In this article, we discussed 10 of the most common misconceptions concerning the fair use doctrine with copyrighted works. Now, you should have a better understanding of what fair use means and how to avoid copyright infringement. Also, remember that fair use is just one exception in using a copyrighted work without the owner’s consent (i.e. there may be other exceptions).
As you can likely see, what constitutes fair use is not an exact science. What you consider to be fair use might not be fair use in the eyes of the law. So, if you’re going to use copyrighted materials make sure that you can answer how, why, and how long you plan to use the copyrighted material(s). If you even question whether the use would be considered "fair use," you may want to seek the advice of a lawyer.
Finally, if you haven’t read the
"Fair Use Doctrine" article, we advise you to take a look at it for further details on this topic.