Using copyright material

When you can copy, communicate or perform

If your use falls into special circumstances outlined below.

• Insubstantial portion
• Fair Dealing exceptions allow limited use for specific circumstances, are free, and require no permission to use.
• Other exception - Personal use, Library and Archives special exceptions
• Special provisions including Flexible Dealing 200AB

Other options

• With permission
• Under licence. Licences include Creative Commons, commercial or statutory licences

What happens if I don't seek permission and use content?

The Copyright owner can take legal action against you, ask you to take down or remove the material, or seek financial compensation for your use. At University you are breaching policy and may have action taken against you as a disciplinary matter.