Disclaimer

2. Fair Use Disclaimer

Fair use disclaimers are critical any time you’re borrowing an idea, image, sentence, or an entire resource from someone else whether it’s copyrighted or not.
These disclaimers are simple. They state that you understand what fair use means according to US Copyright Law and that you believe your use of copyrighted materials falls within these guidelines.
By adding the fair use disclaimer, you’re adding an extra layer of protection to your site in the event the original owner of the borrowed content contests your use of it.
This disclaimer will have three key parts:

1. Your acknowledgement that you’re using copyrighted material without the explicit or expressed permission of the owner
2. Your belief that your use falls within the guidelines of Fair Use
3. Cite the law – Title 17 Chapter 1, Section 107 – and add a link to it

Note: Fair use disclaimers only serve you well when you fall within the guidelines for fair use. If you’re not clear where your site stands, read up on the law and guidelines here and consult your lawyer.
Here’s an example from the University of Texas:

As you can see, it covers each of the basic parts:

• It acknowledges the use of copyrighted material
• It explains why the use is part of fair use
• It cites and references the law

Finally, it states that anyone who wants to use copyrighted material from the site must request permission from the copyright owner.