Posting Memes Legal Guidelines

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So posting memes on social media is fair use right?
Hello Sean,
In the US, memes could be considered fair use if they're transformative, meaning they add new expression or meaning to the original content. However, this is a complex issue and it's judged case-by-case in courts. Always be mindful of copyright laws.
If I reposted someone else’s meme is credit legally required or is this public domain? And I’m not talking about the copyrighted material
Hello Sean,
While memes often fall under "fair use" due to their transformative nature, it's not always the case. As for non-copyrighted material, it's often considered good etiquette to give credit, but not legally required. Legal issues can arise if the original creator has explicitly reserved rights.
So memes don’t require credit then?
In most cases, memes don't legally require credit. However, it's always a good practice to credit the creator. Keep in mind that some creators might protect their work and claim their rights.
So since they’re fair use it isn’t required even for reposting?
In general, reposting memes without credit is not legally required under US law if they fall under "fair use". However, this can differ case by case. To avoid potential legal issues, it's advisable to credit the original creator whenever possible.