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Creative Commons licenses offer a standardized way for content creators to permit the use of their work while retaining control over their intellectual property. There are several types of licenses, ranging from those allowing commercial use with attribution to the most restrictive ones that prohibit modifications and commercial use. These licenses promote legal sharing and collaboration, increasing the visibility of creative works.

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creative commons

Creative Commons licenses offer a standardized way for content creators to permit the use of their work while retaining control over their intellectual property. There are several types of licenses, ranging from those allowing commercial use with attribution to the most restrictive ones that prohibit modifications and commercial use. These licenses promote legal sharing and collaboration, increasing the visibility of creative works.

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Creative Commons Licenses: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction Creative Commons (CC) licenses provide a simple, standardized way for
content creators to grant permission for others to use their work. These licenses help foster a
culture of sharing while ensuring that creators maintain control over their intellectual
property.

Types of Creative Commons Licenses

1. CC BY (Attribution)
o Allows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work, even
commercially, as long as credit is given to the original creator.
2. CC BY-SA (Attribution-ShareAlike)
o Similar to CC BY but requires derivative works to be licensed under identical
terms.
3. CC BY-ND (Attribution-NoDerivatives)
o Allows redistribution, commercial and non-commercial, but does not permit
modifications.
4. CC BY-NC (Attribution-NonCommercial)
o Permits others to remix, adapt, and build upon the work non-commercially
while crediting the creator.
5. CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike)
o Allows non-commercial use with modifications, provided derivatives are
licensed under the same terms.
6. CC BY-NC-ND (Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives)
o The most restrictive CC license, allowing sharing with attribution but
prohibiting modifications and commercial use.

Public Domain Tools

 CC0 (Public Domain Dedication): Enables creators to waive all rights and place
their work in the public domain.
 Public Domain Mark: Used for works already in the public domain.

Why Use Creative Commons?

 Encourages legal sharing and collaboration.


 Helps creators control how their work is used.
 Increases visibility and reach of creative works.

Conclusion Creative Commons licenses provide a flexible framework for creators and users
to share content responsibly. By choosing the right license, creators can maximize their
impact while ensuring their work is used in ways they approve.

For more details, visit Creative Commons.

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