Creative Commons

/ˈkriː.eɪ.tɪv ˈkɒm.ənz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A set of public copyright licenses that enable free distribution and use of creative works under specified conditions.
    The artist applied a Creative Commons license to her photograph to allow non-commercial sharing.

Forms

  • creative commons

Commentary

Creative Commons licenses vary in terms of permissions and restrictions, making it important to specify the exact license type in legal contexts.

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