License Layers

This layer of the license includes the language that is legally enforceable in a court of law. It is jargon-heavy and not intended for a general audience.

This layer includes the elements of the legal code but it written in plain language that can be understood by a general audience. It educates users on what they can and cannot do.

This layer of the license consists of metadata that allows CC-licensed materials to be identified through search engines and d