MMT Productions – Copyright and Fair Use/Fair Dealing Notice

At MMT Productions (https://mmtproductions.ca), we are dedicated to providing educational and critical commentary on book cover design through our “Horrible Covers” section. This section exists for the sole purpose of review and critique in the field of book publishing and cover design.

Use of Third-Party Images (Book Covers)

The images displayed on this website, including book cover images featured in the “Horrible Covers” section, are used without intent of infringement and are included under the following legal provisions:

For Canadian Users (Fair Dealing – Canadian Copyright Act)

This site operates in Canada and adheres to the Fair Dealing provisions of the Canadian Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42).
We use cover images solely for the purpose of criticism, review, or education, as allowed under Canadian law.
Where applicable, source attribution is provided, and only the minimal necessary portion (typically a single low-resolution cover image) is displayed for each critique.

For United States Users (Fair Use – U.S. Copyright Law)

For visitors and users from the United States, use of book cover images on this site falls under the Fair Use doctrine, as outlined in Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act.
Our use qualifies as Fair Use based on the following factors:

  • Purpose: Non-commercial, educational, and critical commentary

  • Nature of Use: Transformative, for critique and education

  • Amount Used: Minimal, typically one low-resolution image per post

  • Effect on Market Value: No negative impact on the commercial market for the book or cover art

For Users from Other Jurisdictions

We recognize that copyright laws vary globally. MMT Productions makes a good-faith effort to comply with the fair use/fair dealing or equivalent exceptions in relevant international copyright laws concerning criticism and review.

Copyright Ownership and Rights

All book cover images and related artwork remain the exclusive property of their respective copyright holders, authors, publishers, or artists.

MMT Productions does not claim ownership of these images and uses them only as allowed under applicable copyright exceptions for commentary and review.

Update Requests

If you are the rights holder of any content featured on this site and believe that your work has been used inappropriately or without proper attribution, please contact us using the contact form.

We will promptly review and, if necessary, update the content in question.

Final Notes

By visiting and using this website, you acknowledge that the use of third-party content in the “Horrible Covers” section is done in good faith, for educational and critical purposes, in compliance with Canadian Fair Dealing, U.S. Fair Use, and other applicable international laws.