The doctrine of fair use allows individuals to make copies of copyrighted work, if the purpose of the reproduction is for one of the following uses (Section 107 of Title 17 of the U.S. Code) :
DISCLAIMER: Fair Use has limitations!
Fair Use is determined on a case by case basis. If the copyright owner believes that their work has been infringed upon, the accusee may use fair use as their defense. It's ultimately up to the court to determine if it was indeed fair use or copyright infringement.
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1.What is the purpose of the use? Will the material be used for a commercial or a nonprofit educational purpose? |
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2. What is the nature of the copyrighted work?
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3. How much of the information will be used in relation to the whole copyrighted work? |
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4. Will the use of the copyrighted material affect the potential market for, or value, of the copyrighted work?
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