| Jurisdiction | Copyright Duration | Fair Use / Fair Dealing | Key Takeaway | |--------------|-------------------|--------------------------|--------------| | United States | Life of author + 70 years (or 95/120 for works for hire) | Limited; subtitles are a derivative work | Download only from authorized sources or platforms that have a license. | | European Union | Life of author + 70 years | Similar to U.S.; stricter on derivative works | Same as above. | | India | Life of author + 60 years | No explicit fair‑use for subtitles | Use official releases or licensed platforms. |