ても差し支えない

Used to politely ask for permission or to state that something would not be a problem. The ても form attaches to the preceding verb to indicate 'even if ...', here implying 'even if you do X, there is no problem' and the speaker is seeking or granting permission. Use in questions to check if an action is acceptable, or in statements offering something not to cause trouble. Examples: この資料をコピーしても差し支えないですか。 (Is it okay if I copy these materials?) / ここに座っても差し支えない？ (Is it alright if I sit here?) / 写真を撮っても差し支えない。 (It's fine to take pictures.) / この件を上司に伝えても差し支えない。 (It's not a problem to tell the boss about this matter.)