In general, publicly available websites, not behind paywalls, are meant to be viewed and interacted with. However, that does not necessarily mean that the information and layout of a website can be captured through screenshots and copying.
You may:
- Share a link to the website
- Reproduce information from the website in class materials, with attribution included
- Display the website in a classroom setting
Without the permission of the copyright-holder, you may NOT:
- Alter or edit or revise the website's content
- Share or publish or redistribute the content outside an educational setting
- Circumvent any paywalls or digital locks through link sharing
Before using:
- Find a Terms of Use (also referred to as Terms of Services or Terms and Conditions) section, if applicable, and adhere to those terms outlined
- Attribute the work including title, author, source and licence (if applicable) for the article in your teaching materials
If you require more assistance assess the copyright status and reuse permissions for a website, please contact copyright@ontariotechu.ca
