Do I need permission to quote a work (film, text, music, photograph, etc.) created by another author?

People often assume that they can use excerpts from a work without permission, provided the excerpt is not too long. This is not correct. You may only quote a work without permission if all the conditions of the right of quotation are met.

Quoting is therefore only permitted if all of the following conditions are satisfied:

• The quotation is used for a specific purpose, such as criticism, polemics, review, teaching or scientific research.

• The excerpt is no longer than necessary to make your point.

• You always mention the title of the work and the name of the author.

• The work has already been made available to the public.

Important: if you do not meet these conditions, you must obtain permission from the rights holders. Such permission may cover both authors' rights and related rights (for example, those of performers or producers).

Rights holders are free to decide whether, and under which conditions, you may use their work.