The material presented in the HawaiiStories Media library is offered in a
noncommercial, community-oriented environment for comment and criticism by
HawaiiStories members and visitors to the HawaiiStories website. The
collection expressly does not include entire works (i.e. full albums), and
is made available only via streaming media rather than as direct
downloads, limiting redistribution. Further, in most cases, the material
is presented with the intent to generate interest and appreciation in it
and its creators, and links are frequently provided to official sites and
music sites to encourage sales. Therefore, the HawaiiStories Media
library is offered under the provisions of "fair use" as defined in
U.S. copyright law (17 USC
§ 107).