What is a Creative Commons license?

A Creative Commons license is a type of copyright license that allows creators of certain types of works — such as music, film and text — to choose the way their work is shared and with whom it can be used. Creative Commons licenses are free and allow users to legally use and share these works in ways not typically allowed under traditional copyright laws. The Creative Commons license lets the creator choose to share how someone can use the work, either through allowing others to use it freely with no restrictions, or by setting more specific restrictions on how it can be used. With a Creative Commons license, the creator can choose what rights to allow users, which may include allowing others to use the work only for non-commercial purposes, or to adapt the work and share the changes with the public. Creative Commons licenses are popular in Florida and throughout the United States. According to Creative Commons, as of 2021, there are more than 1.2 billion works licensed under Creative Commons worldwide. This is a great way for people to share their work with others — while also protecting their rights to the work — and make sure it’s used properly.

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