Creative Commons

Creative Commons is a nonprofit organization that aims to overcome legal obstacles to the sharing of knowledge and creativity in order to address pressing global challenges. They provide Creative Commons licenses and public domain tools that allow individuals and organizations to grant copyright permissions for creative and academic works, ensuring proper attribution and enabling others to copy, distribute, and make use of those works. Additionally, Creative Commons works closely with major institutions and governments to create, adopt, and implement open licensing and ensure the correct use of CC licenses and content.

They also support the CC Global Network, a community initiative that seeks to increase the volume, breadth, and quality of openly available knowledge worldwide. Creative Commons offers the Creative Commons Certificate, an in-depth course for those interested in becoming experts in creating and engaging with openly licensed works. They run various programs, including the CC Open Culture Program, CC Open Education Program, Open Climate Campaign, and Open Climate Data project, all of which promote open access to knowledge and address global challenges.

Creative Commons also hosts the annual CC Summit, bringing together educators, artists, technologists, legal experts, and activists to promote the power of open licensing and global access. Learn more about Creative Commons through their collection of public reports and financials