What are two key copyright considerations when using third-party images or text?

• A. Ensure you have permission or a license, and attribute credit properly; respect fair use and avoid reproducing protected material without rights
• B. Only use public domain
• C. Copy without attribution if under 10 words
• D. Only need permission for videos

Answer: (A)

Using third-party images or text safely hinges on two essentials: you must have permission or a license to use the material, and you should provide proper attribution. Having a license or explicit permission gives you the legal right to use the content, and many licenses require you to credit the creator. Attribution isn't just a courtesy; it’s often a requirement of licenses and helps ensure you’re signaling the original source. Fair use can sometimes allow limited use without permission for purposes like critique or education, but it’s a narrow, fact-specific defense that depends on factors such as purpose, nature, amount used, and impact on the market. It’s not something you can rely on in every situation. Public domain content is safe to use without permission, but not everything is in the public domain, so the practical approach is to obtain permission or a license and give proper credit, while understanding fair use has limits.