Copyright
Copyright is a legal framework that grants creators exclusive rights to their original works, including the right to reproduce, distribute, perform, adapt, and display their work. Copyright law aims to encourage the creation and dissemination of art and knowledge by providing creators with a mechanism to control and benefit from their creations. These rights are automatically in effect upon the creation of the work and do not require registration, though registering can provide additional legal benefits. Copyright terms vary by country but generally last the creator’s lifetime plus a number of years after death.