Learn+About+Copyright

Copyright Research

1) What is [|copyright]? Copyright is legal consent that gives the creator complete ownership. Example: At Simply Me Beauty Salon we make our own shampoo, so we had to go get it copyrighted so no one else can sell it with out our permission.

2) What types of [|materials and items]would be protected under the copyright law? Copyright protects expressions such as: lyrics, slogans, movies, computer software… etc. Hallea McClendon

3) What types of [|materials and items]would NOT be protected under the copyright law? These are a few things that aren’t protected by copyright ideas, facts, blank forms, short phrases, names, tiles… etc.  Hallea McClendon

4) What are the [|possible penalties]for violating copyright law?(read over number 7, 8 and 9 to find the answer) Copyright is very serious, and you can be charged with a felony and you may also have to pay a fine. So be careful. Hallea McClendon   Fair Use Research

1) What does it mean when something can be used under the [|Fair Use Law]? Fair use law can be used in certain circumstances were the owners permission is used. Example: Copying photos from the internet of shampoo and other hair care products, to hang up for our costumers to see, and giving the site credit. Mariana Edwards

2) How do you know if your use of copyrighted material is [|fair use]? You can actually tell when fair use can be used by the purpose of using the material the origin of the copyrighted item, the copyright itself, and what the effect of the copyrighted work. Mariana Edwards  3) What tips should always be followed when [|using information found on the internet]? Give credit from the site you got it from. Find if the writer provides more knowledge on the topic. Mariana Edwards Getting Permission

1) What are a student’s guidelines for using information from the internet in a **school related publication** or **[|multimedia presentation]**? Students are allowed to use materials that are copyrighted from the internet as long as he/she give credit to the website they got it from. Example: A customer asked Mariana and I if she could use our brand of shampoo for her project. Hallea McClendon 2) When should you [|get permission]to use copyrighted material? You should get permission to use a copyrighted material when you choose to use the information for a non-educational item, when you choose to make copies of the information beyond the amount given, when you choose to give the information beyond amount. If you feel worried if it’s fair use, you should ask for permission. Mariana Edwards

Example:

11/3//2011 Shianna Salon Cand St. Cleveland, Tennessee 37311 Dear Sir/Madam: I would like permission to copy the following for continued use in my salon for future employees. > **Title:** How to moisterize the scalp. > **Copyright:** //Hypothetical Book Company,// 1970, 1972 > **Author:** Cloe Heart > **Material to be duplicated:** Chapters 5, 6, and 15 (photocopy enclosed) Sincerely, Faculty Member
 * Number of Copies:** 10
 * Distribution:** The material will be distributed to new employees and they will pay only the cost of the photocopying
 * Type of Reprint:** Photocopy
 * Use:** The chapters are to be used as supplementary teaching materials. I have enclosed a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience in replying to this request.

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