When you do obtain permission to use a copyrighted work, be careful to adhere to the terms, restrictions, and limitations on use contained in that license/permission.Make sure to obtain a written permission that covers all intended uses and users of the copyrighted work.If you cannot determine who owns the copyright so that you can obtain permission, do not use the material.

Unless material on the Internet specifically states that it can be copied or used license-free or that it is not protected by copyright, you should assume that it is protected by copyright and requires permission for use.In the educational field, there are certain copyright clearing houses that will expedite the necessary license/permission, such as Copyright Clearance Center and If the work was not created 100% by a DeVry University entity, assume that permission from the copyright owner is required.Unless you first obtain prior approval from Legal, you must follow the following rules when using material(text, image, graphic, chart, photo, music, etc.) created by third-parties: Listing the author or source of the copyrighted material is NOT a substitute for getting permission. Contact Legal if you think your proposed use may be a вЂњfair use.вЂќ вЂ“ youвЂ™re okay if you copy less than 10% of the work) вЂ“ this is a myth. There are no clear rules governing how much of a work you may use without infringing.There is NO 10% rule (i.e. The fair use rules are very complex, so you should not assume that your proposed use constitutes a вЂњfair useвЂќ without first obtaining approval from Legal. However, the вЂњfair useвЂќ doctrine permits various educational uses of many works protected by copyright. That means that any unauthorized copying and distribution of the work could constitute copyright infringement. A copyright grants its owner the exclusive right to make and distribute copies of the work protected by the copyright.

Copyless rules