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Licensing and Attribution

  1. Choose a License:

    • Creative Commons Licenses: Options like CC BY, CC BY-SA, etc., allow you to specify how others can use your dataset.
    • Open Data Commons Licenses: Options like ODC-By, ODC-ODbL, etc., provide additional licensing choices tailored for open data.

  2. Provide Licensing Information:

    • Clearly state the chosen license in the dataset metadata.
    • Include a link to the full license text if possible.

  3. Attribution Guidelines:

    • Specify how users should attribute the dataset when they use it.
    • Provide a preferred citation format, including the title, creator’s name, publication date, and a link to the dataset.

  4. Review and Confirm:

    • Ensure all licensing information is accurate and prominently displayed.
    • Confirm that users have clear guidelines on how to attribute the dataset correctly.