Creative Commons is a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding the range of creative works available for others to build upon legally and to share. While their work significantly impacts electronic publishing, it's not their sole function. Creative Commons provides free and easy-to-use copyright licenses and legal tools. These tools allow creators to easily share their work with the public under various terms, granting others certain rights to use, adapt, and distribute the work.

Their work facilitates electronic publishing by offering a standardized set of licenses that clarifies copyright permissions. This is crucial in the digital realm, where the ease of copying and distribution necessitates clear legal frameworks. Authors, artists, and other creators can select a Creative Commons license that best reflects their intentions for how their work is used online – from allowing free sharing with attribution to restricting commercial use or derivative works. This clarity reduces legal uncertainty and encourages wider dissemination of creative works in digital formats.