Understanding Creative Commons Licenses
Creative Commons licenses allow creators to share their work with specific reuse guidelines. However, using the wrong CC license can lead to copyright strikes.
License Matrix Summary
| License Type | Commercial Use Allowed? | Can Modify Video? | Attribution Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| **CC BY (Attribution)** | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (Credit Author) |
| **CC BY-SA (ShareAlike)** | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (Must release under same license) |
| **CC BY-NC (Non-Commercial)** | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| **Public Domain (CC0)** | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
Always look for **CC BY** or **CC0 (Public Domain)** when sourcing footage for monetized YouTube channels and Facebook pages.