How do you license under Creative Commons?
a) Manually: Insert a copy of the appropriate CC icon from: http://creativecommons.org/about/downloads. Add some text, e.g.: “This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License” Insert a hyperlink from your licensing text to the appropriate license.
What is Creative Commons Attribution license?
Attribution This license lets others distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon your work, even commercially, as long as they credit you for the original creation. This is the most accommodating of licenses offered. Recommended for maximum dissemination and use of licensed materials. View License Deed | View Legal Code.
Are there any closed source licenses that I can use?
Finding one has been extremely difficult as I can only find open source license comparisons or “Find a lawyer” answers. Is there any closed-source license that I can use that says something similar to this? (2016 update: The phrase “All Rights Reserved” used to be required in some nations but is now not legally needed most places.
Do you need a Creative Commons license to use no.cc?
No. CC offers its licenses, code, and tools to the public free of charge, without obligation. You do not need to register with Creative Commons to apply a CC license to your material; it is legally valid as soon as you apply it to any material you have the legal right to license.
Can a non-profit company use CC-licensed content?
If a for-profit company uses CC-licensed content under a Non Commercial license and releases the work under terms that allow only research purposes, is the NC restriction violated? If CC SA-licensed content is included in a database, does the entire database have to be licensed under an SA license?
How does Creative Commons affect exceptions to copyright?
Do Creative Commons licenses affect exceptions and limitations to copyright, such as fair dealing and fair use? Who gives permission to use material offered under Creative Commons licenses? Are Creative Commons licenses enforceable in a court of law?