CC0 FAQ
These FAQs contain information that you should familiarize yourself with before using CC0. The information provided below is not exhaustive – it may not cover important issues that may affect you.
Contents
- 1 Questions about CC0 generally
- 2 Questions for those thinking about applying CC0 to their work(s)
- 2.1 Who can use CC0?
- 2.2 How do I apply CC0 to my work?
- 2.3 What are the benefits of including the information requested by the CC0 chooser?
- 2.4 May I apply CC0 to computer software? If so, is there a recommended implementation?
- 2.5 Does CC0 require others who use my work to give me attribution?
- 2.6 Does CC0 really eliminate all copyright and related rights, everywhere?
- 2.7 What kinds of rights am I surrendering when I use CC0?
- 2.8 What are neighboring rights?
- 2.9 What are database rights?
- 2.10 Can I control how my work is being used once I publish it using CC0?
- 2.11 What about other IP related rights, such as trademark and patent rights?
- 2.12 Does using CC0 affect my ability to disclaim warranties?
- 3 Questions for those thinking about using a CC0’d work