Ch.8 Copyright, Licensing and Creative Commons Concept
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What does public domain mean?

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The work is not protected by copyright or protection has expired, so it can be used freely.

Still check moral rights, database rights, privacy, trademarks, and source terms where relevant.

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Public domain: no copyright, but watch for other rights

Public domain means no copyright protection, so you can use the work freely, but you must still check moral rights, database rights, privacy, trademarks, and source terms.

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