COPYRIGHT STATEMENT

The copyright laws of the United States Referencing Title 17 of the United States Code, which establishes the legal rights of creators and the public's access to creative works. and of India Specifically the Copyright Act of 1957, the primary legislation governing intellectual property in India. govern the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material, including foreign works, under certain conditions. In addition, the United States extends protection to foreign works through various international conventions, bilateral agreements, and proclamations.

Under certain conditions specified in these laws, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research. If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of fair use A legal doctrine that permits limited use of copyrighted material without needing permission from the rights holders for purposes such as criticism, news reporting, teaching, or research., that user may be liable for copyright infringement The unauthorized use of works under copyright, violating the owner's exclusive rights..

These institutions reserve the right to refuse to accept a copy order if, in their judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve a violation of the copyright laws of the United States or India.

Key Legal Terms

• Copyright Laws: Legal protections that grant creators of original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution.
• Title 17, United States Code: The set of federal laws that govern copyright in the USA.
• Copyright Act of 1957: The legal foundation for copyright protection in India.
• Photocopies: Reproductions of documents made using photographic or electronic processes.
• Fair Use: A legal allowance for using copyrighted material for educational or research purposes without being considered a violation.
• Copyright Infringement: Breaking the law by using copyrighted material without permission outside the bounds of fair use.