Frequently Asked Questions

Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright owner. It aims to balance the interests of copyright owners with the public's right to use copyrighted works in certain ways.

Fair use is assessed based on four factors: the purpose and character of the use, the nature of the copyrighted work, the amount and substantiality of the portion used, and the effect on the market for the original work.

Common examples include uses for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.