Are Flickr images Creative Commons?
Flickr is a good source of photographs that have been licensed under Creative Commons. Images licensed under Creative Commons are still subject to copyright, but the creator or copyright owner has chosen to allow other people to use their material under certain conditions.
Can I use Wiki Commons images?
Wikimedia Commons only accepts free content, that is, images and other media files that are not subject to copyright restrictions which would prevent them being used by anyone, anytime, for any purpose.
Can I use Flickr images for free?
No you may not. This is not a free stock photography pool. All images are ALL RIGHTS RESERVED unless specified by their creators as being in the Creative Commons domain.
What does all Creative Commons mean on Flickr?
“Creative Commons is a non-profit that offers an alternative to full copyright.”
Are Flickr images public domain?
Well in a general sense, no, the majority of Flickr images are not ‘Public Domain’.
Is Wikimedia Commons public domain?
Wikimedia Commons is a media file repository making available public domain and freely licensed educational media content (images, sound and video clips) to everyone, in their own language.
Is Flickr free of copyright?
Flickr photos are copyrighted and require written permission and consent from the photographer. It is illegal to use someone else’s work without permission. Public credit does not provide copyright permission nor are Flickr photos public domain.
Can I use Flickr photos commercially?
Unless you have specific permission from the photographer, you cannot use any photo on Flickr. Some people use a Creative Commons license on their photos. If the license they select allows commercial use (not all do), then you can use those photos as long as you follow the licensing terms.
What are Wiki Commons images?
The Wikimedia Commons (also called “Wikicommons,” “the Commons”, “Wikipedia Commons” or just “Commons”) is a repository of free content images, sound and other multimedia files. Like Wikipedia, it is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation.
How do you cite Creative Commons on Flickr?
Proper Attributions for Creative Commons Works
- Title of the work.
- Creator name.
- Source of the work (usually in the form of a URL)
- Any copyright information included with the work (such as a watermark or author name)
- CC license information (including a link back to the CC documentation page if possible)
Can anyone use Creative Commons images?
Yes. Works licensed under CC BY may be incorporated into works that are licensed under CC BY-SA. For example, you may incorporate a CC BY photograph into a Wikipedia article so long as you keep all copyright notices intact, provide proper attribution, and otherwise comply with the terms of CC BY.
Is copying Wikipedia content legal?
Wikipedia content can be copied, modified, and redistributed if and only if the copied version is made available on the same terms to others and acknowledgment of the authors of the Wikipedia article used is included (a link back to the article is generally thought to satisfy the attribution requirement; see below for …
Are Wikipedia images copyright free?
Wikipedia encourages users to upload their own images. All user-created images must be licensed under a free license, such as a Creative Commons license, or released into the public domain, which removes all copyright and licensing restrictions.
Are Wikis copyrighted?
New wikis and the vast majority of existing wikis use the CC BY-SA license. This means that although you are the holder of the copyright, you have given blanket and irrevocable permission to the world at large to reuse, remix, and transform your work as long as you are attributed as the author.
How to search for Creative Commons images?
Title: Title of the image
How to attribute a Creative Commons photo from Flickr?
Best Practices for Marking Content with CC Licensing: Users
Is Flickr public domain?
WARNINGS FOR VISITORS: Although people who post in this group suggest these photos are in the public domain, you should check the description of the photos as well and, in case of doubt, contact the photographer. Additional Info This group will count toward the photo’s limit (60 for Pro members, 30 for free members)
How to get your photos explored on Flickr?
– Date the photo was added – Comments – Views – Faves – Notes – Number of groups (More groups brings down the rating) – Number of contacts had by the photographer – Amount of metadata made available concerning the photo (tags, description, geolocation)