5.1 Choosing and applying a CC licence

CC BY Licence Icon [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] . Trademark: Creative Commons.

The act of applying a CC licence is easy, but there are several important considerations to think through before you do.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this section of the course, you will be able to:

  • name the most important considerations before applying a CC licence or CC0
  • apply a licence using CC’s licence chooser and CC0 using CC’s public domain dedication
  • evaluate which licence to apply based on relevant factors.

Reflection

How would you go about choosing a particular CC licence for your work? Do you know how to attach a licence to your work? Can you change your mind about the licence? This unit will help you answer these questions.

Introduction

Introduction