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Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression.

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Copyright laws were created with the creator in mind, producers' work (musicians, artists, writers, etc.) are protected from unauthorized use and duplication of their work. Unauthorized use can lead to fines and punishments.

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Even though copyright laws protect creators it also gives rights to the public. As users, we have limited rights to use copyrighted materials. This is referred to as “Fair Use”.

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A law that allows for the limited use of copyrighted material without the need to obtain prior permission from the copyright owner.

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Four factors that are considered for fair use.

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Four factors that are considered for fair use.

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1. Is your work transformative?

2. What is the intended purpose of your work?

3. How much content is being used?

4. Will you make a profit from this work?

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1. Allowable copies for classroom use

Poems less than 250 words

Articles, stories, and essays less than 1,000 words

An entire work of archived material

Single pieces of illustrations and paintings

No more than five images from a painter or photographer

No more than 15 images or 10% from a collection

2. Videos that are legitimately acquired can be viewed

3. Videos and music inserted for multimedia projects can be used up to 10%.

4. Computer software that is purchased or licensed.

5. Images, sound files, and videos may be downloaded for use in multimedia projects.

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Join a global community working to strengthen the Commons

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 Why is it important to know about Copyright and Fair Use?

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 Why is it important to know about Copyright and Fair Use?

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Not following copyright and fair use laws can get you into trouble with the owner of the material. Consequences could be lawsuits, fines and even imprisonment.

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When to consider Copyright and Fair Use?

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When to consider Copyright and Fair Use?

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When conducting any type of research (personal or school related) you should be aware of Copyright and Fair Use.

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https://search.creativecommons.org/

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