Attribuutiolla

Attribuutiolla is the Finnish term for attribution, the obligation to credit the creator when a work is used or shared. In copyright licensing and many content-use practices, attribution requires providing clear identification of the author, the work’s title, the source, and the license under which the work may be used, and to indicate if the work has been modified.

In licensing frameworks such as Creative Commons, attribution is a central condition. For example, CC BY requires that users give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. The exact attribution format can vary, but common elements include the author’s name, the work’s title, a link to the source, the license name, and a link to the license. If the author is unknown, guidelines typically recommend using a corporate author or title.

Attribution is distinct from scholarly citation, although both involve acknowledging sources. Attribution focuses on rights and permissions, while citation emphasizes scholarly credit and enabling readers to locate sources. In practice, attribution helps creators receive recognition and supports provenance and accountability in digital ecosystems.

In Finnish usage, attribuutiolla appears as an instrumental form of attribuutio and is used in legal, educational, and digital contexts to describe the obligation to credit creators when reusing material. The exact requirements depend on the license or agreement governing the work.