Understanding Copyright and Fair Use

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What is copyright?

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Copyright is a legal right that grants the creator of original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution, typically for a limited time, with the intention of enabling the creator to receive compensation for their intellectual investment.

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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 are the consequences of misusing copyrighted material?

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Consequences can include legal action, fines, and having your website shut down.

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What is a Creative Commons license?

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A Creative Commons license is a public copyright license that enables the free distribution of an otherwise copyrighted work, allowing others to use the work under certain conditions.

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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 NOT a correct way to use Creative Commons content?

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Ignoring the attribution requirement.

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What is fair use?

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Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the rights holders for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.

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What is fair use intended for?

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Educational and critical uses.

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What is the difference between copyright and fair use?

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Copyright protects the creator's rights, while fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission under specific circumstances.

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What is the duration of copyright protection?

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Copyright protection typically lasts for the life of the creator plus an additional 70 years.