If I record a streaming video on DVD, can I give copies to my friends?
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If I record a streaming video on DVD, can I give copies to my friends?
It is a 20 sermon set that was live streamed and I learned after that they had put a copyright symbol on it and are selling the set for $96. Is it like TV where if you record a show you can share it with others so long as you do not sell it?
Asked on December 13, 2012 under Business Law, Oregon
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Based upon what you have written you can simply give away the copies to friends so long as you do not sell them. However, I suggest that you do not make a big publication as to what you intend to do or actually do.
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