What constitutes Commercial use?

[DiverDan]

Test case:
I shoot hobby footage and post it on YouTube. If I allow ads to appear on it, and thereby get even a tiny amount of income from every click, have I crossed the line?

Discuss among yourselves [Linda Richman from SNL].

 

[Sky King]

Technically, yes, it is commercial use. Practically, I doubt if anyone would ever come after you for it. I just received my 333 Exemption a few weeks ago.

 

[480sparky]

Depends on what the judge says at the end of the trial.

 

[Moose408]

Technically yes, but since it is indirect income it is in the gray area and should be fine.

 

[ianwood]

Closed. This topic does not go in the section and it has been covered many many times.