Creative Common
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Introduction
Creative Commons (CC) is a licensing system that allows
creators to share their work with specific permissions and
conditions.
User rights
What Can You Do with CC Content?
Share: You can copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
Adapt: You can remix, transform, and build upon the material, depending on the
license.
User Obligations
What Are Your Responsibilities?
Attribution: Always give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and
indicate if changes were made.
Non-commercial: Use the work only for non-commercial purposes if the license
restricts commercial use.
No Derivatives: If the license prohibits changes, do not alter the original work.
Examples of Creative Commons
Licenses
- License Types:
- CC BY: Attribution
- CC BY-SA: Attribution-ShareAlike
- CC BY-ND: Attribution-NoDerivs
- CC BY-NC: Attribution-NonCommercial
- CC BY-NC-SA: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike
- CC BY-NC-ND: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs
The Creative Commons symbols
1. Creative Common (CC): The core logo with “CC” in a circle.
2. Attribution (BY): A person icon, meaning attribution is required.
3. Sharealike(SA): A circular arrow, indicating ShareAlike terms.
4. Noncommercial(NC): A crossed-out dollar sign for NonCommercial use.
5. NonDerivs(ND): An equal sign, meaning NoDerivatives allowed.
These symbols combine to define the specific conditions of each Creative Commons license.
Using Work Protected by CC
Demonstration:
Step 1: Check the License: Always look for the specific Creative Commons license and read the terms.
Step 2: Follow the License Terms: Ensure your use aligns with the license’s requirements (e.g., non-
commercial use or no modifications).
Step 3: Attribute Properly: Include all necessary credits when using the work. Example format:
“Image by [Author Name], licensed under [CC License].”
Practical Example:
Find a CC BY-SA photo.
Use it in your project, ensure you attribute the author.
Share your modified project under the same CC BY-SA license.
Conclusion
Creative Commons licenses promote sharing and
creativity by allowing creators to define how others can
use their work. They balance creators’ rights with public
access, fostering collaboration and innovation by making
content legally accessible for various uses.