Free content
Free content
Free content (pronounced: /friː ˈkɒntɛnt/), also known as libre content or open content, is any kind of functional work, artwork, or other creative content that meets the definition of a free cultural work.
Etymology
The term "free content" was coined in the late 1990s as a response to the restrictions placed on content by copyright laws. The word "free" in this context refers not to price, but to the freedom to use, modify, and distribute the content. The term "libre" is derived from the Latin word "liber", which means "free" or "unrestricted". The term "open content" is used synonymously and was popularized by the Open Content Project.
Definition
Free content is content that can be freely used, copied, and modified by anyone, for any purpose, without requiring permission from or payment to the original creator or copyright holder. This is in contrast to proprietary content, which is controlled by the copyright holder and cannot be used or modified without their permission. Free content includes all works in the public domain and works released under a free license, such as the Creative Commons licenses.
Related Terms
- Free cultural work: A work that is freely available for use, modification, and distribution.
- Copyright: A legal right that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution.
- Proprietary content: Content that is owned and controlled by the copyright holder.
- Public domain: Works that are not protected by copyright law and are therefore free for everyone to use.
- Free license: A license that grants permission to use, modify, and distribute a work, often with few or no restrictions.
- Creative Commons: A non-profit organization that provides free licenses for creators to use to make their work freely available.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Free content
- Wikipedia's article - Free content
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