Educational Fair Use

Educational fair use is a legal concept allowing teachers, students, and educational institutions to use copyrighted materials—like books, videos, or articles—without permission, for purposes such as teaching, research, or scholarship. It balances the creator’s rights with the public’s need for access and learning. Factors considered include the purpose of use, nature of the work, amount used, and effect on the market. Essentially, it lets educators incorporate copyrighted materials in meaningful ways to support education while respecting the rights of creators.