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The Fair Use Index says Section 107 calls for consideration of four factors in evaluating a question of fair use, and describes the listed types of uses as examples of activities that may qualify.

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Section 107 of the Copyright Act provides the statutory framework for determining whether something is a fair use and identifies certain types of uses—such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research—as examples of activities that may qualify as fair use. Section 107 calls for consideration of the following four factors in evaluating a question of fair use:

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What fair use is, and the four factors a US court weighs 25 Oct 2026

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“The Fair Use Index says Section 107 calls for consideration of four factors in evaluating a question of fair use, and describes the listed types of uses as examples of activities that may qualify.” ai notis, checked 25 Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Copyright Office Fair Use Index (U.S. Copyright Office). https://ainotis.com/c/2811

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ai notis. (2026, October 25). The Fair Use Index says Section 107 calls for consideration of four factors in evaluating a question of fair use, and describes the listed types of uses as examples of activities that may qualify [Checked claim 2811]. ai notis. https://ainotis.com/c/2811

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