Q&A
Q It is illegal one when downloading the music distributed illegally?
A It is illegal. Recording and downloading become illegal about works, such as music uploaded illegally, getting to know that it is illegal. Moreover, it does not become illegal to download the music distributed formally for pay.
The others and lawful Internet transmission or El Mark that can distinguish
has. It is said that sites, such as music and a movie, can be used in comfort
with El Mark. since the thing with El Mark can be used in comfort, and
it is necessary to be careful for what is not conversely. However, all
do not become illegal just because there is not El Mark. It is because
there will also be a site where El Mark is added from now on.
Q It is illegal one to give a price and to sell the sign written by celebrity?
A Since the product made from original does not appear about the sign written
by the celebrity, it does not become a work. since dealing of a sign does
not become illegal.
QIt is illegal one to carry out ripping (DVD and musical data are taken
in a personal computer) of the DVD which he has bought by himself?
A It is illegal. In order to enjoy DVD which he has bought by himself till
before, even if it carried out ripping, it did not become illegal, but
it became illegal to carry out ripping of the DVD by Copyright Act revision
in 2012.
Therefore, it becomes illegal to carry out ripping of the DVD. However,
it does not become illegal to copy an audio CD to a personal computer.
Q It is illegal one to copy and use a commercial audio CD by a school event?
A It does not become illegal. Usually, although an author's permission
is needed, in the Copyright Act, an author's permission is unnecessary
about a school with an exception. You have to use only a required part
to be accepted.
Q It is illegal one to see anime by a video sharing site?
A It does not become illegal if it only sees. However, it becomes illegal to download the anime in the video sharing site.