"Copyright" is legal protection for creative intellectual works, broadly interpreted to cover just about any expression of an idea. You may "use" all or part of a copyrighted work only if: (a) you have the copyright owner's permission; or (b) you qualify for a legal exception (the most common exception is called "fair use"). Copying, distributing, downloading, and uploading information on the Internet may infringe a copyright. Even an innocent, unintentional infringement violates the law.
At EKU, compliance with federal copyright law is expected of all students, faculty and staff.
We know that copyright law can be confusing and we hope that this information will be helpful to your understanding of the subject matter.
Information on this website may not be substituted for formal legal advice from an attorney well versed in copyright law. This educational website is provided with the understanding that the website is not engaged in rendering legal services, or the practice of law. If you have a legal problem, you should seek the advice of experienced counsel.