Understand what you can legally copy from the internet in 10 minutes
Beginner
10 min
English
Get a simple, plain-English breakdown of copyright rules for your specific project so you don't accidentally steal someone's work.
Steps
- Open ChatGPT (chatgpt.com) in your web browser and create a free account if you don't have one.
- Copy the prompt template below.
- Paste it into the chat box at the bottom of the screen.
- Replace the text inside the curly brackets {like this} with details about what you want to use (for example, a photo from a blog or a song from a video).
- Press the send button (the arrow icon) to get your answer.
- Read the answer. If it uses confusing legal words, type: 'Explain this like I am 10 years old.'
- Use the advice to safely decide if you can use the material for your project.
Prompts to Use
You are a friendly copyright teacher. I want to use {item_type} from {source} for my {project_type}. Explain in plain English if this is usually allowed under copyright law. Tell me what could go wrong and how to get permission if I need it. Keep it under 200 words and use bullet points.
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