1. text
   1. Are they your own, original words?
      1. YES!
         1. You're free to use them however you wish.
      2. NO
         1. Are you copying copyrighted material for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody?
            1. You're free to use them however you wish under the "fair use" provision of copyright law.
            2. For more information, visit http://fairuse.stanford.edu/Copyright_and_Fair_Use_Overview/chapter9/9-b.html for the four factors judges use when determining "fair use"
2. photos
   1. Is it your own, original photo?
      1. YES!
         1. You're free to use them however you wish.
      2. NO
         1. Where did you obtain the photo?
            1. Google Image Search
            2. Assume all images are copyrighted
            3. Another website
            4. Does the site display any indication that you may use its photos?
            5. YES!
            6. You're free to use them according to the displayed license.
            7. NO
            8. Assume all images are copyrighted
            9. Just because it is not explicitly marked as copyrighted does not mean that it is not covered by the law. Works do not need to bear copyright notices in order to be protected.
            10. A site devoted to Creative Commons licensed work
            11. You're free to use them according to the displayed license.