Welcome to the Austin Community College Copyright & Fair Use web site.  The Copyright & Fair Use web site provides ACC faculty, staff, and students with information to help them understand and comply with the United States copyright laws.  While this site provides information about copyright laws, it should not be intended or construed as legal advice.  We recommend you consult an attorney if you want professional assurance that the information on this site and your interpretation of it, is appropriate to your particular situation.

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Copyright Law Overview  Fair Use Overview Teach Act Public Domain DMCA Copyright Agreement Forms Workshops and Tutorials Getting Copyright Permission Copyright Database Searches Copyright Clearance Center The Copyright Office

Copyright Office Fees Set to Change on August 1

Copyright Office and USPTO Seek Comment and Announce Public Meeting on Facilitating Access to Copyrighted Works

Copyright Office Adopts Amendments to Regulations Governing Recordation of Notices of Termination of Transfers and Related Provisions

Copyright Office Announces Royalty Fee Adjustment

H.R. 2344 Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009

S. 1145 Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009

H.R. 1860 Four Corners Television Access Act of 2009

S. 771 Four Corners Television Access Act of 2009