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Can a school show a movie to students without getting permission from the copyright owner?

Showing a movie for entertainment purposes may require a license. A license may not be necessary, though, if the showing is for educational purposes, it is part of face-to-face teaching activities in a nonprofit educational institution, in a classroom or similar location devoted to educational instruction, and the copy of the movie being shown was […]

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Can I be sued for copyright infringement if I didn’t make any money from it?

Yes. Copyright infringement is actionable whether the unauthorized use is for profit or not. The absence of a profit may help support a “fair use” defense in some cases, but it is just one of several factors that courts weigh. Even nonprofit use of a copyrighted work without the owner’s permission can result in liability

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