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fair use Last modified: Thursday, April 12, 2007
A U.S. legal term for uses of content that are considered valid defenses to copyright infringement, such as for criticism or educational purposes. Fair use is based on case-law precedents derived from general principles. The term is often misapplied to refer to the reasonable expectations of consumers to be able to use purchased content on all owned devices.
10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained An attempt to answer common myths about copyright seen on the net and cover issues related to copyright and USENET/Internet publication. Copyright and Fair Use in the Classroom and on the Internet This information from the University of Maryland includes fair use guidelines applicable to the use of media in classrooms. Stanford University Copyright and Fair Use Center Includes links to legal documents that establish fair use laws, news on current legislation, resources for librarians, and legal commentaries.	Related Categories Computer Law Digital Rights Management (DRM) Related Terms copy protection DRM fair dealing Shopping fair use Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Jewelry 16584 Store Offers Food and Drink 393 Store Offers Cosmetics 501 Store Offers Clothing 4974 Store Offers Personal Care 421 Store Offers