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This tutorial takes you through the Copyright Decision Path, a series of 7 questions that will help you develop a more informed answer to, "Can I use this?" for a work you would like to use. Proceed through the 7 questions, determining whether the answer is YES or NO for your intended use. The material presented with each question will assist you in making your determination. You can remember the 7 questions in the decision path with the acronym COPY USE.
- Copy? Did you make a copy of the material?
- Obtained legally? Was the material obtained legally?
- Protected by copyright? Is the work protected by copyright?
- You have authorization? Do you already have authorization from the copyright holder to use the material?
- Use covered by exemption? Does the use of the material fall under an exemption for higher education?
- Safe under Fair Use? Do you have a strong case that your use of the material falls under Fair Use?
- Express permission obtainable? Are you able to obtain express permission from the copyright holder?
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