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Set of Principles in Fair Use for Journalism

Resources_CMSI“This document is a statement of principles to help journalists in the United States interpret the copyright doctrine of fair use …

This guide identifies seven situations that represent the current consensus within the community of working journalists about acceptable practices for the fair use of copyrighted materials. It identifies some common situations encountered by journalists, principles for the application of fair use in those situations, and the limitations that journalists recommend to define the zone of greatest comfort for employment of this right – all consistent with the development of the fair use doctrine in the courts.”

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