Creativity, Copyright, and Fair Use

What is the general rule for using content found online?

• All content found online is free to use for any purpose.

• Content found online can be used freely if it's for personal projects.

• Content found online should not be treated as a free-for-all and often requires permission or adherence to specific rules.

• Only content with a visible copyright symbol requires permission for use.

What are the three main concepts to be aware of when using material found online?

• Trademarks, Patents, and Licenses

• Copyright, Public Domain, and Fair Use

• Digital Rights, Creative Commons, and Attribution

• Plagiarism, Citation, and Originality

What are the two main reasons why it's important to understand how to use online content responsibly?

• To avoid technical issues and ensure compatibility.

• For legal and ethical reasons.

• To promote popularity and gain followers.

• To save money and time.

What is copyright?

• A type of online license that allows free distribution.

• A legal protection that creators have over the things they create.

• A system for sharing content without any restrictions.

• A method for tracking how many times content is viewed.

What does copyright law generally require people to do before using someone else's creative work?

• Inform the creator after using their work.

• Pay a small fee to a central copyright office.

• Get permission from the creator.

• Only use the work for non-commercial purposes.

What does it mean for content to be in the public domain?

• The content is owned by the government and cannot be used.

• The content is copyrighted but can be used with attribution.

• The creative works are not copyrighted and are free to use without permission.

• The content is available for a limited time before it expires.

How can content become part of the public domain?

• By being published on a personal blog.

• After a certain number of years have passed since its creation.

• If the creator explicitly states it's copyrighted.

• When it is shared on social media platforms.

What are the four factors considered when determining fair use of copyrighted material?

• Cost, Popularity, Length, and Creator's Opinion.

• Amount, Purpose, Nature, and Effect.

• Date, Format, Source, and Audience.

• Originality, Creativity, Distribution, and Profit.

When applying the "Amount" factor of fair use, what is generally allowed?

• Copying the entire copyrighted work.

• Using a small portion or short clip of the original work.

• Distributing the work to a large audience.

• Altering the work significantly without permission.

What does the "Purpose" factor of fair use imply about using copyrighted material?

• The work must be used for commercial gain.

• The original work must be transformed into something new and different.

• The purpose must be to promote the original creator.

• The work should be used exactly as it was created.