Central Michigan University

Copyright Assistance

Welcome to the Central Michigan University Copyright Assistance web site. This site was developed to provide CMU’s faculty, staff, and students with information to help them understand and comply with U.S. and international copyright laws.

Please be aware that copyright rules can change with every court case and Congressional mandate. We will do our best to keep this information updated. While we attempt to be complete and accurate, this is not to be construed as legal advice. If you have real concerns about the legality of an issue, please consult an attorney.

Copyright Basics

Adapted with permission from Austin Community College, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas 78752, 512-223-7000; http://irt.austincc.edu/copyright/FairUse, 2001.

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