Copyright Guidelines & Resources
Internal Copyright Resources
Internal Copyright Resources This template supplies wording to request usage of copyright material: Orbis Copyright Request Form Template These guidelines outline the proper use, documentation, and restrictions of copyrighted materials within Orbis: ...
Fair Use
Introduction to Fair Use If you've worked as an instructional designer for any length of time, you've likely heard a SME cry "Fair use!" while justifying use of copyrighted material without permission. "Fair use" refers to a doctrine within copyright ...
Copyright FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about copyright and how it applies to your work at Orbis Education. If you have a question you would like answered, please submit to ORB-ElearningQATeam@gce.com. How do I ...
Copyright Decision Tree
Copyright Decision Tree Please access the Copyright Decision Tree if you need some assistance in determining the copyright implications of a resource. It is recommended that you read all of the available information in Copyright Guidelines & ...
SME-Created Material
But My SME Wrote It Although it seems logical that anything your subject matter expert (SME) creates and is willing to contribute towards your course development is free of any copyright concerns, this isn't necessarily so. There are certain ...
Licensed Materials
What About Licensed Material? You've learned that the creators of content are automatically granted copyright protection when the work is fixed in a tangible form of expression. These creators can grant usage of their material through licensing, ...
Commercial vs. Non-Commercial Status
Commercial vs. Non-Commercial Status Because of Orbis' role in online program management (OPM), the relevance of our commercial status is difficult to assess when curating content for our non-commercial partners. You will see many resources that ...
All About Linking
Website Links The proliferation of information available on the World Wide Web has introduced some interesting nuances to the interpretation of copyright law. A hyperlink can be thought of as providing directions to a source of information. Looking ...
Introduction to Copyright
Introduction to Copyright There’s a reason that some attorneys specialize in intellectual property. Copyright law is full of complexities and ambiguities and is oftentimes subjective. A cursory glance at court cases involving copyright infringement ...