"The Congress shall have Power To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries;" Article I Section 8 U.S. Constitution
Fair Use Factors
- Purpose of the Use
- Nature of the Copyrighted Work
- Amount Used
- Market Effect
University Copyright Policy
The University's policy is that all members of the BYU - Idaho community - faculty, staff, students, volunteers and patrons - must assume and operate as if:
1. Most materials (regardless of form, format, or notice) are copyrighted.
If you cannot determine that a particular work is not copyrighted, you should assume that it is.
2. Permission is required for reproducing, distributing, modifying, displaying, and performing all copyrighted works.
If permission is granted, follow all grantor's instructions. If permission is denied, do not use the materials. Permission may not be required in certain circumstances under the "Fair Use" doctrine. To act in "good faith"; an individual should consider the Fair Use Factors to determine if his/her intended use is fair use.
3. Each individual is responsible for obtaining permission(s).
Ultimate responsibility for obtaining permission(s) rests with the individual. Members of the BYU - Idaho community who disregard this Copyright Policy may violate the Honor Code, the terms of their employment (jeopardizing their employment status), place themselves at risk for possible legal action, and incur personal liability.
4. The University is the copyright owner of works produced by and/or for the University.
A copyright notice such as
© 2008 by Brigham Young University - Idaho All rights reserved
identifying Brigham Young University - Idaho as the copyright owner should be included on all products, publications and other items produced by and/or for departments, agencies, divisions, and all groups owned, operated or sponsored by Brigham Young University - Idaho.
