Copyright-free - Definition and Overview

Copyright-free (著作権フリー) is a conventional expression extensively used in Japan that the author say their works can be used freely regardless of copyright. It is distinguished from public domain, and neither does it necessarily imply a commitment to copyleft.

See also: copyright, Japan's copyright law

External link

• The absurdity of copyright (http://logosfoundation.org/copyleft/copyrigh.html) (referring mostly to Belgian copyright regulations regarding music)