Commercial licensing

License creator work through DCU.

DCU is developing a collective framework through which participating creators can authorise defined commercial uses of works they own or control.

We are interested in conversations with organisations seeking legitimate, transparent routes to creator content and rights.

A proposed process

Clear conversations, defined permissions.

01. Define the requirement. Tell DCU what category of creator work and commercial use you are seeking.

02. Identify participating creators and rights. DCU works with participating creators to establish relevant rights and permissions.

03. Discuss licensing terms. Where appropriate, DCU can explore collective licensing arrangements with prospective users.

04. Distribution. Where an agreement is reached, creator remuneration would be handled according to the applicable agreement and DCU’s governance and distribution framework.

Potential uses

AI development

Model-related uses, evaluation and research, subject to rights and permissions.

Media and publishing

Advertising, publishing and media uses where applicable.

Enterprise technology

Research, datasets and other agreed commercial uses.

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This is an enquiry, not an instant licence purchase. DCU cannot currently license every creator or category of work.

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