List of free content licenses

This is a list of free content licenses not specifically intended for software. For information on software-related licenses, see Comparison of free and open-source software licenses.

A variety of free content licenses exist, some of them tailored to a specific purpose. Also listed are open hardware licenses, which may be used on design documents of and custom-made software for open-source hardware.

Some free software licenses, including the GNU General Public License (GPL) and European Union Public Licence, can also be used to license content other than software. However, the FSF has recommended against using the GPL for educational works.

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