So what's so great about Mercora?
The main goal of our service is to take online communication and interaction to the next level, and in so doing, make your communications with friends and family more fun. Who you interact with is entirely up to you, but we give you an easy way to create your network online. We have combined some of the most compelling features of instant messaging, social networking, and peer to peer file sharing into a legal peer to peer social network. You need to try it to see....

How can I get it?
You start by clicking here to download the Mercora client application on your desktop and joining the Mercora Network. Downloading and installing the applications should only take you a few minutes.

What systems do you support?
We currently support PCs that are running Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Some might even work on some Windows 98 and ME machines but are still working through issues on these platforms.

How much does it cost?
Its free!

What languages do you support?
Currently we only support English, but we are working on supporting other languages


Questions on Music & Broadcasting

Can I share music files on the network through peer-to-peer downloads?
No. We are not a music downloading service and you will not be able to download music files from other's computers. However, you can listen to others' music through webcasting (streaming).

What music can I listen to using Mercora?
You can listen to anything that others on the network are broadcasting. Think of the Mercora network as a giant webcasting radio station with lots of channels offering an unlimited variety of music. Using the Mecora client you can see what is currently being broadcast as well as find broadcasters with your taste in music

Is broadcasting music on the Mercora network legal?
Yes. Mercora has obtained the necessary licenses so that you can broadcast music on the Mercora Network legally.

Specifically, Mercora enables the webcasting of music according to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 114 (required Adobe Acrobat to read). Mercora has obtained the statutory license for the non-interactive streaming of sound recordings from Sound Exchange, the organization designated by the U.S. Copyright Office to collect and distribute statutory royalties to sound recording copyright owners and featured and non featured artists. Mercora has also taken care of all U.S. musical composition performance royalties through its licenses with ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. Most song writers are represented by these agencies but there are some who are not affiliated with them, and you will need to obtain their permission before you can webcast their music. Mercora also ensures that any broadcast using the Mercora client adheres to the sound recording performance complement as specified in the DMCA. Read more about broadcasting on the Mercora Network.