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The United States serves as the primary jurisdiction for copyright law governing Project Gutenberg works and their distribution. Most Project Gutenberg eBooks are considered public domain under U.S. law, allowing unrestricted access within the country. This legal environment is crucial for the operation and mission of Project Gutenberg, as it determines which works can be freely distributed and under what conditions. The U.S. also hosts the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation, which is subject to federal laws regarding tax-exempt status and charitable compliance, further reinforcing the centrality of the United States in the community’s legal and operational structure [Data: Entities (4); Relationships (907, 909)].
Central Role of the United States in Copyright and Distribution
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Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation’s Legal and Administrative Oversight
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