Creative Commons - User contributions [en]

Embedded Metadata

2013-07-02T20:48:34Z

CCeditman: /* Embedding the metadata */

[[Category:Developer]]
[[Category:example]]
[[Category:guide]]
[[Category:Technology]]
[[Category:Metadata]]

Creative Commons licenses are attached to Web pages. But we also want our licenses to be useful for materials distributed in file formats around the Net. The protocol described here works for many [[:Category:Filetype|filetypes]].

If your software does not transparently support embedding CC license metadata (you should only have to select a license), do not attempt to do it yourself (it will be a frustrating experience).

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== Embedding the metadata ==

Let's say Anita wants to license her song, "Volcano Love," with a Creative Commons license, and release it as an MP3. Here's what she'd do:

<div style="text-align:center">
http://creativecommons.org/images/comics/mp3/1.gif
</div>

First, Anita would put a "Some Rights Reserved" button on the page displaying here work where her song could be downloaded — along with a link to a license, some RDF metadata, and an assertion about the copyright status of the work. Nothing new here: this is what Creative Commons licensors do now.

<div style="text-align:center">
http://creativecommons.org/images/comics/mp3/2.gif
</div>

With file embedding, though, this page will now serve the added function of '''verification'''. Here's how: Anita would insert the URL to that webpage in the copyright field of the MP3 file, along with a short, plain description of the work's license status. We call this the [http://www.utahcourtreporting.com license] '''verification link''' because it points back to a page that Anita herself controls.

<div style="text-align:center">
http://creativecommons.org/images/comics/mp3/4.gif
</div>

Next, imagine Anita puts the MP3 on a file-sharing network. A user comes across her MP3 and can follow the verification link to Anita's page. In the future, we hope that file-sharing networks, media players, and other applications will build tools that read the verification link automatically and inform users of the copyright assertions like Anita's.

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== The advantage of the verification link ==

Embedding this kind of "verification link" in MP3s, as opposed to merely the license metadata, is a measure of protection for artists against the incorrect or fraudulent labeling and sharing of their work.




Ravi circulates the photos among his schoolmates, whose photo-viewing software reads the copyright fields and takes them to the SNAP[http://www.teamlaw.com website], where they can see Ravi's whole catalog of photography and links to other SNAP services.

== Technical Explanation ==

See [[Nonweb Tagging]], and for specific formats, see [[MP3]] and [[XMP]] (PDF, JPEG, video).

San Francisco Salon

2013-06-30T21:39:27Z

CCeditman:

[[Image:Salon-sf.png|right]]

'''*** [http://vimeo.com/25109769 Watch the video] from the event ***'''

In the 21st century we are more connected to each other and to information than ever before. As curious and social creatures living in a digital age, we tend to share and distribute the information we receive at remarkable speed and with remarkable outcomes. The end result? Every single one of us, on any given day, is both a learner and an educator. Some of us are more one than the other; some of us are both at the same time. But every single one of us stands to benefit from a revitalized look at what education means in the 21st century.

Join us Monday, June 13 at pariSoma Innovation Loft for a panel discussion exploring the ways we can facilitate this desire to improve learning. How do we maximize the impact of education in a digital age, taking care not to leave anyone behind? How can we set up environments where information is free flowing? How can we shift business as usual so that it is the learners and educators themselves who shape the learning and educating?

Come hear how Creative Commons, Open Educational Resources (OER), technology, and openness in general have been crucial in reshaping the way we teach and learn (online, offline, in the classroom and out), and join the discussion of how we can continue to make it so.

Panelists include:

'''Cathy Casserly''' (moderator), CEO, Creative Commons. Cathy’s career is dedicated to openness, and particularly to leveraging possibilities at the boundaries of formal and informal learning to equalize educational opportunity. She has been a long-time advocate of open educational resources (OER). Before CC, Cathy worked at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, where she spearheaded work in the areas of transparency and technology as a Senior Partner and the Vice President of Innovation and Open Networks.

'''David Bill''', Director of Educational Technology at the Urban School of San Francisco. As a teacher and director of academic technology, David has used Creative Commons materials in and out of the classroom. David is an educator consumed by the idea of improving our [http://www.ohioreporting.com educational] landscape. To him, learning is not something forced but rather an exploration that can and should be driven by being an inquisitive and passionate problem solver. In order to create such a learning environment, David focuses his energy on the intersection of Design Thinking, open educational resources, learning spaces, instructional models, and the power of technology in education..

'''Pete Forsyth''', Owner and Lead Consultant at Wiki Strategies. Pete is an Internet and communications consultant with deep expertise in online peer production communities, specifically the production of open educational resources using wiki-based web sites like Wikipedia. Pete's most recent engagement has been as the Wikimedia Foundation’s first Public Outreach Officer, working with Wikimedia’s vast network of volunteers and supporters to improve the experience of new project contributors. He was a key architect of the Wikipedia Public Policy Initiative, an innovative pilot project to support professors in the use of Wikipedia editing as a teaching tool.

'''Felipe Ortega''', Researcher and Project Manager at Libresoft, research group at University Rey Juan Carlos, Spain. Felipe is one of the main organizers of WikiSym, the premier conference on open collaboration and related [http://www.southcarolinacourtreporting.com technologies] for researchers, industry, entrepreneurs and practitioners worldwide, to be held in the Bay Area in October. Felipe develops novel methodologies to analyze open collaborative communities (like FLOSS development projects, Wikipedia and social networks). He has done extensive research with the Wikipedia project and its community of authors. He actively participates in
research, promotion and education/training on libre software, and he is a
strong supporter of open educational resources, open access in scientific
publishing and open data in science.

'''Amy Roth''', Research Analyst at Wikimedia Foundation's Public Policy Initiative (PPI). The Public Policy Initiative is a pilot project whereby Professors at public policy programs in universities in the U.S. engage their students to improve articles on the English-language Wikipedia as part of the curriculum. Amy graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in Biology with a minor in Biotechnology. She went on to get a masters degree in public policy, during which time she analyzed the largest public health surveys in the nation and worked as a health inspector. Her thesis is a quantitative analysis of qualitative foster youth data; it identifies factors that correlate to an increased likelihood of incarceration for foster youth. Amy's background gives her a lot of experience in both quantitative and qualitative research and she enjoys challenging projects that require creative solutions and specific analysis. As Research Analyst for the PPI, she is tasked with program evaluation and assessing article quality and content improvement in Wikipedia.

No RSVP necessary, but you can let us know you're coming on [http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104137469677954 Facebook].

==== Date & Time ====

* Monday, June 13, 2011
* 7:00- 9:00 PM PST
* Refreshments provided
* Free but $5-15 donation suggested
* Plenty of street parking

'''pariSoma'''<br / >
'''169 11th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103'''<br / >
[http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&q=parisoma&fb=1&gl=us&hq=parisoma&hnear=Oakland,+CA&cid=0,0,9664195992360879058&z=16&iwloc=A Google Map/Directions]

<h2>[[/Archive|See past SF Salons]]</h2>

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[[Category:Salon]] [[Category:Event]]

San Francisco Salon

2013-06-30T21:36:20Z

CCeditman:

[[Image:Salon-sf.png|right]]

'''*** [http://vimeo.com/25109769 Watch the video] from the event ***'''

In the 21st century we are more connected to each other and to information than ever before. As curious and social creatures living in a digital age, we tend to share and distribute the information we receive at remarkable speed and with remarkable outcomes. The end result? Every single one of us, on any given day, is both a learner and an educator. Some of us are more one than the other; some of us are both at the same time. But every single one of us stands to benefit from a revitalized look at what education means in the 21st century.

Join us Monday, June 13 at pariSoma Innovation Loft for a panel discussion exploring the ways we can facilitate this desire to improve learning. How do we maximize the impact of education in a digital age, taking care not to leave anyone behind? How can we set up environments where information is free flowing? How can we shift business as usual so that it is the learners and educators themselves who shape the learning and educating?

Come hear how Creative Commons, Open Educational Resources (OER), technology, and openness in general have been crucial in reshaping the way we teach and learn (online, offline, in the classroom and out), and join the discussion of how we can continue to make it so.

Panelists include:

'''Cathy Casserly''' (moderator), CEO, Creative Commons. Cathy’s career is dedicated to openness, and particularly to leveraging possibilities at the boundaries of formal and informal learning to equalize educational opportunity. She has been a long-time advocate of open educational resources (OER). Before CC, Cathy worked at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, where she spearheaded work in the areas of transparency and technology as a Senior Partner and the Vice President of Innovation and Open Networks.

'''David Bill''', Director of Educational Technology at the Urban School of San Francisco. As a teacher and director of academic technology, David has used Creative Commons materials in and out of the classroom. David is an educator consumed by the idea of improving our educational landscape. To him, learning is not something forced but rather an exploration that can and should be driven by being an inquisitive and passionate problem solver. In order to create such a learning environment, David focuses his energy on the intersection of Design Thinking, open educational resources, learning spaces, instructional models, and the power of technology in education..

'''Pete Forsyth''', Owner and Lead Consultant at Wiki Strategies. Pete is an Internet and communications consultant with deep expertise in online peer production communities, specifically the production of open educational resources using wiki-based web sites like Wikipedia. Pete's most recent engagement has been as the Wikimedia Foundation’s first Public Outreach Officer, working with Wikimedia’s vast network of volunteers and supporters to improve the experience of new project contributors. He was a key architect of the Wikipedia Public Policy Initiative, an innovative pilot project to support professors in the use of Wikipedia editing as a teaching tool.

'''Felipe Ortega''', Researcher and Project Manager at Libresoft, research group at University Rey Juan Carlos, Spain. Felipe is one of the main organizers of WikiSym, the premier conference on open collaboration and related [http://www.southcarolinacourtreporting.com technologies] for researchers, industry, entrepreneurs and practitioners worldwide, to be held in the Bay Area in October. Felipe develops novel methodologies to analyze open collaborative communities (like FLOSS development projects, Wikipedia and social networks). He has done extensive research with the Wikipedia project and its community of authors. He actively participates in
research, promotion and education/training on libre software, and he is a
strong supporter of open educational resources, open access in scientific
publishing and open data in science.

'''Amy Roth''', Research Analyst at Wikimedia Foundation's Public Policy Initiative (PPI). The Public Policy Initiative is a pilot project whereby Professors at public policy programs in universities in the U.S. engage their students to improve articles on the English-language Wikipedia as part of the curriculum. Amy graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in Biology with a minor in Biotechnology. She went on to get a masters degree in public policy, during which time she analyzed the largest public health surveys in the nation and worked as a health inspector. Her thesis is a quantitative analysis of qualitative foster youth data; it identifies factors that correlate to an increased likelihood of incarceration for foster youth. Amy's background gives her a lot of experience in both quantitative and qualitative research and she enjoys challenging projects that require creative solutions and specific analysis. As Research Analyst for the PPI, she is tasked with program evaluation and assessing article quality and content improvement in Wikipedia.

No RSVP necessary, but you can let us know you're coming on [http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104137469677954 Facebook].

==== Date & Time ====

* Monday, June 13, 2011
* 7:00- 9:00 PM PST
* Refreshments provided
* Free but $5-15 donation suggested
* Plenty of street parking

'''pariSoma'''<br / >
'''169 11th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103'''<br / >
[http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&q=parisoma&fb=1&gl=us&hq=parisoma&hnear=Oakland,+CA&cid=0,0,9664195992360879058&z=16&iwloc=A Google Map/Directions]

<h2>[[/Archive|See past SF Salons]]</h2>

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|Event Name=San Francisco Salon
|Mainurl=http://wiki.creativecommons.org/San_Francisco_Salon
|date=2011/06/13
|end_date=2011/06/13
|Location=San Francisco, CA, USA
|EventType=Salon
|EventCategory=Salon
}}

[[Category:Salon]] [[Category:Event]]

MozCC

2013-06-30T21:32:29Z

CCeditman:

[[Category:MozCC]]
[[Category:Technology]]
[[Category:Developer]]
[[Category:Metadata]]
[[Category:Tools]]

{{Infobox|MozCC is no longer under active development. For equivalent functionality in recent Firefox releases, Chrome, and Opera, try [http://openattribute.com OpenAttribute].}}

MozCC is an extension for Mozilla-based applications, including [http://mozilla.com/firefox Mozilla Firefox] and [http://songbirdnest.com Songbird], which provides a convenient way to examine metadata -- including Creative Commons licenses -- embedded in web pages. ''It’s at least twice as good as View Source!''

When embedded metadata is detected, MozCC stores it and looks for [http://phoenixcourtreporting.com license] information pertaining to the current web page. If license information is found, MozCC places license icons on the status bar (for web browsers) or in the playlist (for Songbird).

* [[Installing MozCC]]
* [[Using MozCC with Songbird]]
* [[What's New in MozCC 2]]
* [[MozCC Changelog|Changelog]]

=== Additional Information ===
* [[MozCC Development|Developing MozCC]]
* [[MozCC Internationalization|Translating MozCC]]
* [[Report MozCC Bug|Report a bug]]

[[Image:Mozcc.png]]

Case Law

2013-06-30T21:21:26Z

CCeditman:

The Case [http://philadelphiacourtreporting.com Law] database is a database of court decisions that discuss or are directly relevant to Creative Commons licenses. The decisions can come from any jurisdiction around the world. It is a database of decisions, not cases. For cases taking place across multiple courts, add separate pages for each decision.

<h3 style="text-align:center;">[[:Special:FormEdit/Case_Law|Add Decision]]</h3>

==Cases==
{{#ask: [[Category:Case Law]]
| ?Case_description
| format=table
| headers=hide
}}

Case Law

2013-06-30T21:20:41Z

CCeditman:

The Case [philadelphiacourtreporting.com Law] database is a database of court decisions that discuss or are directly relevant to Creative Commons licenses. The decisions can come from any jurisdiction around the world. It is a database of decisions, not cases. For cases taking place across multiple courts, add separate pages for each decision.

<h3 style="text-align:center;">[[:Special:FormEdit/Case_Law|Add Decision]]</h3>

==Cases==
{{#ask: [[Category:Case Law]]
| ?Case_description
| format=table
| headers=hide
}}

WpLicense

2013-06-30T21:15:35Z

CCeditman:

{{Software Project
|Description=WpLicense is a plugin for WordPress which allows users to select a Creative Commons license for their blog and content.
|Bug tracker=http://code.creativecommons.org/issues/issue?status=-1,1,2,3,4,5,6,7&@sort=-activity&@search_text=&@dispname=WpLicense&@filter=status,project&@group=priority&project=12&@columns=id,activity,title,creator,assignedto,status&@pagesize=50&@startwith=0
|Code repository=http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wplicense/
|Mailing list=http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/cc-devel
}}
[[Category:Tools]]
[[Category:Opensource]]
[[Category:WpLicense]]
[[Category:Choose license implementations]]
__TOC__

== About WpLicense==
In addition to the administration interface, WpLicense provides three template functions which may be used to insert the license information into templates. WpLicense was developed by [[User:NathanYergler|Nathan Yergler]] and is licensed under the GNU GPL version 3. See the [[WpLicense Developer]] page for development information.

WpLicense works with WordPress 2.0 and later. Note that this is the self-hosted version of WordPress downloaded from [http://wordpress.org wordpress.org].

[[Image:Wplicense_admin_thumb.png|frame|wpLicense admininstration page ([[:Image:Wplicense_admin.png|full size]]).]]

== System Requirements ==

* If you can run WordPress, you can run wpLicense

== Download ==

* The latest release is available on the [http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wplicense/ Wordpress Plugin Directory] for download.
* Previous releases are also available from the [http://mirrors.creativecommons.org/software/wplicense/download the download page].

== Install ==

* Follow the download link above for the latest release. You'll end up with a file named something like <code>wplicense-1.2.2.zip</code>.
* Unzip the file and copy the <code>wpLicense</code> folder into the "wp-content/plugins" directory in your WordPress installation.

[Note: How you go about this will vary based on how you have your [http://houstonreporting.com web] host configured and how you can access it (i.e. via FTP, SSH, etc). See the WordPress [http://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins Plugin Management] documentation for details. For example, if you're working from the command line:]

$ cd ~/blog
$ cd wp-content/plugins
$ unzip ''/the/directory/you/downloaded/to/''wplicense-1.2.2.zip

* After unzipping the download and copying the wpLicense.php and wpLicense folder to "wp-content/plugins" directory , log-in to your WordPress administration panel and click the '''Plugins''' tab. > Click the '''Activate''' link to the right of WpLicense. This will enable the plugin.
* Go to the '''Options''' tab, and click the '''Content License''' sub-tab to select your license.

== Getting Help ==

There are a couple of places you can go for help with WpLicense:

* '''Email''' the [[Mailing Lists|cc-devel]] mailing list
* '''Chat''' with CC developers on [[IRC]]
* '''Email''' software@creativecommons.org -- note that your response time will probably be longer here than with the mailing list

== Additional Information ==

* [[WpLicense Function Reference]] PHP functions which may be used in non-standard templates to include [http://www.pittsburghcourtreporting.com license] information
* [[WpLicense Release History]]

Books

2013-06-30T21:10:48Z

CCeditman:

This is a list of '''books''' available under a Creative Commons license.

By "book" we generally mean works over 35,000 words that are or have been commercially available in hardcopy and have an ISBN. We've expanded the definition in two added sections below, however, to include the most popular [http://sanfranciscocourtreporting.com books] published through do-it-yourself press Lulu, and "books" published on websites of established organizations or notable blogs.

This is just a start and is woefully incomplete. Please add missing titles and fill in missing information.

== Add a book ==

{{#forminput:Book|35|Book Name|}}

==Nonfiction==

{{#ask:
[[genre::NonFiction]]
|mainlabel=Title
|?author=Author
|?Publisher
|?License
|limit=200
|sort=author
|order=ascending
}}

==Fiction==

{{#ask:
[[genre::Fiction]]
|mainlabel=Title
|?author=Author
|?publisher=Publisher
|?license=License
|limit=200
|sort=author
|order=ascending
}}

== [[Text#Featured_Text_sites|Featured Content Directories for Books]] ==

{{#ask:
[[format::Text]]
[[size::+]]
|mainlabel=Title
|?mainurl=url
|?size=Size
|sort=size
|order=descending
|limit=25
}}

==More sources of free books==
You might also be interested in these resources:
* [http://creativecommons.org/text/ creativecommons.org/text]
* [http://bookpub.org/ Bookpub.org]
public domain:
* [http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page Project Gutenberg]
* US govt. books?

{{Translations
| articles = Pt:Livros
}}

[[Category:Text]]
[[Category:List]]
[[Category:Media]]
[[Category:Licensed]]

CC Publisher

2013-06-30T21:04:03Z

CCeditman:

{{Software Project
|Description=CC Publisher will help you tag your audio and [http://chicagocourtreporting.com video] files with information about your license and it allows you to upload CCC-licensed works to the Internet Archive for free hosting.
|Bug tracker=http://code.creativecommons.org/issues/
|Code repository=http://svn.berlios.de/wsvn/cctools/publisher/#_publisher_
|Code repository=https://launchpad.net/ccpublisher
|Mailing list=http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/cc-devel
}}
[[Category:CcPublisher]]
[[Category:opensource]]
[[Category:Technology]]
[[Category:Choose_license_implementations]]

== NOTE ==
CC Publisher is no longer under active development.

==Installing CC Publisher==

Installing the application is as simple as downloading the appropriate package below. Once downloaded simply double click the installer (Windows) or drag the application file to your Applications directory (Mac), then run the program. The latest [[ccPublisher 2 Releases|release]] is [[CcPublisher 2 2|2.2.1]]. See the [[CcPublisher System Requirements]] for supported platforms.

'''Windows'''<br />
[http://download.berlios.de/cctools/ccPublisher-2.2.1.0-setup.exe ccPublisher-2.2.1.0-setup.exe] (Windows XP/2000 Installer; MD5 checksum: 2e8f1c96433476668dd4eb511a16dc4d)

'''Mac'''<br />
[http://download.berlios.de/cctools/ccPublisher-2.2.1.zip ccPublisher-2.2.1.zip] (Mac OS X Zip file)

'''Linux'''<br />
[http://download.berlios.de/cctools/ccPublisher-2.2.1.tar.gz ccPublisher-2.2.1.tar.gz] (Source Tarball for Linux)
See [[ccPublisher on Linux]] for information on running ccPublisher on Linux.

==Using ccPublisher==

[[Image:ccp2_screenshot_1.png]]

===Step one: Dragging your songs/videos into ccPublisher===

[[Image:ccp2_screenshot_2.png]

Start the ccPublisher application and hit Next on the introductory screen. The process starts by adding your files to be tagged/uploaded. You can use the browse function to find the files, or simply drag and drop as many files that you would like to license (all with the same license) and upload (all into the same collection at Internet Archive).

===Step two: Adding information about your works===

[[Image:ccp_Screenshot_3.png]]

The next screen will ask for information about your work, which will help others find it at the Internet Archive.

Es simplemente una cancion que espero disfruteis tanto como yo de ella un abrazo

===Step three: Choose your license===
[[Image:ccp2_screenshot_4.png]]

ccPublisher lets you choose one of several[http://newyorkcourtreporting.com license] types and the options for each.

===Step four: Specify format information===
[[Image:ccp2_screenshot_5.png]]

Format information helps the Internet Archive

===Step five: Select your destination===
[[Image:ccp2_screenshot_6.png]]

ccPublisher lets you upload your work to the Internet Archive or generate some HTML for use when hosting it yourself. Select your destination and click Next. For details on self-hosting, see [[CcPublisher Self-Hosting]].

===Step six: Logging into the Internet Archive===
[[Image:ccp2_screenshot_7.png]]

To upload your works to the Internet Archive, you'll need an account there to associate your files with. If you don't have an account there, you can go to http://archive.org and create one.

===Step seven: Start your upload to the Archive===
[[Image:ccp2_screenshot_8.png]]

The final step is to upload your works to the Internet Archive. Depending on your connection and the size of files you are uploading, this step can take anywhere from a few seconds to several hours.

===Step eight: All done!===
[[Image:ccp2_screenshot_9.png]]

When your upload is complete, click Next and the Publisher application will furnish you with a URL that should be live within 24 hours at the Archive. If you'd like to use a file-sharing application or add the files to your own website, the file can be found in its original location on your computer, which you can upload to a site or move into a shared downloads folder for P2P (for more info, see [http://creativecommons.org/audio/publish-morpheus our tutorial for sharing your CC music via Morpheus]).

== Support ==

If you have problems with ccPublisher, or just questions or suggestions, you can do one of two things:

* email software@creativecommons.org (good)
* file a bug or feature request in the [http://code.creativecommons.org/issues ccPublisher Tracker] (better)

== Developers ==

ccPublisher developer information is located on the [[CcPublisher Developer|ccPublisher Developer]] page. Discussion about feature requests and development takes place on the [[Mailing Lists|cc-devel]] mailing list.

== Credits ==

'''Belorussian translation''' by [http://pc.de/ PC]

CC Publisher

2013-06-30T21:03:17Z

CCeditman:

{{Software Project
|Description=CC Publisher will help you tag your audio and[http://chicagocourtreporting.com video] files with information about your license and it allows you to upload CCC-licensed works to the Internet Archive for free hosting.
|Bug tracker=http://code.creativecommons.org/issues/
|Code repository=http://svn.berlios.de/wsvn/cctools/publisher/#_publisher_
|Code repository=https://launchpad.net/ccpublisher
|Mailing list=http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/cc-devel
}}
[[Category:CcPublisher]]
[[Category:opensource]]
[[Category:Technology]]
[[Category:Choose_license_implementations]]

== NOTE ==
CC Publisher is no longer under active development.

==Installing CC Publisher==

Installing the application is as simple as downloading the appropriate package below. Once downloaded simply double click the installer (Windows) or drag the application file to your Applications directory (Mac), then run the program. The latest [[ccPublisher 2 Releases|release]] is [[CcPublisher 2 2|2.2.1]]. See the [[CcPublisher System Requirements]] for supported platforms.

'''Windows'''<br />
[http://download.berlios.de/cctools/ccPublisher-2.2.1.0-setup.exe ccPublisher-2.2.1.0-setup.exe] (Windows XP/2000 Installer; MD5 checksum: 2e8f1c96433476668dd4eb511a16dc4d)

'''Mac'''<br />
[http://download.berlios.de/cctools/ccPublisher-2.2.1.zip ccPublisher-2.2.1.zip] (Mac OS X Zip file)

'''Linux'''<br />
[http://download.berlios.de/cctools/ccPublisher-2.2.1.tar.gz ccPublisher-2.2.1.tar.gz] (Source Tarball for Linux)
See [[ccPublisher on Linux]] for information on running ccPublisher on Linux.

==Using ccPublisher==

[[Image:ccp2_screenshot_1.png]]

===Step one: Dragging your songs/videos into ccPublisher===

[[Image:ccp2_screenshot_2.png]

Start the ccPublisher application and hit Next on the introductory screen. The process starts by adding your files to be tagged/uploaded. You can use the browse function to find the files, or simply drag and drop as many files that you would like to license (all with the same license) and upload (all into the same collection at Internet Archive).

===Step two: Adding information about your works===

[[Image:ccp_Screenshot_3.png]]

The next screen will ask for information about your work, which will help others find it at the Internet Archive.

Es simplemente una cancion que espero disfruteis tanto como yo de ella un abrazo

===Step three: Choose your license===
[[Image:ccp2_screenshot_4.png]]

ccPublisher lets you choose one of several[http://newyorkcourtreporting.com license] types and the options for each.

===Step four: Specify format information===
[[Image:ccp2_screenshot_5.png]]

Format information helps the Internet Archive

===Step five: Select your destination===
[[Image:ccp2_screenshot_6.png]]

ccPublisher lets you upload your work to the Internet Archive or generate some HTML for use when hosting it yourself. Select your destination and click Next. For details on self-hosting, see [[CcPublisher Self-Hosting]].

===Step six: Logging into the Internet Archive===
[[Image:ccp2_screenshot_7.png]]

To upload your works to the Internet Archive, you'll need an account there to associate your files with. If you don't have an account there, you can go to http://archive.org and create one.

===Step seven: Start your upload to the Archive===
[[Image:ccp2_screenshot_8.png]]

The final step is to upload your works to the Internet Archive. Depending on your connection and the size of files you are uploading, this step can take anywhere from a few seconds to several hours.

===Step eight: All done!===
[[Image:ccp2_screenshot_9.png]]

When your upload is complete, click Next and the Publisher application will furnish you with a URL that should be live within 24 hours at the Archive. If you'd like to use a file-sharing application or add the files to your own website, the file can be found in its original location on your computer, which you can upload to a site or move into a shared downloads folder for P2P (for more info, see [http://creativecommons.org/audio/publish-morpheus our tutorial for sharing your CC music via Morpheus]).

== Support ==

If you have problems with ccPublisher, or just questions or suggestions, you can do one of two things:

* email software@creativecommons.org (good)
* file a bug or feature request in the [http://code.creativecommons.org/issues ccPublisher Tracker] (better)

== Developers ==

ccPublisher developer information is located on the [[CcPublisher Developer|ccPublisher Developer]] page. Discussion about feature requests and development takes place on the [[Mailing Lists|cc-devel]] mailing list.

== Credits ==

'''Belorussian translation''' by [http://pc.de/ PC]

Public domain

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When a work is in the '''public domain''', it is free for use by anyone for any purpose without restriction under copyright law. Public domain is the purest form of open/free, since no one owns or controls the material in any way.

Works that are in the public domain in one legal jurisdiction are not necessarily in the public domain worldwide. Copyright laws differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, both in duration of protection and what constitutes copyrightable subject matter. For example [http://usa.gov/copyright.shtml a US Government work] clearly in the public domain in the United States may or may not be free of [http://itshumour.blogspot.com/2010/06/twenty-hilarious-funny-quotes.html copyright] restrictions and in the public domain in other jurisdiction. At present, one of the only ways to be certain that a particular work is in the public domain worldwide is to see if the[http://www.teamlaw.com copyright] holder has dedicated all rights to the work to the public domain by using http://wiki.creativecommons.org/CC0

Creative Commons licenses do not affect the status of a work that is in the public domain under applicable law, because our licenses only apply to works that are protected by copyright. For more information, see [[Before Licensing| our Licensing Guide]] to what you should know before you license a work using CC licenses

Find out more about [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain CC's public domain tools], and learn more about public domain.

== When does a work enter the public domain? ==

This varies by country. To see when a work in the [[United States]] enters the public domain see.[http://copyright.gov/pr/pdomain.html gov's] public domain page.

Cornell University has also provided a handy table about copyright term and the public domain in the United States.

== Creative Commons public domain tools ==

* [[CC0]] (occasionally written as CC Zero) is a public [http://webmediavault.com domain] dedication that allows copyright holders to place works in the public domain to the extent legally possible, worldwide.
* CC's [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Public Domain Mark] allows anyone to mark a work that is already free of copyright restrictions around the world .

See http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain for more information on CC's public domain tools.

Public domain content in practice is any content without copyright. It may be freed from restrictions by the [http://nynjlaw.net legal] copyright, or the copyright may lapse after a certain time.

The details in practice vary between countries. More information about public domain can be found at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain Wikipedia's article on the public domain].

== Appropedia's Public Domain Search ==

[http://appropedia.org/Appropedia%27s_Public_Domain_Search Appropedia's ]Public Domain Search was started in late 2007 when it was discovered there was no effective public available. This operates on a completely different method to searches using the Creative Commons marks. It uses a manually maintained index of known sites to be public domain - thus it is does not yield 100% public results, and content must be checked to confirm public domain status. Reliability is expected to improve and feedback by users is encouraged.

As CC public domain tools become widely used, searches based on the CC marks would be expected to a take over from Appropedia's Public Domain Search

== See also ==

* [[Cultivating the Public Domain]]
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CC Affiliate Network

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The CC Affiliate Network consists of 100+ affiliates working in over 70 jurisdictions to support and promote CC activities around the world.

The teams have a wide range of responsibilities, including public outreach, community building, translating information and tools, fielding inquiries, conducting research, communicating with the public, maintaining resources for CC users, and in general, promoting sharing and our mission. These teams have a formal relationship with Creative Commons via an agreement between organizations, universities or individuals in the jurisdiction and CC HQ Unaffiliated volunteers are also welcome to organize events and promote Creative Commons locally, regionally and globally.

If you would like learn more or contribute in one of these jurisdictions, please click on the flag below or email affiliate-program[at]creativecommons.org. If you are looking for a flag that you do not see here, please check the [[Jurisdiction Database]] The [[Affiliates]] page on the CC wiki contains more information, including regional activities and history of our work.
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<h2>The Licensing Suite</h2>

Creative Commons offers a core suite of six copyright licenses written to conform to international treaties governing copyright. The international licenses, as well as existing ported licenses, are all intended to be effective anywhere in the world, with the same legal effect[http://www.prolaw1.com .] In the past, when it was demonstrated that a ported license was needed, Creative Commons worked with legal experts to craft a localized version of its six, core international licenses. Over 50 ported license suites exist. These ported licenses are based on and compatible with the international license suite, differing only in that they have been modified to reflect local nuances in how[http://nynjlaw.net legal] terms and conditions are expressed, drafting protocols and, of course, language[http://www.jonathankatzlaw.com .] They are effective worldwide, as is the international license suite. The most recent international license suite available is [[Version_3 | version 3.]][http://itshumour.blogspot.com/2010/06/twenty-hilarious-funny-quotes.html 0][http://losangelescourtreporting.com .]

Please note that CC’s policy is not to begin any new porting projects as we are currently preparing for version 4.0.

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DiscoverEd

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DiscoverEd is a search prototype developed by Creative Commons to explore metadata enhanced search, specifically for OER. While most search engines rely solely on algorithmic analyses of resources, DiscoverEd can incorporate [[DiscoverEd Data|data provided by the resource publisher or curator]]. DiscoverEd supports several common metadata formats, including OAI-PMH and RDFa. The use of these formats allows otherwise unrelated educational projects,[http://www.hwlaw.com legal], and repositories to express facts about their resources in the a way that tools (like DiscoverEd) can use for purposes like search and discovery. DiscoverEd is a project that allows us to explore ways to improve search for OER, and simultaneously demonstrate the utility of structured data. DiscoverEd is built on [http://lucene.apache.org/nutch/ Nutch].

Creative Commons used to maintain an experimental instance of DiscoverEd at discovered.labs.creativecommons.org, but in an effort to focus resources and expertise on areas that will have maximum impact, CC [http://labs.creativecommons.org/2011/04/11/the-future-of-discovered/ discontined development] of the project.

== General Documentation ==
*[[DiscoverEd FAQ|FAQ]]
*[[DiscoverEd Glossary|Glossary]]
** Gloassary of DiscoverEd-related terms.
*[[DiscoverEd Metadata|Metadata]]
** Basic guide on metadata markup for DiscoverEd.

==Software Documentation ==
*[[DiscoverEd Quickstart|Quickstart]]
*[[/Install_manually|Installing Instructions]]
*[[Running DiscoverEd]]
*[[DiscoverEd Data|Data]]

== Developer Documentation ==
* Source repository ([http://gitorious.org/discovered gitorious])
* Project planning ([https://www.pivotaltracker.com/projects/77041 Pivotal Tracker])
* [[DiscoverEd/Development notes|Development notes]]
* [[Hacking DiscoverEd]]
*[[:Category:DiscoverEd_Specification|DiscoverEd dev spec pages]]
* [[/Meetings]]

== Additional Information ==
*[[Related Efforts]]
*[[Search and Discovery: OER's Open Loop]], a paper on our DiscoverEd work

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Global Summit 2011

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<br><br><br><br><br>

'''Update''': The Global Summit is now over. Huge thanks to the CC Poland team, and all the CC affiliates and staff involved in making it happen. See [[#Event coverage]] for updates on photos, tweets, and video of the event, and stay tuned to the [http://creativecommons.org/weblog CC blog] for a more detailed digest.
==Livestream==
'''[http://creativecommons.pl/stream Livestream] for the Summit will begin Friday, 16 September at 9:00 Warsaw time (CEST)!''' Watch at http://creativecommons.pl/stream and follow #ccsummit2011 on social media.

==Overview==
For three days from 16-18 September 2011, the Creative Commons Global Summit, Powering an Open Future, will bring together the CC community in Warsaw, Poland, to engage strategically on the future of our shared commons, to renew and further build CC’s vital community, to collaborate on mutual projects and initiatives, and to celebrate our successes as we head towards the end of our first decade together.

The Global Summit will bring together members of CC's [[CC_Affiliate_Network|Affiliate Network]] worldwide, CC board and staff, key stakeholders and many others interested in the present and future of the commons[http://phoenixcourtreporting.com .] It will include regional meetings, plenary sessions,[http://www.hwlaw.com legal]-focused sessions, community-focused sessions, workshops, regional planning sessions and special discussion sessions on key issues such as key adoption areas, data, public domain and the new version 4.0 licenses[http://losangelescourtreporting.com .] The meeting will also include a "public day", featuring sessions of most interest to members of the public, including case study showcases, sessions on CC use in areas such as education, government and science, and a CC Salon featuring local and international CC creations.

In addition, CC’s [http://creativecommons.org/about/people/board Board of Directors] will have a board meeting in Warsaw and will be available to meet with Affiliates[http://www.jonathankatzlaw.com .]

We look forward to seeing you in Warsaw. Do zobaczenia wkrótce!

[[File:Www.flickr.com_photos_j-pocztarski_2164259748_-_cropped.jpg]]
<small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/j-pocztarski/2164259748/ Plac Zamkowy, Warszawa - The Castle Square, Warsaw, Poland] (cropped) by [http://www.flickr.com/photos/j-pocztarski/ Jarosław Pocztarsk], [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en CC BY]</small>

==Summit Program==
* Booklet with the [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/images/e/e1/CreativeCommons_program_2011.pdf Summit program] (PDF, 2.7 MB)
*[https://docs.google.com/a/creativecommons.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqbVDkEWrYlQdFY1U1F3QmxselpFNVNLUDB6N0RBRFE&hl=en_US#gid=1 Schedule] (Google doc)
*[https://docs.google.com/a/creativecommons.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqbVDkEWrYlQdEdlb3RmVm9fZkZGa3IzdFNCc0pydGc&hl=en_US#gid=1 Session Descriptions] (Google doc)
*[https://docs.google.com/a/creativecommons.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqbVDkEWrYlQdFZaQnBaV0xwVnFBR3pwUFRBRlVSeWc&hl=en_US#gid=0 Speakers Bios] (Google Doc)
*In addition to the formal program, the CC Summit 2011 will feature an extensive [[Global Summit 2011/Unconference|unconference program]], designed and orchestrated by attendees at the event.
*[[Global_Summit_2011/Cultural_Events|Cultural Events]] at the Summit

==Related Offsite Events==
*[http://open-glam.eventbrite.com/ Open GLAM Workshop 15 September]
*[http://sharism.org/makerlab Sharism Makerlab 15-16 September]

==[[Global_Summit_2011/Logistics|Logistics]]==

The CC Summit will take place at the historic [http://www.palacprymasowski.pl/ Primates Palace] in Warsaw.

The [[Global_Summit_2011/Logistics|Logistics]] page provides detailed information about everything you need to know about the venue, accommodations, getting from and to the airport, and what to eat and drink in Warsaw.

==Media==
*[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/images/2/22/Summit_2011_Colour_Logo_cropped.png Global Summit logo]
*Posters:
**[http://www.loftwork.com/downloads/shichigoro/archive/311296 PAOF] by shichigoro
**[http://www.loftwork.com/downloads/sinjirou/archive/311821 CC Line] by Shinjirou
**[http://www.loftwork.com/downloads/amanpreets/archive/310927 Celebration!] by Amanpreet Singh
**[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/File:Cc_global_party_poster.png CC Global Party poster]
*CC Digital Visual Arts Exhibition ([http://art.cckorea.org online exhibition] hosted by CC Korea — [http://art.cckorea.org/?page_id=95 '''submit'''] artwork by September 10!)
*ccMixter remixes of [http://ccmixter.org/people/masala/uploads Masala] and [http://ccmixter.org/people/axmusique/uploads AXMusique] for the CC Salon — submit yours now!

===Event coverage===
The summit was livestreamed at http://creativecommons.pl/stream (stay tuned for video). Other media from the summit is being tagged #ccsummit2011 across various (social) media platforms:

*[http://blip.tv/ccpolska Videos] from the livestream!
*[http://twitter.com/#!/search/realtime/%23ccsummit2011 Twitter stream] with hashtag #ccsummit2011
*[http://www.flickr.com/groups/1750970@N20/ Flickr pool] for the Global Summit and [http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/ccsummit2011/ Flickr stream] with tag ccsummit2011
*Videos tagged with ccsummit2011 on [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ccsummit2011&search=tag YouTube] and [http://vimeo.com/tag:ccsummit2011 Vimeo]
*Presentations by affiliates and the community at http://www.slideshare.net/group/cc-community
*Notes from various sessions available at [[Global_Summit_2011/Notes]].
*Press interviews w/Larry Lessig: http://www.radiownet.pl/publikacje/lawrence-lessig-dla-polskiej-prasy

==News==
*[http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/28907 ccMixter remix collaboration for the Global Summit CC Salon]
*[http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/28844 Winning Poster Designs for the Global Summit]
*[http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/28608 Design the winning poster for the Creative Commons Global Summit!]
*[https://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/28686 CC News: Announcing the Creative Commons Global Summit!]
*[http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/28666 Announcing the Creative Commons Global Summit!]
*[https://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/27141 CC Global Summit date & location announced]
*[https://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/25360 Summit RFP]
*[[media:Global_Summit_Survey_Summary.pdf|Global Summit Survey Summary]]

==Partners==
The Creative Commons Global Summit is co-organized with the City of Warsaw and the Zachęta Art Gallery.

[[Image:City_of_Warsaw.jpg|220px|link=http://www.um.warszawa.pl/en]] [[Image:Zacheta_jpg.jpg|220px|link=http://www.zacheta.art.pl/en/]]
[[Image:Ccpp_logo_cmyk_poz_small.png|x120px|link=http://en.centrumcyfrowe.pl]]

==Sponsors==
And a huge thank you to our Global Summit 2011 sponsors: [http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CC0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&rct=j&q=google&ei=L3FmTqrpH6-DsAKr4OEZ&usg=AFQjCNG5-9Jej-ukVeakTgwonqt2narbYg&cad=rja Google], [http://www.hewlett.org The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation], [http://www.gatesfoundation.org/ The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation], and the [http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mozilla.org%2Ffoundation%2F&rct=j&q=mozilla%20foundation&ei=-nBmTp7UM4mLsALlj9GyCg&usg=AFQjCNFmEFVMQugITmzs1e7VhBiUsvtnZA&cad=rja Mozilla Foundation].

See all Creative Commons [https://creativecommons.net/supporters/ supporters].

Developers

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'''Welcome to the CC Developer Community!''' This is where you'll find all
about the technologies and software products that CC uses to push
forward our mission to maximize digital creativity, sharing, and
innovation.

== Get Involved ==

All of the projects developed at Creative Commons are open source
software, and just like most open source projects, outside involvement
is key to its[http://www.teamlaw.com success.] But you don't have to be a software developer
to join us--we'd love to have you in the discussion if you're a user
researcher, designer, translator, or just interested in the topic.

; E-mail
: Join our [http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/cc-devel mailing list]
; IRC
: Chat with us real-time on [irc://irc.freenode.net/cc irc] (Freenode, #cc)

Coming soon: public team meetings, and other ways to engage.

== Projects ==

; [[OpenHome]]
: A Creative Commons homepage with your content
; [[Summer of Code 2013|Google Summer of Code 2013]]
: Ideas and more.
; [[Translate|Localization]]
: Find out how to help the Creative Commons community with translations.

== Core Technologies ==

; [[RDFa]]
: Standard for adding machine-readable statements to web pages.
; [[CcREL]]
: Language for adding licensing information to web pages.
; [[LRMI]]
: Language for describing educational resources on the web.
; [[Liblicense]]
: Library for embedding licensing metadata into files of various formats. (note: now somewhat out of date!)

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Legal Concepts

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[[Category:Legal]]
[[Category:Probably outdated]]

Read more about the fundamental concepts that inspire Creative Commons: [http://creativecommons.org/about/legal/#pd the public domain], [http://creativecommons.org/about/legal/#commons the commons], [http://creativecommons.org/about/legal/#opencontent open content], and [http://creativecommons.org/about/legal/#ip intellectual property conservancies].

==The Public Domain==

Creativity and innovation rely on a rich heritage of prior intellectual endeavor. We stand on the shoulders of giants by revisiting, reusing, and transforming the ideas and works of our peers and predecessors. Digital communications promise a new explosion of this kind of collaborative creative activity. But at the same time, expanding intellectual property protection leaves fewer and fewer creative works in the “public domain” — the body of creative material unfettered by law and, to quote Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, “free as the air to common use.”

Until 1976, creative works were not protected by U.S. copyright law unless their authors took the trouble to publish a copyright notice along with them. Works not affixed with a notice passed into the public domain. Following legislative changes in 1976 and 1988, creative works are now automatically copyrighted. We believe that many people would not choose this “copyright by default” if they had an easy mechanism for turning their work over to the public or exercising some but not all of their[http://www.teamlaw.com legal] rights. It is Creative Commons’ goal to help create such a mechanism.

===Background on and examples of the value of the public domain===
*“[[Cultivating the Public Domain]],” Creative Commons White Paper.

*[http://www.law.duke.edu/pd/papers.html Conference on the Public Domain], Duke Law School (collected conference papers).

*“[http://www.edwardsamuels.com/copyright/beyond/articles/public.html The Public Domain in Copyright Law],” Edward Samuels, 41 Journal of the Copyright Society 137 (1993).

*“[http://www.law.nyu.edu/ili/conferences/freeinfo2000/abstracts/eisengberg.html The Public Domain in Genomics],” Rebecca A. Eisenberg (2000).

*“[http://www.pipeline.com/~rabaron/VRA-TM-SF-PublicDomain.htm Making the Public Domain Public],” Robert A. Baron (revised Apr. 28, 2000).

*[http://www.gutenberg.net Project Gutenberg]

*[http://www.ibiblio.org/eldritch Eldritch Press]

===Organizations that support the public domain===
*[http://www.culturalpolicy.org/commons/directorydetail.cfm?ID=139 Center for the Public Domain]

*[http://www.publicknowledge.org/ Public Knowledge]

*[http://www.public-domain.org/ Union for the Public Domain]

*[http://www.unesco.org/webworld/index.shtml UNESCO, Communication and Information in the Knowledge Society]

===The public domain in the news===
*“[http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0216/stirland.php Other People’s Property],” Sarah Lai Stirland, Village Voice (Apr. 2002).

==The Commons==
Related to the public domain is the more general idea of “the commons” — resources that are not divided into individual bits of property but rather are jointly held so that anyone may use them without special permission. Think of public streets, parks, waterways, outer space, and creative works in the public domain — all of these things are, in a way, part of the commons.

The “tragedy of the commons” is the familiar notion that widespread public use of a commons leads to its inevitable depletion. But some resources, once created, cannot be depleted. In the words of Thomas Jefferson, “He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine receives light without darkening me.” An idea is not diminished when more people use it. Creative Commons aspires to cultivate a commons in which people can feel free to reuse not only ideas, but also words, images, and music without asking permission — because permission has already been granted to everyone.

===Background on the value of the commons===

*“[http://www.bollier.org/pdf/PA_Report.pdf Public Assets, Private Profits],” David Bollier (2001).

*“[http://www.yesmagazine.com/18Commons/ Reclaiming the Commons],” Yes! Magazine (Summer 2001).

*“[http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/events/lessigkeynote.pdf Reclaiming a Commons],” Lawrence Lessig (May 1999).

==Open Content==
The free software and open source software communities have inspired what is sometimes called “open content.” Some copyright holders have made books, music, and other creative works available under licenses that give anyone permission to copy and make other uses of the works without specific permission or a royalty payment. Creative Commons hopes to build on the work of these pioneers by creating a menu of license provisions that people can combine to make their work available for copying and creative reuses.

===Background===
*“[http://www.wikipedia.com/wiki/Open_content Open content],” Wikipedia Encyclopedia.

*“[http://www.linuxjournal.com/article.php?sid=4709 Why Open Content Matters],” Bryan Pfaffenberger, Linux Journal (Apr. 11, 2001).

*“[http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/projects/opencontent.html Open Content],” Berkman Center for Internet & Society.

===Licenses===

*[http://www.gnu.org/licenses/dsl.html Design Science License]

*[http://artlibre.org/licence/lalgb.html Free Art License]

*[http://www.fmpl.org/ Free Music Public License]

*[http://opencontent.org/opl.shtml Open Content License]

*[http://openmusic.linuxtag.org/showitem.php?item=209 Open Music License]

*[http://opencontent.org/openpub/ Open Publication License]

*[http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html GNU Free Documentation License]

==Intellectual Property Conservancies==
As we help people make their work available with public domain dedications and generous licenses, we will also build an “intellectual property conservancy.” Like a land trust or nature preserve, the conservancy will serve to protect works of special public value from exclusionary private ownership and from obsolescence due to neglect or technological change. We will encourage people to donate their works to Creative Commons to be held in public trust; in some cases, we may purchase important works to help guarantee both their integrity and widespread availability. Our ultimate goal is to develop a rich repository of high-quality works in a variety of media, and to promote an ethos of sharing, public education, and creative interactivity.

===Background on intellectual property conservancies===

*“[http://www.dlib.org/dlib/october01/kahle/10kahle.html Public Access to Digital Material],” Brewster Kahle, Rick Prelinger, and Mary E. Jackson (Mar. 5, 2001).

*“[http://www.dlib.org/dlib/december00/bearman/12bearman.html Intellectual Property Conservancies],” David Bearman, D-Lib Magazine (Dec. 2000).

*“[http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/9.12/lessig_pr.html May the Source Be With You],” Lawrence Lessig, Wired (Sept. 12, 2001).

*[http://www.tsc.org/ The Software Conservancy]

Legal Concepts

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CCeditman: /* The Public Domain */

[[Category:Legal]]
[[Category:Probably outdated]]

Read more about the fundamental concepts that inspire Creative Commons: [http://creativecommons.org/about/legal/#pd the public domain], [http://creativecommons.org/about/legal/#commons the commons], [http://creativecommons.org/about/legal/#opencontent open content], and [http://creativecommons.org/about/legal/#ip intellectual property conservancies].

==The Public Domain==

Creativity and innovation rely on a rich heritage of prior intellectual endeavor. We stand on the shoulders of giants by revisiting, reusing, and transforming the ideas and works of our peers and predecessors. Digital communications promise a new explosion of this kind of collaborative creative activity. But at the same time, expanding intellectual property protection leaves fewer and fewer creative works in the “public domain” — the body of creative material unfettered by law and, to quote Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, “free as the air to common use.”

Until 1976, creative works were not protected by U.S. copyright law unless their authors took the trouble to publish a copyright notice along with them. Works not affixed with a notice passed into the public domain. Following legislative changes in 1976 and 1988, creative works are now automatically copyrighted. We believe that many people would not choose this “copyright by default” if they had an easy mechanism for turning their work over to the public or exercising some but not all of their[http:www.teamlaw.com legal] rights. It is Creative Commons’ goal to help create such a mechanism.

===Background on and examples of the value of the public domain===
*“[[Cultivating the Public Domain]],” Creative Commons White Paper.

*[http://www.law.duke.edu/pd/papers.html Conference on the Public Domain], Duke Law School (collected conference papers).

*“[http://www.edwardsamuels.com/copyright/beyond/articles/public.html The Public Domain in Copyright Law],” Edward Samuels, 41 Journal of the Copyright Society 137 (1993).

*“[http://www.law.nyu.edu/ili/conferences/freeinfo2000/abstracts/eisengberg.html The Public Domain in Genomics],” Rebecca A. Eisenberg (2000).

*“[http://www.pipeline.com/~rabaron/VRA-TM-SF-PublicDomain.htm Making the Public Domain Public],” Robert A. Baron (revised Apr. 28, 2000).

*[http://www.gutenberg.net Project Gutenberg]

*[http://www.ibiblio.org/eldritch Eldritch Press]

===Organizations that support the public domain===
*[http://www.culturalpolicy.org/commons/directorydetail.cfm?ID=139 Center for the Public Domain]

*[http://www.publicknowledge.org/ Public Knowledge]

*[http://www.public-domain.org/ Union for the Public Domain]

*[http://www.unesco.org/webworld/index.shtml UNESCO, Communication and Information in the Knowledge Society]

===The public domain in the news===
*“[http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0216/stirland.php Other People’s Property],” Sarah Lai Stirland, Village Voice (Apr. 2002).

==The Commons==
Related to the public domain is the more general idea of “the commons” — resources that are not divided into individual bits of property but rather are jointly held so that anyone may use them without special permission. Think of public streets, parks, waterways, outer space, and creative works in the public domain — all of these things are, in a way, part of the commons.

The “tragedy of the commons” is the familiar notion that widespread public use of a commons leads to its inevitable depletion. But some resources, once created, cannot be depleted. In the words of Thomas Jefferson, “He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine receives light without darkening me.” An idea is not diminished when more people use it. Creative Commons aspires to cultivate a commons in which people can feel free to reuse not only ideas, but also words, images, and music without asking permission — because permission has already been granted to everyone.

===Background on the value of the commons===

*“[http://www.bollier.org/pdf/PA_Report.pdf Public Assets, Private Profits],” David Bollier (2001).

*“[http://www.yesmagazine.com/18Commons/ Reclaiming the Commons],” Yes! Magazine (Summer 2001).

*“[http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/events/lessigkeynote.pdf Reclaiming a Commons],” Lawrence Lessig (May 1999).

==Open Content==
The free software and open source software communities have inspired what is sometimes called “open content.” Some copyright holders have made books, music, and other creative works available under licenses that give anyone permission to copy and make other uses of the works without specific permission or a royalty payment. Creative Commons hopes to build on the work of these pioneers by creating a menu of license provisions that people can combine to make their work available for copying and creative reuses.

===Background===
*“[http://www.wikipedia.com/wiki/Open_content Open content],” Wikipedia Encyclopedia.

*“[http://www.linuxjournal.com/article.php?sid=4709 Why Open Content Matters],” Bryan Pfaffenberger, Linux Journal (Apr. 11, 2001).

*“[http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/projects/opencontent.html Open Content],” Berkman Center for Internet & Society.

===Licenses===

*[http://www.gnu.org/licenses/dsl.html Design Science License]

*[http://artlibre.org/licence/lalgb.html Free Art License]

*[http://www.fmpl.org/ Free Music Public License]

*[http://opencontent.org/opl.shtml Open Content License]

*[http://openmusic.linuxtag.org/showitem.php?item=209 Open Music License]

*[http://opencontent.org/openpub/ Open Publication License]

*[http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html GNU Free Documentation License]

==Intellectual Property Conservancies==
As we help people make their work available with public domain dedications and generous licenses, we will also build an “intellectual property conservancy.” Like a land trust or nature preserve, the conservancy will serve to protect works of special public value from exclusionary private ownership and from obsolescence due to neglect or technological change. We will encourage people to donate their works to Creative Commons to be held in public trust; in some cases, we may purchase important works to help guarantee both their integrity and widespread availability. Our ultimate goal is to develop a rich repository of high-quality works in a variety of media, and to promote an ethos of sharing, public education, and creative interactivity.

===Background on intellectual property conservancies===

*“[http://www.dlib.org/dlib/october01/kahle/10kahle.html Public Access to Digital Material],” Brewster Kahle, Rick Prelinger, and Mary E. Jackson (Mar. 5, 2001).

*“[http://www.dlib.org/dlib/december00/bearman/12bearman.html Intellectual Property Conservancies],” David Bearman, D-Lib Magazine (Dec. 2000).

*“[http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/9.12/lessig_pr.html May the Source Be With You],” Lawrence Lessig, Wired (Sept. 12, 2001).

*[http://www.tsc.org/ The Software Conservancy]

Browser Plugin

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CCeditman:

{{Challenge
|related_to=RDFa,
|challenge_type=Developer
|tags=search, metadata, rdfa
|is_complete=No
}}
You've probably seen our "some rights reserved" and "no rights reserved" (for public domain works) buttons on many web pages, but there's more. Whenever a user copies HTML generated by our [http://creativecommons.org/license/ license selection application] they get the button and also a block of metadata describing the licensed work and the license it is offered to the public under. You can't normally see that information without viewing the web page's source. A toolbar or plugin that exploited this hidden information could take many forms. One possibility: If a page has valid license metadata, place a (cc) icon on the toolbar. Mousing over the icon brings up a transient window which displays the [http://creativecommons.org/learn/licenses/ license characteristics] associated with the license and any descriptive metadata also present.

== Mozilla ==

* [[MozCC]]: Extension for [http://mozilla.org Mozilla]-based browsers that adds relevant license characteristic icons to the status bar as you surf and adds a button to the toolbar which allows you to explore associated metadata.
* [http://mycroft.mozdev.org/download.html?name=creativecommons&submitform=Find%20search%20plugins Mycroft CC Search Plugin]: Adds the [http://search.creativecommons.org Creative Commons search engine] to the list available from [http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/ Mozilla Firefox's] toolbar. This plugin is bundled with Firefox 1.0. You can [http://www.creativecommons.org/tools/firefox-search-chooser switch between engines in the Firefox search bar].

== Epiphany ==

* [[Epiphany CC Extension]]: Extension for the [http://www.gnome.org/projects/epiphany/ Epiphany] browser that detects embedded license information and adds a CC license icon to the status bar if a license is present.

== All Browsers ==

Too few Creative Commons plugins for other browsers currently exist. We [http://www.creativecommons.org/technology/challenges#challenge_entry_3848 invite you] to write one. However, these sites will be useful with any browser:

* [http://thewebdesignjournal.com/services/browser-panels/ CC Search Browser Panel]: Adds a panel / sidebar for the [http://search.creativecommons.org/ Creative Commons search engine] to any modern Web browser. Such as [http://opera.com/ Opera], [http://getfirefox.com/ Firefox], [http://browser.netscape.com/ Netscape] and others. More [http://thewebdesignjournal.com/services/browser-panels/help/ info on panels].</li>
* [http://search.creativecommons.org Creative Commons Search Engine]: Allows you to search the web for works that match your licensing and[http:www.teamlaw.com media] requirements, mirroring the options available from our [http://www.creativecommons.org/license/ license chooser].
* [http://yergler.net/projects/ccvalidator/ ccValidator]: Inspects and displays license metadata associated with any page.

== Implementations ==

* Nathan Yergler has created [http://www.yergler.net/projects/mozcc/ mozCC], a browser extension for Mozilla-based browsers. It's a start, but we know there are other browser in use.
* Robert Litzke has written [http://www.ug.cs.sunysb.edu/~litzker/scripts/greasemonkCC.user.js greasemonkCC], a Greasemonkey script for all Greasemonkey-enabled browsers. It displays a customizable bar at the top of Creative Commons-tagged pages. GreasemonkCC requires the [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/748/ Greasemonkey] extension for Mozilla browsers. Internet Explorer requires a plugin, [http://www.reifysoft.com/turnabout.php Turnabout], for instance, to run Greasemonkey.
* Jaime Frutos Morales has created [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Epiphany_CC_Extension Creative Commons license viewer], an extension for the Epiphany browser. You can download it from [http://www.geocities.com/textoplano/cc-license-viewer.tar.gz here].
* So how about similar plugins for IE, Safari, Opera, Konqueror or something else?
* Please add your implementation here :)

== Examples ==

* Please add you example, screenshot, mockup, etc here :)

== TODO ==

* Please add your TODO here :)

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Embedded Metadata

2013-06-08T21:25:58Z

CCeditman: /* The advantage of the verification link */

[[Category:Developer]]
[[Category:example]]
[[Category:guide]]
[[Category:Technology]]
[[Category:Metadata]]

Creative Commons licenses are attached to Web pages. But we also want our licenses to be useful for materials distributed in file formats around the Net. The protocol described here works for many [[:Category:Filetype|filetypes]].

If your software does not transparently support embedding CC license metadata (you should only have to select a license), do not attempt to do it yourself (it will be a frustrating experience).

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== Embedding the metadata ==

Let's say Anita wants to license her song, "Volcano Love," with a Creative Commons license, and release it as an MP3. Here's what she'd do:

<div style="text-align:center">
http://creativecommons.org/images/comics/mp3/1.gif
</div>

First, Anita would put a "Some Rights Reserved" button on the page displaying here work where her song could be downloaded — along with a link to a license, some RDF metadata, and an assertion about the copyright status of the work. Nothing new here: this is what Creative Commons licensors do now.

<div style="text-align:center">
http://creativecommons.org/images/comics/mp3/2.gif
</div>

With file embedding, though, this page will now serve the added function of '''verification'''. Here's how: Anita would insert the URL to that webpage in the copyright field of the MP3 file, along with a short, plain description of the work's license status. We call this the license '''verification link''' because it points back to a page that Anita herself controls.

<div style="text-align:center">
http://creativecommons.org/images/comics/mp3/4.gif
</div>

Next, imagine Anita puts the MP3 on a file-sharing network. A user comes across her MP3 and can follow the verification link to Anita's page. In the future, we hope that file-sharing networks, media players, and other applications will build tools that read the verification link automatically and inform users of the copyright assertions like Anita's.

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== The advantage of the verification link ==

Embedding this kind of "verification link" in MP3s, as opposed to merely the license metadata, is a measure of protection for artists against the incorrect or fraudulent labeling and sharing of their work.




Ravi circulates the photos among his schoolmates, whose photo-viewing software reads the copyright fields and takes them to the SNAP[http://www.teamlaw.com website], where they can see Ravi's whole catalog of photography and links to other SNAP services.

== Technical Explanation ==

See [[Nonweb Tagging]], and for specific formats, see [[MP3]] and [[XMP]] (PDF, JPEG, video).

CC0

2013-06-08T21:17:13Z

CCeditman:

'''CC0''' is the "no rights reserved" in Creative Commons licensing - it effectively means releasing your work as [[public domain]].

CC0 is a single purpose tool, designed to take on the dedication function of the former [[Public Domain Dedication and Certification]].

How effectively this works may depend on your legal regime, but the tool is intended to effectively release rights even in legal contexts where this is difficult.

Note that CC0 is a three-tier instrument. We recognize that a waiver may not be effective in most jurisdictions, and CC0's enforceability is not solely dependent on the waiver[http://www.teamlaw.com Law] The fall back public license is similar to our Attribution-only license with the attribution requirement waived. The BY license is enforceable around the world -- this public license tier is in some ways the core of CC0[http://losangelescourtreporting.com .] The third and final tier is a non assertion by the copyright holder that even if the waiver and license do not operate as intended, the copyright holder will not take any actions that prevents a user of the work from exercising rights consistent with the intention of the copyright holder.

For detailed information see [[CC0 FAQ]].

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Cultivating the Public Domain

2013-06-08T02:06:19Z

CCeditman:

[[Category:Legal]]

''Originally published at http://web.archive.org/web/20021217080646/ http://creativecommons.org/learn/legal/cultivating''

Before 1978, U.S. law made non-copyright status the default for published creative works. “[C]opyright protection was lost permanently if the [copyright] notice was omitted from the first authorized published edition of a work or if it appeared in the wrong form or position. . . . [A] basic failure to comply with the notice provisions forfeited copyright protection and put the work into the public [http://www.citidomain.net domain] in this country.”[1] If the author did not take the trouble to put a copyright notice on her work, it passed into the public domain once published. Public domain status was the default.

After January 1, 1978 (the effective date of the Copyright Act of 1976), omission of a copyright notice could later be corrected, and thus did not result in outright forfeiture of copyright.[2] As of March 1, 1989 (the effective date of the Berne Convention Implementation Act of 1988), notice of copyright is now entirely optional. [3] Today, copyright status, rather than public domain status, is the default for all “original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression.” [4] As the Copyright Office puts it, “copyright is an incident of creative authorship not dependent on statutory formalities.”[5]

This shift in the copyright default rule has practical impacts that are especially striking in an age of inexpensive self-publishing and information retrieval. First, the author who does not want to exercise the restrictions that copyright law makes available to her now bears the burden of signifying the public domain status of her work. Caselaw suggests that a copyright holder must perform some “overt act” demonstrating her intent to surrender her rights.[6] The amateur Internet author who has no intention of limiting the ways in which other people may use her work unintentionally imposes copyright limitations unless she knows to comply with the overt act requirement. Even if she has no intention of bringing a copyright infringement action, would-be re-users cannot safely assume that she won’t-even if the work bears no copyright notice. Of course, the elimination of the notice requirement means that the author who does want his work copyrighted is relieved of the burden of affixing a proper copyright notice to his work. The point is that the burden has shifted to the author who prefers public domain status, and that many of the authors who can now self-publish their work on the Internet likely fall into the newly-burdened category. [7]

The second practical impact of the shift in the copyright default rule has yet to be realized. When the copyright expires on a work that is created today, it may be extremely difficult to establish that the work has passed into the public domain. In the absence of a copyright notice or registration requirement, there will not necessarily be a publicly-available record of the date of creation of the work (or even of the identity of its author), and therefore no practical way to determine whether copyright has expired. [8] Public domain works that might otherwise be made widely available via the Internet (or whatever method of information retrieval is relevant by the time modern copyrights expire) may never be identified. [9]

One goal of the Creative Commons project is to alert creators who do not intend to copyright their work to the “overt act” requirement and to help them comply with it. Then we hope to help creators label works in a way that makes it clear to potential re-users that the work is in the public domain. And we intend to develop mechanisms for attaching “public domain” labels to digital works in a way that computer applications can recognize and process-enabling easy location and retrieval of digital works in the public domain.

Some copyright holders may be unwilling to free their work to the public domain before their copyright expires, but happy to relinquish some of the rights that copyright affords them. Copyright holders with the resources to negotiate licenses can voluntarily cede some of their rights. And organizations like the Free Software Foundation offer ready-made licenses that authors may use to give the public permission to copy and distribute copyrighted works (primarily software) without seeking the authors’ permission, so long as certain conditions are observed. [10]

Inspired in part by the work of the Free Software Foundation, Creative Commons plans to build a menu of customizable licenses appropriate for use by other types of creators who want to retain some rights while sharing their work with the public on terms more generous than copyright. We hope to draw attention to and complement existing efforts like the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Open Audio License; [11] and we hope to improve on such efforts by making it easier for potential re-users to identify works that they may safely use without worrying about the intricacies of fair use. Just as a work could be labeled “public domain” in a way that humans and machines could recognize, works could be labeled according to license terms like “This work may be used for any noncommercial purpose,” or “Derivative works may be created based on this work so long as the derivative works are licensed under these terms.” We envision a system of licensing and labeling that would make it possible, for example, for an artist compiling a digital collage easily to use a search engine to locate all online images that are freely available for copying and modification.

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[1] U.S. Copyright Office, Circular 22: [http://www.loc.gov/copyright/circs/circ22.html How to Investigate the Copyright Status of] [http://www.ksaday.com a] [http://www.planetsofts.com Work], see also, e.g., Canfield v. Ponchatoula Times, 759 F.2d 493, 497 (5th Cir. 1985); Burke v. Nat. Broad. Co., Inc., 598 F.2d 688, 691 (1st Cir. 1979).

[2] Copyright Act of 1976, Pub. L. 94-553, §§405-406, 90 Stat. 2541; see also U.S. Copyright Office, Circular 22: How to Investigate the Copyright Status of a Work.

[3] Berne Convention Implementation Act of 1988, Pub. L. 100-568, §7, 102 Stat. 2853 (amending 17 U.S.C. §§401-06); U.S. Copyright Office, Circular 22: How to Investigate the Copyright Status of a Work. Although notice is no longer a prerequisite for copyright, it does offer an advantage to the copyright holder in the event of[http://www.teamlaw.com litigation]. Specifically, if proper notice appeared on an infringed work, the infringer may not use the defense of innocent infringement to mitigate damages. 17 U.S.C. §401(d).

[4] 17 U.S.C. §102.

[5] U.S. Copyright Office, Circular 22: How to Investigate the Copyright Status of a Work. The Copyright Act does impose the requirement that two copies of every work published in the United States be deposited with the Library of Congress.17 U.S.C. §407. But the penalty for failure to deposit is a fine, not loss of copyright protection. Id. §407(a), (d).

[6] See 4 Melville B. Nimmer & David Nimmer, Nimmer on Copyright §13.06 (2001) (citing caselaw); see also, e.g., National Comics Publications, Inc. v. Fawcett Publications, Inc., 191 F.2d 594 (2nd Cir. 1951).

[7] See generally Jessica Litman, Digital Copyright 103-107 (2001) (suggesting that many Internet publishers are not motivated by the possibility of exploiting intellectual property rights).

[8] See generally U.S. Copyright Office, Circular 22: How to Investigate the Copyright Status of a Work (cautioning that “[t]he complete absence of any information about a work in the [Copyright] Office records does not mean that the work is unprotected”).

[9] The Copyright Office currently maintains no list of public domain works. See U.S. Copyright Office, Questions Frequently Asked in the [http://www.loc.gov/copyright/faq.html#q11 Copyright Office Public Information Sec][http://www.ksaday.com/2012/05/situs-download-lagu-akan-dihapus.html tion], at #11.

[10] See [http://www.fsf.org/licenses/licenses.html GNU General Public Licen][http://www.ksaday.com/2012/05/games-gratis.html se].

[11] See [http://www.eff.org/IP/Open_licenses/eff_oal.html EFF Open Audio License], see also, e.g., [http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt Design Science License], [http://opencontent.org/openpub/ Open Publication License], [http://www.publiclibraryofscience.org/ploslicense.htm Public Library of Science Open Access License], [http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html GNU Free Documentation License], [http://openmusic.linuxtag.org/showitem.php?item=209 Open Music License].

Public domain

2013-06-08T02:03:40Z

CCeditman:

When a work is in the '''public domain''', it is free for use by anyone for any purpose without restriction under copyright law. Public domain is the purest form of open/free, since no one owns or controls the material in any way.

Works that are in the public domain in one legal jurisdiction are not necessarily in the public domain worldwide. Copyright laws differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, both in duration of protection and what constitutes copyrightable subject matter. For example [http://usa.gov/copyright.shtml a US Government work] clearly in the public domain in the United States may or may not be free of [http://itshumour.blogspot.com/2010/06/twenty-hilarious-funny-quotes.html copyright] restrictions and in the public domain in other jurisdiction. At present, one of the only ways to be certain that a particular work is in the public domain worldwide is to see if the[http://www.teamlaw.com copyright] holder has dedicated all rights to the work to the public domain by using http://wiki.creativecommons.org/CC0

Creative Commons licenses do not affect the status of a work that is in the public domain under applicable law, because our licenses only apply to works that are protected by copyright. For more information, see [[Before Licensing| our Licensing Guide]] to what you should know before you license a work using CC licenses

Find out more about [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain CC's public domain tools], and learn more about public domain.

== When does a work enter the public domain? ==

This varies by country. To see when a work in the [[United States]] enters the public domain see.[http://copyright.gov/pr/pdomain.html gov's] public domain page.

Cornell University has also provided a handy table about copyright term and the public domain in the United States.

== Creative Commons public domain tools ==

* [[CC0]] (occasionally written as CC Zero) is a public domain dedication that allows copyright holders to place works in the public domain to the extent legally possible, worldwide.
* CC's [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Public Domain Mark] allows anyone to mark a work that is already free of copyright restrictions around the world .

See http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain for more information on CC's public domain tools.

Public domain content in practice is any content without copyright. It may be freed from restrictions by the copyright, or the copyright may lapse after a certain time.

The details in practice vary between countries. More information about public domain can be found at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain Wikipedia's article on the public domain].

== Appropedia's Public Domain Search ==

[http://appropedia.org/Appropedia%27s_Public_Domain_Search Appropedia's ]Public Domain Search was started in late 2007 when it was discovered there was no effective public available. This operates on a completely different method to searches using the Creative Commons marks. It uses a manually maintained index of known sites to be public domain - thus it is does not yield 100% public results, and content must be checked to confirm public domain status. Reliability is expected to improve and feedback by users is encouraged.

As CC public domain tools become widely used, searches based on the CC marks would be expected to a take over from Appropedia's Public Domain Search

== See also ==

* [[Cultivating the Public Domain]]
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Public domain

2013-06-03T11:38:45Z

CCeditman:

When a work is in the '''public domain''', it is free for use by anyone for any purpose without restriction under copyright law. Public domain is the purest form of open/free, since no one owns or controls the material in any way.

Works that are in the public domain in one legal jurisdiction are not necessarily in the public domain worldwide. Copyright laws differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, both in duration of protection and what constitutes copyrightable subject matter. For example [http://usa.gov/copyright.shtml a US Government work] clearly in the public domain in the United States may or may not be free of [http://courtreportingagency.com copyright] restrictions and in the public domain in other jurisdiction. At present, one of the only ways to be certain that a particular work is in the public domain worldwide is to see if the copyright holder has dedicated all rights to the work to the public domain by using http://wiki.creativecommons.org/CC0

Creative Commons licenses do not affect the status of a work that is in the public domain under applicable law, because our licenses only apply to works that are protected by copyright. For more information, see [[Before Licensing| our Licensing Guide]] to what you should know before you license a work using CC licenses

Find out more about [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain CC's public domain tools], and learn more about public domain.

== When does a work enter the public domain? ==

This varies by country. To see when a work in the [[United States]] enters the public domain see.[http://copyright.gov/pr/pdomain.html gov's] public domain page.

Cornell University has also provided a handy table about copyright term and the public domain in the United States.

== Creative Commons public domain tools ==

* [[CC0]] (occasionally written as CC Zero) is a public domain dedication that allows copyright holders to place works in the public domain to the extent legally possible, worldwide.
* CC's [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Public Domain Mark] allows anyone to mark a work that is already free of copyright restrictions around the world .

See http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain for more information on CC's public domain tools.

Public domain content in practice is any content without copyright. It may be freed from restrictions by the copyright, or the copyright may lapse after a certain time.

The details in practice vary between countries. More information about public domain can be found at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain Wikipedia's article on the public domain].

== Appropedia's Public Domain Search ==

[http://appropedia.org/Appropedia%27s_Public_Domain_Search Appropedia's Public Domain ]Search was started in late 2007 when it was discovered there was no effective public available. This operates on a completely different method to searches using the Creative Commons marks. It uses a manually maintained index of known [http://www.bestjuicer.biz sites] to be public domain - thus it is does not yield 100% public results, and content must be checked to confirm public domain status. Reliability is expected to improve and feedback by users is encouraged.

As CC public domain tools become widely used, searches based on the CC marks would be expected to a take over from Appropedia's Public Domain Search

== See also ==

* [[Cultivating the Public Domain]]
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Data

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CCeditman:

''This page supersedes the 2006 document [[Databases and Creative Commons]].''

Much of the potential value of data is to society at large — more data has the potential to facilitate enhanced scientific collaboration and reproducibility, more efficient markets, increased government and corporate transparency, and overall to speed discovery and understanding of solutions to planetary and societal needs.

A big part of the potential value of data, in particular its society-wide value, is realized by use across organizational boundaries. How does this occur (legally)? Many sites give narrow permission to use data via terms of service. Much ad hoc data sharing occurs among researchers. And increasingly, open data is facilitated by sharing under public terms to manage copyright restrictions that might otherwise limit dissemination or reuse of data, e.g. [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ CC licenses] or the [[CC0]] public domain dedication.

Many organizations, institutions, and governments are using CC tools for data. For case studies about how these tools are applied, see:

===[[Data_and_CC_licenses|Uses of CC Licenses with Data and Databases]]===
===[[CC0_use_for_data|Uses of CC0 with Data and Databases]]===

You can also read more about [http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/26283 Creative Commons' most up-to-date thinking on data and databases], and what you can do to contribute.

==Frequently asked questions about data==

==='''''Can databases be released under CC licenses?'''''===

Yes, CC licenses can be used on any copyrighted work, including a copyrighted database. A CC license may be applied to any or all copyrighted aspects of a database and its contents. See [[Data#How_do_I_apply_a_CC_legal_tool_to_a_database.3F|below]] for more information regarding how to provide clear notice of what is licensed. Any use of the licensed database or its contents that is restricted by copyright law requires compliance with the relevant license conditions (BY, SA, NC, ND). In their current version (3.0) CC licenses do not require compliance with the license conditions when only sui generis database rights (and not copyright) are implicated. Additionally, the international and "ported" version 3.0 licenses, excluding EU jurisdiction ports, do not grant any permissions where sui generis database rights are implicated. Please see [[Data#How_.28if_at_all.29_are_sui_generis_database_rights_addressed_in_CC_licenses.3F|below]] for more detail.

CC0, the public domain dedication, can also be used on databases. The effect is to waive all copyright and related rights in the database, placing it as close as possible into the worldwide public domain. In certain domains, such as science and government, there are important reasons to consider using tools like CC0. Waiving copyright and related rights eliminates all uncertainty for potential users, encouraging maximal reuse and sharing of information. Where waiver is not a viable option and some conditions on reuse are necessary, rights holders should [http://www.ivir.nl/publications/eechoud/CC_PublicSectorInformation_report_v3.pdf consider] using CC licenses that give the public more freedom to reuse and remix the content.

==='''''Which components of a database are protected by copyright?'''''===

With databases, there are likely four components to consider: (1) the database model or structure, (2) the data entry and output sheet, (3) field names, and (4) the data.

The '''database model''' is a specification describing how a database is structured and organized, including database tables and table indexes. The selection, coordination, and arrangement of the contents is subject to copyright if it is sufficiently original. The threshold of originality required for copyright is fairly low in many jurisdictions. For example, while courts in the United States have held that an alphabetical telephone directory did not have sufficient originality to merit copyright protection, an organized directory of Chinese-American businesses in a particular area did. These determinations are very fact-specific (no pun intended) and vary by jurisdiction.

The '''data entry and output sheets''' contain questions, and the answers to these questions are stored in a database. For example, a web page asking a scientist to enter a gene’s name, its pathway information, and its ontology would constitute a data entry sheet. The format and layout of these sheets are protected by copyright according to the same standard of originality used to analyze copyright in the database model.

'''Field names''' describe data sets. For example, “address” might be the name of the field for street address information. These are less likely to be protected by copyright because they often do not reflect originality.

The '''data''' contained in the database are subject to copyright if they are sufficiently creative. Original poems contained in a database would be protected by copyright, but purely factual data (such as gene names without more) contained in a database would not. Facts are not subject to copyright, nor are the ideas underlying copyrighted content.

==='''''How do I know whether a particular use of a database is restricted by copyright?'''''===

When the database structure or contents are subject to copyright, reproducing, distributing, or modifying the database will often be restricted by copyright law. If the database is released under a CC license, that means reproduction, distribution, or modification will likely require compliance with the relevant license conditions, including attribution.

However, it is important to note that some uses of a copyrighted database will not be restricted by copyright. It may be possible, for example, to rearrange or modify the uncopyrightable data in a way that does not implicate the copyright in the database structure. For example, while (as noted above) a court in the United States held that a directory of Chinese-American businesses was restricted by copyright, the same court went on to hold that a directory that duplicated hundreds of its listings was not infringing because the listings were categorized and arranged in a sufficiently dissimilar way. In those situations, compliance with the license conditions is not required unless the database contents are themselves restricted by copyright.

Similarly, even where database contents are subject to copyright and published under a CC license, use of the facts and ideas found in the contents will not require attribution (or compliance with other applicable license conditions), unless doing so implicates copyright in the database structure as explained above. This important limitation of CC licenses is reflected in the license deed, where it indicates that the license does not extend to those elements of the work in the public domain.

==='''''What are sui generis database rights?'''''===

Sui generis database rights are different from, but often overlap with, copyright. Sui generis database rights exist to recognize the investment required to compile a database, whether or not the database meets the originality requirement in copyright law. Established by [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31996L0009:EN:HTML Directive 96/9/EC] of the European Parliament, sui generis database rights prohibit the extraction or reutilization of a substantial portion (defined in both qualitative and quantitative terms) of the contents of a database. The Directive has been implemented in the national legislation of all EU member countries[http://losangelescourtreporting.com .] Outside of the European Union, similar database-like rights have been established in several countries, including Mexico and South Korea.

==='''''How (if at all) are sui generis database rights addressed in CC licenses?'''''===

The treatment of sui generis database rights varies among the CC version 3.0 licenses, but the practical result is always the same: compliance with the license conditions is not required where sui generis database rights - but not copyright - are implicated[http://courtreportingagency.com .] This means that if someone takes a substantial portion of a CC-licensed database and uses it in a way that does not implicate copyright (e.g., by rearranging purely factual data), she does not have to attribute the licensor or comply with the other license conditions, even if the database is protected by sui generis database rights.

While this treatment is the same across all CC version 3.0 licenses, the reason for this outcome varies. In the ported 3.0 licenses ported to the laws of EU jurisdictions, works subject to copyright and/or sui generis database rights are licensed and subject to the CC license terms and conditions. In those ported licenses, however, the conditions of the license are explicitly waived when use of the licensed work only involves the exercise of database rights and not copyright.

By contrast, all other 3.0 licenses (including ported licenses for non-EU jurisdictions and the international licenses) do not license sui generis database rights at all. As a result, the license conditions do not (nor could they) attach to uses implicating database rights and not copyright. It also means a licensee may need separate permission if they plan to use the database in a way that implicates database rights (although there may arguably be an implied right to do so).

CC is [https://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/29639 leaning toward] changing how its licenses treat sui generis database rights in version 4.0. If pursued, those rights would be fully licensed and subject to the same terms and conditions as copyright, without any waiver of the license conditions where only those rights are implicated. Read more about the issue -- including important limitations that would avoid imposing restrictions where those rights do not exist -- on the [[4.0/License subject matter|version 4.0 wiki]].

==='''''How do I apply a CC legal tool to a database?'''''===

Before making a database available under a CC license, a database provider must first make sure she has all rights necessary to do so. Often, the database provider is not the original author of the database contents, which may mean the database provider needs separate permissions from third parties before publishing the database under a CC legal tool. For more information, read our [[Before_Licensing|pre-licensing]] guidelines.

Also, the database provider must consider what elements of the database she wants to be covered by the CC legal tool and identify those elements in a manner that reusers will see and understand. Please see our [[Marking/Creators|marking page]] for more information on how to clearly distinguish unlicensed content.
[[Category:FAQ]]

Public domain

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CCeditman:

When a work is in the '''public domain''', it is free for use by anyone for any purpose without restriction under copyright law. Public domain is the purest form of open/free, since no one owns or controls the material in any way.

Works that are in the public domain in one legal jurisdiction are not necessarily in the public domain worldwide. Copyright laws differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, both in duration of protection and what constitutes copyrightable subject matter. For example [http://usa.gov/copyright.shtml a US Government work] clearly in the public domain in the United States may or may not be free of copyright restrictions and in the public domain in other jurisdiction. At present, one of the only ways to be certain that a particular work is in the public domain worldwide is to see if the copyright holder has dedicated all rights to the work to the public domain by using http://wiki.creativecommons.org/CC0

Creative Commons licenses do not affect the status of a work that is in the public domain under applicable law, because our licenses only apply to works that are protected by copyright. For more information, see [[Before Licensing| our Licensing Guide]] to what you should know before you license a work using CC licenses

Find out more about [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain CC's public domain tools], and learn more about public domain.

== When does a work enter the public domain? ==

This varies by country. To see when a work in the [[United States]] enters the public domain see.[http://copyright.gov/pr/pdomain.html gov's] public domain page.

Cornell University has also provided a handy table about copyright term and the public domain in the United States.

== Creative Commons public domain tools ==

* [[CC0]] (occasionally written as CC Zero) is a public domain dedication that allows copyright holders to place works in the public domain to the extent legally possible, worldwide.
* CC's [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Public Domain Mark] allows anyone to mark a work that is already free of copyright restrictions around the world .

See http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain for more information on CC's public domain tools.

Public domain content in practice is any content without copyright. It may be freed from restrictions by the copyright, or the copyright may lapse after a certain time.

The details in practice vary between countries. More information about public domain can be found at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain Wikipedia's article on the public domain].

== Appropedia's Public Domain Search ==

[http://appropedia.org/Appropedia%27s_Public_Domain_Search Appropedia's Public Domain ]Search was started in late 2007 when it was discovered there was no effective public available. This operates on a completely different method to searches using the Creative Commons marks. It uses a manually maintained index of known [http://www.teamlaw.com sites] to be public domain - thus it is does not yield 100% public results, and content must be checked to confirm public domain status[http://losangelescourtreporting.com .] Reliability is expected to improve and feedback by users is encouraged.

As CC public domain tools become widely used, searches based on the CC marks would be expected to a take over from Appropedia's Public Domain Search

== See also ==

* [[Cultivating the Public Domain]]
{{Translations
| articles = Hr:Javno dobro, Pt:Domínio público, Ru:Общественное достояние
}}

[[Category:Public domain]]

CcHost

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CCeditman:

[[Category:ccHost]]
[[Category:Developer]]
[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Technology]]
[[Category:ccMixter]]
{{Project}}
{{lowercase}}

'''ccHost''' is Creative Commons' open source ([http://creativecommons.org/licenses/GPL/2.0/ GPL] licensed) [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_management_system content management system] project that powers [http://ccmixter.org ccMixter] and is the winner of the [http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/6026 Linux Journal LinuxWorldExpo Product Excellence Award] for '''Best Open Source Solution.''' Read more about ccHost [[#Zeitgeist|here]].

= Download =

Sign up for [http://sourceforge.net/export/rss2_projfiles.php?group_id=80503 our RSS release feed] to make sure you don't miss important bug fixes and feature updates.

=== Current Stable Release ===
Latest stable build of [https://sourceforge.net/projects/cctools/files/ccHost/ ccHost 5.1] is available in ZIP archive format.

=== Source Repository ===
http://code.creativecommons.org/svnroot/cchost/

For much more developer info, see [[Cchost/Developers]].

= Documentation =

[[cchost/Documentation|ccHost 5 Documentation]]

=Communication=

=== People ===
* [[User:fourstones|Victor Stone]]
* [[User:Jon Phillips|Jon Phillips]]
=== Contacting ===
The mailing list is the best way to get our attention. That and other methods are listed below:
* Mailing List: https://lists.sourceforge.net/mailman/listinfo/cctools-cchost
** [http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?forum=cctools-cchost Archive]
* Chat: #cc on irc.freenode.net
* Wiki: This page (http://wiki.creativecommons.org/CcHost)
* [[Cchost/Developers#Bugs_and_Feature_Requests|Bugs and feature requests]]

= Zeitgeist =
=== Goal ===
The goal of this project is to spread media content that is licensed under Creative Commons throughout the web in much the same way that weblogs spread CC licensed text.
=== Short Description ===
"Web-based System Supporting Remixing and Collaboration on Media"
=== Slightly Longer Description ===
'''ccHost''' is an open source ([http://creativecommons.org/licenses/GPL/2.0/ GPL] licensed) project that provides web-based infrastructure to support collaboration, sharing, and storage of multi-media using the Creative Commons licenses and metadata. It is the codebase used by [http://ccmixter.org ccMixter] and [[#Usage Examples|other sites]].

Besides its focus on sharing content, ccHost differentiates itself from other multi-media hosting programs by emphasizing the '''reuse''' (a.k.a. remixing) of content between artists[http://courtreportingagency.com ,] not only between artists on any given installation of ccHost, but between all installations across the web and any web site that implements the Creative Commons [http://ccmixter.org/media/viewfile/pool_api_doc.xml Sample Pool API], including non-ccHost sites such as the [http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/ freesound project].

=== Usage Examples ===

* [http://ccmixter.org ccMixter] - Primary usage of ccHost is the Creative Commons remix site, ccMixter.
* [http://fourstones.net fourstones.net] Victor's personal website
* [http://www.enciclopediacecilia.org/remix/ Remix Cecilia] at the Enciclopedia Cecilia project (Spanish).
* [http://audio.ibeat.org/ iBeat] Moderated Sample Archive

----

= Appendix A: Compatibility =

=== Browsers ===

Recently tested on: Firefox 2/3 Mac/PC/Linux, IE 7 PC, Safari Mac (IE8 requires "compatibility" mode - see [[Cchost/guide/Troubleshooting#IE8_Layout_Issues|here]] for workaround)

Cookies must be enabled.

Most skins (the ones people will want to use) require Javascript enabled.

=== Servers ===

Primary development is done on Ubuntu 8.04 (hardy heron) using Apache, mySQL, and PHP. The actual dev setup is described in detail [[Cchost/Developers/Victor's_Dev_Setup|here]].

==== Linux ====
ccHost on Apache (2.0.49 up to at least apache-2.0.55-r1) on Linux,

One should be able to easily install mySQL, PHP, and Apache (if they are not already available) through their distributions packaging system. See the dev setup above.

==== Windows IIS Server ====

{{Infobox|ccHost has not been seen running or tested on Windows for a long time - several versions ago.}}

Windows users with their installation disks may install optionally the Windows IIS Web Server. This option has been tested. However, there might still be issues with it, and if so, [http://sourceforge.net/tracker2/?func=browse&group_id=80503&atid=559966 please file a bug].

Even if you using Apache on Windows you may need to have IIS installed if you plan to use mail contact functions.

==== Windows Apache ====
There are many good tutorials for setting up a Windows/Apache/MySQL/PHP site ([http://google.com/search?q=installing+WAMP Google search]) and all three subsystems now come with Windows installers making the job of installing relatively straightforward.

====== XAMPP ======
Windows installations without Apache, mySQL and PHP already installed should consider using [http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html XAMPP] for Windows, which provides an easy install of Apache web server, MySQL database server, and PHP and perl programming languages. This is an easy way to get up and running, with the underlying technology necessary to use ccHost.

Follow the instructions for installation of XAMPP to know where to put the uncompressed ccHost package to properly work with your local setup.

==== Mac OS X ====

''NOTE: This setup is similar to Linux.''

Verified:

* OS X 10.4.6
* default OS X MySQL build, 4.0.26
* GetID3 1.7.7
* default Apache/PHP

[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Creative_commons_non_profit_organization About Creative Commons]

Recommended practices for attribution

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CCeditman:

[[Category:Marking]]
[[Category:Licensing]]
[[Category:Community]]
[[Category:Media]]
[[Category:HOWTO]]
[[Category:Guide]]
{{Best Practice}}

==Best Practices for Marking Content with CC Licenses: Users==

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NOTE: This page is for users of others' works who are seeking best practices on how to attribute CC-licensed content. If you are looking for the best way to mark your own CC-licensed work as a creator, see http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Marking/Creators. If you own a content-sharing site or platform that hosts works by other creators and are interested in enabling CC licensing for your users, see http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Web_Integration.
</div>

When reusing a CC-licensed work (via sharing the original or a derivative based on the original), it is your legal obligation to include what license is being used, as well as abiding by the license conditions provided by the licensor, aka the creator or content owner of the work.

==Marking on Your Site==
<br/>
Adapted from our [[FAQ#How_do_I_properly_attribute_a_Creative_Commons_licensed_work.3F|FAQ]]:

'''How do I properly attribute a Creative Commons licensed work?'''

All current CC licenses require that you attribute the original author(s). If the copyright holder has not specified any particular way to attribute them, this does not mean that you do not have to give attribution[http://lbi-beachrental.com .] It simply means that you will have to give attribution to the best of your ability with the information you do have[http://www.cprlaw.com .] Generally speaking, this implies five things:

* If the work itself contains any copyright notices placed there by the copyright holder, you must leave those notices intact, or reproduce them in a way that is reasonable to the medium in which you are re-publishing the work.

* Cite the author's name, screen name, user identification, etc. It is nice to link that name to the person's profile page, if such a page exists.

* Cite the work's title or name, if such a thing exists. It is nice to link the name or title directly to the original work.

* Cite the specific CC license the work is under, and link to the specific CC license, ie. for CC Attribution you would link to http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0.

* If you are making a derivative work or adaptation, in addition to the above, you need to identify that your work is a derivative work i.e., “This is a Finnish translation of the [original work] by [author].” or “Screenplay based on [original work] by [author].”

In the case where a copyright holder does choose to specify the manner of attribution, in addition to the requirement of leaving intact existing copyright notices, they are only able to require certain things[http://nynjlaw.com .] Namely:

* They may require that you attribute the work to a certain name, pseudonym or even an organization of some sort.

* They may require you to associate/provide a certain URL (web address) for the work.

If you are interested to see what an actual license ("legalcode") has to say about attribution, you can use the CC Attribution 3.0 Unported license as an example. Please note that this is '''only an example''', and you should '''always''' read the appropriate section of the specific license in question...usually, but perhaps not always, section 4: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

===Examples===

'''Attributing the original work'''
:"My Awesome Photo," © 2009 Greg Grossmeier, used under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

'''Attributing your derivative use of the work'''
:This is a Finnish translation of "My Awesome Report" © 2009 by Greg Grossmeier, used under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/. This Finnish translation is licensed under the same Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/.

===Marking works offered under other CC licenses===

If you are using other works offered under different Creative Commons licenses, the best practices above also apply to each work you use. Here's how you may want to consider marking content that is licensed differently.

Example of marking a report under a CC license:

:Except otherwise noted, this report is © 2009 Greg Grossmeier, under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/.

Example of marking a photo from the report that is under a different CC license:

:The photo X is © 2009 Jane Park, used under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/.

If you are a creator that is incorporating third party items into your work, see our page containing additional explanation and tips for creators on [[Marking/Creators/Marking_third_party_content|marking third party works]].

=== Is your attribution good enough? ===

Ask yourself whether an interested viewer/reader/listener/other user is able to easily discern who gets credit (attribution) for the original work, and the freedoms associated with that work (license notice). If they can, great! If not, consider whether you are making a good faith effort to use the licensed work according to its terms.

If in doubt, you can try asking the original publisher. They may have already provided attribution guidelines, e.g., http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reusing_Wikipedia_content.

== Marking Specific Media ==
The above best practices for attribution apply to various mediums as well, though marking will vary depending on the medium. The following are some helpful tips on making sure your media is marked correctly.

For offline works in general, consider publishing a web page with attribution information about the work you are using. Doing so enables the work to be found by search engines and other web discovery tools.

=== Crediting in Video ===

Adding the appropriate credit information to your videos could be as simple as a list of the works used at the end with their associated license. Eg:

{| cellspacing="5" cellpadding="10" style="padding: 2%;margin:0em 0em 1em 0em; border:1px; background:#eee; width:100%"
|

This video features the following songs:

“Desaprendere (Treatment)” by fourstones, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial license.

“Some Other Song” by fourstones, available under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

|}

If possible, it is desirable to make the title, author, and license links the viewer can follow.

=== Crediting in Offline Text ===

A similar format to [[Marking/Users#Marking_on_Your_Site|Marking on Your Site]] above.

=== Crediting in Audio ===

If available online provide a "credit list" of material used with the added ability to create links for text available online.

=== Crediting in Images ===

If available online provide a "credit list" of material used with the added ability to create links for text available online.

== Download Markers ==
* For images & documents:
** [[CC_markers | Official CC Markers]]
** [[User_submitted_markers | User Submitted Markers]]
* For audio:
** [http://creativecommons.org/podcasting CC Podcast Plugs]
* For video:
** [[CC_video_bumpers | Official CC Bumpers]]
** [[User_submitted_bumpers | User Submitted Bumpers]]

== More Technical ==

We also have a [[Marking_works|document about marking works that is more technical]].

== External Guides and Fact Sheets ==

* Creative Commons Australia's [http://creativecommons.org.au/materials/attribution.pdf Attributing Creative Commons Material] (pdf) (created for the [http://creativecommons.org.au/poolingideas Pooling Ideas competition])
* [http://mollykleinman.com Molly Kleinman's] excellent, easy to read article [http://mollykleinman.com/2008/08/15/cc-howto-1-how-to-attribute-a-creative-commons-licensed-work/ CC HowTo #1: How to Attribute a Creative Commons licensed work] - includes illustrative examples.
* [http://www.wikihow.com/Attribute-a-Creative-Commons-Licensed-Work How to Attribute a Creative Commons Licensed Work] article on wikiHow, based on Molly Kleinman's article.

Global Summit 2011

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CCeditman: /* Overview */

[[Category:Event]]
<div style="position:absolute; top: -95px; z-index:1000">[[File:Summit_2011_Colour_Logo_cropped.png|700px]]</div>

<br><br><br><br><br>

'''Update''': The Global Summit is now over. Huge thanks to the CC Poland team, and all the CC affiliates and staff involved in making it happen. See [[#Event coverage]] for updates on photos, tweets, and video of the event, and stay tuned to the [http://creativecommons.org/weblog CC blog] for a more detailed digest.
==Livestream==
'''[http://creativecommons.pl/stream Livestream] for the Summit will begin Friday, 16 September at 9:00 Warsaw time (CEST)!''' Watch at http://creativecommons.pl/stream and follow #ccsummit2011 on social media.

==Overview==
For three days from 16-18 September 2011, the Creative Commons Global Summit, Powering an Open Future, will bring together the CC community in Warsaw, Poland, to engage strategically on the future of our shared commons, to renew and further build CC’s vital community, to collaborate on mutual projects and initiatives, and to celebrate our successes as we head towards the end of our first decade together.

The Global Summit will bring together members of CC's [[CC_Affiliate_Network|Affiliate Network]] worldwide, CC board and staff, key stakeholders and many others interested in the present and future of the commons[http://phoenixcourtreporting.com .] It will include regional meetings, plenary sessions, legal-focused sessions, community-focused sessions, workshops, regional planning sessions and special discussion sessions on key issues such as key adoption areas, data, public domain and the new version 4.0 licenses[http://losangelescourtreporting.com .] The meeting will also include a "public day", featuring sessions of most interest to members of the public, including case study showcases, sessions on CC use in areas such as education, government and science, and a CC Salon featuring local and international CC creations.

In addition, CC’s [http://creativecommons.org/about/people/board Board of Directors] will have a board meeting in Warsaw and will be available to meet with Affiliates[http://www.jonathankatzlaw.com .]

We look forward to seeing you in Warsaw. Do zobaczenia wkrótce!

[[File:Www.flickr.com_photos_j-pocztarski_2164259748_-_cropped.jpg]]
<small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/j-pocztarski/2164259748/ Plac Zamkowy, Warszawa - The Castle Square, Warsaw, Poland] (cropped) by [http://www.flickr.com/photos/j-pocztarski/ Jarosław Pocztarsk], [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en CC BY]</small>

==Summit Program==
* Booklet with the [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/images/e/e1/CreativeCommons_program_2011.pdf Summit program] (PDF, 2.7 MB)
*[https://docs.google.com/a/creativecommons.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqbVDkEWrYlQdFY1U1F3QmxselpFNVNLUDB6N0RBRFE&hl=en_US#gid=1 Schedule] (Google doc)
*[https://docs.google.com/a/creativecommons.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqbVDkEWrYlQdEdlb3RmVm9fZkZGa3IzdFNCc0pydGc&hl=en_US#gid=1 Session Descriptions] (Google doc)
*[https://docs.google.com/a/creativecommons.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqbVDkEWrYlQdFZaQnBaV0xwVnFBR3pwUFRBRlVSeWc&hl=en_US#gid=0 Speakers Bios] (Google Doc)
*In addition to the formal program, the CC Summit 2011 will feature an extensive [[Global Summit 2011/Unconference|unconference program]], designed and orchestrated by attendees at the event.
*[[Global_Summit_2011/Cultural_Events|Cultural Events]] at the Summit

==Related Offsite Events==
*[http://open-glam.eventbrite.com/ Open GLAM Workshop 15 September]
*[http://sharism.org/makerlab Sharism Makerlab 15-16 September]

==[[Global_Summit_2011/Logistics|Logistics]]==

The CC Summit will take place at the historic [http://www.palacprymasowski.pl/ Primates Palace] in Warsaw.

The [[Global_Summit_2011/Logistics|Logistics]] page provides detailed information about everything you need to know about the venue, accommodations, getting from and to the airport, and what to eat and drink in Warsaw.

==Media==
*[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/images/2/22/Summit_2011_Colour_Logo_cropped.png Global Summit logo]
*Posters:
**[http://www.loftwork.com/downloads/shichigoro/archive/311296 PAOF] by shichigoro
**[http://www.loftwork.com/downloads/sinjirou/archive/311821 CC Line] by Shinjirou
**[http://www.loftwork.com/downloads/amanpreets/archive/310927 Celebration!] by Amanpreet Singh
**[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/File:Cc_global_party_poster.png CC Global Party poster]
*CC Digital Visual Arts Exhibition ([http://art.cckorea.org online exhibition] hosted by CC Korea — [http://art.cckorea.org/?page_id=95 '''submit'''] artwork by September 10!)
*ccMixter remixes of [http://ccmixter.org/people/masala/uploads Masala] and [http://ccmixter.org/people/axmusique/uploads AXMusique] for the CC Salon — submit yours now!

===Event coverage===
The summit was livestreamed at http://creativecommons.pl/stream (stay tuned for video). Other media from the summit is being tagged #ccsummit2011 across various (social) media platforms:

*[http://blip.tv/ccpolska Videos] from the livestream!
*[http://twitter.com/#!/search/realtime/%23ccsummit2011 Twitter stream] with hashtag #ccsummit2011
*[http://www.flickr.com/groups/1750970@N20/ Flickr pool] for the Global Summit and [http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/ccsummit2011/ Flickr stream] with tag ccsummit2011
*Videos tagged with ccsummit2011 on [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ccsummit2011&search=tag YouTube] and [http://vimeo.com/tag:ccsummit2011 Vimeo]
*Presentations by affiliates and the community at http://www.slideshare.net/group/cc-community
*Notes from various sessions available at [[Global_Summit_2011/Notes]].
*Press interviews w/Larry Lessig: http://www.radiownet.pl/publikacje/lawrence-lessig-dla-polskiej-prasy

==News==
*[http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/28907 ccMixter remix collaboration for the Global Summit CC Salon]
*[http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/28844 Winning Poster Designs for the Global Summit]
*[http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/28608 Design the winning poster for the Creative Commons Global Summit!]
*[https://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/28686 CC News: Announcing the Creative Commons Global Summit!]
*[http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/28666 Announcing the Creative Commons Global Summit!]
*[https://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/27141 CC Global Summit date & location announced]
*[https://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/25360 Summit RFP]
*[[media:Global_Summit_Survey_Summary.pdf|Global Summit Survey Summary]]

==Partners==
The Creative Commons Global Summit is co-organized with the City of Warsaw and the Zachęta Art Gallery.

[[Image:City_of_Warsaw.jpg|220px|link=http://www.um.warszawa.pl/en]] [[Image:Zacheta_jpg.jpg|220px|link=http://www.zacheta.art.pl/en/]]
[[Image:Ccpp_logo_cmyk_poz_small.png|x120px|link=http://en.centrumcyfrowe.pl]]

==Sponsors==
And a huge thank you to our Global Summit 2011 sponsors: [http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CC0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&rct=j&q=google&ei=L3FmTqrpH6-DsAKr4OEZ&usg=AFQjCNG5-9Jej-ukVeakTgwonqt2narbYg&cad=rja Google], [http://www.hewlett.org The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation], [http://www.gatesfoundation.org/ The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation], and the [http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mozilla.org%2Ffoundation%2F&rct=j&q=mozilla%20foundation&ei=-nBmTp7UM4mLsALlj9GyCg&usg=AFQjCNFmEFVMQugITmzs1e7VhBiUsvtnZA&cad=rja Mozilla Foundation].

See all Creative Commons [https://creativecommons.net/supporters/ supporters].

Public domain

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When a work is in the '''public domain''', it is free for use by anyone for any purpose without restriction under copyright law. Public domain is the purest form of open/free, since no one owns or controls the material in any way.

Works that are in the public domain in one legal jurisdiction are not necessarily in the public domain worldwide. Copyright laws differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, both in duration of protection and what constitutes copyrightable subject matter. For example [http://usa.gov/copyright.shtml a US Government work] clearly in the public domain in the United States may or may not be free of copyright restrictions and in the public domain in other jurisdiction. At present, one of the only ways to be certain that a particular work is in the public domain worldwide is to see if the copyright holder has dedicated all rights to the work to the public domain by using http://wiki.creativecommons.org/CC0

Creative Commons licenses do not affect the status of a work that is in the public domain under applicable law, because our licenses only apply to works that are protected by copyright. For more information, see [[Before Licensing| our Licensing Guide]] to what you should know before you license a work using CC licenses

Find out more about [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain CC's public domain tools], and learn more about public domain.

== When does a work enter the public domain? ==

This varies by country. To see when a work in the [[United States]] enters the public domain see [http://itshumour.blogspot.com/2010/06/twenty-hilarious-funny-quotes.html copyright].[http://copyright.gov/pr/pdomain.html gov's] public domain page.

Cornell University has also provided a handy table about copyright term and the public domain in the United States.

== Creative Commons public domain tools ==

* [[CC0]] (occasionally written as CC Zero) is a public domain dedication that allows copyright holders to place works in the public domain to the extent legally possible, worldwide.
* CC's [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Public Domain Mark] allows anyone to mark a work that is already free of copyright restrictions around the world .

See http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain for more information on CC's public domain tools.

Public domain content in practice is any content without copyright. It may be freed from restrictions by the copyright, or the copyright may lapse after a certain time.

The details in practice vary between countries[http://www.teamlaw.com .] More information about public domain can be found at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain Wikipedia's article on the public domain].

== Appropedia's Public Domain Search ==

[http://appropedia.org/Appropedia%27s_Public_Domain_Search Appropedia's Public Domain ]Search was started in late 2007 when it was discovered there was no effective public available[http://www.bikerhelp.com .] This operates on a completely different method to searches using the Creative Commons marks. It uses a manually maintained index of known sites to be public domain - thus it is does not yield 100% public results, and content must be checked to confirm public domain status. Reliability is expected to improve and feedback by users is encouraged[http://phoenixcourtreporting.com .]

As CC public domain tools become widely used, searches based on the CC marks would be expected to a take over from Appropedia's Public Domain Search

== See also ==

* [[Cultivating the Public Domain]]
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Case Studies

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<div style="font-size:125%; line-height:1.75em; margin-bottom:1.25em;text-align:justify;">Whether you're looking for inspiration, business models, or precedents, the CC Case Studies are a perfect place to start. Help us expand this resource by sharing your work and telling your story. Exceptional and well-written case studies could be included in upcoming publications and research, such as [http://thepowerofopen.org/ The Power of Open].</div>
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== Featured Case Studies ==

{{#ask: [[Category:Casestudy]][[Has quality::A-Class]][[Has importance::High]]|?Case study title|?Description|?Image Header|link=none|format=template|template=Explorebox|limit=4|sort=Case study title|order=random|searchlabel=See more high quality Case Studies}}

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<h2>[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Special:BrowseData/Casestudy?_single Browse all]</h2>
*'''[[Government_use_of_Creative_Commons|Government Usage]]'''
*'''[[OER_Case_Studies|Open Educational Resources (OER)]]'''
*'''[[Data]]'''
*'''[[Photography]]'''
*'''[[Filmmaker|Film]]'''
*'''[[GLAM|GLAM: Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums]]'''
*'''[[Journalism]]'''
*'''[[Musician|Music]]'''
*'''[[Writer|Literature]]'''
*'''[[Social_Justice|Social Justice]]'''
*'''[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Special:SearchByProperty?title=Special:SearchByProperty&property=Tag&value=technical+details Technical Case Study]'''

Or run a [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/index.php?title=Special:Ask&offset=0&limit=20&q=%5B%5BCategory%3ACasestudy%5D%5D&p=format%3Dbroadtable&po=%3FAuthor%0A%3FFormat%0A%3FCountry%0A&order=ASC&eq=yes custom Case Study query]

There are currently '''{{#ask: [[Category:Casestudy]]|format=count}}''' case studies in the
database.

=== Add a case study ===
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===Evaluations===
Help to [[Case_Studies/Evaluation|evaluate or improve]] the quality of these Case Studies .

===Translate a Case Study ===
[[CC Wiki:Translate|Add translations]] for these Case Studies.

=== Wanted List ===
Have an idea for a case study but can't execute? Add your request to [[Talk:Case_Studies]].

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[http://creativecommons.org.au/learn-more/publications/casestudiesvol1 Building an Australasian Commons] has been produced by [http://creativecommons.org.au Creative Commons Australia] to highlight case studies from the Australasian region .
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Public domain

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When a work is in the '''public domain''', it is free for use by anyone for any purpose without restriction under copyright law. Public domain is the purest form of open/free, since no one owns or controls the material in any way.

Works that are in the public domain in one legal jurisdiction are not necessarily in the public domain worldwide. Copyright laws differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, both in duration of protection and what constitutes copyrightable subject matter. For example [http://usa.gov/copyright.shtml a US Government work] clearly in the public domain in the United States may or may not be free of copyright restrictions and in the public domain in other jurisdiction. At present, one of the only ways to be certain that a particular work is in the public domain worldwide is to see if the copyright holder has dedicated all rights to the work to the public domain by using http://wiki.creativecommons.org/CC0

Creative Commons licenses do not affect the status of a work that is in the public domain under applicable law, because our licenses only apply to works that are protected by copyright[http://courtreportingagency.com .] For more information, see [[Before Licensing| our Licensing Guide]] to what you should know before you license a work using CC licenses

Find out more about [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain CC's public domain tools], and learn more about public domain.

== When does a work enter the public domain? ==

This varies by country. To see when a work in the [[United States]] enters the public domain see [http://itshumour.blogspot.com/2010/06/twenty-hilarious-funny-quotes.html copyright].[http://copyright.gov/pr/pdomain.html gov's] public domain page.

Cornell University has also provided a handy table about copyright term and the public domain in the United States.

== Creative Commons public domain tools ==

* [[CC0]] (occasionally written as CC Zero) is a public domain dedication that allows copyright holders to place works in the public domain to the extent legally possible, worldwide.
* CC's [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Public Domain Mark] allows anyone to mark a work that is already free of copyright restrictions around the world .

See http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain for more information on CC's public domain tools.

Public domain content in practice is any content without copyright. It may be freed from restrictions by the copyright, or the copyright may lapse after a certain time.

The details in practice vary between countries. More information about public domain can be found at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain Wikipedia's article on the public domain].

== Appropedia's Public Domain Search ==

[http://appropedia.org/Appropedia%27s_Public_Domain_Search Appropedia's Public Domain ]Search was started in late 2007 when it was discovered there was no effective public available. This operates on a completely different method to searches using the Creative Commons marks. It uses a manually maintained index of known [http://www.bestjuicer.biz sites] to be public domain - thus it is does not yield 100% public results, and content must be checked to confirm public domain status. Reliability is expected to improve and feedback by users is encouraged .

As CC public domain tools become widely used, searches based on the CC marks would be expected to a take over from Appropedia's Public Domain Search

== See also ==

* [[Cultivating the Public Domain]]
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[[Category:Public domain]]

Translate

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<div style="font-size:125%; line-height:1.75em; margin-bottom:1.25em;text-align:justify;">Creative Commons would like to work with you in creating a strong voice for openness around the world. There are many Creative Commons produced or curated materials that need '''translation'''.</div>

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===[[Translating CC Deeds]]===
The Creative Commons licenses have been adapted to the copyright laws of [http://creativecommons.org/international/ quite a few jurisdictions]. Important materials such as the license engine and deeds should be localized. For information on this process, see the [[Translating CC Deeds]] page.

===[[CC Wiki:Translate|Wiki]]===
This wiki needs translated versions of pages. See the [[CC Wiki:Translate|CC Wiki Translate]] page for instructions on creating a translated version of a page.
===[[Casestudies|Case Studies]]===
Case Studies are stories of individuals, projects, and companies who use Creative Commons. [[Case_Studies#Translate_a_Case_Study|Translate]] a case study.
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===[[Documentation#Help_Translate_Documents|Documentation]]===
Creative Commons produces guides, documentation, white papers, and other media documenting the licenses. Go to the [[Documentation#Help_Translate_Documentspage to see how you can help translate these resources[http://tomeslawfirm.com .]

===[[Legal_Tools_Translation|Licenses and Legal Tools]]===
Join projects working on translating the Creative Commons license suite and CC0 legal waiver into your local language[http://sugarmanlawfirm.com .]

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[[Category:i18n]]
[[Category:Translation Project]]

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Documentation

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{{Infobox|
'''Welcome to the Creative Commons Documentation project!'''

This is a page for critical documentation about large scale CC specifications, recommendations, white papers, tutorials and other pieces that need to be written to explain various facets of Creative Commons across the board.

'''Join the community'''

#'''WIKI''' - Sign up for an account on this wiki and contribute
#'''CHAT''' - Channel #CC at http://irc.freenode.net - http://wiki.creativecommons.org/IRC
#'''LIST''' - cc-community listserv - Creative Commons Community email list - http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Mailing_Lists

'''Many ways to contribute'''

#Help us [[Documentation#Help_Translate_Documents|translate documents]].
#Help us [[#Help_Create_Documents.21|create new documents]].
#Help us [[:Category:Press_Hit|log CC press articles]].
}}

{{Infobox|
'''Top 5 Docs'''

''These are in order of general relevance and promotion.''

# [[Media:Creativecommons-informational-flyer_eng.pdf|What is Creative Commons? flyer]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227788/creativecommonsinformationalflyereng scribd.com])
# [[Media:Creativecommons-what-is-creative-commons_eng.pdf|What is Creative Commons?]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227452/creativecommonswhatiscreativecommonseng scribd.com])
# [[Sharing_Creative_Works|Sharing Creative Works Comics]] - A general introduction to copyright and CC licensing
# [[Media:Creativecommons-licensing-and-marking-your-content_eng.pdf|Licensing and Marking Content]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227448/creativecommonslicensingandmarkingyourcontenteng scribd.com])
# [[Media:Creativecommons-integration-with-your-website_eng.pdf|Creative Commons Integration With Your Website]] (pdf)
}}

== Creative Commons Explained ==
Documents that aim to explain CC and licensing.

'''About Creative Commons'''
* [[Media:Creativecommons-informational-flyer_eng.pdf|What is Creative Commons? flyer]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227788/creativecommonsinformationalflyereng scribd.com])
** [http://mirrors.creativecommons.org/assets/cc-info-flyer-final.zip InDesign source file]
* [[Media:Creativecommons-what-is-creative-commons_eng.pdf|What is Creative Commons?]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227452/creativecommonswhatiscreativecommonseng scribd.com])
** [[Media:Cc-fullpage-promo-svg.zip|Inkscape SVG source files]] (zip)
* [[Media:Creativecommons-encouraging-the-ecology-of-creativity_eng.pdf|Encouraging the Ecology of Creativity]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227443/creativecommonsencouragingtheecologyofcreativityeng scribd.com])
** [http://mirrors.creativecommons.org/assets/concept-paper-source.zip InDesign/Illustrator source files]
* [[Media:Wipo_info_sheet_nov6.pdf|CC info sheet for WIPO]] (pdf)
*[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Creative_commons_non_profit_organization About Creative Commons]

'''Using the Creative Commons Licences'''
* [[Media:Creativecommons-how-to-license-poster_eng.pdf|How To License poster]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227445/creativecommonshowtolicensepostereng scribd.com])
* [http://creativecommons.org.au/learn-more/fact-sheets/what-are-the-creative-commons-licences-factsheet Quick Guide to the Creative Commons Licences] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/16536016/What-are-the-Creative-Commons-licences-factsheet scribd.com])
** [http://creativecommons.org.au/www/materials/factsheets/cc-licences-indesign-package.zip Indesign files]
* [http://creativecommons.org.au/content/licensing-flowchart.pdf Creative Commons Licensing Flowchart] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/16540395/Which-Creative-Commons-licence-is-right-for-me-poster scribd.com])
* [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Types_Of_Creative_Commoms_Licenses Types Of Creative Commons Licenses]
* [[Media:Creativecommons-licensing-and-marking-your-content_eng.pdf|Licensing and Marking Your Content]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227448/creativecommonslicensingandmarkingyourcontenteng scribd.com])
* [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Creative_Commons_License_Misuse Creative Commons Misuse]

'''Using Creative Commons Content'''
* [http://creativecommons.org.au/content/findingmaterial.pdf Finding Creative Commons Material] (pdf) (created for the [http://creativecommons.org.au/poolingideas Pooling Ideas competition])
* [http://creativecommons.org.au/content/attributingccmaterials.pdf Attributing Creative Commons Material] (pdf) (created for the [http://creativecommons.org.au/poolingideas Pooling Ideas competition])
* [http://creativecommons.org.au/content/CC_Web_Resources.pdf Quick guide to Creative Commons resources] (pdf)

'''Multimedia'''
* [[Sharing_Creative_Works|Sharing Creative Works Comics]] - A general introduction to copyright and CC licensing ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227656/creativecommonssharingcreativeworkseng scribd.com])
** [[Media:Sharingcreativeworks.zip|Inkscape SVG source files]] (zip)
* [http://creativecommons.org/videos/ CC Videos]
** [[Translate#Videos | Video source files]]
* [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Comics CC Comics]

==Sector-specific Information==
* '''for teachers''' - A [http://creativecommons.org.au/learn-more/educators-resources collection] of resources on finding and using Creative Commons specifically designed for teachers, including fact sheets, slideshows, videos and worksheets
* '''for citizen journalists''' - from CC Lebanon: 10 Legal Rules on social activism and copyright by Martin Wählisch:
** [[Media:CopyrightLawLEB_EN.pdf| English]]
** [[Media:CopyrightLawLEB_AR.pdf| Arabic]]
* '''for the public sector''' - [[Media:Creativecommons-licensing-for-public-sector-information_eng.pdf|Creative Commons Licensing for the Public Sector]] (pdf)
* '''business models''' - [[Media:BusinessModelsforCreativeWorks.pdf|Business Models for Creative Works and Creative Commons Licensing]] (pdf)

== Legal ==

* [http://creativecommons.org/about/license/ License Your Work]
* [[Before Licensing]]
* [[Legal Concepts]]
* [[Podcasting Legal Guide]]

== FAQ ==
* [[FAQ]] - Important documentation of frequently asked CC questions. A must read !

== CC Learn Productions==
'''Note: CC Learn is no longer a division of Creative Commons. Much of the information in the archive below may be outdated and/or incorrect. For the most up-to-date information about CC in education, see http://creativecommons.org/education.'''
====Organizational Media====
* CC Learn Informational Flyer ([[Media:Cclearn-information-flyer.pdf|pdf]]) ([[Media:Cclearn-information-flyer-print.pdf|pdf - print w/.125" bleed]]) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/15058699/ccLearn-Informational-Flyer Scribd])

====CC Learn Reports====
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/license-mapping-report-15_dec_-2008-color-v2.pdf What status for “open”? An examination of the licensing policies of open educational organizations and projects] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/license-mapping-report-15_dec_-2008-color-v2.odt odt])
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/What-status-for-open-Data-Supplement-v1.pdf Data Supplement to “What status for ‘open’?” A graphical view of the licensing policies of open educational organizations and projects] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/What-status-for-open-Data-Supplement-v1.odt odt])
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/discovered-paper-17-july-2009.pdf Enhanced Search for Educational Resources— A Perspective and a Prototype from CC Learn] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/discovered-paper-17-july-2009.odt odt])
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Otherwise_Open_report.pdf Otherwise Open Managing Incompatible Content within Open Educational Resources] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Otherwise_Open_report.odt odt])

====CC Learn Explanations====
*[http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cclearn-explanations-oer-and-cc-licenses-05-apr-09.pdf CC Learn Explanations: Open Educational Resources and Creative Commons Licensing] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cclearn-explanations-oer-and-cc-licenses-05-apr-09.odt odt])
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cclearn-explanations-cc-license-compatability.pdf Remixing OER: A Guide to License Compatibility] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cclearn-explanations-cc-license-compatability.odt odt])

====CC Learn Step by Step Guides====
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cclearn-step-by-step-applying-cc-licenses-06-apr-09.pdf Applying Creative Commons licenses to your educational resources] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cclearn-step-by-step-applying-cc-licenses-06-apr-09.odt odt])
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cclearn-step-by-step-discovered.pdf Preparing Your Educational Resources for DiscoverEd] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cclearn-step-by-step-discovered.odt odt])

====CC Learn Recommendations====
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/cclearn-recommendations-increase-funding-impact-05-apr-09.pdf Increase Funding Impact] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/cclearn-recommendations-increase-funding-impact-05-apr-09.odt odt])
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cclearn-recommendations-publishing-your-oer-on-the-internet-05-apr-09.pdf Publishing Your Open Educational Resources on the Internet] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cclearn-recommendations-publishing-your-oer-on-the-internet-05-apr-09.odt odt])
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/ccLearn_primer-Why_CC_BY.pdf CC Learn Recommendations: Why CC BY?] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/ccLearn_primer-Why_CC_BY.odt odt] )
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cclearn-recommendations-dealing-with-incompatible-content-in-OER.pdf Dealing with Legally Incompatible Content in OER] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cclearn-recommendations-dealing-with-incompatible-content-in-OER.odt odt])

==Technical Implementation==
=== Developer ===
* [[Developers]] - Documentation and information for software developers.

=== Integration Best Practices ===
* [[Web Integration]]
** [[Media:Creativecommons-integration-with-your-website_eng.pdf|Creative Commons Integration With Your Website]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227446/creativecommonsintegrationwithyourwebsiteeng scribd.com])
* [[Application Integration]] [http://www.articleeveryday.com/ free article directory]
* [[Desktop Integration]]

=== Marking ===
* [[Marking]] - How to properly mark various media with Creative Commons licenses.
** [[Media:Creativecommons-licensing-and-marking-your-content_eng.pdf|Licensing and Marking Content]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227448/creativecommonslicensingandmarkingyourcontenteng scribd.com])
* [[Metadata]] - an overview of Creative Commons metadata - opening documentation[http://www.bikerhelp.com .]
** [[ccREL]] - describing license metadata in a machine readable way and attaching it to digital works.
** [[Marking_Works_Technical|Metadata Marking]] - technical background on machine-readable metadata.
* [http://creativecommons.org.au/materials/attribution.pdf Attributing Creative Commons Material]

== Metrics ==

* [[Metrics|Metrics in progress to assess CC-license adoption]]
* [[License_statistics|License Statistics]]
* [[Media:Statistics-from-the-CC-Monitor-project_eng.pdf|Statistics from the CC Monitor Project]] (pdf)
* [[Media:Taking-stock-of-the-creative-commons-experiment_eng.pdf|Taking Stock of the CC Experiment]] (pdf)
* [[Media:License-use-five-years-on_eng.pdf|License Use Five Years On]] (pdf)

== Staff Contributions ==
* Explore [[:Category:Presentation|CC conference participation]].
* Explore staff presentations and slideshows online!
** [http://www.slideshare.net/ericcc/slideshows Eric Steuer], Creative Director
** Jon Phillips, Community + Business Developer
*** [http://www.slideshare.net/rejon/ Slideshare Slides]
*** [http://www.scribd.com/people/view/3525-jon-phillips Scribd Docs and Slides]
** [http://www.slideshare.net/Jessicacoates Jessica Coates], Global Network Manager

== Mailing list archives ==
* [http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/cc-community/ cc-community]
* [http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/cc-licenses/ cc-licenses]
* [http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/cc-devel/ cc-devel]

== Technical Documentation ==
* [[Media:Creativecommons-embedded-metadata-with-xmp_eng.pdf|Embedded Metadata with XMP]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227441/creativecommonsembeddedmetadatawithxmpeng scribd.com])

== Help Translate Documents ==

Please help CC translate these documents into other languages. For the documents written in English already uploaded to this site, we've included the standardized 3-character language code, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ISO_639-2_codes ISO 639-2]. For example, the Web Integration PDF is labeled "Creativecommons-webintegration_eng.pdf". A Japanese translation of the same document would be labeled "Creativecommons-webintegration_jpn.pdf".

Available translations can be found at [[Translate/Documentation]].

== Help Create Documents! ==
How do you see CC? While these documents can exist on this wiki just fine and is a great way to get started, below is a package consisting of the Scribus document and files necessary to make documentation. Please post up any of your creations on this page!

*[[Media:Cc-general-open.zip|Information page framework]] — Scribus source
*[[Media:Cc-info-doc-layout.zip|Information page framework]] — InDesign source

Please help us complete these, to make our wiki as informative as possible !

=== Teaching Creative Commons ===
How should you go about teaching Creative Commons ideas to a general audience?

CC Denmark has made a section "CC i undervisningen" (CC in education) containing video tutorials, pdf guides and other ressources for teachers[http://tomeslawfirm.com .][http://www.creativecommons.dk/?page_id=88](In Danish)
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=== Creative Commons in the classroom ===
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=== Creative Commons Overview for your Company ===
An overview of Creative Commons for a company.
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=== Creative Commons + Open CourseWare Legal Guide ===
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[[Category:Media]]
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Case Studies

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<div style="font-size:125%; line-height:1.75em; margin-bottom:1.25em;text-align:justify;">Whether you're looking for inspiration, business models, or precedents, the CC Case Studies are a perfect place to start. Help us expand this resource by sharing your work and telling your story. Exceptional and well-written case studies could be included in upcoming publications and research, such as [http://thepowerofopen.org/ The Power of Open].</div>
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== Featured Case Studies ==

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*'''[[Social_Justice|Social Justice]]'''
*'''[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Special:SearchByProperty?title=Special:SearchByProperty&property=Tag&value=technical+details Technical Case Study]'''

Or run a [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/index.php?title=Special:Ask&offset=0&limit=20&q=%5B%5BCategory%3ACasestudy%5D%5D&p=format%3Dbroadtable&po=%3FAuthor%0A%3FFormat%0A%3FCountry%0A&order=ASC&eq=yes custom Case Study query]

There are currently '''{{#ask: [[Category:Casestudy]]|format=count}}''' case studies in the
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=== Add a case study ===
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===Evaluations===
Help to [[Case_Studies/Evaluation|evaluate or improve]] the quality of these Case Studies .

===Translate a Case Study ===
[[CC Wiki:Translate|Add translations]] for these Case Studies.

=== Wanted List ===
Have an idea for a case study but can't execute? Add your request to [[Talk:Case_Studies]].

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<h2 style="border-bottom:1px solid #b0b0b0; margin-bottom:10px;">Get the book that seeded this database: Building an Australasian Commons</h2>
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[http://creativecommons.org.au/learn-more/publications/casestudiesvol1 Building an Australasian Commons] has been produced by [http://creativecommons.org.au Creative Commons Australia] to highlight case studies from the Australasian region .
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Content Directories

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'''Welcome to the Content Directories'''

The following is a list of organizations and projects powered with Creative Commons licenses. Since Creative Commons does not maintain a database of content and does not store content, we would like CC-community members to help build a directory of projects to help spread the word about CC — hence the CC Content Directories wiki! Please help us fill it out!

'''What is an appropriate entry for Content Directories?'''

Many of the listings in the Content Directories are organizations that provide services using Creative Commons licenses. For example, Flickr.com is a photo-sharing website that allows users to license their photos under Creative Commons licenses. Flickr hosts millions of CC-licensed photos on its site.

Not certain that something should be added to this list? Add it to [[Talk:Content Directories]][http://www.jonathankatzlaw.com .] For short lists of notable works, see [[books]] and [[films]]. For other notable uses, see the [[Case_Studies|case studies]] [[project]].

'''How to add an entry to Content Directories'''

To get started, simply add the name of the organization or project in the box below. Then, you'll be able to use an easy form to enter details to add to the Content Directories listings. For some screenshots about how to do this, go [[Add_content_directory_howto|here]].
If you haven't done so already, you'll need to sign up for an account on this wiki[http://tomeslawfirm.com .] Users must be logged-in to post to the wiki.
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== [[Image#Featured_Image_Sites|Image]] ==

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CC0

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CCeditman:

'''CC0''' is the "no rights reserved" in Creative Commons licensing - it effectively means releasing your work as [[public domain]].

CC0 is a single purpose tool, designed to take on the dedication function of the former [[Public Domain Dedication and Certification]].

How effectively this works may depend on your legal regime, but the tool is intended to effectively release rights even in legal contexts where this is difficult.

Note that CC0 is a three-tier instrument. We recognize that a waiver may not be effective in most jurisdictions, and CC0's enforceability is not solely dependent on the waiver[http://www.teamlaw.com .] The fall back public license is similar to our Attribution-only license with the attribution requirement waived. The BY license is enforceable around the world -- this public license tier is in some ways the core of CC0[http://losangelescourtreporting.com .] The third and final tier is a non assertion by the copyright holder that even if the waiver and license do not operate as intended, the copyright holder will not take any actions that prevents a user of the work from exercising rights consistent with the intention of the copyright holder.

For detailed information see [[CC0 FAQ]].

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[[Category:License]]
[[Category:CC0]]

Public domain

2013-05-18T20:00:06Z

CCeditman:

When a work is in the '''public domain''', it is free for use by anyone for any purpose without restriction under copyright law. Public domain is the purest form of open/free, since no one owns or controls the material in any way.

Works that are in the public domain in one legal jurisdiction are not necessarily in the public domain worldwide. Copyright laws differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, both in duration of protection and what constitutes copyrightable subject matter. For example [http://usa.gov/copyright.shtml a US Government work] clearly in the public domain in the United States may or may not be free of copyright restrictions and in the public domain in other jurisdiction. At present, one of the only ways to be certain that a particular work is in the public domain worldwide is to see if the copyright holder has dedicated all rights to the work to the public domain by using http://wiki.creativecommons.org/CC0

Creative Commons licenses do not affect the status of a work that is in the public domain under applicable law, because our licenses only apply to works that are protected by copyright. For more information, see [[Before Licensing| our Licensing Guide]] to what you should know before you license a work using CC licenses

Find out more about [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain CC's public domain tools], and learn more about public domain [http://webmediavault.com .]

== When does a work enter the public domain? ==

This varies by country. To see when a work in the [[United States]] enters the public domain see copyright.[http://copyright.gov/pr/pdomain.html gov's] public domain page.

Cornell University has also provided a [http://bit.ly/1AHm7r handy table about copyright term] and the public domain in the United States.

== Creative Commons public domain tools ==

* [[CC0]] (occasionally written as CC Zero) is a public domain dedication that allows copyright holders to place works in the public domain to the extent legally possible, worldwide.
* CC's [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Public Domain Mark] allows anyone to mark a work that is already free of copyright restrictions around the world .

See http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain for more information on CC's public domain tools.

Public domain content in practice is any content without copyright. It may be freed from restrictions by the copyright, or the copyright may lapse after a certain time.

The details in practice vary between countries. More information about public domain can be found at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain Wikipedia's article on the public domain].

== Appropedia's Public Domain Search ==

[http://appropedia.org/Appropedia%27s_Public_Domain_Search Appropedia's Public Domain ]Search was started in late 2007 when it was discovered there was no effective public available[http://losangelescourtreporting.com .] This operates on a completely different method to searches using the Creative Commons marks. It uses a manually maintained index of known [http://www.bestjuicer.biz sites] to be public domain - thus it is does not yield 100% public results, and content must be checked to confirm public domain status. Reliability is expected to improve and feedback by users is encouraged .

As CC public domain tools become widely used, searches based on the CC marks would be expected to a take over from Appropedia's Public Domain Search

== See also ==

* [[Cultivating the Public Domain]]
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CC Affiliate Network

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The CC Affiliate Network consists of 100+ affiliates working in over 70 jurisdictions to support and promote CC activities around the world.

The teams have a wide range of responsibilities, including public outreach, community building, translating information and tools, fielding inquiries, conducting research, communicating with the public, maintaining resources for CC users, and in general, promoting sharing and our mission. These teams have a formal relationship with Creative Commons via an agreement between organizations, universities or individuals in the jurisdiction and CC HQ Unaffiliated volunteers are also welcome to organize events and promote Creative Commons locally, regionally and globally.

If you would like learn more or contribute in one of these jurisdictions, please click on the flag below or email affiliate-program[at]creativecommons.org. If you are looking for a flag that you do not see here, please check the [[Jurisdiction Database]] The [[Affiliates]] page on the CC wiki contains more information, including regional activities and history of our work.
<h2>CC Affiliate Network</h2>

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<h2>The Licensing Suite</h2>

Creative Commons offers a core suite of six copyright licenses written to conform to international treaties governing copyright. The international licenses, as well as existing ported licenses, are all intended to be effective anywhere in the world, with the same legal effect[http://www.prolaw1.com .] In the past, when it was demonstrated that a ported license was needed, Creative Commons worked with legal experts to craft a localized version of its six, core international licenses. Over 50 ported license suites exist. These ported licenses are based on and compatible with the international license suite, differing only in that they have been modified to reflect local nuances in how legal terms and conditions are expressed, drafting protocols and, of course, language[http://www.jonathankatzlaw.com .] They are effective worldwide, as is the international license suite. The most recent international license suite available is [[Version_3 | version 3.]][http://itshumour.blogspot.com/2010/06/twenty-hilarious-funny-quotes.html 0][http://losangelescourtreporting.com .]

Please note that CC’s policy is not to begin any new porting projects as we are currently preparing for version 4.0.

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Data

2013-05-18T19:57:03Z

CCeditman:

''This page supersedes the 2006 document [[Databases and Creative Commons]].''

Much of the potential value of data is to society at large — more data has the potential to facilitate enhanced scientific collaboration and reproducibility, more efficient markets, increased government and corporate transparency, and overall to speed discovery and understanding of solutions to planetary and societal needs.

A big part of the potential value of data, in particular its society-wide value, is realized by use across organizational boundaries. How does this occur (legally)? Many sites give narrow permission to use data via terms of service[http://www.thefunnyquotessayings.com/cool-hilarious-funny-quotes-sayings/ .] Much ad hoc data sharing occurs among researchers. And increasingly, open data is facilitated by sharing under public terms to manage copyright restrictions that might otherwise limit dissemination or reuse of data, e.g. [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ CC licenses] or the [[CC0]] public domain dedication.

Many organizations, institutions, and governments are using CC tools for data. For case studies about how these tools are applied, see:

===[[Data_and_CC_licenses|Uses of CC Licenses with Data and Databases]]===
===[[CC0_use_for_data|Uses of CC0 with Data and Databases]]===

You can also read more about [http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/26283 Creative Commons' most up-to-date thinking on data and databases], and what you can do to contribute.

==Frequently asked questions about data==

==='''''Can databases be released under CC licenses?'''''===

Yes, CC licenses can be used on any copyrighted work, including a copyrighted database. A CC license may be applied to any or all copyrighted aspects of a database and its contents. See [[Data#How_do_I_apply_a_CC_legal_tool_to_a_database.3F|below]] for more information regarding how to provide clear notice of what is licensed. Any use of the licensed database or its contents that is restricted by copyright law requires compliance with the relevant license conditions (BY, SA, NC, ND). In their current version (3.0) CC licenses do not require compliance with the license conditions when only sui generis database rights (and not copyright) are implicated. Additionally, the international and "ported" version 3.0 licenses, excluding EU jurisdiction ports, do not grant any permissions where sui generis database rights are implicated. Please see [[Data#How_.28if_at_all.29_are_sui_generis_database_rights_addressed_in_CC_licenses.3F|below]] for more detail.

CC0, the public domain dedication, can also be used on databases. The effect is to waive all copyright and related rights in the database, placing it as close as possible into the worldwide public domain. In certain domains, such as science and government, there are important reasons to consider using tools like CC0. Waiving copyright and related rights eliminates all uncertainty for potential users, encouraging maximal reuse and sharing of information. Where waiver is not a viable option and some conditions on reuse are necessary, rights holders should [http://www.ivir.nl/publications/eechoud/CC_PublicSectorInformation_report_v3.pdf consider] using CC licenses that give the public more freedom to reuse and remix the content.

==='''''Which components of a database are protected by copyright?'''''===

With databases, there are likely four components to consider: (1) the database model or structure, (2) the data entry and output sheet, (3) field names, and (4) the data.

The '''database model''' is a specification describing how a database is structured and organized, including database tables and table indexes. The selection, coordination, and arrangement of the contents is subject to copyright if it is sufficiently original. The threshold of originality required for copyright is fairly low in many jurisdictions[http://debtfreefrombankruptcy.com .] For example, while courts in the United States have held that an alphabetical telephone directory did not have sufficient originality to merit copyright protection, an organized directory of Chinese-American businesses in a particular area did. These determinations are very fact-specific (no pun intended) and vary by jurisdiction.

The '''data entry and output sheets''' contain questions, and the answers to these questions are stored in a database. For example, a web page asking a scientist to enter a gene’s name, its pathway information, and its ontology would constitute a data entry sheet. The format and layout of these sheets are protected by copyright according to the same standard of originality used to analyze copyright in the database model.

'''Field names''' describe data sets. For example, “address” might be the name of the field for street address information. These are less likely to be protected by copyright because they often do not reflect originality.

The '''data''' contained in the database are subject to copyright if they are sufficiently creative. Original poems contained in a database would be protected by copyright, but purely factual data (such as gene names without more) contained in a database would not[http://www.prolaw1.com .] Facts are not subject to copyright, nor are the ideas underlying copyrighted content.

==='''''How do I know whether a particular use of a database is restricted by copyright?'''''===

When the database structure or contents are subject to copyright, reproducing, distributing, or modifying the database will often be restricted by copyright law. If the database is released under a CC license, that means reproduction, distribution, or modification will likely require compliance with the relevant license conditions, including attribution.

However, it is important to note that some uses of a copyrighted database will not be restricted by copyright. It may be possible, for example, to rearrange or modify the uncopyrightable data in a way that does not implicate the copyright in the database structure. For example, while (as noted above) a court in the United States held that a directory of Chinese-American businesses was restricted by copyright, the same court went on to hold that a directory that duplicated hundreds of its listings was not infringing because the listings were categorized and arranged in a sufficiently dissimilar way. In those situations, compliance with the license conditions is not required unless the database contents are themselves restricted by copyright.

Similarly, even where database contents are subject to copyright and published under a CC license, use of the facts and ideas found in the contents will not require attribution (or compliance with other applicable license conditions), unless doing so implicates copyright in the database structure as explained above. This important limitation of CC licenses is reflected in the license deed, where it indicates that the license does not extend to those elements of the work in the public domain.

==='''''What are sui generis database rights?'''''===

Sui generis database rights are different from, but often overlap with, copyright. Sui generis database rights exist to recognize the investment required to compile a database, whether or not the database meets the originality requirement in copyright law[http://phoenixcourtreporting.com .] Established by [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31996L0009:EN:HTML Directive 96/9/EC] of the European Parliament, sui generis database rights prohibit the extraction or reutilization of a substantial portion (defined in both qualitative and quantitative terms) of the contents of a database. The Directive has been implemented in the national legislation of all EU member countries. Outside of the European Union, similar database-like rights have been established in several countries, including Mexico and South Korea.

==='''''How (if at all) are sui generis database rights addressed in CC licenses?'''''===

The treatment of sui generis database rights varies among the CC version 3.0 licenses, but the practical result is always the same: compliance with the license conditions is not required where sui generis database rights - but not copyright - are implicated. This means that if someone takes a substantial portion of a CC-licensed database and uses it in a way that does not implicate copyright (e.g., by rearranging purely factual data), she does not have to attribute the licensor or comply with the other license conditions, even if the database is protected by sui generis database rights.

While this treatment is the same across all CC version 3.0 licenses, the reason for this outcome varies. In the ported 3.0 licenses ported to the laws of EU jurisdictions, works subject to copyright and/or sui generis database rights are licensed and subject to the CC license terms and conditions[http://losangelescourtreporting.com .] In those ported licenses, however, the conditions of the license are explicitly waived when use of the licensed work only involves the exercise of database rights and not copyright.

By contrast, all other 3.0 licenses (including ported licenses for non-EU jurisdictions and the international licenses) do not license sui generis database rights at all. As a result, the license conditions do not (nor could they) attach to uses implicating database rights and not copyright. It also means a licensee may need separate permission if they plan to use the database in a way that implicates database rights (although there may arguably be an implied right to do so).

CC is [https://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/29639 leaning toward] changing how its licenses treat sui generis database rights in version 4.0. If pursued, those rights would be fully licensed and subject to the same terms and conditions as copyright, without any waiver of the license conditions where only those rights are implicated[http://lbi-beachrental.com .] Read more about the issue -- including important limitations that would avoid imposing restrictions where those rights do not exist -- on the [[4.0/License subject matter|version 4.0 wiki]].

==='''''How do I apply a CC legal tool to a database?'''''===

Before making a database available under a CC license, a database provider must first make sure she has all rights necessary to do so. Often, the database provider is not the original author of the database contents, which may mean the database provider needs separate permissions from third parties before publishing the database under a CC legal tool[http://www.cprlaw.com .] For more information, read our [[Before_Licensing|pre-licensing]] guidelines.

Also, the database provider must consider what elements of the database she wants to be covered by the CC legal tool and identify those elements in a manner that reusers will see and understand. Please see our [[Marking/Creators|marking page]] for more information on how to clearly distinguish unlicensed content.

CC Affiliate Network

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The CC Affiliate Network consists of 100+ affiliates working in over 70 jurisdictions to support and promote CC activities around the world.

The teams have a wide range of responsibilities, including public outreach, community building, translating information and tools, fielding inquiries, conducting research, communicating with the public, maintaining resources for CC users, and in general, promoting sharing and our mission. These teams have a formal relationship with Creative Commons via an agreement between organizations, universities or individuals in the jurisdiction and CC HQ Unaffiliated volunteers are also welcome to organize events and promote Creative Commons locally, regionally and globally.

If you would like learn more or contribute in one of these jurisdictions, please click on the flag below or email affiliate-program[at]creativecommons.org. If you are looking for a flag that you do not see here, please check the [[Jurisdiction Database]] The [[Affiliates]] page on the CC wiki contains more information, including regional activities and history of our work.
<h2>CC Affiliate Network</h2>

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<h2>The Licensing Suite</h2>

Creative Commons offers a core suite of six copyright licenses written to conform to international treaties governing copyright. The international licenses, as well as existing ported licenses, are all intended to be effective anywhere in the world, with the same legal effect. In the past, when it was demonstrated that a ported license was needed, Creative Commons worked with legal experts to craft a localized version of its six, core international licenses. Over 50 ported license suites exist. These ported licenses are based on and compatible with the international license suite, differing only in that they have been modified to reflect local nuances in how legal terms and conditions are expressed, drafting protocols and, of course, language[http://www.jonathankatzlaw.com .] They are effective worldwide, as is the international license suite. The most recent international license suite available is [[Version_3 | version 3.]][http://itshumour.blogspot.com/2010/06/twenty-hilarious-funny-quotes.html 0][http://losangelescourtreporting.com .]

Please note that CC’s policy is not to begin any new porting projects as we are currently preparing for version 4.0.

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Data

2013-05-15T15:11:39Z

CCeditman:

''This page supersedes the 2006 document [[Databases and Creative Commons]].''

Much of the potential value of data is to society at large — more data has the potential to facilitate enhanced scientific collaboration and reproducibility, more efficient markets, increased government and corporate transparency, and overall to speed discovery and understanding of solutions to planetary and societal needs.

A big part of the potential value of data, in particular its society-wide value, is realized by use across organizational boundaries. How does this occur (legally)? Many sites give narrow permission to use data via terms of service[http://www.thefunnyquotessayings.com/cool-hilarious-funny-quotes-sayings/ .] Much ad hoc data sharing occurs among researchers. And increasingly, open data is facilitated by sharing under public terms to manage copyright restrictions that might otherwise limit dissemination or reuse of data, e.g. [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ CC licenses] or the [[CC0]] public domain dedication.

Many organizations, institutions, and governments are using CC tools for data. For case studies about how these tools are applied, see:

===[[Data_and_CC_licenses|Uses of CC Licenses with Data and Databases]]===
===[[CC0_use_for_data|Uses of CC0 with Data and Databases]]===

You can also read more about [http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/26283 Creative Commons' most up-to-date thinking on data and databases], and what you can do to contribute.

==Frequently asked questions about data==

==='''''Can databases be released under CC licenses?'''''===

Yes, CC licenses can be used on any copyrighted work, including a copyrighted database. A CC license may be applied to any or all copyrighted aspects of a database and its contents. See [[Data#How_do_I_apply_a_CC_legal_tool_to_a_database.3F|below]] for more information regarding how to provide clear notice of what is licensed. Any use of the licensed database or its contents that is restricted by copyright law requires compliance with the relevant license conditions (BY, SA, NC, ND). In their current version (3.0) CC licenses do not require compliance with the license conditions when only sui generis database rights (and not copyright) are implicated. Additionally, the international and "ported" version 3.0 licenses, excluding EU jurisdiction ports, do not grant any permissions where sui generis database rights are implicated. Please see [[Data#How_.28if_at_all.29_are_sui_generis_database_rights_addressed_in_CC_licenses.3F|below]] for more detail.

CC0, the public domain dedication, can also be used on databases. The effect is to waive all copyright and related rights in the database, placing it as close as possible into the worldwide public domain. In certain domains, such as science and government, there are important reasons to consider using tools like CC0. Waiving copyright and related rights eliminates all uncertainty for potential users, encouraging maximal reuse and sharing of information. Where waiver is not a viable option and some conditions on reuse are necessary, rights holders should [http://www.ivir.nl/publications/eechoud/CC_PublicSectorInformation_report_v3.pdf consider] using CC licenses that give the public more freedom to reuse and remix the content.

==='''''Which components of a database are protected by copyright?'''''===

With databases, there are likely four components to consider: (1) the database model or structure, (2) the data entry and output sheet, (3) field names, and (4) the data.

The '''database model''' is a specification describing how a database is structured and organized, including database tables and table indexes. The selection, coordination, and arrangement of the contents is subject to copyright if it is sufficiently original. The threshold of originality required for copyright is fairly low in many jurisdictions[http://debtfreefrombankruptcy.com .] For example, while courts in the United States have held that an alphabetical telephone directory did not have sufficient originality to merit copyright protection, an organized directory of Chinese-American businesses in a particular area did. These determinations are very fact-specific (no pun intended) and vary by jurisdiction.

The '''data entry and output sheets''' contain questions, and the answers to these questions are stored in a database. For example, a web page asking a scientist to enter a gene’s name, its pathway information, and its ontology would constitute a data entry sheet. The format and layout of these sheets are protected by copyright according to the same standard of originality used to analyze copyright in the database model.

'''Field names''' describe data sets. For example, “address” might be the name of the field for street address information. These are less likely to be protected by copyright because they often do not reflect originality.

The '''data''' contained in the database are subject to copyright if they are sufficiently creative. Original poems contained in a database would be protected by copyright, but purely factual data (such as gene names without more) contained in a database would not[http://www.prolaw1.com .] Facts are not subject to copyright, nor are the ideas underlying copyrighted content.

==='''''How do I know whether a particular use of a database is restricted by copyright?'''''===

When the database structure or contents are subject to copyright, reproducing, distributing, or modifying the database will often be restricted by copyright law. If the database is released under a CC license, that means reproduction, distribution, or modification will likely require compliance with the relevant license conditions, including attribution.

However, it is important to note that some uses of a copyrighted database will not be restricted by copyright. It may be possible, for example, to rearrange or modify the uncopyrightable data in a way that does not implicate the copyright in the database structure. For example, while (as noted above) a court in the United States held that a directory of Chinese-American businesses was restricted by copyright, the same court went on to hold that a directory that duplicated hundreds of its listings was not infringing because the listings were categorized and arranged in a sufficiently dissimilar way. In those situations, compliance with the license conditions is not required unless the database contents are themselves restricted by copyright.

Similarly, even where database contents are subject to copyright and published under a CC license, use of the facts and ideas found in the contents will not require attribution (or compliance with other applicable license conditions), unless doing so implicates copyright in the database structure as explained above. This important limitation of CC licenses is reflected in the license deed, where it indicates that the license does not extend to those elements of the work in the public domain.

==='''''What are sui generis database rights?'''''===

Sui generis database rights are different from, but often overlap with, copyright. Sui generis database rights exist to recognize the investment required to compile a database, whether or not the database meets the originality requirement in copyright law[http://phoenixcourtreporting.com .] Established by [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31996L0009:EN:HTML Directive 96/9/EC] of the European Parliament, sui generis database rights prohibit the extraction or reutilization of a substantial portion (defined in both qualitative and quantitative terms) of the contents of a database. The Directive has been implemented in the national legislation of all EU member countries. Outside of the European Union, similar database-like rights have been established in several countries, including Mexico and South Korea.

==='''''How (if at all) are sui generis database rights addressed in CC licenses?'''''===

The treatment of sui generis database rights varies among the CC version 3.0 licenses, but the practical result is always the same: compliance with the license conditions is not required where sui generis database rights - but not copyright - are implicated. This means that if someone takes a substantial portion of a CC-licensed database and uses it in a way that does not implicate copyright (e.g., by rearranging purely factual data), she does not have to attribute the licensor or comply with the other license conditions, even if the database is protected by sui generis database rights.

While this treatment is the same across all CC version 3.0 licenses, the reason for this outcome varies. In the ported 3.0 licenses ported to the laws of EU jurisdictions, works subject to copyright and/or sui generis database rights are licensed and subject to the CC license terms and conditions[http://losangelescourtreporting.com .] In those ported licenses, however, the conditions of the license are explicitly waived when use of the licensed work only involves the exercise of database rights and not copyright.

By contrast, all other 3.0 licenses (including ported licenses for non-EU jurisdictions and the international licenses) do not license sui generis database rights at all. As a result, the license conditions do not (nor could they) attach to uses implicating database rights and not copyright. It also means a licensee may need separate permission if they plan to use the database in a way that implicates database rights (although there may arguably be an implied right to do so).

CC is [https://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/29639 leaning toward] changing how its licenses treat sui generis database rights in version 4.0. If pursued, those rights would be fully licensed and subject to the same terms and conditions as copyright, without any waiver of the license conditions where only those rights are implicated[http://lbi-beachrental.com .] Read more about the issue -- including important limitations that would avoid imposing restrictions where those rights do not exist -- on the [[4.0/License subject matter|version 4.0 wiki]].

==='''''How do I apply a CC legal tool to a database?'''''===

Before making a database available under a CC license, a database provider must first make sure she has all rights necessary to do so. Often, the database provider is not the original author of the database contents, which may mean the database provider needs separate permissions from third parties before publishing the database under a CC legal tool. For more information, read our [[Before_Licensing|pre-licensing]] guidelines.

Also, the database provider must consider what elements of the database she wants to be covered by the CC legal tool and identify those elements in a manner that reusers will see and understand. Please see our [[Marking/Creators|marking page]] for more information on how to clearly distinguish unlicensed content.

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The Creative Commons licenses have been adapted to the copyright laws of [http://creativecommons.org/international/ quite a few jurisdictions]. Important materials such as the license engine and deeds should be localized. For information on this process, see the [[Translating CC Deeds]] page.

===[[CC Wiki:Translate|Wiki]]===
This wiki needs translated versions of pages. See the [[CC Wiki:Translate|CC Wiki Translate]] page for instructions on creating a translated version of a page.
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===[[Legal_Tools_Translation|Licenses and Legal Tools]]===
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Documentation

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'''Welcome to the Creative Commons Documentation project!'''

This is a page for critical documentation about large scale CC specifications, recommendations, white papers, tutorials and other pieces that need to be written to explain various facets of Creative Commons across the board.

'''Join the community'''

#'''WIKI''' - Sign up for an account on this wiki and contribute
#'''CHAT''' - Channel #CC at http://irc.freenode.net - http://wiki.creativecommons.org/IRC
#'''LIST''' - cc-community listserv - Creative Commons Community email list - http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Mailing_Lists

'''Many ways to contribute'''

#Help us [[Documentation#Help_Translate_Documents|translate documents]].
#Help us [[#Help_Create_Documents.21|create new documents]].
#Help us [[:Category:Press_Hit|log CC press articles]].
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'''Top 5 Docs'''

''These are in order of general relevance and promotion.''

# [[Media:Creativecommons-informational-flyer_eng.pdf|What is Creative Commons? flyer]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227788/creativecommonsinformationalflyereng scribd.com])
# [[Media:Creativecommons-what-is-creative-commons_eng.pdf|What is Creative Commons?]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227452/creativecommonswhatiscreativecommonseng scribd.com])
# [[Sharing_Creative_Works|Sharing Creative Works Comics]] - A general introduction to copyright and CC licensing
# [[Media:Creativecommons-licensing-and-marking-your-content_eng.pdf|Licensing and Marking Content]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227448/creativecommonslicensingandmarkingyourcontenteng scribd.com])
# [[Media:Creativecommons-integration-with-your-website_eng.pdf|Creative Commons Integration With Your Website]] (pdf)
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== Creative Commons Explained ==
Documents that aim to explain CC and licensing.

'''About Creative Commons'''
* [[Media:Creativecommons-informational-flyer_eng.pdf|What is Creative Commons? flyer]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227788/creativecommonsinformationalflyereng scribd.com])
** [http://mirrors.creativecommons.org/assets/cc-info-flyer-final.zip InDesign source file]
* [[Media:Creativecommons-what-is-creative-commons_eng.pdf|What is Creative Commons?]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227452/creativecommonswhatiscreativecommonseng scribd.com])
** [[Media:Cc-fullpage-promo-svg.zip|Inkscape SVG source files]] (zip)
* [[Media:Creativecommons-encouraging-the-ecology-of-creativity_eng.pdf|Encouraging the Ecology of Creativity]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227443/creativecommonsencouragingtheecologyofcreativityeng scribd.com])
** [http://mirrors.creativecommons.org/assets/concept-paper-source.zip InDesign/Illustrator source files]
* [[Media:Wipo_info_sheet_nov6.pdf|CC info sheet for WIPO]] (pdf)
*[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Creative_commons_non_profit_organization About Creative Commons]

'''Using the Creative Commons Licences'''
* [[Media:Creativecommons-how-to-license-poster_eng.pdf|How To License poster]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227445/creativecommonshowtolicensepostereng scribd.com])
* [http://creativecommons.org.au/learn-more/fact-sheets/what-are-the-creative-commons-licences-factsheet Quick Guide to the Creative Commons Licences] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/16536016/What-are-the-Creative-Commons-licences-factsheet scribd.com])
** [http://creativecommons.org.au/www/materials/factsheets/cc-licences-indesign-package.zip Indesign files]
* [http://creativecommons.org.au/content/licensing-flowchart.pdf Creative Commons Licensing Flowchart] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/16540395/Which-Creative-Commons-licence-is-right-for-me-poster scribd.com])
* [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Types_Of_Creative_Commoms_Licenses Types Of Creative Commons Licenses]
* [[Media:Creativecommons-licensing-and-marking-your-content_eng.pdf|Licensing and Marking Your Content]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227448/creativecommonslicensingandmarkingyourcontenteng scribd.com])
* [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Creative_Commons_License_Misuse Creative Commons Misuse]

'''Using Creative Commons Content'''
* [http://creativecommons.org.au/content/findingmaterial.pdf Finding Creative Commons Material] (pdf) (created for the [http://creativecommons.org.au/poolingideas Pooling Ideas competition])
* [http://creativecommons.org.au/content/attributingccmaterials.pdf Attributing Creative Commons Material] (pdf) (created for the [http://creativecommons.org.au/poolingideas Pooling Ideas competition])
* [http://creativecommons.org.au/content/CC_Web_Resources.pdf Quick guide to Creative Commons resources] (pdf)

'''Multimedia'''
* [[Sharing_Creative_Works|Sharing Creative Works Comics]] - A general introduction to copyright and CC licensing ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227656/creativecommonssharingcreativeworkseng scribd.com])
** [[Media:Sharingcreativeworks.zip|Inkscape SVG source files]] (zip)
* [http://creativecommons.org/videos/ CC Videos]
** [[Translate#Videos | Video source files]]
* [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Comics CC Comics]

==Sector-specific Information==
* '''for teachers''' - A [http://creativecommons.org.au/learn-more/educators-resources collection] of resources on finding and using Creative Commons specifically designed for teachers, including fact sheets, slideshows, videos and worksheets
* '''for citizen journalists''' - from CC Lebanon: 10 Legal Rules on social activism and copyright by Martin Wählisch:
** [[Media:CopyrightLawLEB_EN.pdf| English]]
** [[Media:CopyrightLawLEB_AR.pdf| Arabic]]
* '''for the public sector''' - [[Media:Creativecommons-licensing-for-public-sector-information_eng.pdf|Creative Commons Licensing for the Public Sector]] (pdf)
* '''business models''' - [[Media:BusinessModelsforCreativeWorks.pdf|Business Models for Creative Works and Creative Commons Licensing]] (pdf)

== Legal ==

* [http://creativecommons.org/about/license/ License Your Work]
* [[Before Licensing]]
* [[Legal Concepts]]
* [[Podcasting Legal Guide]]

== FAQ ==
* [[FAQ]] - Important documentation of frequently asked CC questions. A must read !

== CC Learn Productions==
'''Note: CC Learn is no longer a division of Creative Commons. Much of the information in the archive below may be outdated and/or incorrect. For the most up-to-date information about CC in education, see http://creativecommons.org/education.'''
====Organizational Media====
* CC Learn Informational Flyer ([[Media:Cclearn-information-flyer.pdf|pdf]]) ([[Media:Cclearn-information-flyer-print.pdf|pdf - print w/.125" bleed]]) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/15058699/ccLearn-Informational-Flyer Scribd])

====CC Learn Reports====
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/license-mapping-report-15_dec_-2008-color-v2.pdf What status for “open”? An examination of the licensing policies of open educational organizations and projects] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/license-mapping-report-15_dec_-2008-color-v2.odt odt])
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/What-status-for-open-Data-Supplement-v1.pdf Data Supplement to “What status for ‘open’?” A graphical view of the licensing policies of open educational organizations and projects] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/What-status-for-open-Data-Supplement-v1.odt odt])
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/discovered-paper-17-july-2009.pdf Enhanced Search for Educational Resources— A Perspective and a Prototype from CC Learn] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/discovered-paper-17-july-2009.odt odt])
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Otherwise_Open_report.pdf Otherwise Open Managing Incompatible Content within Open Educational Resources] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Otherwise_Open_report.odt odt])

====CC Learn Explanations====
*[http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cclearn-explanations-oer-and-cc-licenses-05-apr-09.pdf CC Learn Explanations: Open Educational Resources and Creative Commons Licensing] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cclearn-explanations-oer-and-cc-licenses-05-apr-09.odt odt])
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cclearn-explanations-cc-license-compatability.pdf Remixing OER: A Guide to License Compatibility] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cclearn-explanations-cc-license-compatability.odt odt])

====CC Learn Step by Step Guides====
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cclearn-step-by-step-applying-cc-licenses-06-apr-09.pdf Applying Creative Commons licenses to your educational resources] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cclearn-step-by-step-applying-cc-licenses-06-apr-09.odt odt])
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cclearn-step-by-step-discovered.pdf Preparing Your Educational Resources for DiscoverEd] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cclearn-step-by-step-discovered.odt odt])

====CC Learn Recommendations====
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/cclearn-recommendations-increase-funding-impact-05-apr-09.pdf Increase Funding Impact] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/cclearn-recommendations-increase-funding-impact-05-apr-09.odt odt])
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cclearn-recommendations-publishing-your-oer-on-the-internet-05-apr-09.pdf Publishing Your Open Educational Resources on the Internet] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cclearn-recommendations-publishing-your-oer-on-the-internet-05-apr-09.odt odt])
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/ccLearn_primer-Why_CC_BY.pdf CC Learn Recommendations: Why CC BY?] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/ccLearn_primer-Why_CC_BY.odt odt] )
* [http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cclearn-recommendations-dealing-with-incompatible-content-in-OER.pdf Dealing with Legally Incompatible Content in OER] (pdf) ([http://learn.creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cclearn-recommendations-dealing-with-incompatible-content-in-OER.odt odt])

==Technical Implementation==
=== Developer ===
* [[Developers]] - Documentation and information for software developers.

=== Integration Best Practices ===
* [[Web Integration]]
** [[Media:Creativecommons-integration-with-your-website_eng.pdf|Creative Commons Integration With Your Website]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227446/creativecommonsintegrationwithyourwebsiteeng scribd.com])
* [[Application Integration]] [http://www.articleeveryday.com/ free article directory]
* [[Desktop Integration]]

=== Marking ===
* [[Marking]] - How to properly mark various media with Creative Commons licenses.
** [[Media:Creativecommons-licensing-and-marking-your-content_eng.pdf|Licensing and Marking Content]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227448/creativecommonslicensingandmarkingyourcontenteng scribd.com])
* [[Metadata]] - an overview of Creative Commons metadata - opening documentation.
** [[ccREL]] - describing license metadata in a machine readable way and attaching it to digital works.
** [[Marking_Works_Technical|Metadata Marking]] - technical background on machine-readable metadata.
* [http://creativecommons.org.au/materials/attribution.pdf Attributing Creative Commons Material]

== Metrics ==

* [[Metrics|Metrics in progress to assess CC-license adoption]]
* [[License_statistics|License Statistics]]
* [[Media:Statistics-from-the-CC-Monitor-project_eng.pdf|Statistics from the CC Monitor Project]] (pdf)
* [[Media:Taking-stock-of-the-creative-commons-experiment_eng.pdf|Taking Stock of the CC Experiment]] (pdf)
* [[Media:License-use-five-years-on_eng.pdf|License Use Five Years On]] (pdf)

== Staff Contributions ==
* Explore [[:Category:Presentation|CC conference participation]].
* Explore staff presentations and slideshows online!
** [http://www.slideshare.net/ericcc/slideshows Eric Steuer], Creative Director
** Jon Phillips, Community + Business Developer
*** [http://www.slideshare.net/rejon/ Slideshare Slides]
*** [http://www.scribd.com/people/view/3525-jon-phillips Scribd Docs and Slides]
** [http://www.slideshare.net/Jessicacoates Jessica Coates], Global Network Manager

== Mailing list archives ==
* [http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/cc-community/ cc-community]
* [http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/cc-licenses/ cc-licenses]
* [http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/cc-devel/ cc-devel]

== Technical Documentation ==
* [[Media:Creativecommons-embedded-metadata-with-xmp_eng.pdf|Embedded Metadata with XMP]] (pdf) ([http://www.scribd.com/doc/2227441/creativecommonsembeddedmetadatawithxmpeng scribd.com])

== Help Translate Documents ==

Please help CC translate these documents into other languages. For the documents written in English already uploaded to this site, we've included the standardized 3-character language code, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ISO_639-2_codes ISO 639-2]. For example, the Web Integration PDF is labeled "Creativecommons-webintegration_eng.pdf". A Japanese translation of the same document would be labeled "Creativecommons-webintegration_jpn.pdf".

Available translations can be found at [[Translate/Documentation]].

== Help Create Documents! ==
How do you see CC? While these documents can exist on this wiki just fine and is a great way to get started, below is a package consisting of the Scribus document and files necessary to make documentation. Please post up any of your creations on this page!

*[[Media:Cc-general-open.zip|Information page framework]] — Scribus source
*[[Media:Cc-info-doc-layout.zip|Information page framework]] — InDesign source

Please help us complete these, to make our wiki as informative as possible !

=== Teaching Creative Commons ===
How should you go about teaching Creative Commons ideas to a general audience?

CC Denmark has made a section "CC i undervisningen" (CC in education) containing video tutorials, pdf guides and other ressources for teachers[http://tomeslawfirm.com .][http://www.creativecommons.dk/?page_id=88](In Danish)
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=== Creative Commons in the classroom ===
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=== Creative Commons Overview for your Company ===
An overview of Creative Commons for a company.
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=== Creative Commons + Open CourseWare Legal Guide ===
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CC Affiliate Network

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The CC Affiliate Network consists of 100+ affiliates working in over 70 jurisdictions to support and promote CC activities around the world.

The teams have a wide range of responsibilities, including public outreach, community building, translating information and tools, fielding inquiries, conducting research, communicating with the public, maintaining resources for CC users, and in general, promoting sharing and our mission. These teams have a formal relationship with Creative Commons via an agreement between organizations, universities or individuals in the jurisdiction and CC HQ Unaffiliated volunteers are also welcome to organize events and promote Creative Commons locally, regionally and globally.

If you would like learn more or contribute in one of these jurisdictions, please click on the flag below or email affiliate-program[at]creativecommons.org. If you are looking for a flag that you do not see here, please check the [[Jurisdiction Database]] The [[Affiliates]] page on the CC wiki contains more information, including regional activities and history of our work.
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<h2>The Licensing Suite</h2>

Creative Commons offers a core suite of six copyright licenses written to conform to international treaties governing copyright. The international licenses, as well as existing ported licenses, are all intended to be effective anywhere in the world, with the same legal effect. In the past, when it was demonstrated that a ported license was needed, Creative Commons worked with legal experts to craft a localized version of its six, core international licenses. Over 50 ported license suites exist. These ported licenses are based on and compatible with the international license suite, differing only in that they have been modified to reflect local nuances in how legal terms and conditions are expressed, drafting protocols and, of course, language. They are effective worldwide, as is the international license suite. The most recent international license suite available is [[Version_3 | version 3.]][http://itshumour.blogspot.com/2010/06/twenty-hilarious-funny-quotes.html 0][http://losangelescourtreporting.com .]

Please note that CC’s policy is not to begin any new porting projects as we are currently preparing for version 4.0.

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Data

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''This page supersedes the 2006 document [[Databases and Creative Commons]].''

Much of the potential value of data is to society at large — more data has the potential to facilitate enhanced scientific collaboration and reproducibility, more efficient markets, increased government and corporate transparency, and overall to speed discovery and understanding of solutions to planetary and societal needs.

A big part of the potential value of data, in particular its society-wide value, is realized by use across organizational boundaries. How does this occur (legally)? Many sites give narrow permission to use data via terms of service[http://www.thefunnyquotessayings.com/cool-hilarious-funny-quotes-sayings/ .] Much ad hoc data sharing occurs among researchers. And increasingly, open data is facilitated by sharing under public terms to manage copyright restrictions that might otherwise limit dissemination or reuse of data, e.g. [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ CC licenses] or the [[CC0]] public domain dedication.

Many organizations, institutions, and governments are using CC tools for data. For case studies about how these tools are applied, see:

===[[Data_and_CC_licenses|Uses of CC Licenses with Data and Databases]]===
===[[CC0_use_for_data|Uses of CC0 with Data and Databases]]===

You can also read more about [http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/26283 Creative Commons' most up-to-date thinking on data and databases], and what you can do to contribute.

==Frequently asked questions about data==

==='''''Can databases be released under CC licenses?'''''===

Yes, CC licenses can be used on any copyrighted work, including a copyrighted database. A CC license may be applied to any or all copyrighted aspects of a database and its contents. See [[Data#How_do_I_apply_a_CC_legal_tool_to_a_database.3F|below]] for more information regarding how to provide clear notice of what is licensed. Any use of the licensed database or its contents that is restricted by copyright law requires compliance with the relevant license conditions (BY, SA, NC, ND). In their current version (3.0) CC licenses do not require compliance with the license conditions when only sui generis database rights (and not copyright) are implicated. Additionally, the international and "ported" version 3.0 licenses, excluding EU jurisdiction ports, do not grant any permissions where sui generis database rights are implicated. Please see [[Data#How_.28if_at_all.29_are_sui_generis_database_rights_addressed_in_CC_licenses.3F|below]] for more detail.

CC0, the public domain dedication, can also be used on databases. The effect is to waive all copyright and related rights in the database, placing it as close as possible into the worldwide public domain. In certain domains, such as science and government, there are important reasons to consider using tools like CC0. Waiving copyright and related rights eliminates all uncertainty for potential users, encouraging maximal reuse and sharing of information. Where waiver is not a viable option and some conditions on reuse are necessary, rights holders should [http://www.ivir.nl/publications/eechoud/CC_PublicSectorInformation_report_v3.pdf consider] using CC licenses that give the public more freedom to reuse and remix the content.

==='''''Which components of a database are protected by copyright?'''''===

With databases, there are likely four components to consider: (1) the database model or structure, (2) the data entry and output sheet, (3) field names, and (4) the data.

The '''database model''' is a specification describing how a database is structured and organized, including database tables and table indexes. The selection, coordination, and arrangement of the contents is subject to copyright if it is sufficiently original. The threshold of originality required for copyright is fairly low in many jurisdictions. For example, while courts in the United States have held that an alphabetical telephone directory did not have sufficient originality to merit copyright protection, an organized directory of Chinese-American businesses in a particular area did. These determinations are very fact-specific (no pun intended) and vary by jurisdiction.

The '''data entry and output sheets''' contain questions, and the answers to these questions are stored in a database. For example, a web page asking a scientist to enter a gene’s name, its pathway information, and its ontology would constitute a data entry sheet. The format and layout of these sheets are protected by copyright according to the same standard of originality used to analyze copyright in the database model.

'''Field names''' describe data sets. For example, “address” might be the name of the field for street address information. These are less likely to be protected by copyright because they often do not reflect originality.

The '''data''' contained in the database are subject to copyright if they are sufficiently creative. Original poems contained in a database would be protected by copyright, but purely factual data (such as gene names without more) contained in a database would not. Facts are not subject to copyright, nor are the ideas underlying copyrighted content.

==='''''How do I know whether a particular use of a database is restricted by copyright?'''''===

When the database structure or contents are subject to copyright, reproducing, distributing, or modifying the database will often be restricted by copyright law. If the database is released under a CC license, that means reproduction, distribution, or modification will likely require compliance with the relevant license conditions, including attribution.

However, it is important to note that some uses of a copyrighted database will not be restricted by copyright. It may be possible, for example, to rearrange or modify the uncopyrightable data in a way that does not implicate the copyright in the database structure. For example, while (as noted above) a court in the United States held that a directory of Chinese-American businesses was restricted by copyright, the same court went on to hold that a directory that duplicated hundreds of its listings was not infringing because the listings were categorized and arranged in a sufficiently dissimilar way. In those situations, compliance with the license conditions is not required unless the database contents are themselves restricted by copyright.

Similarly, even where database contents are subject to copyright and published under a CC license, use of the facts and ideas found in the contents will not require attribution (or compliance with other applicable license conditions), unless doing so implicates copyright in the database structure as explained above. This important limitation of CC licenses is reflected in the license deed, where it indicates that the license does not extend to those elements of the work in the public domain.

==='''''What are sui generis database rights?'''''===

Sui generis database rights are different from, but often overlap with, copyright. Sui generis database rights exist to recognize the investment required to compile a database, whether or not the database meets the originality requirement in copyright law[http://phoenixcourtreporting.com .] Established by [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31996L0009:EN:HTML Directive 96/9/EC] of the European Parliament, sui generis database rights prohibit the extraction or reutilization of a substantial portion (defined in both qualitative and quantitative terms) of the contents of a database. The Directive has been implemented in the national legislation of all EU member countries. Outside of the European Union, similar database-like rights have been established in several countries, including Mexico and South Korea.

==='''''How (if at all) are sui generis database rights addressed in CC licenses?'''''===

The treatment of sui generis database rights varies among the CC version 3.0 licenses, but the practical result is always the same: compliance with the license conditions is not required where sui generis database rights - but not copyright - are implicated. This means that if someone takes a substantial portion of a CC-licensed database and uses it in a way that does not implicate copyright (e.g., by rearranging purely factual data), she does not have to attribute the licensor or comply with the other license conditions, even if the database is protected by sui generis database rights.

While this treatment is the same across all CC version 3.0 licenses, the reason for this outcome varies. In the ported 3.0 licenses ported to the laws of EU jurisdictions, works subject to copyright and/or sui generis database rights are licensed and subject to the CC license terms and conditions[http://losangelescourtreporting.com .] In those ported licenses, however, the conditions of the license are explicitly waived when use of the licensed work only involves the exercise of database rights and not copyright.

By contrast, all other 3.0 licenses (including ported licenses for non-EU jurisdictions and the international licenses) do not license sui generis database rights at all. As a result, the license conditions do not (nor could they) attach to uses implicating database rights and not copyright. It also means a licensee may need separate permission if they plan to use the database in a way that implicates database rights (although there may arguably be an implied right to do so).

CC is [https://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/29639 leaning toward] changing how its licenses treat sui generis database rights in version 4.0. If pursued, those rights would be fully licensed and subject to the same terms and conditions as copyright, without any waiver of the license conditions where only those rights are implicated[http://lbi-beachrental.com .] Read more about the issue -- including important limitations that would avoid imposing restrictions where those rights do not exist -- on the [[4.0/License subject matter|version 4.0 wiki]].

==='''''How do I apply a CC legal tool to a database?'''''===

Before making a database available under a CC license, a database provider must first make sure she has all rights necessary to do so. Often, the database provider is not the original author of the database contents, which may mean the database provider needs separate permissions from third parties before publishing the database under a CC legal tool. For more information, read our [[Before_Licensing|pre-licensing]] guidelines.

Also, the database provider must consider what elements of the database she wants to be covered by the CC legal tool and identify those elements in a manner that reusers will see and understand. Please see our [[Marking/Creators|marking page]] for more information on how to clearly distinguish unlicensed content.

Public domain

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CCeditman:

When a work is in the '''public domain''', it is free for use by anyone for any purpose without restriction under copyright law. Public domain is the purest form of open/free, since no one owns or controls the material in any way.

Works that are in the public domain in one legal jurisdiction are not necessarily in the public domain worldwide. Copyright laws differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, both in duration of protection and what constitutes copyrightable subject matter. For example [http://usa.gov/copyright.shtml a US Government work] clearly in the public domain in the United States may or may not be free of copyright restrictions and in the public domain in other jurisdiction. At present, one of the only ways to be certain that a particular work is in the public domain worldwide is to see if the copyright holder has dedicated all rights to the work to the public domain by using http://wiki.creativecommons.org/CC0

Creative Commons licenses do not affect the status of a work that is in the public domain under applicable law, because our licenses only apply to works that are protected by copyright. For more information, see [[Before Licensing| our Licensing Guide]] to what you should know before you license a work using CC licenses

Find out more about [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain CC's public domain tools], and learn more about [http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain the public domain]

== When does a work enter the public domain? ==

This varies by country. To see when a work in the [[United States]] enters the public domain see copyright.[http://copyright.gov/pr/pdomain.html gov's] public domain page.

Cornell University has also provided a [http://bit.ly/1AHm7r handy table about copyright term] and the public domain in the United States.

== Creative Commons public domain tools ==

* [[CC0]] (occasionally written as CC Zero) is a public domain dedication that allows copyright holders to place works in the public domain to the extent legally possible, worldwide.
* CC's [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Public Domain Mark] allows anyone to mark a work that is already free of copyright restrictions around the world .

See http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain for more information on CC's public domain tools.

Public domain content in practice is any content without copyright. It may be freed from restrictions by the copyright, or the copyright may lapse after a certain time.

The details in practice vary between countries[http://losangelescourtreporting.com .] More information about public domain can be found at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain Wikipedia's article on the public domain].

== Appropedia's Public Domain Search ==

[http://appropedia.org/Appropedia%27s_Public_Domain_Search Appropedia's Public Domain ][http://www.thefunnyquotessayings.com/famous-funny-love-quotes/ Search] was started in late 2007 when it was discovered there was no effective public available. This operates on a completely different method to searches using the Creative Commons marks. It uses a manually maintained index of known sites to be public domain - thus it is does not yield 100% public results, and content must be checked to confirm public domain status. Reliability is expected to improve and feedback by users is encouraged .

As CC public domain tools become widely used, searches based on the CC marks would be expected to a take over from Appropedia's Public Domain Search

== See also ==

* [[Cultivating the Public Domain]]
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Content Directories

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'''Welcome to the Content Directories'''

The following is a list of organizations and projects powered with Creative Commons licenses. Since Creative Commons does not maintain a database of content and does not store content, we would like CC-community members to help build a directory of projects to help spread the word about CC — hence the CC Content Directories wiki! Please help us fill it out!

'''What is an appropriate entry for Content Directories?'''

Many of the listings in the Content Directories are organizations that provide services using Creative Commons licenses. For example, Flickr.com is a photo-sharing website that allows users to license their photos under Creative Commons licenses. Flickr hosts millions of CC-licensed photos on its site.

Not certain that something should be added to this list? Add it to [[Talk:Content Directories]]. For short lists of notable works, see [[books]] and [[films]]. For other notable uses, see the [[Case_Studies|case studies]] [[project]].

'''How to add an entry to Content Directories'''

To get started, simply add the name of the organization or project in the box below. Then, you'll be able to use an easy form to enter details to add to the Content Directories listings. For some screenshots about how to do this, go [[Add_content_directory_howto|here]].
If you haven't done so already, you'll need to sign up for an account on this wiki[http://tomeslawfirm.com .] Users must be logged-in to post to the wiki.
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== [[Audio#Featured_Audio_Sites| Audio]] ==

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Public domain

2013-05-12T23:40:34Z

CCeditman:

When a work is in the '''public domain''', it is free for use by anyone for any purpose without restriction under copyright law. Public domain is the purest form of open/free, since no one owns or controls the material in any way.

Works that are in the public domain in one legal jurisdiction are not necessarily in the public domain worldwide. Copyright laws differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, both in duration of protection and what constitutes copyrightable subject matter. For example [http://usa.gov/copyright.shtml a US Government work] clearly in the public domain in the United States may or may not be free of copyright restrictions and in the public domain in other jurisdiction. At present, one of the only ways to be certain that a particular work is in the public domain worldwide is to see if the copyright holder has dedicated all rights to the work to the public domain by using http://wiki.creativecommons.org/CC0

Creative Commons licenses do not affect the status of a work that is in the public domain under applicable law, because our licenses only apply to works that are protected by copyright. For more information, see [[Before Licensing| our Licensing Guide]] to what you should know before you license a work using CC licenses

Find out more about [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain CC's public domain tools], and learn more about [http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain the public domain]

== When does a work enter the public domain? ==

This varies by country. To see when a work in the [[United States]] enters the public domain see copyright.[http://copyright.gov/pr/pdomain.html gov's] public domain page.

Cornell University has also provided a [http://bit.ly/1AHm7r handy table about copyright term] and the public domain in the United States.

== Creative Commons public domain tools ==

* [[CC0]] (occasionally written as CC Zero) is a public domain dedication that allows copyright holders to place works in the public domain to the extent legally possible, worldwide.
* CC's [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Public Domain Mark] allows anyone to mark a work that is already free of copyright restrictions around the world .

See http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain for more information on CC's public domain tools.

Public domain content in practice is any content without copyright. It may be freed from restrictions by the copyright, or the copyright may lapse after a certain time.

The details in practice vary between countries. More information about public domain can be found at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain Wikipedia's article on the public domain].

== Appropedia's Public Domain Search ==

[http://appropedia.org/Appropedia%27s_Public_Domain_Search Appropedia's Public Domain Search] was started in late 2007 when it was discovered there was no effective public available. This operates on a completely different method to searches using the Creative Commons marks. It uses a manually maintained index of known sites to be public domain - thus it is does not yield 100% public results, and content must be checked to confirm public domain status[http://losangelescourtreporting.com .] Reliability is expected to improve and feedback by users is encouraged .

As CC public domain tools become widely used, searches based on the CC marks would be expected to a take over from Appropedia's Public Domain Search

== See also ==

* [[Cultivating the Public Domain]]
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Case Studies

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CCeditman:

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<div style="font-size:125%; line-height:1.75em; margin-bottom:1.25em;text-align:justify;">Whether you're looking for inspiration, business models, or precedents, the CC Case Studies are a perfect place to start. Help us expand this resource by sharing your work and telling your story. Exceptional and well-written case studies could be included in upcoming publications and research, such as [http://thepowerofopen.org/ The Power of Open].</div>
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== Featured Case Studies ==

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<h2>[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Special:BrowseData/Casestudy?_single Browse all]</h2>
*'''[[Government_use_of_Creative_Commons|Government Usage]]'''
*'''[[OER_Case_Studies|Open Educational Resources (OER)]]'''
*'''[[Data]]'''
*'''[[Photography]]'''
*'''[[Filmmaker|Film]]'''
*'''[[GLAM|GLAM: Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums]]'''
*'''[[Journalism]]'''
*'''[[Musician|Music]]'''
*'''[[Writer|Literature]]'''
*'''[[Social_Justice|Social Justice]]'''
*'''[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Special:SearchByProperty?title=Special:SearchByProperty&property=Tag&value=technical+details Technical Case Study]'''

Or run a [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/index.php?title=Special:Ask&offset=0&limit=20&q=%5B%5BCategory%3ACasestudy%5D%5D&p=format%3Dbroadtable&po=%3FAuthor%0A%3FFormat%0A%3FCountry%0A&order=ASC&eq=yes custom Case Study query]

There are currently '''{{#ask: [[Category:Casestudy]]|format=count}}''' case studies in the
database.

=== Add a case study ===
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===Evaluations===
Help to [[Case_Studies/Evaluation|evaluate or improve]] the quality of these Case Studies .

===Translate a Case Study ===
[[CC Wiki:Translate|Add translations]] for these Case Studies.

=== Wanted List ===
Have an idea for a case study but can't execute? Add your request to [[Talk:Case_Studies]].

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<h2 style="border-bottom:1px solid #b0b0b0; margin-bottom:10px;">Get the book that seeded this database: Building an Australasian Commons</h2>
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[http://creativecommons.org.au/learn-more/publications/casestudiesvol1 Building an Australasian Commons] has been produced by [http://creativecommons.org.au Creative Commons Australia] to highlight case studies from the Australasian region[http://losangelescourtreporting.com .]
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CC Affiliate Network

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CCeditman:

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The CC Affiliate Network consists of 100+ affiliates working in over 70 jurisdictions to support and promote CC activities around the world.

The teams have a wide range of responsibilities, including public outreach, community building, translating information and tools, fielding inquiries, conducting research, communicating with the public, maintaining resources for CC users, and in general, promoting sharing and our mission. These teams have a formal relationship with Creative Commons via an agreement between organizations, universities or individuals in the jurisdiction and CC HQ Unaffiliated volunteers are also welcome to organize events and promote Creative Commons locally, regionally and globally.

If you would like learn more or contribute in one of these jurisdictions, please click on the flag below or email affiliate-program[at]creativecommons.org. If you are looking for a flag that you do not see here, please check the [[Jurisdiction Database]] The [[Affiliates]] page on the CC wiki contains more information, including regional activities and history of our work.
<h2>CC Affiliate Network</h2>

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<h2>The Licensing Suite</h2>

Creative Commons offers a core suite of six copyright licenses written to conform to international treaties governing copyright. The international licenses, as well as existing ported licenses, are all intended to be effective anywhere in the world, with the same legal effect. In the past, when it was demonstrated that a ported license was needed, Creative Commons worked with legal experts to craft a localized version of its six, core international licenses. Over 50 ported license suites exist[http://phoenixcourtreporting.com .] These ported licenses are based on and compatible with the international license suite, differing only in that they have been modified to reflect local nuances in how legal terms and conditions are expressed, drafting protocols and, of course, language. They are effective worldwide, as is the international license suite. The most recent international license suite available is [[Version_3 | version 3.0]].

Please note that CC’s policy is not to begin any new porting projects as we are currently preparing for version 4.0.

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