What is CC0?

CC0 (Creative Commons Zero) is a public domain dedication tool that allows creators to waive all rights to their work, effectively placing it in the public domain. 🌍
By using CC0, you can ensure your work is freely usable by anyone without restrictions.
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Common Use Cases

  • Data sharing: Researchers use CC0 to release datasets for unrestricted use.
  • Art and media: Artists dedicate their work to the public domain via CC0.
  • Software: Developers use CC0 to make their code freely available.

Key Features

  • No copyright restrictions
  • Permissive licensing
  • Global compatibility

How to Use CC0

  1. Visit https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
  2. Select the appropriate license version
  3. Apply it to your work

Legal Considerations

  • ⚠️ Always verify the license terms before using CC0-licensed content
  • ⚠️ CC0 does not cover moral rights in some jurisdictions

Related Resources

Explore our open-source license guide for more information.

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