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

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

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Using them without the creator’s or actors’ permission could cause problems, especially if your GIF is for commercial use. There are exceptions such as creative commons , of course, but it might not be worth trying to rely on the somewhat nebulous “fair use”.

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