Can I use works in the public domain?

Yes, you can use works in the public domain. "Public domain" refers to works that are not protected by copyright, meaning that they can be used freely without permission from the copyright holder. In Nebraska, works that are in the public domain include works that are old enough that their copyright has expired, works that were published before 1923, works created by the U.S. Government, and works that the copyright holder has expressly released to the public domain. It is important, however, to check the copyright status of any work you are considering using to make sure that it is in the public domain. Additionally, even if the work is in the public domain, you may have to give attribution to the creator.

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