Hey I saw footage I shot in an episode of the why files. I wasn’t credited for my footage being used, and wasn’t asked to use it. I don’t know how YouTube rules work but is this normal and allowed? it’s an opportunity for me to learn about this topic I guess, let me know if anyone knows about this stuff, thanks
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Was their usage considered "fair use"? Fair use is a legal doctrine that means any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.
This. I thought that all things online without a copyright were public domain and can be used by anyone at anytime unless specified by the original owner. For this reason there are things you agree to while posting such things on websites. And besides I’d be happy they used it. Flattered really.
No, its implied and automatic. Just because its online doesn't mean its fair game. Public domain kicks in often after a very long time (50-70 years after creators death), and relates not only to the text, but the images and the layout. Someone has spent time and energy creating something, it has a monetary value.
Unless specified as rights free or it has a Creative Commons licence, it belongs to somebody and you can't just use it.