties under the applicable legislation.