Respecting Others Creations
Copyright, Fair Use, and Legal Compliance
Copyright
Copyright protects people's original work, so that others cannot steal it and say it is their own. A copyright lasts 70 years after the author or creator dies, it then becomes public domain. Using copyrighted work, saying it is yours, can result in a fine, and time in prison. A first-time infringement of copyright can result in a $250,000 fine, and five years in prison. If a person is caught a second time they can get another fine of $250,000 and 10 years in prison.
Fair Use
There are certain times where you can use copyrighted work without the permission of the creator, this is called fair use. Their are factors you must weigh before deciding it is fair use: the purpose of using it, the nature of the copyrighted work, the amount used, how it effects the copyrighted work.
It is important to cite your sources.
Piracy is a big part of copyright.
When is it considered fair use?
Copyright protects original creative works.
If you are caught plagiarizing with work at school you can be suspended.
Legal Compliance
Legal compliance is agreeing to follow the laws that are both domestic, and international, that state the use of the content on a site and its content.