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A quick definition of copyright:

Copyright is a legal right that gives the creator of a work the exclusive ability to make copies, publish, sell, or distribute their work. This includes things like books, music, movies, and software. Copyright protection exists for original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible medium of expression. This means that the work must be written down or recorded in some way. Copyright owners have the right to control how their work is used, but there are limitations to this right, such as fair use. Copyright registration is voluntary, but it can be helpful in protecting your work.

A more thorough explanation:

Copyright is a legal right that gives the creator of an original work the exclusive right to control how their work is used and distributed. This includes the right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute the matter and form of something.

For example, if you write a book, you have the exclusive right to control how it is published, sold, and distributed. If someone else wants to use your book, they need to get your permission first.

The U.S. Copyright Act is a federal law that protects the writings of authors. This includes things like books, music, movies, and software. To qualify for copyright protection, a work must be original and fixed in a tangible medium of expression.

Under copyright law, the owner of a copyright has the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, license, and to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted work. However, there are limitations to these exclusive rights, such as the doctrine of "fair use."

Registration of copyright is voluntary, but it is required before an action for copyright infringement can be commenced. Failure to comply with the deposit requirement may result in a civil fine.

Overall, copyright is an important legal right that protects the creative works of authors and gives them control over how their works are used and distributed.

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Dkk
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I want to meet an attorney that defends clients who run into flat earth problems. I want an attorney that knows and believes in flat earth theory.
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i want a flat earther for president. i want a guy who posts on 4chan for president. i want someone who mogs for president.
Dkk
19:18
Exactly. My version of that awful poem.
Dkk
19:19
I can accept a president with maybe one or two of the poems traits hut good God, all of them??? No ty.
windyMagician
19:20
president who respects sex is crazy
windyMagician
19:20
we had bill clinton already
Dkk
19:21
Bill Clinton, first and last black president
windyMagician
19:23
I want to go running but my leg feels weird
windyMagician
19:23
it doesn't hurt its just tingly
Dkk
19:26
It needs more alcohol. You tingle when your nerves need watering.
19:27
try stretching it maybe to see what's up
windyMagician
19:27
stretches make me think it's just soreness
windyMagician
19:27
I'm sober lol
Dkk
19:38
Anyone else get the google notification that your LSD password has been compromised lol. LSD got hacked.
20:48
what.jpg @Dkk
CynicalOops
21:03
You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?
jackfrost11770
21:10
nope dk
CynicalOops
22:37
Calvinamala Harris
jackfrost11770
23:16
should i start using letterboxed again
Dkk
23:25
@jackfrost11770: if you want but like it aint for me
dk do u ever eat at bk
Dkk
23:48
@chickenburgahfart: I would do that in the Army if really desperate for food or if I had to work through lunch. One of the few fast food places I go to.
bk so slept on
Dkk
0:23
I will take In N Out everyday over it when I can though.
texaslawhopefully
1:22
In N Out is not only the best fast food place, but the prices too are fantastic
Dkk
1:27
Indeed, indeed.
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