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Can I Use This Photo on Social Media? Understanding Image Copyright

Hootsuite

From Attribution Noncommercial-No Derivative Works licenses to “fair use,” there’s a lot to unpack. What is fair use? Fair use is an exception to the rule when it comes to copyright. It pertains to specific cases when copyright-protected works can be used without permission. What is Creative Commons?

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Google Penalizes Copyright Infringers: Are You At Risk?

ProBlogger

In some cases, using work without permission is allowed. For criticizing, commenting, and news reporting, short quotations are considered fair use. You can also use material that’s available in the public domain. Finally, you are allowed to use a brand name on your site under nominative fair use laws.

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How to make a GIF (Photoshop, iPhone, Android & more)

Sprout Social

They are used to express emotion, reaction, and personality. But they can also draw attention to something, such as a product or brand attribute. Using GIFs to explain facts or liven up statistics can be a vital component of your overall social strategy. Many of these GIF making tools allow you to attach tags to your GIFs.

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