Creative Commons

Due to copyright law you need permission to if you want to share or alter a work.
This forms a mismatch with the ease the internet offers to share, access and collaborate.
Creative Commons licenses (CC licenses) have been created as an alternative for creators who want to share their work with less restrictions.

Image: CC licenses are free public licenses. Goal: Easy worldwide way for everyone to have access to culture and knowledge Creator keeps copyright. More flexible terms for (re)use.

 


In the next segment you will learn more about the different Creative Commons licenses there are and what they permit.