What are some of the ways to find out if a videorecording has public performance rights or home use rights?
• Determine what rights are attached to a videorecording at the time it is purchased or acquired, and document that information. Know that the videorecording is a legal copy and know if the source of purchase or acquisition has the right to grant or convey public performance rights or not. • Look for rights information on the video label, container, or on the screen. • Videorecordings with “home use only” rights usually, but not always, have statements indicating home use. Do not assume that a videorecording has public performance rights if “home use” or wording to that effect is not indicated, however. • Videorecordings with public performance rights rarely have that information specifically stated. • Contact the copyright owner or the owners authorized representative for rights information. • If the rights cannot be determined, it is advisable to assume that a videorecording does not have public performance rights.
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