Licensing & Legal

Guides, tutorials, and tips on licensing & legal from the InkSlop team. 7 articles.

  1. The Best CC0 and CC BY Stock Footage Sites for Video Creators

    Not all "free" stock footage is actually free to use in monetised content. Here are the sites with genuinely permissive licenses, what each one is best for, and the one thing to always check before using a clip.

    Andy Woods

  2. How to Disclose AI-Generated Content (and Why You Probably Should)

    Disclosure is required in some cases, advisable in more, and becoming legally mandated across multiple jurisdictions. Here is what needs a label, what the format should be, and why doing it proactively is better than waiting.

    Andy Woods

  3. Voice Cloning in 2026: What Is Legal and What Is Not

    Cloning your own voice is straightforward. Cloning someone else's is a fast-moving legal area with real consequences. Here is where the law stands across the US, EU, and beyond.

    Andy Woods

  4. Your Video Got Muted? Here Is What CC BY Music Fixes

    Copyright strikes and audio mutes are the most avoidable production problem in video creation. The fix has been around since 2006. Here is how it works.

    Andy Woods

  5. What Is CC BY 4.0? Creative Commons Attribution Explained

    Creative Commons licenses are everywhere in open media. CC BY 4.0 is the most permissive "with attribution" option. Here is what it means and requires.

    Andy Woods

  6. How to Credit CC BY Music in Your Videos

    Using CC BY music is legal and free, but attribution is a legal requirement, not optional. Here is exactly what to write, using Kevin MacLeod as the example.

    Andy Woods

  7. GDPR-Compliant AI Video Tools: What to Look For in 2026

    The EU AI Act deadline hits in August 2026, and GDPR has been biting since 2018. Here is what matters when evaluating an AI video platform with European users.

    Andy Woods