Fair Use is any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Most fair use analysis are usually either commentary and criticism or parody.
The material must meet the four factors in order to be considered Fair Use.
- the purpose and character of your use
- the nature of the work you are using
- the amount and substantiality of the portion used
- the effect of your use on the potential market