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What is the main purpose of Creative Commons licenses?

  • To expand the range of creative works available for others to build upon legally and to share

  • To restrict the use of creative works

  • To profit from creative works

  • To prevent the sharing of creative works

Answer

The main purpose of Creative Commons licenses is to expand the range of creative works available for others to build upon legally and to share. They provide a way for creators to share their work while still maintaining some control over how it is used.
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