Ultimately, courts decide fair use cases according to the facts of each unique case. Other countries/regions have a concept called fair dealing that may work differently. In the EU, more limited exceptions are recognized and the use must fit into specific categories, such as quotation, criticism, review, caricature, parody, and pastiche.
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In the United States, works of commentary, criticism, research, teaching, or news reporting may be considered fair use. Keep in mind that we take local rules into consideration when responding to copyright removal requests. You can view the YouTube Copyright Transparency Report for more info on how we respond to copyright removal requests, including how often we request additional explanations from copyright holders who claim a video doesn't qualify for a copyright exception.