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Since attributing the works to their creators is an integral part of all the licenses, it is very important to do it correctly.
Very often copyright owners indicate the exact way they want their work to be attributed. This request should be followed.

In general, an appropriate attribution should comprise the following elements:

  • Title: Ideally the title is indicated as displayed in the context of the original work. If not provided separately, the filename can be used as title. For online resources a link to the work should be provided.

→ Foter.com_infographic_CC.jpg

  • Source: The title can be omitted if at least the work's exact source is specified, ideally by providing a link.

→ Foter.com_infographic_CC.jpg

  • Author: Must not miss. For works from websites like flickr or Wikimedia Commons a link to the user profile page can be included.

→ by Foter

  • License: The exact license as indicated in the source should be shown along with a link to the corresponding license deed.

→ CC-BY 4.0 or licensed under CC-BY 4.0

  • Modification: If modification of the work is permitted and accordingly conducted, this needs to be indicated along with the attribution.

→ / cropped from original or (cropped from original)

Example (from image above): Foter.com_infographic_CC.jpg by Foter, CC-BY 4.0 / cropped from original

Further good attribution practices:

  • Placing the attribution as close to the (re)used work as possible.
  • Providing an attribution for CC0 licensed work even though not necessary.
  • In general, making as clear as possible who created the original content (by any means).

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Zuletzt geändert: Montag, 31. März 2025, 13:37