What is a CC BY?

CC BY, short for Creative Commons Attribution, is a type of Creative Commons license that allows others to use, share, and adapt a work as long as they give proper credit to the original creator.

Under a CC BY license, people are allowed to copy, distribute, modify, and build upon the work, even for commercial purposes. The only requirement is that they provide appropriate attribution to the creator, typically by naming the author and referencing the original source.

CC BY licenses are commonly used for creative works such as music, images, articles, and educational materials. They are designed to encourage sharing and reuse while ensuring that the original creator receives recognition for their work.