Applying a Licence
Applying GILF Licence and Markings
GILF includes guidelines for the application of GILF licences, which stipulate a different placement, formatting and font style depending on the mode of publication. All GILF licences are represented by a licence badge that contains a link to the licence deed. Minimum mandatory markings are required for all GILF licences.
The following example demonstrates the minimum markings for application to a webpage. Users may also include a copyright statement in addition to the licence marking.
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Australia Licence |
Press-ready and digital versions of the licence markings require different formatting. For full guidelines and a style guide on how to apply GILF licences, visit the Licence Markings section of this website.
On selection of the appropriate licence, the Licensing Review provides a metadata file for download that describes the licensed product. This is for use in content management, knowledge management and information management systems. The metadata is provided in a format consistent with the mandatory elements of the Australian Government Locator Service (AGLS) Standard . Click here to view an example of the XML manifest.
Incorporating licensing into the publishing approval process
GILF does not interfere with or displace your organisation’s publication approval process. However, it may be useful to include the licence recommendation obtained from the GILF Licensing Review, when seeking approval to publish the material.
Distribution of licensed material
If a Creative Commons licence has been applied to material to be distributed online, it is recommended that you incorporate the appropriate metadata where a web content management system is being used by your agency. This will enable search engines to attach more meaningful information to search results, particularly when using advanced searches for Creative Commons licensed content.
If a GILF Restrictive Licence has been applied to the material, then distribution is generally restricted to the parties involved in the transaction.
Charges and fees
Should the material attract fees or charges (e.g. statutory charges, licence fees, or cost of provision) then:
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if the material is available online, your agency will require an e-payment facility
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if the material is made available under a hardcopy Creative Commons licence, other payment processes will need to be in place before the material is made available.
