15. Is it okay to use other people’s work just for personal use?

 

In terms of copyright infringement in the UK, there is no distinction between personal and commercial use. Using someone else’s work without permission or payment, outside of the copyright exceptions, is an infringement of that person’s copyright.

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Research & Private Study

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