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Fair Use

Documentary Film

Documentary Film

Fair Use for Doc Filmmakers

Documentary filmmakers have expanded their ability to employ fair use with a code of best practices. For the code, curriculum materials, videos and more on documentary film and fair use,

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Online Video

Online Video

Fair Use for Online Video Creators

People who make online video now have reliable information on how to make their fair use decisions. For a code of best practices, videos and more on online video and fair use,

 click here.

Media Literacy

Media Literacy

Fair Use for Media Literacy Educators

Media literacy educators now have reliable information on how to make their fair use decisions. For a code of best practices, teaching materials, videos and more,

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Fair Use and Creative Practice

Fair Use and Creative Practice

Fair Use and Creative Practice

Professionals in several areas—film and communication scholarship, dance archiving, open courseware—have created codes of best practices to aid them in making the best decisions on fair use.

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Fair use is the right, in some circumstances, to quote copyrighted material without asking permission or paying for it. Fair use enables the creation of new culture, and keeps current copyright holders from being private censors. With the Washington College of Law, the Center for Social Media creates tools for creators, teachers, and researchers to better use their fair use rights.

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