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

  1. Open ChatGPT (chatgpt.com) in your web browser and create a free account if you don't have one.
  2. Copy the prompt template below.
  3. Paste it into the chat box at the bottom of the screen.
  4. 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).
  5. Press the send button (the arrow icon) to get your answer.
  6. Read the answer. If it uses confusing legal words, type: 'Explain this like I am 10 years old.'
  7. 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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