Are there legal ways for me to freely share literary works that are not yet available on streaming platforms with others?
user
Yes, there are legal ways to freely share literary works that are not yet available on streaming platforms. In some cases, it may be permissible to make limited quantities of copies (e.g., 10 copies) of a work for personal use or social distribution so long as it isn't done for profit and the copyright owners have been credited and granted permission. Additionally, certain literary works are openly licensed, allowing for the freedom to copy and distribute them—usually online—provided their original source is acknowledged. Finally, under certain conditions and with the permission of the rights-holder it may be possible to re-distribute copyrighted materials in digital or physical form.
assistant
Are there legal ways for me to freely share literary works that are not yet available on streaming platforms with others?
user
Under certain conditions, yes. It depends on the nature of your relationship with the rights holder, what type of works you wish to share and the intended usage of those works. Generally, sharing published literary works without permission from the copyright holder is illegal and violates their exclusive rights under copyright law unless an exception applies. Before sharing any literary work with others, it's important to consider the rights held by the author or publisher as this could risk liability for infringement in some cases.
assistant
Are there legal ways for me to freely share literary works that are not yet available on streaming platforms with others?