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  "map_content": "View in the Grok app\r\nOpen Grok\r\nOk is it illegal in any way shape or form  to take a photo of a maths textbook page , and or the entire contents of book which i presume is copyrighted\r\nAnd posting to blockchain or internet?\r\nThought for 7s\r\nYes, it is generally illegal \u2014 this constitutes copyright infringement in Australia (and most countries).\u2060Studentedge\r\nWhy it's infringement\r\nCopyright law (Australia's Copyright Act 1968) automatically protects textbooks as literary works. The owner (usually the author/publisher) has exclusive rights to:\r\nReproduce/copy the work (including photographing pages).\r\nCommunicate/publish it to the public (posting online or to a blockchain).\r\nTaking photos of pages creates a reproduction. Posting those photos (or the full book) online makes it available to the public, which is infringement.\u2060Stephens\r\nThis applies whether you claim ownership or not \u2014 attribution doesn't make it legal. The entire book or substantial parts are clearly not allowed. Even a single page can infringe if it's a \"substantial part\" (depends on quality/importance, not just quantity).\r\nExceptions (fair dealing) \u2014 very limited\r\nAustralia has fair dealing exceptions (narrower than US \"fair use\"), mainly for:\r\nResearch or study (personal use).\r\nCriticism/review.\r\nParody/satire.\r\nNews reporting.\r\nFor textbooks:\r\nYou can typically copy up to 10% or one chapter for personal research/study.\u2060Library\r\nThis does not cover posting publicly online or sharing widely.\r\nEducational institutions have some statutory licences, but individuals don't for public distribution.\r\nPhotographing for your own private notes might be okay under fair dealing, but uploading it crosses the line.\u2060Deakin\r\nBlockchain doesn't help\r\nPosting to a blockchain (e.g., via NFTs or decentralized storage) is still public distribution/communication. It doesn't bypass copyright \u2014 it's just another way of making the content available. Blockchain can help prove ownership for creators, but not justify infringing someone else's work.\u2060Ethereum.stackexchange\r\nConsequences\r\nCopyright holders can issue takedown notices (DMCA equivalents), sue for damages, or seek injunctions.\r\nPlatforms (websites, blockchain nodes) may remove content.\r\nIn Australia, it's civil (not usually criminal unless large-scale/commercial), but still risky.\r\nBottom line: Don't do it for the full book or substantial portions. For one page in a limited educational context with strong fair dealing justification, it might be defensible \u2014 but posting publicly is risky. Best to use public domain/out-of-copyright materials, open textbooks, or get permission. Consult a lawyer for your specific situation, as this isn't legal advice.\r\n45 sources\r\nAsk anything\r\nUpgrade to SuperGrok\r\nNew conversation - Grok",
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