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- The fair-use doctrine addresses literary, artistic, and audio/visual media.Cornell University: Copyright law: Fair use
- The fair-use doctrine was formally adopted as part of U.S. copyright law in 1976.US Copyright Office: Title 17
- The most common applications of the fair-use doctrine include teaching in the classroom, reviewing or critiquing a work, and reporting on a news event.Cornell University: Copyright law: Fair use
- Individuals are generally not liable for copyright infringement if, in good faith, they believe that their uses comply with the fair-use doctrine.University of Texas library: Copyright Crash CourseCornell University: Copyright Law: Remedies for infringement
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Fair use is a legal concept which allows copyrighted work to be published in a different context without first getting the copyright holder's permission. In the United States, the fair-use law applies to all copyrighted work, regardless of medium, format or publication status. Fair-use and copyright law vary by country.US Copyright Office: Fair Use
Guidelines
Fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis, per guidelines written into 17 USC § 107, or "Limitations on Exclusive Rights: Fair Use." The law outlines several key factors to be considered when determining if copying complies with fair use:Cornell University: Copyright law: Fair use- The purpose and character of the use;
- The nature of the use;
- The proportion used as it relates to the copyrighted work as a whole; and
- The effect of such use on the potential market-value of the copyrighted work.
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Fair Use Questions
Is republishing of whole pages of copyrighted web pages ever legitimate / fair use? 6 Answers> Is republishing of whole pages of copyrighted web pages ever legitimate / fair use? There's a simple answer and a complicated answer. The simple answer is it ... read more
Is fairness a part of the law? 1 AnswerThe Law depends on which theory your refering to. There is 3 theorys of law. Structural, Conflict, Symbolic Interaction. Structural - the Law is there and ser... read more
Under what circumstances is a redirect appropriate and fair? 6 AnswersThere are several issues being touched on here. Shinju, I'm afraid it's hard to comment on your particular page without more specifics. If you want to get in t... read more
Telephone poles are used for advertisement all the time (yard sale .fairs, political, etc.) Is this legal, do need a permit or permission? 3 AnswersIt is illegal to post signs on telephone polls. Outdoor signage in the US is has some federal and state laws and more restrictive local laws. Most businesses ... read more
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in realtà "il fair use sei tu" re: http://ff.im/bUleZ
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New blog post: The Fair Use Doctrine...? http://unfake.it/45RI
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@crichalchemist nu-uh you cant do that. not fair, i use that face too much lol
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@SuzeKL use a pot and a fair bit of water. Put some white vinegar in the water to stop egg collapse.
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@DC_Zol yeah, that is tempting too. Does it have the ND function? I use that a fair bit on my G9.
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