What is a CC0?

CC0, often called Creative Commons Zero, is a public domain dedication that allows creators to give up their copyright and related rights to a work. By applying a CC0 designation, the creator allows anyone to use the work freely without needing permission or providing attribution.

Under CC0, the work can be copied, modified, distributed, performed, and used for any purpose, including commercial uses. There are no restrictions on how the material can be reused, and users are not legally required to credit the original creator.

CC0 is commonly used for works such as images, sound effects, datasets, and other creative materials that creators want to make completely open for public use. It is designed to place the work as close as possible to the public domain, making it freely available for anyone to use.