This presentation discusses Creative Commons licenses and open access in the humanities and social sciences. It provides an overview of Creative Commons licenses, including the key aspects of attribution, integrity of work, use of third party content, and permitting commercial use. While Creative Commons licenses promote easier sharing and reuse, they require attribution of the original author and do not allow implying endorsement or unfavorable remixing of the work. The presentation concludes that Creative Commons licenses offer choice for authors and funders while enabling frictionless sharing when the attribution requirement is maintained.