What is a public-domain work?
A public-domain work is a work that is not protected by copyright law. This means that it can be used by anyone without the need to get permission from the copyright holder or to pay any royalties or fees. Examples of public-domain works include works that have expired copyrights, works donated to the public domain by the copyright holder, works that have been produced by the U.S. federal government, and works that are considered common knowledge and not subject to copyright protection. In Florida, public-domain works are considered to be in the public domain when they are no longer protected by copyright law. The duration of copyright protection varies depending on the kind of work, so individuals should always check the copyright status of works before using them.
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