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Copying, altering, distributing, or performing/displaying a work without an exemption in the law or permission from the rightsholder is unauthorized.
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How do you spell piracey?
The correct spelling is "piracy" (practice of attacking or robbing ships; unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material).
What does piracy mean?
1.Any felony, such as robbery or hijacking, committed aboard a ship or aircraft. 2.The unauthorized use or appropriation of patented or copyrighted material.
What does it mean to copyright to a book?
Copyright means that the book or writing or song belongs to the copyright holder. Anyone using or posting the copyrighted material without the permission of the copyright holder can be held to pay for the unauthorized use of the material. George Harrison had to pay because My Sweet Lord had the same melody as She Is So Fine. Using copyrighted material can lead to fines, loss of a job, and dismissal from school.
If copyright material does not fall under fair use can you use it?
If there is no "fair use" exception the only way to legally use copyrighted material is to obtain permision from the rights holder.
How can you not break copyright laws?
1) Use only original material that you have created.2) Use only works that have fallen into the public domain3) Use only copyrighted material that you have obtained permission to use from the rights holder.4) Use copyrighted material in such as way that it will qualify as "fair use"
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
Why can't you upload copyrighted material to youtube but other people can upload copyrighted music?
The other people could have been the actual owner of the material and due to that it means they are allowed to upload there own work. However, others could have a licence to use the copyrighted material from the owner of the material. The others also may have found a way to classify it under fair use.
What would you have to do to use copyrighted material on your website?
Ask the copyright holder for permission.
Is BitComet illegal?
It is legal to download and use the software. If you use it to download copyrighted material and share copyrighted material (be aware, by the way bittorrent works you are sharing out anything you are downloading) that is illegal, but is entirely your fault and not the fault of the software manufacturer.
Why can't you post your school projects that use copyrighted material on the internet?
Because (assumedly) you don't have permission to put the copyrighted material on public display. The "fair use/fair dealing" exception allows you to use a portion of a copyrighted work for purposes of scholarly research, etc but it does not give you carte blanche to use the work in any fashion you choose.
How could free pics be a form of piracy?
Many commercial pictures, such as stock photos, are watermarked and belong to their respective photo agencies. To use these photos without paying the fee or written permission from the photo agency would qualify as piracy. This is defined as the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material.
Who would you need to contact to ask permission to use Disney characters in a classroom?
It is not necessary to ask permission for "Fair Use" of any copyrighted material. The best source of information you have particular to your state and district for the use of copyrighted material is your district head librarian.
