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(2) Modification
To distort, mutilate or modify copyrighted works which have been fixed in paper or
fixed as electronic information, etc.
(3) Transmission
To publicly transmit copyrighted works, including those that have been fixed as
electronic information, by means of telecommunication networks such as Internet,
facsimile and email; and to upload copyrighted works to interactive transmission
communications server already connected with telecommunication networks for use
by the public, etc.
HOWEVER, THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE PERMISSIBLE UNDER THE COPYRIGHT LAW OF
JAPAN. In the following cases, it is NOT necessary for a user to obtain the consent of the
copyright owner:
- Reproduction of copyrighted works for the purpose of the user's personal use,
family use or other similar uses within a limited domain.
- The duplicate in the library aiming at offer to public use, such as a national
library, a private library, a school attached institution, a public museum, various
public data centers, and a research organization aimed at obtaining public
benefit, etc.
- Making quotations from copyrighted works, provided that their making is
compatible with fair practice and their extent does not exceed that justified by
purposes such as news reporting, criticism or research.
- Reproduction of informatory, investigatory or statistical data and reports which
have been prepared by the State or local governments for the press or other
periodicals, provided that the reproduction thereof is not expressly prohibited.
- Publishing to a school textbook. However, the compensation to the copyright
owner is required.
- The duplicate in a school and other educational facilities. However, in the light
of a kind, a use, number of copies, and a mode, it restricts within limits which do
not injure the copyright owner's profits unfairly.
- The duplicate as a test question. However, the compensation to the copyright
owner is required.
Notice: This list is NOT inclusive and no liability is assumed for its completeness or
accuracy. In case of doubt, please contact your legal counsel.
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