Creative Commons is a set of legal tools, a nonprofit organization, a global network and a movement—all inspired by people’s willingness to share their creativity and knowledge, and enabled by a set of open copyright licenses.
Creative Commons began in response to an outdated global copyright legal system. CC licenses are built on copyright and are designed to give more options to creators who want to share. Over time, the role and value of Creative Commons have expanded. This chapter will introduce you to where Creative Commons came from and where it is headed.
This chapter has three sections:
- The Story of Creative Commons
- Creative Commons Today
- Additional Resources
! Completing the Creative Commons Certificate does not entitle learners to provide legal advice on copyright, fair use/fair dealing, or open licensing. The content in this book and the information that Certificate facilitators share in the Creative Commons course is also not legal advice. While you should not share legal advice with others based on this book’s content, you will develop a high level of expertise upon completion of this book. You will learn a lot about copyright, open licensing, and open practices in various communities. Upon finishing this book, you should feel comfortable sharing the facts about copyright and open licensing, case studies, and good open practices.
