Copyright Rules

Copyright/ Fair Use:

1.      Copyright is to protect each student’s work along with the work of other individuals.

2.      Fair Use is a legal doctrine that portions of copyrighted materials may be used without permission of the copyright owner provided the use is fair and reasonable, does not substantially impair the value of the materials, and does not curtail the profits reasonably expected by the owner.

3.      Copyright is the exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same.

Consequences of Copyright/Fair Use:

1.      First Offense- Student will be reminded of what copyright and fair use is, then be offered the chance to redo the assignment

2.      Second Offense- Student will be given a zero for the assignment.

3.      Third Offense- Student will be given a zero, a parent will be called and sent to the office.