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<table id='toc' class='toc'><tr><td><div id='toctitle'><h2>Contents</h2></div>
<ul>
<li class='toclevel-1'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#PODCASTING_LEGAL_GUIDE:_RULES_FOR_THE_REVOLUTION|<span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">PODCASTING LEGAL GUIDE: RULES FOR THE REVOLUTION</span>]]
<ul>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Acknowledgements|<span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Acknowledgements</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Forward.2C_By_Lawrence_Lessig|<span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Forward, By Lawrence Lessig</span>]]</li>

</ul>
</li>
<li class='toclevel-1'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#INTRODUCTION|<span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">INTRODUCTION</span>]]
<ul>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Purpose|<span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">Purpose</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#US-Law_Only|<span class="tocnumber">2.2</span> <span class="toctext">US-Law Only</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#This_Guide_Does_Not_Provide_Legal_Advice|<span class="tocnumber">2.3</span> <span class="toctext">This Guide Does Not Provide Legal Advice</span>]]</li>

<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#License_.26_Attribution|<span class="tocnumber">2.4</span> <span class="toctext">License &amp; Attribution</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Organization|<span class="tocnumber">2.5</span> <span class="toctext">Organization</span>]]</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class='toclevel-1'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Legal_Issues_In_Creating_Your_Own_Podcast.|<span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Legal Issues In Creating Your Own Podcast.</span>]]
<ul>

<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Overview_Of_The_Legal_Issues_You_Need_To_Consider.|<span class="tocnumber">3.1</span> <span class="toctext">Overview Of The Legal Issues You Need To Consider.</span>]]
<ul>
<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Why_Is_Copyright_Law_Relevant.3F|<span class="tocnumber">3.1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Why Is Copyright Law Relevant?</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Why_Are_Publicity_Rights_Relevant.3F|<span class="tocnumber">3.1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Why Are Publicity Rights Relevant?</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#How_Is_Trademark_Law_Relevant.3F|<span class="tocnumber">3.1.3</span> <span class="toctext">How Is Trademark Law Relevant?</span>]]</li>

<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#What_Other_Issues_Should_I_Be_Thinking_About.3F|<span class="tocnumber">3.1.4</span> <span class="toctext">What Other Issues Should I Be Thinking About?</span>]]</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Copyright_Issues.|<span class="tocnumber">3.2</span> <span class="toctext">Copyright Issues.</span>]]
<ul>
<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Using_Written_Content_Created_By_Someone_Else:_Permission_Is_Generally_Required.|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.1</span> <span class="toctext">Using Written Content Created By Someone Else: Permission Is Generally Required.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#The_Good_News:_5_Instances_Where_Permission_Is_Not_Required.|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.2</span> <span class="toctext">The Good News: 5 Instances Where Permission Is Not Required.</span>]]

<ul>
<li class='toclevel-4'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#You_Are_Using_A_Fact.2C_An_Idea.2C_A_Theory_Or_Slogan.2C_Title_Or_Short_Phrase.|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.2.1</span> <span class="toctext">You Are Using A Fact, An Idea, A Theory Or Slogan, Title Or Short Phrase.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-4'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#You_Are_Using_Works_That_Are_In_The_Public_Domain.|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.2.2</span> <span class="toctext">You Are Using Works That Are In The Public Domain.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-4'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#You_Are_Using_A_US_Government_Work.|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.2.3</span> <span class="toctext">You Are Using A US Government Work.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-4'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#You_Are_Making_A_.E2.80.9CFair_Use..E2.80.9D|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.2.4</span> <span class="toctext">You Are Making A &ldquo;Fair Use.&rdquo;</span>]]</li>

<li class='toclevel-4'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#You_Are_Using_Creative_Commons-Licensed_Or_.E2.80.9CPodsafe.E2.80.9D_Content|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.2.5</span> <span class="toctext">You Are Using Creative Commons-Licensed Or &ldquo;Podsafe&rdquo; Content</span>]]</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Special_Rules_For_Librarians_Or_Teachers.|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.3</span> <span class="toctext">Special Rules For Librarians Or Teachers.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Using_Your_Own_Written_Content.|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.4</span> <span class="toctext">Using Your Own Written Content.</span>]]</li>

<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Incorporating_Pre-Existing_Audio_Voice_Recordings.|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.5</span> <span class="toctext">Incorporating Pre-Existing Audio Voice Recordings.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Interviewing_Someone_Or_Asking_Someone_To_Join_You_In_Conversation_As_Part_Of_Your_Podcast|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.6</span> <span class="toctext">Interviewing Someone Or Asking Someone To Join You In Conversation As Part Of Your Podcast</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Using_Music|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.7</span> <span class="toctext">Using Music</span>]]
<ul>
<li class='toclevel-4'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Two_Types_Of_Works_Involved_In_A_Copyrighted_Song.|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.7.1</span> <span class="toctext">Two Types Of Works Involved In A Copyrighted Song.</span>]]</li>

<li class='toclevel-4'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Two_Types_Of_Copyright_.E2.80.9CRights.E2.80.9D.|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.7.2</span> <span class="toctext">Two Types Of Copyright &ldquo;Rights&rdquo;.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-4'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Licenses_You_Will_Need.|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.7.3</span> <span class="toctext">Licenses You Will Need.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-4'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#The_.E2.80.9CFair_Use.E2.80.9D_Exception.|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.7.4</span> <span class="toctext">The &ldquo;Fair Use&rdquo; Exception.</span>]]</li>

</ul>
</li>
<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Using_Video.2FImages.|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.8</span> <span class="toctext">Using Video/Images.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Fair_Use_Under_Copyright_Law_And_Its_Application_To_Podcasts.|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.9</span> <span class="toctext">Fair Use Under Copyright Law And Its Application To Podcasts.</span>]]
<ul>
<li class='toclevel-4'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Two_Misconceptions_About_Fair_Use.|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.9.1</span> <span class="toctext">Two Misconceptions About Fair Use.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-4'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Examples_Of_Fair_Use_That_May_Apply_In_Podcasting.|<span class="tocnumber">3.2.9.2</span> <span class="toctext">Examples Of Fair Use That May Apply In Podcasting.</span>]]</li>

</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Publicity_Rights_Issues|<span class="tocnumber">3.3</span> <span class="toctext">Publicity Rights Issues</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Trademark_Issues.|<span class="tocnumber">3.4</span> <span class="toctext">Trademark Issues.</span>]]
<ul>
<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Infringement_And_Dilution.|<span class="tocnumber">3.4.1</span> <span class="toctext">Infringement And Dilution.</span>]]</li>

<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#When_Do_I_Need_Permission.3F|<span class="tocnumber">3.4.2</span> <span class="toctext">When Do I Need Permission?</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#A_Note_About_Using_Trademark_Disclaimers.|<span class="tocnumber">3.4.3</span> <span class="toctext">A Note About Using Trademark Disclaimers.</span>]]</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Finding_.E2.80.9CPodsafe.E2.80.9D_Content_To_Include_In_Your_Podcasts.|<span class="tocnumber">3.5</span> <span class="toctext">Finding &ldquo;Podsafe&rdquo; Content To Include In Your Podcasts.</span>]]

<ul>
<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Finding_CC-Licensed_Materials.|<span class="tocnumber">3.5.1</span> <span class="toctext">Finding CC-Licensed Materials.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Other_Sites_That_Offer_Podsafe_Content.|<span class="tocnumber">3.5.2</span> <span class="toctext">Other Sites That Offer Podsafe Content.</span>]]</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class='toclevel-1'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Legal_Issues_Surrounding_How_You_Distribute_Your_Podcast.|<span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Legal Issues Surrounding How You Distribute Your Podcast.</span>]]

<ul>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Implied_Licenses.|<span class="tocnumber">4.1</span> <span class="toctext">Implied Licenses.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Express_Licenses.|<span class="tocnumber">4.2</span> <span class="toctext">Express Licenses.</span>]]
<ul>
<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Applying_A_CC_License_To_Your_Podcast.|<span class="tocnumber">4.2.1</span> <span class="toctext">Applying A CC License To Your Podcast.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-3'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Using_the_.E2.80.9CAll_Rights_Reserved.E2.80.9D_Model_For_Your_Podcast.|<span class="tocnumber">4.2.2</span> <span class="toctext">Using the &ldquo;All Rights Reserved&rdquo; Model For Your Podcast.</span>]]</li>

</ul>
</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Using_A_Service_To_Distribute_And.2FOr_Promote_Your_Podcasts.|<span class="tocnumber">4.3</span> <span class="toctext">Using A Service To Distribute And/Or Promote Your Podcasts.</span>]]</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class='toclevel-1'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Basic_Background_Of_Podcasting|<span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Basic Background Of Podcasting</span>]]
<ul>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#A_.28Very.2C_Very.29_Brief_History.|<span class="tocnumber">5.1</span> <span class="toctext">A (Very, Very) Brief History.</span>]]</li>

<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#What_Is_Podcasting.3F_What_Are_Podcasts.3F|<span class="tocnumber">5.2</span> <span class="toctext">What Is Podcasting? What Are Podcasts?</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#How_Does_It_Work.3F|<span class="tocnumber">5.3</span> <span class="toctext">How Does It Work?</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#What_Is_RSS.3F_How_Does_it_Work_With_Podcasts.3F|<span class="tocnumber">5.4</span> <span class="toctext">What Is RSS? How Does it Work With Podcasts?</span>]]</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class='toclevel-1'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Background_and_Further_Resources.|<span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Background and Further Resources.</span>]]

<ul>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#General_Information.|<span class="tocnumber">6.1</span> <span class="toctext">General Information.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#.E2.80.9CHow_To.E2.80.9D_Podcast.|<span class="tocnumber">6.2</span> <span class="toctext">&ldquo;How To&rdquo; Podcast.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Open-Source_Podcast_Players.|<span class="tocnumber">6.3</span> <span class="toctext">Open-Source Podcast Players.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Search_Engines_And_Directories_For_Podcasts.|<span class="tocnumber">6.4</span> <span class="toctext">Search Engines And Directories For Podcasts.</span>]]</li>

<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Podcatcher_Programs.|<span class="tocnumber">6.5</span> <span class="toctext">Podcatcher Programs.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Finding_Podsafe_Content.|<span class="tocnumber">6.6</span> <span class="toctext">Finding Podsafe Content.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Websites_With_Legal_Information_On_The_Issues_In_This_Guide.|<span class="tocnumber">6.7</span> <span class="toctext">Websites With Legal Information On The Issues In This Guide.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Public_Domain.|<span class="tocnumber">6.8</span> <span class="toctext">Public Domain.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#IP_Law_.28Copyright.2C_Trademark.2C_Publicity_Rights_Etc..29.|<span class="tocnumber">6.9</span> <span class="toctext">IP Law (Copyright, Trademark, Publicity Rights Etc.).</span>]]</li>

<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Books_About_Podcasting.|<span class="tocnumber">6.10</span> <span class="toctext">Books About Podcasting.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Other_Resources_About_Copyright_Law.|<span class="tocnumber">6.11</span> <span class="toctext">Other Resources About Copyright Law.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Other_Resources_About_Trademark_Law.|<span class="tocnumber">6.12</span> <span class="toctext">Other Resources About Trademark Law.</span>]]</li>
<li class='toclevel-2'>[[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Other_Resources_About_Digital_Rights.2C_Copyright.2C_Free_Expression.|<span class="tocnumber">6.13</span> <span class="toctext">Other Resources About Digital Rights, Copyright, Free Expression.</span>]]</li>
</ul>

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The index for the Guide is set out in the accompanying sidebar to help you find those sections that are of most interest to you. We have also highlighted specific sections that are likely to be relevant to certain people based on their familiarity with legal and technical issues relating to podcasting. Remember that nothing in this Guide is nor should be relied on as legal advice or a substitute for legal advice. We explain more about these limitations in the Introduction Section of the Guide [[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#INTRODUCTION]]. 

* '''I’m new to Podcasting. Where can I learn about the background information before I tackle the legal questions?''' 
:Section 5. – “Basic Background Of Podcasting” ([[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Basic_Background_Of_Podcasting]]) provides some useful materials about the history of podcasting and how it works.

* '''I know what Podcasting is, but I’m new to considering legal issues and online content. Where can I get an overview? ''' 
:Section 3.1. – “Overview Of The Legal Issues You Need To Consider” ([[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Overview_Of_The_Legal_Issues_You_Need_To_Consider]].) provides a brief explanation of some of the main legal issues that are likely to be relevant to your podcasting.

* '''I have a general sense of the main legal issues. Where can I find more information on how these issues play out?''' 
:Section 3.2. – “Copyright Issues” ([[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Copyright_Issues]]), Section 3.3 – “Publicity Rights Issues” ([[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Publicity_Rights_Issues]]) and Section 3.4. – “Trademark Issues” ([[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Trademark_Issues]]) provide more detail about how these issues play out in relation to podcasting. Examples are included to help explain how the law may play out in some contexts.

* '''My podcast relates only to music. What part of the Guide deals with my key issues?''' 
:Section 3.2.7. – “Using Music” ([[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Using_Music]]) provides an overview of the copyright issues faced by music podcasters.

* '''My podcasts include videos and images. I’m a vlogger. What sections are most relevant for me?''' 
:Section 3.2.8. – “Using Video/Images” ([[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Using_Video.2FImages.]]) is the best place to start to address the copyright questions related to your use of video and images. In addition, you’ll want to read Section 1.3. – “Publicity Rights Issues” ([[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Publicity_Rights_Issues]]) which addresses questions about the law when you podcast images of people.

* '''I’m confident that all of the content in my podcast is cleared and authorized for whatever use you wish to make of it. Where can I learn more about the legal terms on which I can distribute or license my podcast?'''
:Section 5. – “Legal Issues Surrounding How You Distribute Your Podcast” ([[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Legal_Issues_Surrounding_How_You_Distribute_Your_Podcast]]) is likely the best place for you to start reading. That Section deals with licenses, and how to apply Creative Commons licenses or the traditional “all rights reserved” model to protect your podcast.

* '''This Guide is way too basic for me. I want to deepen my knowledge of the technical and legal issues relevant to podcasting. Does the Guide include information to help me do that?'''
:You will want to scan the resources provided in Section 6. – “Background And Further Resources” ([[Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Background_and_Further_Resources]]). This Section of the Guide will be updated periodically to include links to other useful information.

Remember that if you have any suggestions or comments, please post them to the talk page of the Guide’s wiki ([[Talk:Podcasting_Legal_Guide]]). These comments will be reviewed periodically and will help us when preparing future updates to the Guide.