Creative Commons - What Constitutes "Commercial" Use?
Jinfo Article
9th April 2015
Abstract
Creative Commons licences offer an easier and more flexible way to access online content and are less restrictive than the "all rights reserved" approach of traditional copyright. The "non-commercial" clause of some of its licences can, however, create confusion. Sophie Alexander looks at the definition of "commercial" use and explores some of the situations where an individual or organisation may use a Creative Commons licensed work.
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