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'''Welcome to the MOU and Polices Summary Page!'''
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=='''Policies Submitted for Affiliate Comment -- Welcome!'''==
  
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As Creative Commons works to improve its Affiliate program and network, we want to ensure that our Project Leads and Affiliates are part of the process.  To this end, we invite you to read the current drafts of our new Memorandum of Understanding and our updated policies that particularly impact our Affiliates.  We encourage you to leave feedback.
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Creative Commons is committed to receiving input from its affiliate network before finalizing new policies that particularly impact them.  To that end, we invite your input on the following policies.  Please leave your feedback!
  
 
===Leaving Feedback===
 
===Leaving Feedback===
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In order to leave feedback, you will need to login to the wiki.  You can login or create an account [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&returnto=International here].
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To leave feedback, you will need to login to the wiki.  You can login or create an account [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&returnto=International here].
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At the top of each document's page, you will find a link to that document's discussion page.  Please click the link and add your comments to the page.  You may also email comments privately to CC's General Counsel, Diane Peters begin_of_the_skype_highlighting     end_of_the_skype_highlighting (diane [at] creativecommons [dot] org).
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At the top of each page, you will find a link to that document's discussion page.  Please click the link and add your comments to the page.  You may also email comments privately to affiliate-program [at] creativecommons [dot] org (which goes to the global network team) or to CC's General Counsel, Diane Peters (diane [at] creativecommons [dot] org).
  
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==Documents Available for Comment==
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We hope you will contribute.
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==='''[[MOU| Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)]]'''===
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==Available for Comment==
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===''' Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)'''===
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::Comments open:  July 2010
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::[[MOU|Comment Version]]
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::Comments closed:  August 2010
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::Final MOU as posted (sample only):  [link]
  
 
''Key Points:''
 
''Key Points:''
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* Modularization of provisions
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* Detailing of responsibilities of CC and Affiliates for those activities
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* Additional clarity of responsibilities for both CC and Affiliates
 
 
* Provides for license porting and translation of CC0
 
* Provides for license porting and translation of CC0
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* Reporting structure for better collaboration and feedback
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* Lightweight reporting structure for better collaboration and feedback
 
* Open communication channels
 
* Open communication channels
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* Modularization (i.e., breakout) of different program-related activities, for clarity
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::Modularization means that the different sections, or modules, in the sample MOU will be selected for inclusion in a specific MOU based on who is signing the MOU and what activities are important to the jurisdiction.  An example would be that Public Lead MOUs might not include the section, "Advisory on Law and Legal Developments."
  
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==='''[[Internet Services| Internet Services Policy]]'''===
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==='''Internet Services Policy'''===
  
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::Comments open:  July 2010
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::[[Internet Services|Comment version]]
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::Comments closed: December 2010
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::Final policy as posted: [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/images/3/37/CC_ISP.pdf pdf]
 
''Key Points:''
 
''Key Points:''
 
* Allows CC jurisdictions to manage and run their own websites, Facebook pages, Twitter ids and other internet services in order to better engage with their communities
 
* Allows CC jurisdictions to manage and run their own websites, Facebook pages, Twitter ids and other internet services in order to better engage with their communities
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* Will have an accompanying non-lawyer information sheet, breaking down the provisions in the policy for the people who actually set-up and maintain the internet services
 
* Will have an accompanying non-lawyer information sheet, breaking down the provisions in the policy for the people who actually set-up and maintain the internet services
  
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==='''[[Merchandising| Merchandising Policy]]'''===
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==='''Merchandising Policy'''===
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::Comments open:  October 2010
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::[[Merchandising|comment version]]
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::Comments closed:  [insert date we closed]
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::Final policy as posted:  [link]
  
 
''Key Points:''
 
''Key Points:''
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* Creative Commons trademarks and logos (CC Marks) are valuable and need to be protected.  CC Marks include jurisdiction-specific marks designed by Affiliates.
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* Affiliates may use the trademarks and logos in additional ways, beyond the permissions granted the general public, subject to conditions.
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* CC will provide schwag to give away at launch parties.
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* Affiliates may give away or sell merchandise using the CC Marks at CC-related events that are consistent with our mission and purpose.
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* Proceeds from sales may only be used to recoup direct costs and thereafter to perform obligations under the MOU.
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==='''Roadmap'''===
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The Roadmap Template will be of interest to Affiliates because all Affiliates will be expected (at or before signing a new MOU) to submit a Roadmap about the project(s) they agree to undertake in the MOU. Roadmaps will be submitted annually for the coming year.  Your feedback is welcome.
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Sample of a [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/New_Zealand completed Roadmap]
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::Comments open:  August 2010
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::[[Roadmap_Template|Comment version]]
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::Comments closed:  August 2010
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::Final Roadmap Template as posted:  [[Roadmap_Template]]
  
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==='''CC Affiliate Network Annual Report'''===
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All Affiliate Teams will need to complete the Annual Report each year.  Information in this report will be used by Regional Coordinators, CC HQ, the CC Board of Directors and the CC Affiliate Network.
  
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::Comments open: October 2010
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::[[Annual_Report|Comment version]]
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::Comments closed:  November 2010
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::Final Affiliate Network 2010 Report results: http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Affiliate_Reporting/2010
  
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==Other Documents==
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==='''CC0 Official Translation Process and Policy'''===
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For your reference, here are some other Creative Commons policies and documents that are not being submitted for review or comment by Affiliates. The policy and protocol are referenced in the MOU and are binding on Affiliates. The roadmap document may be of interested to you because all Affiliates will be expected (at or before signing a new MOU) to submit a Roadmap about the project(s) they agree to undertake in the MOU.
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::Comments open: [insert first date]
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::[[CC0 Official Translation Process and Policy|Comment version]]
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::Comments close: [insert date we plan to close]
  
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==='''[[Trademark| Trademark Policy]]'''===
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Key points:
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* Outlines how CC Affiliates and community members can create official versions of CC0 for their communities with a 5 step process
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* Encourages coordination between multiple communities speaking the same language
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* Includes public discussion period with community of same-language speakers
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* Original English version of CC0 controls in event of dispute involving interpretation of the legal text
  
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==='''[[License Porting| License Porting Protocol]]'''===
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==='''Legal Code Translation Policy'''===
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::Comments open:  21 October 2013
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::[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/index.php?title=Legal_Code_Translation_Policy&oldid=93769 Comment version]
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::Comments closed:  29 October 2013
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Key points:
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* Outlines how CC Affiliates and community members can create official translations of CC legal tools for their communities with a 5 step process
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* Encourages coordination between multiple communities speaking the same language
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* Includes public discussion period with community of same-language speakers
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* Treats all official translations as equivalents, no designated controlling version
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* Supersedes old CC0 policy
  
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==='''[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/images/3/39/Roadmap.pdf Roadmap]'''===
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==Other Documents and Policies==
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These are some of the other Creative Commons policies and documents that are being updated but are not formally submitted for review or comment by Affiliates.  Of course, your comments and suggestions for improving these are always welcome - please email those to  CC's General Counsel, Diane Peters (diane [at] creativecommons [dot] org).

Latest revision as of 10:21, 5 May 2018

Return to Affiliates Page

Policies Submitted for Affiliate Comment -- Welcome!

Creative Commons is committed to receiving input from its affiliate network before finalizing new policies that particularly impact them. To that end, we invite your input on the following policies. Please leave your feedback!

Leaving Feedback

To leave feedback, you will need to login to the wiki. You can login or create an account here. At the top of each page, you will find a link to that document's discussion page. Please click the link and add your comments to the page. You may also email comments privately to affiliate-program [at] creativecommons [dot] org (which goes to the global network team) or to CC's General Counsel, Diane Peters (diane [at] creativecommons [dot] org).

We hope you will contribute.

Available for Comment

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Comments open: July 2010
Comment Version
Comments closed: August 2010
Final MOU as posted (sample only): [link]

Key Points:

  • Detailing of responsibilities of CC and Affiliates for those activities
  • Provides for license porting and translation of CC0
  • Lightweight reporting structure for better collaboration and feedback
  • Open communication channels
  • Modularization (i.e., breakout) of different program-related activities, for clarity
Modularization means that the different sections, or modules, in the sample MOU will be selected for inclusion in a specific MOU based on who is signing the MOU and what activities are important to the jurisdiction. An example would be that Public Lead MOUs might not include the section, "Advisory on Law and Legal Developments."

Internet Services Policy

Comments open: July 2010
Comment version
Comments closed: December 2010
Final policy as posted: pdf

Key Points:

  • Allows CC jurisdictions to manage and run their own websites, Facebook pages, Twitter ids and other internet services in order to better engage with their communities
  • Clarifies who is responsible for which aspects of these services
  • Provides detailed information for domain name registrations
  • Will have an accompanying non-lawyer information sheet, breaking down the provisions in the policy for the people who actually set-up and maintain the internet services

Merchandising Policy

Comments open: October 2010
comment version
Comments closed: [insert date we closed]
Final policy as posted: [link]

Key Points:

  • Creative Commons trademarks and logos (CC Marks) are valuable and need to be protected. CC Marks include jurisdiction-specific marks designed by Affiliates.
  • Affiliates may use the trademarks and logos in additional ways, beyond the permissions granted the general public, subject to conditions.
  • CC will provide schwag to give away at launch parties.
  • Affiliates may give away or sell merchandise using the CC Marks at CC-related events that are consistent with our mission and purpose.
  • Proceeds from sales may only be used to recoup direct costs and thereafter to perform obligations under the MOU.

Roadmap

The Roadmap Template will be of interest to Affiliates because all Affiliates will be expected (at or before signing a new MOU) to submit a Roadmap about the project(s) they agree to undertake in the MOU. Roadmaps will be submitted annually for the coming year. Your feedback is welcome. Sample of a completed Roadmap

Comments open: August 2010
Comment version
Comments closed: August 2010
Final Roadmap Template as posted: Roadmap_Template

CC Affiliate Network Annual Report

All Affiliate Teams will need to complete the Annual Report each year. Information in this report will be used by Regional Coordinators, CC HQ, the CC Board of Directors and the CC Affiliate Network.

Comments open: October 2010
Comment version
Comments closed: November 2010
Final Affiliate Network 2010 Report results: http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Affiliate_Reporting/2010

CC0 Official Translation Process and Policy

Comments open: [insert first date]
Comment version
Comments close: [insert date we plan to close]

Key points:

  • Outlines how CC Affiliates and community members can create official versions of CC0 for their communities with a 5 step process
  • Encourages coordination between multiple communities speaking the same language
  • Includes public discussion period with community of same-language speakers
  • Original English version of CC0 controls in event of dispute involving interpretation of the legal text

Legal Code Translation Policy

Comments open: 21 October 2013
Comment version
Comments closed: 29 October 2013

Key points:

  • Outlines how CC Affiliates and community members can create official translations of CC legal tools for their communities with a 5 step process
  • Encourages coordination between multiple communities speaking the same language
  • Includes public discussion period with community of same-language speakers
  • Treats all official translations as equivalents, no designated controlling version
  • Supersedes old CC0 policy

Other Documents and Policies

These are some of the other Creative Commons policies and documents that are being updated but are not formally submitted for review or comment by Affiliates. Of course, your comments and suggestions for improving these are always welcome - please email those to CC's General Counsel, Diane Peters (diane [at] creativecommons [dot] org).

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