Chapter 13 — Legal & Rights
Is my YouTube video fair use?
Maybe. Fair use is a defense, not a permission — you argue it after being sued. Four factors: purpose (commentary, education = better), nature of original, amount used, effect on market. Reaction videos and 'transformative' commentary have the strongest case.
Follow-up questions
How much can I safely use?
There's no magic seconds or percent. Less is safer; transformative purpose matters more than length.
What about music covers?
You need a mechanical license (easy for cover audio via Songfile) plus sync license for video (usually not granted for random uploads).
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