What allows the use of a small portion of copyrighted work without permission under certain conditions?

The concept that allows the use of a small portion of copyrighted work without permission under certain conditions is known as Fair Use. Fair Use is a legal doctrine that permits limited use of copyrighted material without needing to obtain permission from the copyright holder. This principle is vital for various purposes, including criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.

To qualify as fair use, the use must meet specific criteria, which include the purpose and character of the use (commercial vs. educational), the nature of the copyrighted work, the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole, and the effect of the use on the market value of the original work. The intention is to strike a balance between the rights of the creator and the public's interest in using that material for transformative or educational purposes.

Other options, such as Transformative Use, while related and often overlapping with the fair use concept, refer specifically to the kind of use that transforms the original work to create something new and different. Creative Commons provides licensing options for creators wanting to allow use of their works under specified conditions, but it requires explicit permission and structure. Licensing generally involves obtaining permission to use a copyrighted work, which is contrary to the essence of