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Can I use images or videos from other websites on my website in Connecticut? What are the requirements?

Using Images or Videos from Other Websites on Your Website in Connecticut

If you want to use images or videos from other websites on your website in Connecticut, you need to consider the following:

  1. Copyright Law: You must ensure that you have the right to use the images or videos. In general, you need permission from the copyright owner to use their work. If you use someone else’s work without permission, you could be liable for copyright infringement [1.1](#[1.1]).
  2. Fair Use: In some cases, you may be able to use the images or videos without permission under the doctrine of fair use. Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows for the limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. However, fair use is a complex and fact-specific analysis, and it is not always clear whether a particular use is fair use [1.1](#[1.1]).
  3. Attribution: If you use someone else’s work, you should give them credit by providing attribution. Attribution is the act of giving credit to the creator of a work. It is a way of acknowledging the source of the work and showing respect for the creator’s rights [1.1](#[1.1]).
  4. Terms of Use: You should also check the terms of use of the website where you found the images or videos. Some websites may allow you to use their content for certain purposes, while others may prohibit any use without permission [1.1](#[1.1]).

Requirements for Using Images or Videos on Your Website in Connecticut

If you have permission to use the images or videos, or if your use falls under fair use, you should still consider the following requirements:

  1. Personal Data: If the images or videos contain personal data, you must comply with the Personal Data Act, Connecticut General Statutes 4-190 (9) [5.1](#[5.1]).
  2. Fiscal and Accounting Requirements: If you are a state-certified digital animation production company, you must utilize an accounting system that conforms to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in accounting for the production expenses or costs to be included in the detailed cost report which shall accompany an application for issuance of a digital animation production company tax credit voucher [4.3](#[4.3]).
  3. Certificates of Approval: If you are operating a moving picture theater, you must obtain a certificate of approval issued by the Commissioner of Public Safety for each auditorium in the theater prior to being occupied by the public. No such certificate of approval shall be issued until it has been determined by the Commissioner that the premises are in substantial compliance with the requirements of the Connecticut Moving Picture Theater Code and the minimum requirements of the Connecticut Fire Safety Code [1.2](#[1.2]).
  4. Application for Certification: If you are seeking eligibility certification as a state-certified qualified production, you must file a written application for eligibility certification under oath on such forms as the Commission may prescribe no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the applicant incurs its first production expenses or costs in the State in connection with the production which is the subject of its application [3.2](#[3.2]).

If you have any further questions or concerns, it is recommended that you consult with a legal professional.

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Connecticut