Section 3:
Importance of Fair Use
According to the Stanford University Libraries, "Unfortunately, the only way to get a definitive answer on whether a particular use is a fair use is to have it resolved in federal court." Moreover, it is the judge's decision on determining whether the case was a fair use. Therefore, such outcome is unpredictable.
a) The purpose and character of your use
b) the nature of the copyrighted work
c) The amount and substantiality of the portion taken
d) the effect of the use upon the potential market
Four factors judges consider:
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