Let’s say I want to create a website that helps people troubleshoot a topic. I get my facts and information from site A, and use that info to write my own articles (Not copying word for word, but stating the same ideas).


Site A has this policy: "Any duplication or use of images, diagrams, or text, or other electronic or printed publications is not permitted without the prior written agreement by Site A."


Copyright.gov says this: "Copyright does not protect facts, ideas, systems, or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these things are expressed."


So am I allowed to take the facts and information from Site A and use it on my own site? I will not take their images or interpretation of the facts, but just the facts themselves. And I will write my own articles and "fluf" based on the facts.


Note: I live in the US




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EDIT:


I tried to add this as a comment but it was too long.


So my current understanding is that facts in lists of obvious order cannot be copyrighted, but their explanations or instructions can be.


So can I do this?


**SITE A:**


How to fix a black screen on your computer


Fixing a black screen can be quite easy! Just follow these simple steps.


1. Restart by holding down the power key for 5 seconds (This can help refresh the system if something is not working right)
2. Remove the battery, then replace it (This can help remove all background operations)
3. Throw it out the window because there is nothing else you can do to fix it


**My Site**


This guide will show you how to fix a black screen on your computer!


* Try holding down the power button for five seconds to reset the device.
* If that does not work, try removing, then replacing the battery. Doing this can help stop any tasks your computer may be running.
* If the above steps don't work, bring your computer to a repair shop for further analysis.



US Copyright Question