What are the different types of Creative Commons licenses?

What are the different types of Creative Commons licenses?

Creative Commons licenses allow creators to share their work legally. There are six main types: CC BY, CC BY-SA, CC BY-ND, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-SA, and CC BY-NC-ND.

Can you explain what CC BY means?

CC BY, or Creative Commons Attribution, allows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon your work, even commercially, as long as they credit you for the original creation.

What about CC BY-NC?

CC BY-NC, or Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial, lets others use your work non-commercially, with credit to you, but they can't use it for commercial purposes.

Are there any licenses that don't allow modifications?

Yes, CC BY-ND, or Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives, allows others to use your work as long as they don't change it and give you credit.

How do I choose the right license for my work?

Consider how you want others to use your work. If you want to allow modifications, choose a more permissive license like CC BY. If you want to restrict use to non-commercial purposes, opt for CC BY-NC.