How much of a book can I quote without permission?

What is the amount and substantiality of the material used? The American Psychological Association allows authors to cite 400 words in single- text extracts, or 800 words in a series of text extracts, without permission (American Psychological Association, 2010).

Is it copyright if I read a book on YouTube?

Reading a book aloud publicly (such as on a YouTube video) is an infringement of the author’s copyright, assuming the book is still under copyright protection.

Is it legal to summarize a book?

Are book summaries legal? It is perfectly legal. It is possible to have copyright in words, images, etc., but not in ideas, plots, characters, storylines, etc.

Is quoting a book copyright infringement?

However, extensive quoting of text from a copyrighted source can constitute copyright infringement, whether the appropriated text is properly enclosed in quotation marks or correctly paraphrased, even if a citation is provided according to established scholarly conventions.

Is reading a book copyright infringement?

The short answer is, well, yes. While many well-intentioned commentators have warned teachers against this practice, the fact is that copyright law—specifically fair use—permits many read-aloud activities online.

Is it legal to publish a book summary?

A summary is a derivative work. In the US, that’s considered to be a subsidiary right under the original copyright. Therefore, yes, you do need to get permission to publish (or create) such a work, and if you’re going to sell it, you need that permission even more.

What happens if someone infringes your copyright?

Anyone who does any of these things without authorization infringes the copyright and can be liable to the copyright owner for damages. In some cases, in lieu of proving actual damages, the copyright owner can recover statutory damages of up to $30,000, or up to $150,000 if the infringement was willful, for the infringement of a work.

Is it legal to use copyrighted material without permission?

Generally, it’s not legal for anyone to use a copyrighted work without the owner’s expressed permission. Otherwise, you could be liable for copyright infringement and may be sued or fined for the violation under the provisions of the copyright act. What is copyright infringement?

Is it plagiarism if the source is not copyrighted?

It is possible to plagiarize a work even if it is not protected by copyright; one can plagiarize from Adam Smith, who died in 1790, as easily as from Milton Friedman, who died last year. And citing the source always cures plagiarism. Citation, however, does not cure copyright infringement, which is the unauthorized use of another’s work.

What is the difference between fair use and copyright infringement?

Citation may help show a good faith fair use argument, but it neither prevents plagiarism nor guarantees fair use. Copyright infringement is avoided either by having the copyright owner’s permission when using someone else’s material or by relying on one of the many exceptions to copyright. Copyright, of course, does not protect everything.