How to create an account

See how to create your Copibec account step by step in order to report your uses of copyrighted documents.

Authorized uses explained

The limits of use and the contents to be declared explained.

Administrator: What is your role?

See your role as an administrator for data collecton in your school:

• Check that all personnel have created their personal accounts
• Make sure all personnel are taking part in the data collection process and meeting the deadlines
• Monitor progress and check the reporting status
• Approve or decline content use that exceeds the limits, together with the applicable fees

What is the Copibec data collection?

What should you report to Copibec when you participate to the data collection process for copyrights? Why does your educational institution have to participate in the data collection and why do you have to report your uses of copyrighted documents?

Find out more about this essential data collection for authors and publishers.

Conditions to use copyrighted documents in class

What documents can you photocopy and scan in class? Under what conditions? Find out the conditions of use offered by the Copibec licence for your educational institution.

Displaying documents in class: How to do while respecting copyrights

The projection of an entire document is authorized by Copibec in educational institution at the preschool, elementary or high school level, as well as in adult education or vocational training centres. Some conditions apply.

Web content in school: how to respect copyright

Content available online is also protected by copyright. In order to use this content in your classroom without violating the Copyright Act, certain rules must be respected.

How to use copyrighted documents created by other teachers

Materials created by your fellow teachers are protected by copyright. The copyrights can belong to the teacher or their employer (school service centre or educational institution).