What does the term fair use exception mean? - To use only material that has never been published, - the ability to use material made by others for educational purposes, - an exception to copyright restrictions for images only, - educational material is no longer under copyright

The term fair use exception refers to the allowance of limited use of copyrighted material without seeking permission from the owner or infringing on their exclusive rights. It is an exception to copyright restrictions that permits the use of copyrighted material for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. It is not limited to educational material only, but applies to various contexts where the use is considered fair and does not hinder the copyright holder's market for the work.