When I buy a physical book, am I entitled to scan for myself? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 month ago by niko@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I don't mean to distribute, but to scan for myself to read digitally, am I allowed to do that legally and ethically when I buy a physical book or would that be totally unethical and illegal?

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[-] Unknown1234_5@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago

As long as you don't distribute it it should be fine legally (in the US) and is morally correct (imo) since it is your own copy of the book.

this post was submitted on 14 Nov 2024

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