Document background
The No Copyright Notice document serves as a formal legal instrument under Dutch law for creators and organizations who wish to explicitly waive their copyright rights and release their work for unrestricted public use. This document becomes necessary when a rights holder wants to go beyond simple permissive licensing and wishes to relinquish all copyright claims to the fullest extent permitted by law. It addresses the automatic copyright protection that works receive under Dutch and EU law, providing a clear declaration of the creator's intent to surrender these rights. The document is particularly relevant in today's digital age where open access to creative works, software, and educational materials is increasingly valued. While Dutch law, like many jurisdictions, places some limitations on the complete waiver of moral rights, this No Copyright Notice provides the broadest possible release of rights within the legal framework.
