This doctrine is an exception to the general rule that another individual may copy another's work without permission. The doctrine is intended to prevent the rigid application of copyright laws that would otherwise hinder the creativity protected by law. In balancing these interests, the application of the doctrine is limited to occasions where the use of the copied material is used for non-commercial purposes. The amount of copied work should constitute a substantial part of the original work and should have no effect on the value of this original work. In essence, fair use applies to the use of material for education, journalism and research. Since it would be unfair for producers not to have control over what they produce and it would be impractical to deny access to information that benefits society, the fair use doctrine ensures a balance between these