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Copyright

Copyright is the English term for rights in protected works. When accessing content, it is important to distinguish ownership of a work from specific permissions to use it

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

What it is and how it works

The ability to download text, an image or a program does not mean it is free to use. The licence and applicable conditions define the scope for reuse. This entry offers a general distinction between access and permission; it does not establish the scope of exceptions or resolve conflicts between jurisdictions.

Also known as

author’s rights

Related concepts

Copyright: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino