Are Flickr photos Creative Commons?

Are Flickr photos 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.

What does commercial use mean on Flickr?

Flickr is an image sharing website where people upload their images and add in a license. Using the Flickr “advanced search” option, you can find images based on these licenses. For instance, if you use the picture in a banner ad (enticing people to click), it is “commercial use”.

Are there any Creative Commons licenses for Flickr?

Many Flickr users have chosen to offer their work under a Creative Commons license, and you can browse or search through content under each type of license. From St…. From St….

When did Flickr the Commons first come out?

The Commons was launched on January 16 2008, when we released our pilot project in partnership with The Library of Congress. Both Flickr and the Library were overwhelmed by the positive response to the project! Thank you! To provide a way for the general public to contribute information and knowledge.

What’s the best way to get involved in Flickr?

The best way to get involved is to add a tag or two to the photos you see, and if you happen to know anything else about the subject, by all means add a comment. What’s “no known copyright restrictions?”

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