6.5.1-1 Which legal consequences could you face if you make a film black and white in order to disseminate it without the consent of the rights holder?

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A user cannot make a film black and white without the consent of the rights holder. That would be an infringement of the exclusive rights of the author (Art. 11 Para 1 CopAArt. 10 Para. 1 (d) CopA). This act would lead to the risk of being taken to court for breaching Art. 67 Para. 1 (c) CopA, which carries a custodial sentence not exceeding one year or a monetary penalty.

This may also overlap with civil actions (e.g. an action for damages).