Image:LostS3Promo.jpg

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[edit] Summary

Season 3 of Lost.

[edit] Fair use for Lost (TV series)

This image, Lost Season 3 Promotional Photo, is being linked here; though the picture is subject to copyright I (Synflame) feel it is covered by the U.S. fair use laws because:

  • The promo has been released for reasons of advertising and awareness of the 3rd season of Lost;
  • It does not limit the copyright owner's rights to sell, produce, or advertise the show in any way;
  • The image is available for free on ABC Media Net, ABC's public release website (www.abcmedianet.com);
  • The use of the image is, it itself fulfilling much of the intent of the promo;

This image, LostS3Promo.jpg, is being linked here; though the picture is subject to copyright I (Opark_77) feel it is covered by the U.S. fair use laws because:

  • As above
  • It is used to identify the subject of the article
  • It features the starring cast
  • It is accompanied by commentary on the cast, the season it advertises and the show in general

--Opark 77 15:35, 28 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Licensing

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