In the music industry, vicarious liability refers to a legal doctrine where a party can be held responsible for the copyright infringement of another, even if they did not directly participate in the infringing act. This typically applies when the party has the right and ability to supervise or control the infringing activity and derives a direct financial benefit from it. A common example is an internet service provider (ISP) or a venue owner who profits from the infringing activities of their users or performers.