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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).
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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.
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.
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 to get license to sell copyright cakes?
One must apply to the copyright holder for permisson to use their copyrighted item.
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.
If file sharing is illegal would it not also be illegal to burn CD or even make a copy of a cassette The latter are the same as file a sharing but in a more archaic manner?
If you copy a CD or copy a cassette with copyrighted material and distribute it to anyone who did not pay for it, it is illegal. If you make copy for your own use i.e. a copy for the home and copy for you to listen to at work, that seems to more controversial and the term of use from the copyright owner will need to be consulted. But usually for music you are allow to make copies for personal use only.
Understanding copyright information on audio products?
Nearly all sound recordings are copyrighted. To make a legal copy you would either have to qualify for an exemption or have a license from the copyright owner. Under US law, the Audio Home Recording Act gives the owner of a lawful copy the right to make another analog copy for "personal use".
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trade it or use ar short for action replay. OR get copy machine and copy them(secret item)
