Copyright Infringement
Copyright Infringement occurs when copyrighted material is used, reproduced, distributed, or performed without the copyright holder’s permission, violating one or more of the copyright holder’s exclusive rights. Infringement can range from unauthorized file sharing and reproduction of media to the creation of derivative works without consent. Legal consequences vary but can include fines, damages, and injunctions against further infringement. Fair use provisions and exceptions exist in copyright law, allowing limited use under specific circumstances without constituting infringement.