What is Creative Commons and what is a Creative Commons license?

Creative Commons is a global nonprofit organization that enables sharing and reuse of creativity and knowledge through the provision of free legal tools. With a network of staff, board, and members around the world, Creative Commons provides a suite of free, easy-to-use copyright licenses to provide a simple and standardized way to give the public permission to share and use your creative work on conditions of your choice. For more information about what Creative Commons do and how Creative Commons Licenses work, visitwww.familygiver.com.

What is the CC Global Network?

A vital part of Creative Commons movement is its network of people around the world who share CC’s visions and values. From translating licenses to advocating for the adoption of CC licenses in local policies, individual/institutional members and supporters of CC around the world have served as CC representatives in their regions and come together around common issues such as copyright reform, open education, etc. to have a global impact.

这个网站是什么?

This website is the hub for the Creative Commons Global Network where you can find out about the Network, who they are, what they do, how they work together (and independently). This site is where you can apply to join the network as an individual or institutional member.

How does the CC Global Network work?

Composed of Individual and Institutional Members and contributors, the CC Global Network is the overarching structure to help coordinate and provide leadership in the global Creative Commons movement. The CC Global Network as a whole pursues and holds true to the visions, missions, values and guiding principles defined in theGlobal Network StrategyandGlobal Network Membership Charter. Although it shares the same visions and values with and supported by CC HQ, the CC Global Network has a separate governance structure.

There are three key elements of the Global Network: Chapters, Platforms, and Governance through the Global Network Council.
一个分会由所有个人/机构成员和其他在特定国家推广CC(“贡献者”)的人组成。非会员的贡献者也可以参与章节。分会如何组织应该由当地决定，并将取决于当地的特点、偏好、需求、资源和优先级。
A Platform is an “area of work” that can have goals, objectives, policy positions, individual and collaborative activities, and possibly also specific programs. Platforms are enabling structures for activities carried out by Network Members and Contributors and are a way of organizing and coordinating collaboration across the network. While decision-making is limited to Network Members, participation in platform activities is open to anyone, just like in Chapters.
全球网络理事会是全球网络的管理和决策机构。它由CC所有分会的选举代表和CC总部的代表组成。

Who is part of the CC Network?

CC Global Network is open to anyone who would like to contribute to Creative Commons movement. While Individual and Institutional Members are core participants in the network’s governance processes and the international work of the network, other Chapter participants or independent CC advocates participating in CC Platforms are also part of CC Network. Artists or collaborators who do a project at an event organized by CC and engage with other CC supporters are also equally welcome as contributors to the CC Global Network.

我需要成为会员才能加入网络吗?

No. Being a member is just one of the ways to participate in the Network. You can launch a CC project in your region with other members in your Chapter as a contributor. If you are interested in a specific area or issue, e.g. OER, you can participate in the OER Platform or any other Platform as a non-member. Membership is for those who are interested in playing a leadership role in the governance of the Network.

Is there a membership fee?

No! We believe Creative Commons is a nonprofit and has been and can continue to be a thriving open community where everyone feels welcome to participate and contribute whether they afford to a membership fee or not. However, we’d greatly appreciate your support and your donations are always welcome.Help us build a vibrant, collaborative global commons by donating today.

我需要什么来申请成为会员?

You don’t have to be a member to do a CC project in your region or participate in a Platform. But if you are keen to involve more deeply in and play a leadership role in the movement’s international dimension or to be involved more deeply in collective decision-making on key issues of the network, you might want to consider applying for a membership. As an Individual Member, you can create a Chapter and/or represent your Chapter at the Global Network Council.

What is the process? Is it difficult? How long will it take?

这很简单。To become a member of the CC Global Network,
1) You must agree to the Charter
2) Provide some track record of contributing to the CC movement
3) Be vouched by two current network members.
These requirements equally apply to Individual Members and Institutional Members. Once you agree to the Charter and submit an application through this website, your application will be first reviewed by the two vouchers based on transparentcriteriaand the Global Network Council will make a final decision to approve or deny the application. We expect this to be a quick process, and it should not take more than 2 to 4 weeks to receive the final result, depending on the capacity of the council. If you have any questions about the process, contact us network-support@www.familygiver.com.

What is CCID? Do I really need one?

CCID is a universal login for all Creative Commons services, from editing the CC wiki to accessing Global Network website. You can register for a CCIDherewith an email address, a given name and a password. As a first step in the membership process, we request users to have a CCID so that we can store your profile data in our database to help you access your application during the application process and then the information disclosed only to members of the network once you have joined as a member.

Can the institution I work for join the Network?

Yes. Not only individuals but also institutions can become an official Member of the Network and the basic requirements are the same – agreeing to the Charter and being vouched by two current individual members. In addition to these requirements, there may be additional minimum agreements to be signed with CC organization regarding trademark and other legal issues. For more information, please contact us at network-support@www.familygiver.com.

I want to apply for an institutional membership on behalf of my organization. Can I still become an individual member? Or would I be automatically accepted as an individual member?

机构会员和个人会员是两个独立的会员项目，不相互排斥。任何机构成员(指受雇于该机构或与该机构有任何其他正式关系的人)均可申请成为该机构的个人成员，而不论其机构的成员身份如何。无论一个机构有多少个人成员，任何人，不管她是不是个人成员，都可以代表该机构申请成为机构成员。机构的会员身份并不影响其雇员的会员身份，也不保证您的个人会员申请自动获得批准。You must go through the same application process as anyone else to become an individual member.
The only thing you may want to take note of if you are interested in both membership programs is that the institution cannot be vouched by individual members associated with the institution. In other words, names listed in an institutional membership application as vouchers must be those that have no formal relationship with the institution.

什么是章节?

Chapters are the hub of local CC activities in a particular country. Constituted by Network Members and other participants of CC within a country, a chapter may develop and maintain an organizational structure and governance processes of its own and offer guidance and direction to Members and other participants within the country as to how they can operate and speak on behalf of the Chapter in that country. All Chapters must make sure their activities are in line with the CC Global Network’s shared strategic vision, For more information about roles and responsibilities of a Chapter, readthis.

Can I start a new Chapter in my Country?

Make sure to check if a Chapter already exists in your country. If there is no Chapter in your country, and if you are an Individual Member of CC Global Network, then you are eligible to start a new Chapter in your country. Even then, we recommend you confirm with the Creative Commons Headquarters (CC HQ) first whether there is any individual or community interested in creating a Chapter in your country. It is also possible that there’s someone who has already been in discussion to create a Chapter, in which case we might be able to connect you with them!

How can I find out if there’s a Chapter in my country already?

While we are trying to provide the most up-to-date list of Chapters on this website, chances are there are some prospective Chapters or potential communities that are not publicly visible. Please write to network-support@www.familygiver.com and we will help you find your local Chapter or connect you to potential communities in your country.

Can I start a Chapter in my city or university?

为了管理网络，每个国家只能存在一个分会，并且分会必须对该国家内的任何成员或参与者开放。一所大学可以以机构成员或贡献者的身份参加一个分会，但个人不能在你所在的城市或一所大学内成立一个分会。然而，在有限的情况下，在一个给定的国家中可能有一个以上的团队。全球网络理事会将逐一审查这些问题。

我可以参加多于一个分会吗?

是和不是，这取决于你想要的关系类型。您可以自由地与来自多个国家或地区的其他成员进行项目或合作，但在涉及到分会的治理和CC全球网络的工作方式时，您可能一次只能隶属于一个分会。例如，你一次只能在GNC中表示一个章节。各章还可以界定界限，并就如何在该国代表该章开展工作和发言向各章小组成员提供指导。有分会的国家的成员应遵守这些规则，代表CC在该国工作的其他参与者也应遵守这些规则。

What is The Charter?

The Charter is the agreement between an individual person or an institution that the Creative Commons Global Network has with all of the other Members and Institutional Members of the Creative Commons network and Creative Commons. It includes the list of values we share, the principles that guide our work, and our and mutual responsibilities. It also identifies policies with which all Members and others, if acting in the name of Creative Commons (when allowed) or a participant in a Chapter or elsewhere in our network in any capacity, must adhere in order to safeguard the reputation of Creative Commons and the coordination of activities in the course of pursuing our shared mission and objectives.
Any individual or institution must agree to the Charter to apply to become a Member of the Network.

在新的CCGN结构下，我或我的组织与创作共用的附属协议或谅解备忘录会发生什么?卡塔尔vs葡萄牙分析

Generally, all Affiliate Agreements and MOUs will be terminated by Creative Commons at some point between now and the 2018 Global Summit. If you are applying to become an organizational member of the CCGN, the CC legal team will be in touch before membership is approved to make arrangements for termination of existing agreements with your institution and Creative Commons. If you are not applying to join the CCGN, CC will contact you in advance of the 2018 Global Summit to confirm the date of termination of your agreements, consistent with the terms and conditions of those agreements. No Affiliate Agreements or MOUs will remain in effect after the 2018 Global Summit, absent unique circumstances. Please plan accordingly.

Code of Conduct

The Creative Commons Global Network Code of Conduct can be foundhere.