Copyright Infringement

What are the three main reasons media might be available for free online?

• The artist chose to make it available, the work is in the public domain, or the work is being distributed illegally.

• The artist wants to promote their work, the work is old, or the work is being shared by friends.

• The media is unpopular, the creator has retired, or the platform offers free trials.

• It's a government-funded project, it's educational content, or it's a fan-made creation.

What is a primary purpose of copyright?

• To ensure all media is paid for.

• To prevent anyone from ever sharing creative works.

• To motivate artists and creators to produce new creative works.

• To make it difficult for people to access media.

Which of the following actions constitutes copyright infringement?

• Checking out a music CD from the library and listening to it.

• Copying a music CD from the library to your phone to add to your music library.

• Watching a movie on a streaming service you pay for.

• Sharing your own original photos with friends via email.

What is a benefit of obtaining creative content legally from trusted sources?

• You can share it with as many friends as you want without consequences.

• You are guaranteed to get the content for free.

• You avoid potential malware and support artists fairly.

• You can modify the content and claim it as your own.