Creative Commons (CC) sources
Types of Creative Commons Licenses:
CC BY (Attribution):
Allows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work, even commercially, as long as they credit the original creation. This is the most accommodating of the CC licenses in terms of what others can do with the works.
CC BY-SA (Attribution-ShareAlike):
Similar to the CC BY license, but any new works created from the original must be licensed under identical terms. This license is often compared to open source software licenses.
CC BY-ND (Attribution-NoDerivs):
Allows for redistribution, commercial and non-commercial, as long as the work is passed along unchanged and in whole, with credit to the creator.
CC BY-NC (Attribution-NonCommercial):
Allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, and although their new works must also acknowledge the creator and be non-commercial, they don’t have to license their derivative works on the same terms.
CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike):
Combines the non-commercial aspect of the CC BY-NC license with the ShareAlike requirement that new works be licensed under identical terms.
CC BY-NC-ND (Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs):
The most restrictive of the six main licenses, allowing others to download the works and share them with others as long as they credit the creator, but they can’t change them in any way or use them commercially.
Using Creative Commons Licensed Works:
When using a CC-licensed work, you must provide attribution to the creator in the manner specified by the author or licensor (but not in any way that suggests they endorse you or your use of the work).
NonCommercial licenses restrict the use of the work to non-commercial purposes only. If you wish to use the work for commercial purposes, you must obtain permission from the creator or use a work that allows for such use.
NoDerivs licenses do not allow you to create derivative works unless you get permission from the creator.
ShareAlike licenses allow you to create derivative works as long as you license the new work under the identical terms of the original work.
Benefits of Using Creative Commons:
For Creators: CC licenses provide a flexible range of protections and freedoms for authors, artists, and educators to publish their work with clear permissions on what others can do with it.
For Users: CC licenses make it easier to use and build upon the work of others, as the terms of use are clear and standardized.
For Society: CC licenses contribute to the creation of a rich, accessible, and collaborative culture by encouraging the sharing and reuse of resources.
Finding Creative Commons Licensed Works:
Many websites host CC-licensed content, including Wikimedia Commons, Flickr, and various music and art repositories.
Search engines like Google have filters to search for content that is licensed for reuse, and Creative Commons has its own search portal where you can find content that is free to share and use.
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You can use CC-licensed materials as long as you follow the license conditions. One condition of all CC licenses is attribution.
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