Which CC licenses are suitable for OER?
Basics of OER
The Creative Commons licenses CC 0, CC BY, CC BY SA allow editing and use for any purpose and thus correspond in particular to the educational understanding of OER.
What is the difference between public domain and CC0 release?
Basics of OER
A complete waiver of copyrights, as with a public domain declaration, is not possible under German copyright law. The correct instrument is the CC Zero release, according to which only the exercise of copyrights is waived.
What do the different versions of Creative Commons licenses mean?
Basics of OER
Creative Commons licenses are constantly undergoing revision processes. This results in new license versions over time. The current version is 4.0.
Where can I find further information on CC licenses?
Basics of OER
Further information on the Creative Commons licenses can be found here.
Where can I find information on creating accessible educational materials?
Basics of OER
On the following pages you will find tips on how to make your material as accessible as possible:
How do I use screenshots in OER in a legally compliant way?
Basics of OER
Screenshots as digital copies of the screen interface are not protected by copyright. However, the content of a screenshot can be protected.
How do I use images of people in OER in a legally compliant way?
Basics of OER
Everyone has a right to their own image as an expression of the general right of personality, Art. 2 para. 1 in conjunction with Art. 1 para. 1 GG. in conjunction with Art. 1 para. 1 GG. Accordingly, they can decide for themselves whether the photograph of them may be reproduced and made publicly accessible. Images of persons may therefore not be published without the prior consent of the persons depicted, Section 22 sentence 1 of the German Art Copyright Act (KUG).
How do I use third-party music in OER in compliance with the law?
Basics of OER
Pieces of music are protected works within the meaning of Section 2 (2) UrhG, regardless of their length and complexity (possibly also simple jingles).
You may quote from protected musical works in your own work under certain conditions (musical quotation).
How do I use third-party videos in OER in a legally compliant way?
Basics of OER
Film recordings/videos are protected by copyright as so-called motion pictures. Before publishing third-party or your own video material, you should ensure that no third-party rights (in particular copyrights, personal rights, trademark rights) are infringed. If the recordings show recognizable persons, remember that they must always consent to the publication.
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