Licensing
Licensing Guide
Every media item on Senses carries a license set by the creator. Understanding the license tells you exactly what you can do with a piece.
Quick Reference
| License | Personal | Commercial | Attribution | Modify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC0 | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| CC BY 4.0 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CC BY-NC 4.0 | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Editorial | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Commercial | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
Commercial license requires a direct agreement with the creator.
Detailed Breakdown
CC0 — Public Domain
Free for any use. No attribution required.
Allowed
- ✓ Personal and commercial projects
- ✓ Modify, remix, and redistribute
- ✓ No attribution required (though appreciated)
- ✓ Use in AI training datasets
The creator has waived all rights. You can do essentially anything with CC0 works.
CC BY 4.0
Free for any use with attribution.
Allowed
- ✓ Personal and commercial projects
- ✓ Modify, remix, and redistribute
- ✓ Use in AI training datasets
Not allowed
- ✗ Use without crediting the creator
You must give appropriate credit and link back to the original when practical.
CC BY-NC 4.0
Non-commercial use with attribution.
Allowed
- ✓ Personal and editorial projects
- ✓ Modify and redistribute non-commercially
- ✓ Educational and journalistic use
Not allowed
- ✗ Commercial use or monetised projects
- ✗ Use without crediting the creator
Non-commercial means the use cannot be primarily directed toward commercial advantage.
Editorial Only
News, education, and commentary only.
Allowed
- ✓ News articles and reporting
- ✓ Educational materials
- ✓ Commentary and criticism
Not allowed
- ✗ Advertising or promotional materials
- ✗ Commercial products or branding
- ✗ Modification without editorial context
Editorial use means the image illustrates a newsworthy event or is used in a factual, non-commercial context.
Commercial License
Full commercial rights — contact creator.
Allowed
- ✓ Advertising and marketing
- ✓ Product packaging
- ✓ Commercial broadcasts and publications
Not allowed
- ✗ Use without explicit written agreement
- ✗ Redistribution or resale of the file itself
A commercial license requires a direct agreement with the creator. Use the Download flow to acknowledge terms, then contact the creator.
Common Questions
Where do I find the license for a specific item?
The license type is displayed on every media detail page, in the download modal, and in your downloads history.
Can I use CC0 media without crediting the creator?
Yes — CC0 waives all rights, including the right to attribution. Credit is still appreciated but never required.
What counts as "commercial use"?
Any use where the primary purpose is generating revenue or promoting a commercial product or service. Personal projects, editorial journalism, and educational materials are generally not commercial.
I need rights beyond what the license allows. What do I do?
Contact the creator directly. Their profile page links to their website and social media. For commercial licensing enquiries, email creators@senses.dhurta.org and we will help connect you.