Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows for the limited use of copyrighted material without the need for permission from the owner of the copyright. Fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis and depends on the purpose, nature, amount, and effect of the use. Generally, fair use is allowed for purposes such as criticism, education, news reporting, and parody. The use must be considered transformative, meaning it adds value or creates new meaning, rather than simply reproducing the original work. Fair use is an important part of copyright law as it allows for the free exchange of ideas and the promotion of creativity and innovation.
