Eight Copyright Myths

It’s okay to use anything that doesn’t have a copyright notice.
It’s okay to use anything that’s online, because if it’s online, it’s in the public domain and up for grabs.
It’s okay to use anything as long as I’m not making any money off it.
It’s okay to use anything as long as I give credit.
It’s okay to use anything as long as I include the creator’s copyright notice.
It’s okay to use anything as long as I take it down when the copyright holder objects.
It’s okay to use something if I can’t find the copyright holder.
It’s okay to use something if I asked for permission and didn’t get a response.

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