The Heretic Review utilizes screenshots, trailers, film clips, and other material distributed by movie, television, literary, and gaming franchises for the purposes of commentary and review. We firmly believe that such usage constitutes fair use under Section 107 of the United States copyright law. This includes the use of material taken from the original works for the purpose of illustration and analysis.

Purpose and Character of Use

• Purpose: Our purpose is to comment on and review movies, games, written material, and television shows. This is a transformative use, as we are creating new content that analyzes and critiques existing works.
• Character of Use: We use mostly trailers, short clips, and screenshots, which are less protected by copyright than full-length works.
• Amount Used: We only use the amount of material necessary to make our point.
• Market Impact: Our use does not negatively affect the market for the original works.

Nature of the Copyrighted Work

The Heretic Review understands that creative works like movies, games, written material, and television shows are generally considered more copyrightable than factual works. However, our use of these materials does not interfere with the market value of the originals.

Amount and Substantiality of the Portion Used

The Heretic Review only uses small portions of the copyrighted works. We only use the amount necessary to effectively convey our commentary or review.

Effect of the Use on the Potential Market

The Heretic Review believes that our use of copyrighted material has a positive effect on the market. Our reviews and analyses can introduce viewers to new movies and television shows, potentially increasing the audience and value of the originals.

Disclaimer

This statement is intended to constitute a fair use defense under U.S. copyright law. It is not a guarantee that your use of copyrighted material will be considered fair use. Fair use is a legal doctrine with a complex analysis. If you are unsure whether your use of copyrighted material is fair use, we recommend consulting with an attorney.

We encourage anyone who believes their copyright has been infringed to contact us at paul.hunter.writer@gmail.com so that we can discuss the matter.

Additional Information on Fair Use

For more information on fair use, please see the following resources:

• The U.S. Copyright Office: https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/
• Stanford University Libraries Fair Use: https://fairuse.stanford.edu/

Whenever feasible, we provide attribution for the copyrighted material used, including the title, creator(s), and source. We regularly review our content to ensure it continues to comply with fair use guidelines.