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== Limitations of this argument == | == Limitations of this argument == | ||
While there is a substantial "grey area" in which it's difficult to determine whether or not a use is commercial, there are certainly cases where it's clear that a certain kind of use would be commercial (and thereby prohibited by the NC clause), and also cases where it's clear that another kind of use would not be commercial (and thereby permitted under the NC clause). For certain works, where a substantial portion of the likely reuses would fall outside the "grey area," the argument presented in this essay may be less relevant. In such cases, it would be worthwhile to consult other arguments for or against the use of the NC clause. (See the "see also" section below.) | While there is a substantial "grey area" in which it's difficult to determine whether or not a use is commercial, there are certainly cases where it's clear that a certain kind of use would be commercial (and thereby prohibited by the NC clause), and also cases where it's clear that another kind of use would not be commercial (and thereby permitted under the NC clause). For certain works, where a substantial portion of the likely reuses would fall outside the "grey area," the argument presented in this essay may be less relevant. In such cases, it would be worthwhile to consult other arguments for or against the use of the NC clause. (See the "see also" section below.) | ||
== Conclusion == | == Conclusion == |