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<\/figure>Attribution, or BY:<\/strong> This requirement specifies that credit must be given to the creator of the work. All CC licenses require attribution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Share Alike, or SA:<\/strong><\/strong> This requirement specifies that adaptations of the work must be shared under the same terms as the original work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Non-Commercial, or NC:<\/strong> This requirement specifies that the work may be used only for non-commercial purposes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n No Derivatives, or ND:<\/strong> This requirement specifies that no derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted. 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Adopting and Adapting CC-licensed Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Attribution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Choosing a CC License for Your Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Choosing a CC License for an Adaptation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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