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See the practical differences between public-domain tools and Creative Commons licenses.
| Permission | CC0 | PDM | CC BY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial use | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Modification | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Redistribution | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Attribution required | No | No | Yes |
| Share-alike required | No | No | No |
A “Yes” describes the copyright permission shown by the selected instrument. Other rights and item-specific facts may still limit use.
CC0 and PDM are not licenses
CC0 is a public-domain dedication with fallback terms. The Public Domain Mark communicates a known copyright status. Creative Commons licenses grant permission subject to conditions.