Copyright is a protection for the Intellectual Property in
articles, books, songs, pictures, blogs, websites, videos, podcasts, software, etc. Be
mindful to avoid taking part or all of the creative work of another person and using it without permission. You should also avoid presenting the creative work of another person as your own. In both instances it would be Copyright Infringement which is illegal.
Copyright Infringement includes deliberately taking a person’s words,
mixing them up and claiming credit for them. Often this occurs on Social Media when people post a slightly altered version of copyrighted
material and present it as their own. Sometimes they post the exact work from
another person as their own. It's obvious when this happens and does not reflect well. Copyright Infringement is unprofessional and can negatively affect your career.
If you want to use another person's words, photographs,
or creative work you should ask for permission when necessary. Also make a notation giving credit to the original creator of the work. This applies to Social Media posts as well. Not respecting Copyright Law can result in
a lawsuit, in which you are sued for financial damages plus lawyer fees and
court costs.
Information that is in the Public Domain and considered Fair Use, does not require permission to use. But credit must be given to the creator of the work. And in certain instances, you should still ask for permission. The safest way to publish content is to create your own words, photos, etc. Follow your own inner guidance. If including someone's work doesn't feel right, it isn't something you should do.
Copyright © 2004-2022 by Watersong Books
Information that is in the Public Domain and considered Fair Use, does not require permission to use. But credit must be given to the creator of the work. And in certain instances, you should still ask for permission. The safest way to publish content is to create your own words, photos, etc. Follow your own inner guidance. If including someone's work doesn't feel right, it isn't something you should do.
Copyright © 2004-2022 by Watersong Books