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Because this is not clear in the law, we rely on case law for guidance. Uses that have been found in court not to be infringing are "timeshifting" (recording a broadcast to watch later) and "format-shifting" (moving material from defunct technology to current technology, e.g. recording an LP to mp3).
What else can I help you with?
Is it illegal to use copyright items?
Without a license, yes. Of course, a more accurate answer would depend upon what the item is, how you obtained a copy and how you intend to use it. For example, it is perfectly legal to use an authorized copy of copyrighted items for your own personal use, in private. Similarly, you may use copyrighted items of various types in a non-profit classroom without permission of the copyright owners.
Can I use copyrighted music for personal use?
No, you cannot use copyrighted music for personal use without obtaining permission from the copyright holder.
What are questions of fair use?
Fair use applies to quoting or copying copyrighted writings. For example, it is fair use to quote a sentence from a copyrighted book or article if it is relevant to something you are writing for publication. It is fair use to copy anything for your own personal use, not for profit.
Is it not illegal to download copyrighted material for personal use?
Yes, it is illegal to download copyrighted material without permission, even for personal use.
Can you legally use copyrighted music for personal use?
No, you cannot legally use copyrighted music for personal use without obtaining permission from the copyright holder or purchasing a license to use the music.
Is pirating illegal for personal use?
Yes, pirating copyrighted material for personal use is illegal.
Can you copy a PC game that is copyrighted?
Provided you already own a legal copy of the game you can make a "back up" copy for your own use.
Is it legal to copy an encyclical to read for personal use?
No, not for personal use.
What are the rules of copying CD?
A CD can be copied if it is a CD that you legitimately own. You can burn one copy of each CD for your own personal use. You cannot sell any copies made of any copyrighted CD's.
Is there a DVD burner that burns copyrighted DVD's?
most DVD burners are capable of burning copyrighted dvds. the key really in buring copyrighted DVD's is to use a DVD burning software that can bypass or copy protected dvds.
How do you copy copyrighted materials?
If your use is not covered by a limitation, defense, or exception in the law, ask the copyright holder for permission.
How do you copy a picture that is copyrighted?
Unless it would qualify as "fair use" you will need to ask permission of the copyright holder.
