Creative Commons License Definition

The Loomly Team

What is Creative Commons License?

Creative Commons license definition: Creative Commons license is applied to copyrighted, work that is made available by the creator for others to use, edit, and build upon for free.

Creative Commons licensing can often be found applied to many relevant marketing assets such as stock:

  • Images
  • Video
  • Audio

There are seven variations of the Creative Commons license that apply to different styles of usage. The variations impact different aspects of the work, such as:

  • Usage for commercial purposes
  • Author accreditation
  • Sharing copies of the work

You can learn more about Creative Commons on their official website.


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