Uses of works that are creative or fictional in nature tend to be disfavored as opposed to works that are purely factual in nature. To assist with your understanding of Copyright Law, common questions will now be addressed concerning copyright principles often misunderstood. While some older works may have lost protection because of an expired copyright, one should not risk liability unless you know for sure. False, While not charging for copies might help when damages are awarded in a lawsuit, distribution of copyrighted works is a violation of the owner's intellectual property rights. This means that the copyright owner must prove that it is more likely than not that a copyright violation has occurred.
Fair use is almost always a small portion of the original work and is usually attributed.
One should not use more of a work than is necessary. The use must not harm the copyright owner's commercial market for the work. This is why reproduction of an entire work is generally forbidden. While some uses may be permitted under the fair use doctrine, obtain permission when in doubt. For more information see helpful web sites-US Copyright Office.