Common use of Written Works Clause in Contracts

Written Works. There is a concept called "fair use" that is not clearly defined, but some people have used it to try to copy large sections of copyrighted works illegally. The basic concept is that you can quote another work without obtaining permission if you don’t quote too much. There is no clear rule as to what "too much" is, but a guideline to use is a maximum of two paragraphs. You should always attribute the quote to the source text so proper recognition is given. If you want to use a longer portion of a written work, you will need to seek permission from the owner, which may be the author or the publisher.

Written Works. There is a concept called "fair use" that is not clearly defined, but some people have used it to try to copy large sections of copyrighted works illegally. The basic concept is that you can quote another work without obtaining permission if as long as you don’t quote too much. There is no clear rule as to what "too much" is, but a guideline to use is a maximum of two paragraphs. You should always attribute the quote to the source text so proper recognition is given. If you want to use a longer portion of a written work, you will need to seek permission from the owner, which may be the author or the publisher.