What is the public domain?

The public domain is the legal term for a collection of information or works of art that are not protected by copyright laws. This means that anyone can use or share these works and their derivatives without obtaining permission or paying a fee. In Florida, works that are in the public domain include works which have fallen out of copyright protection due to expiration; works which were never copyright protected in the first place; or works that have had the copyright intentionally waived. Works in the public domain can be used for any purpose, including personal or commercial endeavors. This includes creating derivative works, such as translating, or performing a play or song written by someone else. Essentially, the public domain allows all members of the public to freely benefit from the creations of others.

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