Section 107 (U.S. Copyright Law)

Section 107 of U.S. copyright law outlines the concept of "fair use," which allows limited use of copyrighted materials without permission for purposes like criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. It considers factors such as the purpose of use, nature of the work, amount used, and effect on the market. Fair use aims to balance creators’ rights with society’s interest in free expression and access to information. It's a legal doctrine that permits certain uses that might otherwise be considered copyright infringement, under specific circumstances.