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Can I use STM32 datasheet screenshots in a commercial course?

Edison1
Associate

I am creating a commercial educational course for the STM32F103C8T6 microcontroller.

My planned usage:

  • Taking static screenshots of specific datasheet pages (register tables, timing diagrams, memory maps)

  • NOT showing the entire datasheet — only essential pages (30-40 pages out of ~100)

  • Narrating and explaining the content in my own words

  • Keeping all STMicroelectronics logos and copyright notices visible

  • Adding my own annotations (arrows, circles, highlights)

  • Providing links to ST's website for the full datasheet

  • NOT redistributing the PDF file

My questions:

  1. Is this allowed under ST's copyright policy for commercial educational content?

  2. Has ST ever taken action against any instructors for this type of usage?

  3. Do I need written permission from ST, or is this considered fair use?

Example of similar usage (for reference):

Thank you for your guidance.

2 REPLIES 2
Dazed_N_Confused
Associate II
Andrew Neil
Super User

IANAL, but I think that would be covered by the general Copyright concept of "Fair Dealing" or "Fair Use":

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_use

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exceptions-to-copyright#fair-dealing

 

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