Copyright guide

Purpose of this guide

The information in this guide is not meant to be legal advice.

The purpose of this guide is to assist faculty and students in making their own decisions based on a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities. This guide mostly addresses copyright in the context of research and education. It does not aim to provide final answers as to what can and cannot be legally done according to the Copyright Act.

Members of the Concordia University community should consult the University's Policy on Copyright Compliance as well as the Copyright Guidelines for Instructors. In case of doubt, please seek legal assistance.

For more information, see the list of useful websites.