Development of Creative Commons licenses

[Stefan Tiedje <Stefan-Tiedje AT addcom.de>]

Swaroop C H wrote:
> I've been using the CC by-nc-sa license for my book  
> (www.byteofpython.info <http://www.byteofpython.info>) for quite a while 
> now, but I wanted to understand the licensing scheme a bit more.
>
> If I apply the CC by-sa license and remove the nc clause, is there a way 
> I can specify that you can use the book for any purpose (commercial or 
> non-commercial) but the print rights are reserved with me?

I guess not, but you could keep CC by-nc-sa and add a sentence like:

You can use the book for any purpose (commercial or non-commercial) but 
the print rights are reserved.

It would make it clear what you want, and would prevent unclear relicensing.

Stefan (no lawyer at all....)

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