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  • Let's say you created a YouTube video and you wanted to add some music, but because of licensing restrictions, you couldn't use just any song you wanted.

  • That's where Creative Commons comes in.

  • Creative Commons licenses add flexibility to the restrictions of traditional copyright.

  • For instance, you can use any creative Commons material for free creators.

  • Choose these licenses for their images, music, films and other types of content in order to share it with as many people as possible.

  • Of course, there are still a few conditions you'll need to follow whenever you use Creative Commons material.

  • Depending on what the creator wants, they may require you to give proper credit or forbid you from using their work to make money.

  • These conditions can be used in various combinations to make a license more flexible or restrictive.

  • To find the license terms of a work, look for a Creative Commons logo and a link, then follow that link to see the specific terms.

  • If you want to find some of this material for yourself, you can start by using the search engine of your choice and looking for something like creative Commons images or videos.

  • Also, many media sites provide a creative common search filter such as YouTube, flicker, free music archive and many more toe legally use Creative Commons material.

  • All you have to do is follow the terms of the license.

  • You don't even need to ask the creator for permission.

  • Keep in mind, however, that if you break the terms of the license, there could be legal repercussions.

  • Whenever you need content for your next big project, you can gain access to a wealth of material, all thanks to creative Commons.

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Let's say you created a YouTube video and you wanted to add some music, but because of licensing restrictions, you couldn't use just any song you wanted.

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