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This Open Content License serves as a legal framework for content creators who wish to share their work while retaining certain rights under New Zealand law. It is particularly useful for creators of digital content, educational materials, software, artistic works, or research who want to enable public access and reuse of their work while maintaining control over how it is used and attributed. The license includes specific provisions for attribution, commercial use, modification rights, and redistribution terms, all aligned with New Zealand's legal requirements including the Copyright Act 1994 and Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017. This document is designed to be clear and accessible to both creators and users, providing certainty about permitted uses while promoting open sharing of content.
