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It depends what side of the equation you're on (owner/user), the amount used, the purpose of the use, and more. In most cases, permission in writing needs to happen, but this is not always the case.
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How can you advoid copyright infringement?
A) Use only original material B) Use only material confirmed to be in the public domain C) Find the copyright holder of any other material and, in writing, obtain the necessary permissions.
Who has the right to use copyright material?
The copyright holder, or anyone the copyright holder authorizes.
Can you copy COPYRIGHT for personal use?
No. Unless things have changed, the most accepted form of not breaking copyright with printed material is that up to 1 third of the material may be copied for reference purposes. Any more then that is breach of copyright. Why do you think it's called "Copyright" if any one is allowed to copy it entirely? The "right" to copy it remains with the copyright holder.
What are copyright laws concerning using graphics material from websites?
You would need permission from the creator or rightsholder to use any material that is not your own.
If material is in the public domain do you need permission from the copyright owner to use it?
No. Public domain means that the material is available for use by anyone, without copyright restriction.
When does the copyright law allow the use of copyright material?
You may use copyright protected material when you are the copyright holder, or when you have permission from the rightsholder or an exemption in the law. The most notable exemption is fair use or fair dealing, which allows certain limited unlicensed uses in situations such as education and commentary.
What can you do in order to use material from a site that does not have any copyright or terms of information?
Contact the site owner by looking them up in whois.
What must somebody do if they want to use copyright material from the internet?
Contact the copyright holder and request permission.
What is copyright infrigement?
Infringement is the use, without permission, of copyrighted material that does not fall under a "fair use" or other exception to copyright law,
What happens if you don't ask permission to use a copyright material?
You would be guilty of copyright infringement, a federal crime.
It is okay for you to use copyright material?
Unless it would fall under "fair use" no it is not "okay" to use copyrighted material without permission
How can you get resell rights on your website?
You will find that most material on websites is protected under copyright. The website owner should be able to tell you who the copyright owner is. You would then negotiate a price with the copyright owner to allow you to use their material.
