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[0] Fair Use Test [1] Looks at four factors to determine if copying is permissible. Interpretation can only be decided upon by a court of law therefore it is advisable to stay within the Fair Use Guidelines that have been agreed upon by many parties on both sides of the copying issue. [2] Copyright Act [3] 
Four factors: 1) purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational use only. 2) the nature of the copyrighted work. 3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole. 4) the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.
Westminster College - Copyright & Fair Use
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