PublicDomainWerken
PublicDomainWerken, or public domain works, are creative works that are not protected by copyright or other exclusive rights, making them freely available for use by anyone. In many legal traditions a work becomes public domain either because the copyright term has expired, the author has waived rights, or the work was created by a government entity and is not eligible for copyright.
Copyright terms vary by country. Commonly, protection lasts for the life of the author plus a number
Once a work is in the public domain, it may be copied, distributed, performed, displayed, or adapted
Public domain materials support education, research, culture, and digital preservation by enabling free access and reuse.
Public domain status is jurisdiction-dependent, so users should check local rules to confirm whether and when