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What is a Creative Commons (CC) copyright?
Creative Commons (CC) copyright aims to make creative work more accessible and usable by others without the need for individual permission, while still protecting the creator’s rights. Here are some of the key purposes and benefits:
- Flexibility for Creators: CC licenses allow creators to specify the terms under which others may use their work. They can choose to allow their work to be used commercially, adapted, shared, or any combination of these, thus retaining more control than with traditional copyright.
- Promoting Creativity and Innovation: By making it easier to legally share and build upon the works of others, CC licenses foster a culture of creativity and collaboration that can lead to new works and innovations.
- Increasing Access to Knowledge: CC licenses are used extensively in educational resources, making a wide range of materials (like textbooks, scholarly articles, and educational videos) freely available to students and educators around the world.
- Support for Open Access: Particularly in academia and research, CC licenses support open access policies, enabling free access to research outputs and maximizing the dissemination and impact of research findings.
- Simplifying Usage Rights: For users of creative works, CC licenses offer a clear and easy-to-understand framework for what is and isn’t allowed without needing to negotiate individual permissions. This can greatly reduce barriers to using and distributing content.
Overall, Creative Commons is about balancing the rights of creators with the public’s interest in a richer, more accessible cultural commons.
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