Understanding Copyright and Fair Use

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What should you do if you find your copyrighted work used without permission online?

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Contact the person or file a DMCA takedown.

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What is NOT a correct way to use Creative Commons content?

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Ignoring the attribution requirement.

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What is a consequence of misusing copyrighted material?

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Having your website shut down.

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What does a Creative Commons license allow you to do?

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Use the work under certain conditions.

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What is the primary purpose of copyright?

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To protect the creator's ownership of their work.

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What is copyright?

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A legal right that grants the creator of original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution.

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What is fair use?

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A legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the rights holder.

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What are the four factors of fair use?

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1. Purpose and character of the use 2. Nature of the copyrighted work 3. Amount and substantiality of the portion used 4. Effect of the use on the market for the original work.

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What is a DMCA takedown?

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A request to remove infringing content from a website under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

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What is Creative Commons?

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A nonprofit organization that enables sharing and use of creativity and knowledge through free legal tools.