Can I use works in the public domain?

Yes, you can use works in the public domain in Florida. Public domain works are those that have no copyright protection and are free for anyone to use without permission or any requirement to pay a royalty. In the United States, works published before 1923 are in the public domain. Works published after 1923, but before 1978, are in the public domain if their copyright was not properly renewed. Works published after 1978 generally enter the public domain 70 years after the death of the author. In addition to works in the public domain, some works in the United States are covered by Creative Commons licenses, which allow for the use of copyrighted works with certain restrictions, such as giving credit to the creator or only allowing non-commercial use. Works that are licensed under Creative Commons licenses are not in the public domain. In Florida, copyright laws generally allow the use of copyrighted works without permission, if the use meets certain criteria. This is known as Fair Use. Fair Use criteria include the nature of the use, the purpose of the use, the amount of the work used, and the potential impact on the market for the original work. Using works in the public domain is generally free of any legal risks, as long as you are sure to properly identify the work and give appropriate credits to the creator. In addition, you should take care to ensure that the use of the work falls under fair use.

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