why would fan works not be under fair use as long as it’s not for profit?
That’s something that fan-fiction authors cling to, but it’s not accurate. Even if it doesn’t make money it’s still infringement. It just means there’s nothing to go after, so IP owners tend to leave them alone.
Genuinely asking, as I’m not that versed on copyright, why would fan works not be under fair use as long as it’s not for profit?
That’s something that fan-fiction authors cling to, but it’s not accurate. Even if it doesn’t make money it’s still infringement. It just means there’s nothing to go after, so IP owners tend to leave them alone.
I see, thanks! Transformative work copyright is always confusing to me.