Copyright Exceptions
There are some cases in which Copyright protections do not apply.
Examples of Exceptions to Copyright Law
- Fair Use
- Educational Use
- Parody
- Public Domain
In general, Creative Commons licenses are designed to be compatible with many exceptions and limitations to copyright law. However, there may be certain exceptions or limitations that conflict with the terms of a particular Creative Commons license. For example, if an exception allows for the use of a work without attribution, this would conflict with the requirements of a CC BY license.
It’s important for users of Creative Commons licensed works to be aware of the applicable exceptions and limitations in their jurisdiction and to ensure that their use of the work complies with both the license terms and the applicable law. Additionally, creators who choose to use a Creative Commons license may want to consider including language in the license that clarifies how the license interacts with exceptions and limitations to copyright law.
It is important to note that Creative Commons licenses do not confer rights that are not already included with copyright and similar rights protections.
References:
“3.2 License Scope / 1” (https://certificates.creativecommons.org/cccertedu/chapter/3-2-license-scope/) by Creative Commons. CC BY 4.0.
