{"id":48,"date":"2017-12-20T22:24:21","date_gmt":"2017-12-20T22:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/cccertedu\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=48"},"modified":"2018-01-22T21:40:01","modified_gmt":"2018-01-22T21:40:01","slug":"3-3-license-types","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/cccertedu\/chapter\/3-3-license-types\/","title":{"raw":"3.3 License Types","rendered":"3.3 License Types"},"content":{"raw":"There are six different CC licenses, designed to help accommodate the diverse needs of creators while still using simple, standardized terms.\r\n<h2>Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Explain the CC license suite<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe the different CC license elements<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Big Question \/ Why It Matters<\/h2>\r\nWhy are there so many different Creative Commons licenses?\r\n\r\nThere is no single Creative Commons license. The CC license suite (which is comprised of the six CC licenses) and the CC0 public domain dedication offer creators a range of options. At first, this can appear daunting. But when you dig into the options, you will realize the spectrum of choices is fairly simple.\r\n<h2>Personal Reflection \/ Why It Matters to You<\/h2>\r\nThink about a piece of creative or academic work you made that you are particularly proud of. If you shared that work with others, would you have been okay with them adapting it or using it for commercial purposes? Why or why not?\r\n<h2>Acquiring Essential Knowledge<\/h2>\r\nCreative Commons licenses are standardized tools, but part of the vision is to provide a range of options for creators who are interested in sharing their works with the public rather than reserving all rights under copyright.\r\n\r\nThe four license elements\u2014BY, NC, SA, and ND\u2014combine to make up six different license options.\r\n\r\nAll of the licenses include the BY condition. In other words, all of the licenses require that the creator be attributed in connection with their work. Beyond that commonality, the licenses vary on whether (1) commercial use of the work is permitted; and (2) whether the work can be adapted, and if so, on what terms.\r\n\r\nThe six licenses, from least to most restrictive in terms of the freedoms granted reusers, are:\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/buttons\/88x31\/png\/by.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"70\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe <b>Attribution license or \u201cCC BY\u201d <\/b>allows people to use the work for any purpose (even commercially and even in modified form) as long as they give attribution to the creator.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/buttons\/88x31\/png\/by-sa.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"70\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe <b>Attribution-ShareAlike license or \u201cBY-SA\u201d<\/b> allows people to use the work for any purpose (even commercially and even in modified form), as long as they give attribution to the creator and make any adaptations they share with others available under the same or a compatible license. This is CC\u2019s version of a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copyleft\" target=\"_blank\">copyleft license<\/a>, and is the license required for content uploaded to Wikipedia, for example.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/buttons\/88x31\/png\/by-nc.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"70\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe <b>Attribution-NonCommercial license or \u201cBY-NC\u201d <\/b>allows people to use the work for noncommercial purposes only, and only as long as they give attribution to the creator.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/buttons\/88x31\/png\/by-nc-sa.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"70\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe <b>Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike license or \u201cBY-NC-SA\u201d<\/b> allows people to use the work for noncommercial purposes only, and only as long as they give attribution to the creator and make any adaptations they share with others available under the same or a compatible license.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/buttons\/88x31\/png\/by-nd.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"70\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe <b>Attribution-NoDerivatives license or \u201cBY-ND\u201d<\/b> allows people to use the unadapted work for any purpose (even commercially), as long as they give attribution to the creator.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/buttons\/88x31\/png\/by-nc-nd.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"70\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe <b>Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license or \u201cBY-NC-ND\u201d<\/b> is the most restrictive license offered by CC. It allows people to use the unadapted work for noncommercial purposes only, and only as long as they give attribution to the licensor.\r\n\r\n<img title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/certconvert.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/12\/cc_license_freedom_scale_chart.png\" alt=\"CC_License_Freedom_Scale_Chart.png\" width=\"624\" height=\"444\" \/>\r\n\r\nInfographic by <a href=\"http:\/\/foter.com\/blog\/how-to-attribute-creative-commons-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\">Foter<\/a> \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/foter.com\/blog\/how-to-attribute-creative-commons-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\">How To Attribute Creative Commons Photos<\/a>\u201d licensed under<b> <\/b>CC BY-SA 3.0\r\n\r\nTo really understand how the different license options work, let\u2019s dig into the different license elements. Attribution is a part of all CC licenses, and we will dissect exactly what type of attribution is required in a later unit. For now, let\u2019s focus on what makes the licenses different.\r\n\r\n<i><b>First, commercial vs. noncommercial use.<\/b><\/i>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/icons\/nc.png\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" \/>\r\n\r\n<u>NonCommercial (\u201cNC\u201d)<\/u>\u2014As we know, three of the licenses (BY-NC, BY-NC-SA, and BY-NC-ND) limit reuse of the work to noncommercial purposes only. In the legal code, a noncommercial purpose is defined as one that is \u201cnot primarily intended for or directed towards commercial advantage or monetary compensation.\u201d This is intended to provide flexibility depending on the facts surrounding the reuse, without over-specifying exact situations that could exclude some prohibited and some permitted reuses.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s important to note that CC\u2019s definition of NC depends on the use, not the user. If you are a nonprofit or charitable organization, your use of an NC-licensed work could still run afoul of the NC restriction, and if you are a for-profit entity, your use of an NC-licensed work does not necessarily mean you have violated the term. For example, a nonprofit entity cannot sell another\u2019s NC-licensed work for a profit, and a for-profit may use NC-licensed works to supplement an internal employee training course on how to stay healthy. Whether a use is commercial depends on the specifics of the situation. See our CC NonCommercial Interpretation page <a href=\"https:\/\/wiki.creativecommons.org\/wiki\/NonCommercial_interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> for more information and examples.\r\n\r\n<i><b>Adaptations<\/b><\/i>\r\n\r\nThe other differences between the licenses hinge on whether, and on what terms, reusers can adapt and then share the licensed work. The question of what constitutes an <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/faq\/#when-is-my-use-considered-an-adaptation\" target=\"_blank\">adaptation<\/a> of a licensed work depends on applicable copyright law. Remember back to our earlier lesson on copyright law? One of the exclusive rights granted to creators under copyright is the right to create adaptations of their works or, as they are called in some places, derivative works. (For example, creating a movie based on a book, or translating a book from one language to another.)\r\n\r\nAs a legal matter, at times it is tricky to determine exactly what is and is not an adaptation. Here are some handy rules about the licenses to keep in mind:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Technical <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/faq\/#can-i-take-a-cc-licensed-work-and-use-it-in-a-different-format\" target=\"_blank\">format-shifting<\/a> (for example, converting a licensed work from a digital format to a physical copy) is <u>not<\/u> an adaptation regardless of what applicable copyright law may otherwise provide.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Synching a musical work with a moving image <u>is<\/u> an adaptation regardless of what applicable copyright law may otherwise provide.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Reproducing and putting works together into a <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/faq\/#if-i-create-a-collection-that-includes-a-work-offered-under-a-cc-license-which-licenses-may-i-choose-for-the-collection\" target=\"_blank\">collection<\/a> is <u>not<\/u> an adaptation of the individual works. For example, combining stand-alone essays by several authors into an essay collection for use as an open textbook is <u>not<\/u> an adaptation.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/icons\/nd.png\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">NoDerivatives<\/span>\u2014Two of the licenses (BY-ND and BY-NC-ND) prohibit reusers from sharing (i.e. distributing or making available) adaptations of the licensed work. To be clear, this means anyone may create adaptations of works under an ND license so long as they do not share the work with others in adapted form. This allows, among other things, organizations to engage in text and data mining without violating the ND term.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/icons\/sa.png\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" \/>\r\n\r\n<u>ShareAlike<\/u>\u2014Two of the licenses (BY-SA and BY-NC-SA) require that if adaptations of the licensed work are shared, they must be made available under the same or a compatible license. For ShareAlike purposes, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/share-your-work\/licensing-considerations\/compatible-licenses\/\" target=\"_blank\">the list of compatible licenses<\/a> is short. It includes later versions of the same license (e.g., BY-SA 4.0 is compatible with BY-SA 3.0) and a few non-CC licenses designated as compatible by Creative Commons (e.g., <a href=\"http:\/\/artlibre.org\/licence\/lal\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">the Free Art License<\/a>). You can read more about this <a href=\"https:\/\/wiki.creativecommons.org\/wiki\/ShareAlike_compatibility\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>, but the most important thing to remember is that ShareAlike requires that if you share your adaptation, you must do so using the same or a compatible license.\r\n\r\n<b><u>Public domain <\/u><\/b>\r\n\r\nIn addition to the CC license suite, Creative Commons also has an option for creators who want to take a \u201cno rights reserved\u201d approach and disclaim copyright entirely. This is <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC0, the public domain dedication tool<\/a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/certconvert.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/12\/null10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"52\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Like the CC licenses, CC0 uses the three-layer design\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/legalcode\" target=\"_blank\">legal code<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">deed<\/a>, and metadata.<\/p>\r\nThe CC0 legal code also uses a three-pronged legal approach. Some countries do not allow creators to dedicate their work to the public domain through a waiver or abandonment of those rights, so CC0 includes a \u201cfall back\u201d license. The fallback license comes into play when the waiver fails for any reason, and allows anyone in the world to do anything with the work unconditionally. And finally, in the rare instance that both the waiver and the fallback license are not enforceable, CC includes a promise by the person applying CC0 to their work that they will not assert copyright against reusers in a manner that interferes with their stated intention of surrendering all rights in the work.\r\n\r\nLike the licenses, CC0 is a copyright tool, but it also covers a few additional rights beyond those covered by the CC licenses, such a non-competition laws. From a reuse perspective, there still may be other rights that require clearance separately, such as trademark and patent rights, and third party rights in the work, such as publicity or privacy rights.\r\n<h2>Final remarks<\/h2>\r\nCreative Commons legal tools were designed to provide a solution to complicated laws in a standardized way, making them as easy as possible for non-lawyers to use and apply. Understanding the fundamental legal principles will help you use the tools and CC-licensed works more effectively.","rendered":"<p>There are six different CC licenses, designed to help accommodate the diverse needs of creators while still using simple, standardized terms.<\/p>\n<h2>Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain the CC license suite<\/li>\n<li>Describe the different CC license elements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Big Question \/ Why It Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Why are there so many different Creative Commons licenses?<\/p>\n<p>There is no single Creative Commons license. The CC license suite (which is comprised of the six CC licenses) and the CC0 public domain dedication offer creators a range of options. At first, this can appear daunting. But when you dig into the options, you will realize the spectrum of choices is fairly simple.<\/p>\n<h2>Personal Reflection \/ Why It Matters to You<\/h2>\n<p>Think about a piece of creative or academic work you made that you are particularly proud of. If you shared that work with others, would you have been okay with them adapting it or using it for commercial purposes? Why or why not?<\/p>\n<h2>Acquiring Essential Knowledge<\/h2>\n<p>Creative Commons licenses are standardized tools, but part of the vision is to provide a range of options for creators who are interested in sharing their works with the public rather than reserving all rights under copyright.<\/p>\n<p>The four license elements\u2014BY, NC, SA, and ND\u2014combine to make up six different license options.<\/p>\n<p>All of the licenses include the BY condition. In other words, all of the licenses require that the creator be attributed in connection with their work. Beyond that commonality, the licenses vary on whether (1) commercial use of the work is permitted; and (2) whether the work can be adapted, and if so, on what terms.<\/p>\n<p>The six licenses, from least to most restrictive in terms of the freedoms granted reusers, are:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/buttons\/88x31\/png\/by.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"70\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <b>Attribution license or \u201cCC BY\u201d <\/b>allows people to use the work for any purpose (even commercially and even in modified form) as long as they give attribution to the creator.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/buttons\/88x31\/png\/by-sa.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"70\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <b>Attribution-ShareAlike license or \u201cBY-SA\u201d<\/b> allows people to use the work for any purpose (even commercially and even in modified form), as long as they give attribution to the creator and make any adaptations they share with others available under the same or a compatible license. This is CC\u2019s version of a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copyleft\" target=\"_blank\">copyleft license<\/a>, and is the license required for content uploaded to Wikipedia, for example.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/buttons\/88x31\/png\/by-nc.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"70\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <b>Attribution-NonCommercial license or \u201cBY-NC\u201d <\/b>allows people to use the work for noncommercial purposes only, and only as long as they give attribution to the creator.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/buttons\/88x31\/png\/by-nc-sa.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"70\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <b>Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike license or \u201cBY-NC-SA\u201d<\/b> allows people to use the work for noncommercial purposes only, and only as long as they give attribution to the creator and make any adaptations they share with others available under the same or a compatible license.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/buttons\/88x31\/png\/by-nd.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"70\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <b>Attribution-NoDerivatives license or \u201cBY-ND\u201d<\/b> allows people to use the unadapted work for any purpose (even commercially), as long as they give attribution to the creator.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/buttons\/88x31\/png\/by-nc-nd.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"70\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <b>Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license or \u201cBY-NC-ND\u201d<\/b> is the most restrictive license offered by CC. It allows people to use the unadapted work for noncommercial purposes only, and only as long as they give attribution to the licensor.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/certconvert.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/12\/cc_license_freedom_scale_chart.png\" alt=\"CC_License_Freedom_Scale_Chart.png\" width=\"624\" height=\"444\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Infographic by <a href=\"http:\/\/foter.com\/blog\/how-to-attribute-creative-commons-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\">Foter<\/a> \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/foter.com\/blog\/how-to-attribute-creative-commons-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\">How To Attribute Creative Commons Photos<\/a>\u201d licensed under<b> <\/b>CC BY-SA 3.0<\/p>\n<p>To really understand how the different license options work, let\u2019s dig into the different license elements. Attribution is a part of all CC licenses, and we will dissect exactly what type of attribution is required in a later unit. For now, let\u2019s focus on what makes the licenses different.<\/p>\n<p><i><b>First, commercial vs. noncommercial use.<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/icons\/nc.png\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/p>\n<p><u>NonCommercial (\u201cNC\u201d)<\/u>\u2014As we know, three of the licenses (BY-NC, BY-NC-SA, and BY-NC-ND) limit reuse of the work to noncommercial purposes only. In the legal code, a noncommercial purpose is defined as one that is \u201cnot primarily intended for or directed towards commercial advantage or monetary compensation.\u201d This is intended to provide flexibility depending on the facts surrounding the reuse, without over-specifying exact situations that could exclude some prohibited and some permitted reuses.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that CC\u2019s definition of NC depends on the use, not the user. If you are a nonprofit or charitable organization, your use of an NC-licensed work could still run afoul of the NC restriction, and if you are a for-profit entity, your use of an NC-licensed work does not necessarily mean you have violated the term. For example, a nonprofit entity cannot sell another\u2019s NC-licensed work for a profit, and a for-profit may use NC-licensed works to supplement an internal employee training course on how to stay healthy. Whether a use is commercial depends on the specifics of the situation. See our CC NonCommercial Interpretation page <a href=\"https:\/\/wiki.creativecommons.org\/wiki\/NonCommercial_interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> for more information and examples.<\/p>\n<p><i><b>Adaptations<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p>The other differences between the licenses hinge on whether, and on what terms, reusers can adapt and then share the licensed work. The question of what constitutes an <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/faq\/#when-is-my-use-considered-an-adaptation\" target=\"_blank\">adaptation<\/a> of a licensed work depends on applicable copyright law. Remember back to our earlier lesson on copyright law? One of the exclusive rights granted to creators under copyright is the right to create adaptations of their works or, as they are called in some places, derivative works. (For example, creating a movie based on a book, or translating a book from one language to another.)<\/p>\n<p>As a legal matter, at times it is tricky to determine exactly what is and is not an adaptation. Here are some handy rules about the licenses to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Technical <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/faq\/#can-i-take-a-cc-licensed-work-and-use-it-in-a-different-format\" target=\"_blank\">format-shifting<\/a> (for example, converting a licensed work from a digital format to a physical copy) is <u>not<\/u> an adaptation regardless of what applicable copyright law may otherwise provide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Synching a musical work with a moving image <u>is<\/u> an adaptation regardless of what applicable copyright law may otherwise provide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Reproducing and putting works together into a <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/faq\/#if-i-create-a-collection-that-includes-a-work-offered-under-a-cc-license-which-licenses-may-i-choose-for-the-collection\" target=\"_blank\">collection<\/a> is <u>not<\/u> an adaptation of the individual works. For example, combining stand-alone essays by several authors into an essay collection for use as an open textbook is <u>not<\/u> an adaptation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/icons\/nd.png\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">NoDerivatives<\/span>\u2014Two of the licenses (BY-ND and BY-NC-ND) prohibit reusers from sharing (i.e. distributing or making available) adaptations of the licensed work. To be clear, this means anyone may create adaptations of works under an ND license so long as they do not share the work with others in adapted form. This allows, among other things, organizations to engage in text and data mining without violating the ND term.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrors.creativecommons.org\/presskit\/icons\/sa.png\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/p>\n<p><u>ShareAlike<\/u>\u2014Two of the licenses (BY-SA and BY-NC-SA) require that if adaptations of the licensed work are shared, they must be made available under the same or a compatible license. For ShareAlike purposes, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/share-your-work\/licensing-considerations\/compatible-licenses\/\" target=\"_blank\">the list of compatible licenses<\/a> is short. It includes later versions of the same license (e.g., BY-SA 4.0 is compatible with BY-SA 3.0) and a few non-CC licenses designated as compatible by Creative Commons (e.g., <a href=\"http:\/\/artlibre.org\/licence\/lal\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">the Free Art License<\/a>). You can read more about this <a href=\"https:\/\/wiki.creativecommons.org\/wiki\/ShareAlike_compatibility\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>, but the most important thing to remember is that ShareAlike requires that if you share your adaptation, you must do so using the same or a compatible license.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>Public domain <\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the CC license suite, Creative Commons also has an option for creators who want to take a \u201cno rights reserved\u201d approach and disclaim copyright entirely. This is <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC0, the public domain dedication tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/certconvert.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/12\/null10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"52\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Like the CC licenses, CC0 uses the three-layer design\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/legalcode\" target=\"_blank\">legal code<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">deed<\/a>, and metadata.<\/p>\n<p>The CC0 legal code also uses a three-pronged legal approach. Some countries do not allow creators to dedicate their work to the public domain through a waiver or abandonment of those rights, so CC0 includes a \u201cfall back\u201d license. The fallback license comes into play when the waiver fails for any reason, and allows anyone in the world to do anything with the work unconditionally. And finally, in the rare instance that both the waiver and the fallback license are not enforceable, CC includes a promise by the person applying CC0 to their work that they will not assert copyright against reusers in a manner that interferes with their stated intention of surrendering all rights in the work.<\/p>\n<p>Like the licenses, CC0 is a copyright tool, but it also covers a few additional rights beyond those covered by the CC licenses, such a non-competition laws. From a reuse perspective, there still may be other rights that require clearance separately, such as trademark and patent rights, and third party rights in the work, such as publicity or privacy rights.<\/p>\n<h2>Final remarks<\/h2>\n<p>Creative Commons legal tools were designed to provide a solution to complicated laws in a standardized way, making them as easy as possible for non-lawyers to use and apply. 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