Moral Rights
Definition
Moral rights refer to the legal rights that creators have over their work, which include the right to be recognized as the author and the right to protect the integrity of their work.
Analogy
Think of moral rights as a creator's parental rights over their creation. Just like parents have the right to be acknowledged as their child's parent and make decisions about their child's well-being, creators have the right to be recognized as the author of their work and protect its integrity.
Related terms
Copyright: Copyright is a legal protection that gives creators exclusive rights over their original works, such as books, music, or artwork.
Attribution: Attribution refers to giving credit to the original creator of a work when using or sharing it.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own without proper attribution or permission.
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